Any tips for Amsterdam

[Jules32]

Visiting Amsterdam next Saturday just a quick two day trip, any must see's? we have Anne Frank booked and I want to do the A'dam look out if I can persuade other half to do it. Anything else I should be doing ?

thanks in advance

[wanye]

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Originally Posted by wanye

personally, i wouldnt bother with the anne frank house. far too crowded, touristy and claustrophobic.

go see body worlds, or the banksy exhibit at MOCO if its still on (i think it finishes at xmas). or have a space cake and go wander round the rijksmuseum for a day

if heights don't bother you, try the lookout observation deck/swing at dam nord, then go for a posh meal at restaurant moon in the same building (its a revolving restaurant at the top of the building)

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if its a nice day, have a wander through vondelpark, or see if theres any events in museumpark - when we went a few months ago, they have an extreme sports/skateboarding festival on which was a nice way to waste a few hours!

finally, if you like ribs, you *have* to go to cafe de klos. seriously some of the best ribs i've *ever* had! you have to book in advance, but if you dont mind waiting a little while, go there and book, then go to the bar over the road and sit and have a beer, and they will come get you when your table is ready (and you can take your drink over with you!)
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Originally Posted by wanye

oh, also, for a sweet treat, go to metropolitan on warmoestraat. so much better than all the other places in the area we went to... ended up going there most days for an ice cream and some other bits...

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Originally Posted by wanye

they do pancakes and waffles and other stuff too!

my photo of the counter: tripadvisor/ShowUs...regationId=101

try the poffertjes and stroopwafels (and/or a liege waffle) instead of traditional crepes though. maybe with a dollop of ice cream on top

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some previous threads:


https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/sho... php?t=1159186
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/sho... php?t=1149531
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/sho... php?t=1133627

[DisneyWannabe]

We enjoyed the bus/boat tour. The Vegan Junk Food Cafe. The Museums. Eldest DD has just visited and went to the Heineken Experience, Museum of prostitution and the Ice Bar, she said they were all good.

[hols2florida]

I went recently. We went to Anne Frank’s house & museum, I found it really interesting. We also did a canal cruise, sex museum, coffee shops & bars. Really enjoyed the weekend. Very relaxed, no need to get dressed up (we spent the weekend in jeans & trainers).

[sueandco]

We did a Pure Boat Trip, it is a small boat and they provided drinks and nibbles and was way better than the large tourist boats.
We also did the Amsterdam Beer Tour - four bars and a free T-shirt at the final one.

[SuziQz]

We did a canal trip with Those Dam Boat Guys. Small open boats (they carry umbrellas) for up to about 10 people. You can take your own food and drink and they will take you to see whatever you want and talk about a multitude of topics.

I can’t remember the name of the guy we had but he was originally from South Africa so very knowledgeable about the historical links. We had a great time.

[Tinker-mum]

Go to winkle 43...best apple pie you will ever taste. They also do lovely breakfasts. People travel from all around the world to get their apple pie and I was lucky to have a slice.. or 2 a few weeks ago!
It is right round the corner from anne frank museum in jordaan xx

[thefourDs]

We enjoyed Anne Frank house, glad we booked tickets. The queue was long but they got everyone in quickly. We did a boat trip which we enjoyed.

We had our two sons with us who were aged 12 & 14 so we were careful with where we were strolling but loved the whole atmosphere of the city. Great place!

[penguin19]

Eat a super stroopwafel

[Tinker-mum]

Also forgot to add go to albert cyup market
It is the biggest outdoor market in Europe..or it was.
Full of lovely food, flowers, handmade goods, fabric, bags etc

In spring and summer there is also blomenmarket..or flower market x