Amsterdam
There are not many cities that are as successful at combining the past and the future as Amsterdam, the largest and most popular city in the Netherlands. Due to its countless canals with reflections of the picturesque houses, Amsterdam is also known as the “Venice of the North”. The city, which is best explored by bike, boasts more than 50 museums with some of the world's most famous works of art.
Weather averages in April
- Day 13°C
- Night 4°C
- Rain 8
There are not many cities that are as successful at combining the past and the future as Amsterdam, the largest and most popular city in the Netherlands. Due to its countless canals with reflections of the picturesque houses, Amsterdam is also known as the “Venice of the North”. The city, which is best explored by bike, boasts more than 50 museums with some of the world's most famous works of art.
Weather averages in April
- Day 13°C
- Night 4°C
- Rain 8
Cheap flights
Amsterdam AMS
Netherlands
22. May 2025
64 €
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Netherlands
27. May 2025
64 €
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Netherlands
5. Jun 2025
65 €
Amsterdam AMS
Netherlands
27. Jun 2025
65 €
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Netherlands
23. May 2025
73 €
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Among the greatest of small cities
Visit the fragrant floating Flower Market for a handful of colourful tulips first thing in the morning. Take a look at the majestic Royal Palace in Dam Square, the heart of Amsterdam. Rest and relax for a while on a sunny day in the city’s largest park, Vondelpark. Buy authentic Dutch clogs, world-famous cheeses or flowering tulips at one of the city’s many markets. And by no means miss a boat ride on the countless canals to see the city from a frog’s perspective.
Amsterdam has been famed for diamonds for centuries. Take a look at how these precious stones are cut in one of the many traditional factories and perhaps even buy one. End the day with a dinner in the lively Leidseplein Square and, after dusk, take a gander through the famous Red Quarter and raise a toast with local beer in one of the many pubs.
Amsterdam is one of the most cyclist-friendly cities and its wide cycle paths carry almost half a million colourful bicycles every day.
Amsterdam is a paradise for art lovers. Stop by in the Museum Quarter and feast your eyes on the works by the greatest Dutch masters. Visit the Van Gogh Museum for a close-up view of the works of this master of post-impressionism. Just a few streets away, the famous Rijksmuseum showcases Vermeer and Rembrandt’s masterpieces. Modern art? Drop by the impressive and art-rich Stedelijk Museum. For a more sombre reminder of World War II, go to the Anne Frank House and relieve the sad memories of a Jewish girl who wrote her famous diary while hiding with her family.
Airports

Amsterdam Schiphol
Schiphol Airport is by far the busiest airport in the Netherlands. The airport is located in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, about nine kilometres southwest of Amsterdam's city centre. The city centre is accessible by car (the ride takes twenty minutes), as well as by train and bus.