Destination
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Seventeenth-century canals, Van Gogh and Rembrandt, bikes everywhere and the tulip fields an hour away.
Trips to Amsterdam from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- March, April, May: Keukenhof and the tulip fields bloom from late March to mid-May; King's Day is 27 April
- December: Amsterdam Light Festival installations along the canals
Where to stay in Amsterdam
- Canal Ring (Grachtengordel): The UNESCO canals, gabled houses and the classic view.
- Jordaan: Cafés, markets and boutiques in the city's most charming quarter.
- Museum Quarter / Oud-Zuid: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and leafy Vondelpark.
- De Pijp: Albert Cuyp market and the best casual restaurants.
- Oost / Plantage: Quieter, good value and a short tram ride from the centre.
What to do in Amsterdam
- Cycle the canal ring and Vondelpark
- Visit the Anne Frank House (book weeks ahead)
- Spend a morning with Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum
- Take an evening canal cruise
- Day trip to Keukenhof tulip gardens or Zaanse Schans windmills
- Eat herring and stroopwafels at the Albert Cuyp market
Good to know
| Airports | Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Kind of trip | city, culture, nightlife, history, food |
Questions about Amsterdam
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
April, May, June, July, August and September.
Do US citizens need a passport for Amsterdam?
Yes. Amsterdam is in Netherlands; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Amsterdam on the ground?
Amsterdam is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.