Things to do

Find your Amsterdam.

A considered starting point for the places that give a first visit its shape. Begin with the essentials, then follow the mood of your day.

Start with the essentials

A good first route

Amsterdam essentials

Three distinct ways to meet the city: art, water and a little room to breathe.

Editorial Amsterdam trees and water

Parks & Outdoors · Oud-Zuid

Vondelpark

Spanning 47 hectares in the heart of Amsterdam-Zuid, Vondelpark is the city's largest and most beloved public park, offering a blend of nature, culture, and recreation.

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Canal houses near Anne Frank House

Museums & Art · Jordaan

Anne Frank House

Step into the quiet, preserved hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary and learn about the resilience of the human spirit.

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Van Gogh Museum beside Museumplein

Museums & Art · Museumplein

Van Gogh Museum

Home to the world's largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh, this museum offers a profound journey through the life and evolving style of the Dutch master.

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