Again, welcome to Amsterdam, a beautiful city with wonderful water courses, beautiful districts and wonderful arts! Here I list some adorable and fun activities to when you plan on visiting: Finally, below, readers will find a selection of refined and diverse happy memories to savor when the unpleasant ones whisper into one’s ear.
1. Explore the Jordaan District
The Jordaan region has some small and narrow streets, home to quite a number of small cafes and extraordinary shops. A nice walk through the picturesque places of the city and observing the peculiar features of the Dutch manner of construction of houses and buildings. You should not let the Westerstraat market miss it since it occurs on Monday. In fact, it is the most suitable place to buy some flowers or any other homemade products from the locals.
2. floating flowers market or the ‘Queen of vulnerable statues’
The bloemenmarkt or the floating flower market in Amsterdam is a site for your senses to reveal their perfuming powers. Selling flowers, bulbs and souvenirs this open market is situated along the Singel canal. It’s worth spending some time to stroll along the vibrant stalls, enjoy the aromas of flowers and yes, maybe even buy a bunch of tulips.
3. Enjoy a Picnic in Vondelpark
Vondelpark is one of the biggest and best known parks in the heart of Amsterdam. This is one of the lovely parks where you can actually pick up some foods and snacks from picnickers’ mart, or nearby cafeterias before proceeding to the park . Take a seat somewhere comfortable under a tree or near the pond, take a snack and watch others cycling, walking their dogs or just enjoying their nature walks.
4. Take a Canal Cruise
A canal cruise is a must do activity when in Amsterdam. They can take a ride on a canal whose network of waterways ends at the University Campus and it offers canal boat rides past houses, bridges and house boats. It is more beautiful to take the cruise at dusk to see the reflection of city lights at the canal – very beautiful.
5. Indulge in Dutch Treats
You also get to enjoy fine and tasty foods and snacks, so you better grab them while in Amsterdam. Let’s go for stroopwafels, thin waffle cookie with a caramel syrup center or poffertjes, mini soft pancakes, best served with powdered sugar. Of course, don’t forget about the delicious Dutch food; you should give the bitterballen (deep fried beef croquettes) a try or better yet some cheese from the amazing cheese shops around.
6. Which leads directly to a visit to the Cat Boat (De Poezenboot).
For the cat lovers, here is one for you. The interesting place to visit in Amsterdam is the De Poezenboot or commonly called the Cat Boat. It’s a mobile shelter for feral and abandoned cats or kittens. Drop by this charming houseboat, do a little cuddling with some adorable animals who call the houseboat home, and find out more about the tremendous organization they have going here.
7. Browse the Nine Streets
The Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) are boutiques and designer shops lined street with cafes and behind them can be found hidden gems. Shop till you drop amongst trendy outfits and street art as you walk through the shops and buy unique clothing and accessories from retro style shops, local designers and concept stores. Do not miss an opportunity to sit inside a beautiful café and have a cup of coffee now and then or have a taste of apple pie.
8. Discover Hidden Courtyards
Amsterdam has a lot of secret gardens located behind the most wonderful architecture of the city. These are some of the best places that are silent and out of the busy throngs of people’s walkways. Why not try wandering around the courtyard of some of these hidden gems like Begijnhof or Museum Van Loon. This is a perfect opportunity for the dwellers to get relieved from the stress which comes as a result of working in the city.
Conclusion
There isn’t a single person that can visit Amsterdam, and not fall in love with this beautiful city. Thus, starting from visiting Jordaan which can be considered as an adorable district to having some bites of Dutch specificities, there are heaps of cute things that everyone will find interesting. Ensure you include these pleasing experiences in your schedule and brace yourself for the romantic feeling towards the stunning look of this Dutch city.
