Things to do in Amsterdam

[Ken and Carol]

Hi, we are going to Amsterdam for a few days next week.
Can anyone recommend things to do, restaurants to visit, etc, please?
Thanks.

 

[mike mcglynn]

iif you like steak go to the Argentine restaurant near the rijksmuseum

 

[Mikeco]

Avoid those small b& b places with the red lights in the window, quite cheap but you have to be in and out in 20 minutes.

 

[Podney]

Have a smoke of d’weed,then you can apply to be Tory leader.

 

[Podney]

Avoid those small b& b places with the red lights in the window, quite cheap but you have to be in and out in 20 minutes.

Do you speak from personal experience?

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[Mikeco]

Do you speak from personal experience?

20 minutes was a long time for me even in my prime at 21

 

[Reallyretired]

There's a restaurant in Damrak with topless waitresses. Put me off though its bad enough having a finger in my soup

 

[Lenny HB]

If looking at hundreds of painting of a sunflower is your thing go to the Van Gogh gallery.

Anne Frank museum worth a visit.

 

[TheTwoOfUs]

Visit the

Rijksmuseum and see the Nightwatch. Incredible detail.​

 

[Reallyretired]

There's two sex museums, one in Damrak 18 and one along the canal in ouldkerke (though this is smaller and may now be closed) which are quite entertaining. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh are well worth while but queues can be long, first thing Sunday morning before the coaches get in is best.
And don't try to drive anywhere in the city centre, it's mad with bikes trams all of which have right of way. If you haven't got a bike then hire is quite cheap, most of the bikes are pretty crap but there's no hills so they work fine there.

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[Vanderek]

Ken and Carol you should visit the Secret Church in the Attic we went a couple of years ago ...its amazing ?

 

[Jaws]

Canna say what to do, but I can say do not touch windows !
Daughter in law got a right earful for not knowing the rules of the red light area !!!!!

 

[steve 6644]

Sounds like a total shit hole!

 

[PeteH]

Sounds like a total shit hole!

Yeah! BUT good quality shit man. Peace and Lorve!!

 

[mitzimad]

tray of magic mushrooms and sit and watch the world go bye

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[Sandancers]

iif you like steak go to the Argentine restaurant near the rijksmuseum

Totally agree.

The Jolly Sailor pub in RLD is good fun.

 

[Caggsie1]

Avoid those small b& b places with the red lights in the window, quite cheap but you have to be in and out in 20 minutes.

But it’s a must to go lookie see. I love Amsterdam, been now 4 times, hated it first time round. Have to make a visit to red light district, why I dont have a clue. I like the flower market. Hate the smell of the “cafe”. But from all accounts they’re not supposed to serve foreign clientele anymore. As I say, each to their own, just not my thing. There is loads of walking, however you can buy weekly tickets for the trams, which are very reliable and worth the cost. I think these tickets cover for a few other things too, but do check that out. The museums are good, as previously said the Rembrandts have to be seen, what I call art, however, my hubby like the modern art museum but I couldn’t get out of there quick enough- painted girders ain’t my thing. Anyway enjoy

 

[Kirsten]

Go on the water ferries at the back of the station to the A’dam tower and the fab trendy cafes there - they have live music and vending machines that sell flowers!! . It is on the same side of the water as the Motorhome park.

 

[Jo662]

Totally agree.

The Jolly Sailor pub in RLD is good fun.

I liked the Jolly Sailor pub,had many a good few drinks in there!

 

[BobtheBass]

I saw a mouse, there.
Where? On the stair, right there.
A little mouse with clogs on, well I declare
Going clipp, clippety clopp on the stair, oh yeah.

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[csd4t]

Coffee and "cake" at Ali Babas!!!

 

[Sandancers]

Just remembered Febo, little vending cafes that sell packets of chips covered in mayo. Heaven !!

 

[mart]

Another recommendation for Rijksmuseum and to see the Nightwatch.

 

[addoaddo]

Do not attempt to drive anywhere near the centre, especially in a motorhome. I have taken a van in to the centre and it was not fun.
Local cycle everywhere or take the tram / underground both of which are very good. Cycle theft is a problem so make sure you have a very good lock especially if you have a good bike. People can send 1/2 the cost of a bike on a lock so you see a lot of "cheap" bikes.

Canal trips are very good, ideally go for one of boats that only takes 10 people as they can go to the smally canals, but not good if it rains.

 

[The Lord Squid]

Some suggestions. All a matter of personal preference of course
When at City Camp I go to

About Café de Ceuvel

Café de Ceuvel has been founded by people that would like to make a difference in the world, and that starts with your plate...

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Noorderlicht | Cultureel & Duurzaam | Café-Restaurant aan het IJ | NDSM

Noorderlicht is een cultureel & duurzaam café-restaurant gelegen op de NDSM werf aan het IJ in Amsterdam Noord. Hier kun je even ontsnappen aan de drukte van de stad, genieten van de zon, het water en het groen met lekker en verantwoord eten en drinken.

noorderlichtcafe.nl

Ms van Riemsdijkweg 192 | BBROOD

www.bbrood.nl

If you like the Rijksmuseum you should like here

Home - Rembrandthuis

https://youtu.be/9_WnI7lgVBU?si=fXAJsMXAX6geHYak

www.rembrandthuis.nl

3 weeks ago, avoiding tourist places, I ate at and enjoyed here

Home ~ The Meets - Amsterdam 🥑

At The Meets, wholesome meets lekker, meets fun. All our dishes are lovingly made by hand from locally sourced, honest and, if possible, organic ingredients. We like to follow the 80/20 rule: 80% plant-based, 20% animal produce – although the main rule is 100% lekker!

themeets.nl

De Pijp - Amsterdam - Brouwerij Troost

Brouwerij Troost De Pijp Welcome to our brewpub At Troost you’re always welcome. Even without a reservation! Do you wanna

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Bardak Amsterdam – Tel Aviv Streetfood & Bar

www.bardak.nl

I like Amsterdam very much and try to go a couple of times a year.

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[The Lord Squid]

That's strange, I only intended to add the email addresses to my post above.

 

[Ken and Carol]

Thank you very much for all the helpful (and occasionally not so helpful) ideas. We will definitely follow up on some of them next week.
Thank you to Addoaddo for the info about bike thefts - we do have two fairly expensive Volt e-bikes and so we will probably go in to Amsterdam by public transport now.

 

[Zains Pops]

Take a canal trip from near Central Station, will give you an idea of the place.
Big queues at Anne Frank so be early or late.
Use public transport and it’s easy to get around but as others have said be prepared for serious walking.

 

[DL42846]

The Ann Frank museum is well worth a visit, but book in advance.https://www.annefrank.org/en/
We also enjoyed the Van Gogh museum. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=van+gogh+museum&atb=v172-4_j&ia=web
Tour of the red light district, just for window shopping and browsing.
The canal tours are good fun.
We also enjoyed a very nice curry meal at the Bollywood Restaurant. One of the best I have ever enjoyed. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=bolliwould+restaurant+amsterdam&atb=v172-4_j&ia=web

 

[Ken and Carol]

Fantastic - thanks for the advice about the indian restaurant, we will definitely go there.

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