Amsterdam
Don't believe everything you hear about Amsterdam. Yes, this Netherlands city takes a lax look at women beckoning business in the red-light district and "coffee shops" selling an unorthodox type of herb to a toking clientele, but these descriptions only scratch the surface. At some point, during an excellent Indonesian meal, a twilight canal-side rambling or a shopping excursion through the boutiques of Nine Little Streets, you'll realize – as many travelers have before you – that there's much more to Amsterdam than you might've thought.
And although the city's loose laws on vice seem to attract a college-age, male-dominant crowd, Amsterdam is also ideal as a romantic getaway for two or an educational excursion with the kids. With attractions that range from biking along a maze of canals to remembering the Holocaust through the eyes of Anne Frank; from exploring the swirling Expressionism of Vincent van Gogh to lazing in the expansive Vondelpark, Amsterdam suits a variety of traveler tastes.
JAN
42
34
2.6
FEB
43
34
2
MAR
49
37
2.2
APR
56
41
1.7
MAY
63
47
2.2
JUN
67
52
2.5
JUL
71
56
3.1
AUG
71
55
3.4
SEP
65
51
3.2
OCT
58
45
3.3
NOV
49
40
3
DEC
43
36
2.8
Best Time to Visit
April to early May
Tulip season and pleasant spring weather
Primary Reason
Urban & Culture
Historical & Heritage
Europe
Museums
Europe
Western Europe
Netherlands
North Holland
Top 5 Things to Do
Rijksmuseum
Anne Frank House
Van Gogh Museum
Vondelpark
Hidden Gem
Begijnhof
A hidden historic courtyard that feels peaceful despite being in the city center.