INTERCLEAN AMSTERDAM 2024 GUIDE
Exploring Amsterdam
Find yourself with some spare time while in the Dutch capital? Check out some of these interesting extra-curricular activities away from the RAI Amsterdam.
Want some ideas for what to do and where to go after hours in the Venice of the North? We’ve got some ideas.
A spot of history
Amsterdam has the world’s highest density of museums. The Museum Quarter (Museumplein) and Vondelpark neighbourhood is one of the most popular parts of the city, as despite being a residential area it’s home to the fantastic Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk modern art museum, and the Rijksmuseum, famous for Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ and the works of Vermeer, Van Gogh and more.
Alongside the museums, you also get one-of-a-kind attractions like the House of Bols, the Royal Coster Diamonds tour, and of course there are many beautiful spots for a canal boat tour. You could also take a leisurely ride on a hired bicycle through parks and alongside the canals – just be careful of the local riders. They don’t have much patience for anyone in their way, whether you’re a fellow cyclist or a pedestrian.
Finally, one of the most important museums in the city is Anne Frank House. If you want to pay a visit to this museum, you will likely need to purchase an online ticket and secure a time slot in advance, due to its popularity and limited size.
A dash of culture
Those wanting new and unique food experiences can pay a visit to the Oud-West neighbourhood, which houses De Hallen. A converted tram depot, it houses arts, crafts, fashion and the impressive Food Hallen, which features around 30 different food and drink vendors.
The city is packed with marvellous and exotic eateries, from De Pannenkoekenboot (an all-you-can-eat pancake boat) to
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The Garlic Queen, to food trucks that serve raw herring (if you’re brave enough). There’s also the Heineken Experience, where you can have a quick tour and pint.
A good drink
Alongside the extensive dining experiences, Amsterdam comes alive at night thanks to its incredible array of bars and clubs. If you fancy a chill there’s the XtraCold Icebar Amsterdam, where your ticket gets you a few drinks in glasses made of ice and a coat and gloves to keep yourself warm in the freezing temperatures – but remember to book your timeslot in advance.
If you fancy a bit of history with your booze, pay a visit to Brouwerij ‘t IJ, which has a brewery tour and a tasting room in an old bathhouse at the base of Amsterdam’s De Gooyer windmill. For a spot of classic class, you could try to find Hidden in Plain Sight, or if the weather’s good check out Hannekes Boom for bohemian refreshment with fantastic river views.
However, by far the most popular spot for drinks is also one of the city’s most popular areas: the De Wallen red light district. Always packed out and chaotic, and the subject of much discussion in the local media, its unique, hedonistic nature makes the area a popular haunt. It’s worth a visit at least once.
Whether you find yourself in a nice pub, visit some museums, find fashion in the Nine Streets district, or strike up conversation in a late-night waffle house next to a hazy café, the only thing you’re guaranteed to do in Amsterdam is lose track of time. Don’t forget to set your alarms: the show opens each day at 10AM sharp!
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