Take a visual tour through the Amsterdam Area
Amsterdam Area
To truly experience Amsterdam, be sure to head out beyond the city borders and explore the greater Amsterdam Area. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll find excellent shopping cities such as Haarlem, golden beaches and wild dunes at Amsterdam Beach and historic harbour towns in Old Holland. Visit the famous tulip fields around Keukenhof, the magical medieval Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot or the wild nature areas and cutting-edge architecture in New Land, reclaimed from the sea.
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Read the official I amsterdam Area Guide
From the picturesque dunes of Amsterdam Beach to the modern architecture of New Land, the I amsterdam Area Guide is a must-read for anyone exploring beyond the city centre.
The magazine is downloadable online and available in copy in our Iamsterdam Store.
Read onThe magazine is downloadable online and available in copy in our Iamsterdam Store.