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Amsterdam canal at golden-hour sunset, crossed by a stone arch bridge and lined with gabled houses and moored boats.

Amsterdam by train

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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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Multi-stop adventure through Amsterdam

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.
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Amsterdam short break

Explore canal towpaths and Amsterdam’s neighbourhoods on two wheels, stopping for superb coffee and stroopwafels.
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Twin canal cities

Discover Amsterdam and Haarlem by train, pairing grand canals, leafy neighbourhoods and museums with relaxed parks and cafés.
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Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Pair Amsterdam’s canal rings with Rotterdam’s waterfront, moving between galleries, markets and harbours by train.
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  • 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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