Places to go

Once in town, Amsterdam's charming, compact centre is easy to navigate on foot or by public transport. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it here. Choose from internationally renowned museums and sights, explore the markets, quirky boutiques and department stores—and unwind with a visit to one of the many parks. For even more activities, check our excursion finder.

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  De Nieuwe Kerk

  With guided tours behind the scenes and a religious music festival, this summer thousands of visitors will enjoy the splendour and magnificence of the Nieuwe Kerk.  Read more... »
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  Golden Age grandeur at the Canal House Museum

  Immerse yourself in Golden Age grandeur at the Canal House, the newest addition to the city’s top-notch collection of museums opening 1 April 2011.   Read more... »
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  Keukenhof Gardens

  Come tip-toe through the tulips, admire the amaryllis and cruise past the crocuses at Keukenhof gardens, the world’s largest flower gardens in Lisse  Read more... »
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  In the footsteps of Anne Frank in Amsterdam

  A visit to this infamous hiding place brings home the terrors of being Jewish in the Nazi era. The museum promotes cultural understanding and freedom from persecution.   Read more... »
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  The Van Gogh Museum

  Follow Vincent Van Gogh’s development as an artist and gain an insight into his life at the Van Gogh Museum – a unique opportunity in Amsterdam!   Read more... »
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  Amsterdam - City of Diamonds

  Did you know that Amsterdam is also known as the “City of Diamonds”? For more than four hundred years, Amsterdam has been a diamond cutting and trade centre.  Read more... »
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  Explore a different Amsterdam

  Naturally Amsterdam has its big attractions and places of interest, but there’s so much more waiting to be discovered!   Read more... »
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  Exploring Amsterdam with QR codes

  The City of Amsterdam has just introduced a new way to experience Amsterdam’s historical treasures. Discover the stories behind the façades with this new interactive sign project.   Read more... »
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  Centrum

  Beyond Amsterdam’s best known sights and attractions are hidden gems just waiting to be discovered.  Read more... »
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  Westerpark

  Today, the site of the city's former gasworks is a cultural meeting point for young and old.  Read more... »