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Travel guides and travel tips for visiting Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
In the last few years, I have been lucky to go to Amsterdam regularly: I have traveled to Amsterdam alone, with my husband and even with kids in tow and now I am lucky enough to have one of my best friends living there, giving me the excuse to explore the city over and over again as a local.
I have developed a true love for this city and keep going back regularly to enjoy its vibrant atmosphere, world-class museums and stunning city center.
On this page, I share tried and tested itineraries and packing tips, suggestions on must-see attractions and hidden gems and personal stories from our travel to Amsterdam as well as family-friendly attractions and handpicked accommodation options.
After this introduction, you will see my in depth guides to all these sides to the city of Amsterdam. I hope you enjoy them, happy planning!
Handpicked selection of the top things to do in Amsterdam with kids including sightseeing, museums, parks and all that makes Amsterdam a great destination for a city break with kids.
The best things to see in Amsterdam and Amsterdam must-see sites for first time visitors.
How to see in Amsterdam in one day: perfect Amsterdam one day itinerary and tips. What to see in one day in Amsterdam and how to plan your day.
A comprehensive list of what to pack for Amsterdam in winter to stay warm, comfortable and feel like a local. Amsterdam is a wonderful city to visit in winter, a place of cozy interiors, ice skating rinks, pretty lights and crisp air. However, Amsterdam in winter in cold so packing appropriate clothing is paramount to[…]
2 days in Amsterdam: detailed itinerary with the best things to see in Amsterdam in two days, recommended food stops and travel tips
Our guide to using Amsterdam public transportation with kids and strollers in tow: from airport connections to inner city travel, this is how to get around Amsterdam with children. Amsterdam is a very easy city to explore without a car. The city centre area, where most attractions are located, is compact and easy to negotiate[…]
Our guide to the best area to stay in Amsterdam with family. A handpicked selection of some of the best family hotels in Amsterdam city centre to help you find the best place to stay in Amsterdam with kids. Amsterdam is one of my favourite cities to visit with kids. I got to know Amsterdam[…]
Our guide to the best time to go to Amsterdam with kids. Learn the best time to visit Amsterdam as a family, plus travel and packing tips for all seasons, based on our experience. Amsterdam is a dynamic city with stunning indoors and outdoors areas. As such, it is a pleasure to visit any time[…]
Discover the best things to do in Amsterdam in December: festivals, museum, Amsterdam Christmas market and best food to try in Amsterdam in winter. Updated for 2019
Wondering what to wear in Amsterdam in spring to be comfortable and stylish? Find out in our complete packing list for spring in Amsterdam! Packing for spring and its swinging temperatures is often a bit of a headache. But packing for spring in Amsterdam, a city known for its temperamental weather, can be a real[…]
Our guide to our favourite family friendly restaurants in Amsterdam for brunch, lunch and dinner. A handpicked selection of tried and tested addressed approved by parents and kids! Amsterdam is full of cool restaurant and cafes and one of the best things about the city is that it doesn’t reserve these cool spaces to adults.[…]