Amsterdam

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Discover Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city defined by its picturesque canals, narrow houses, and rich history. The Anne Frank House offers a poignant look into the city's wartime history, while the Van Gogh Museum celebrates the life and works of the renowned artist. Biking through Vondelpark or taking a canal cruise reveals the city’s iconic architecture. The lively Jordaan district is filled with cafés and galleries, making Amsterdam a city of charm, culture, and timeless beauty.

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Holidays by land and sea

Amsterdam train holidays

  • Multi-stop adventure through Amsterdam

    Cologne, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague

    Travel through Netherlands on a multi-stop adventure to Amsterdam, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.

  • Amsterdam and Rotterdam

    Rotterdam, Amsterdam

    Combine classic with contemporary as you drift through Amsterdam’s historic canals before zipping through Rotterdam’s green and glassy cityscapes.

  • Explore canal towpaths and Amsterdam’s lesser-known neighbourhoods on two wheels, with stops for superb coffee and Stroopwafel.

  • Twin canal cities

    Amsterdam, Haarlem

    Travel to the Netherlands to discover the canal cities of Amsterdam and Haarlem, filled with leafy backstreets, expansive parks and riveting museums that will entertain the family for hours.

Activities and neighbourhoods in Amsterdam

  • Amsterdamse Bos

    Rent a bike to visit Amsterdamse Bos, a woodland and nature haven, 35-minutes from central Amsterdam. Explore trails and discover grasslands and meadows, or try sailing or kayaking on the waterways.

  • Buiksloterdijk

    Board the free ferry to Buiksloterdijk and visit the old Buiksloot neighbourhood with classic Dutch half-timbered houses – an authentic side of the Netherlands which too few visitors experience.

  • IJ Brewery

    Take a tour of the organic IJ Brewery beside the De Gooyer windmill. You can sample a wide range of beers brewed on site and learn the difference between them.

  • Museum Van Loon

    Pop into the aristocratic house and tranquil gardens of the Van Loon family at Museum Van Loon, an oasis of quiet in the heart of the city. 

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