Weekend in Amsterdam. What to do on the weekend or Amsterdam in two days Fresh impressions: add some fire

Amsterdam is an amazing combination of ancient architecture and new buildings, tranquil landscapes and vibrant nightlife, museums with the greatest works of art and entertainment venues for every taste. There is a lot to see here - various museums and art galleries with works by famous artists - and something to try: various types of Dutch cheese, specially cured herring, traditional local meat and potato dishes. well and night life Amsterdam has one of the most vibrant events in Europe: everyone can choose a party to suit their taste!

Tour dates

Weekly

Duration

4 days / 3 nights

Estimated cost

From 39,100 rub. per person in double room

1 day

Arrival in Amsterdam. Independent transfer and hotel accommodation.

Day 2

Free day. Additionally hiking in Amsterdam.

Day 3

Free day. Additionally, an excursion to Zaanse Schans and Volendam.

4 day

Private transfer to Amsterdam airport. Flight to Moscow.

The tour price includes:

• Air travel regular flights Moscow - Amsterdam - Moscow
• Meals: breakfasts at hotels
• Medical insurance

Additional charges:

• Registration of entry visas (Netherlands) - 80 euros
• Transfer airport - hotel - airport
• Travel cancellation insurance (optional)
• Entry tickets to museums, castles, etc.
• Additional excursions (paid on site to the guide, cost subject to group size)

A weekend in Amsterdam in early summer 2017 was the third time I had visited Amsterdam, so I wanted to see something different, less known and visit places I hadn't been to before.

The city has many attractions, so it would be very difficult to visit everything in a weekend in Amsterdam. Next, I will tell you how I managed to spend a great 3 days in Amsterdam in the summer of 2017.

Even if it was my first time in the city, I wouldn't visit all the typical tourist attractions. During my three times in Amsterdam I have not been to any of the city's museums. What for? The city itself is beautiful.

Since the motto of my blog is “Travel Interesting”, I will tell you many tips on how to have the best time in the Dutch capital, as well as interesting and unknown places in Amsterdam that are worth visiting in a weekend. And in a separate article you can read about.

Interesting things and unusual places to visit on a weekend in Amsterdam

So, the lesser known and atypical things that I recommend you do on a weekend in Amsterdam are:

• Visiting Amsterdam parks
• Walk through the city center
• Amsterdam North
• District De Pijp
• Biking
• Tasting local dishes
• Walk along the canals

And other unknown attractions worth visiting on a weekend in Amsterdam...

Visiting Amsterdam parks

Usually, parks are not on the list of attractions to visit in a new city, at least for me. But Amsterdam is a special city with excellent and beautiful parks where you just want to stay for a long time. It seems that city parks are a favorite weekend getaway for Amsterdam locals. Well, some canal bars and cafes can give them a run for their money. free time weekend in Amsterdam.

My favorite park - Vondelpark , although some other parks such as Amstelpark, Westerpark, Oesterpark And Rembrandtpark- are interesting in their own way. In addition to the fact that the parks are perfect place For a weekend getaway, Amsterdam's city parks also host numerous festivals and performances, usually on weekends.

Walk through the city center

Amsterdam is one of the few cities that can be considered a museum under open air , as you don’t need to plan to visit any specific place to enjoy the architecture and beauty of the city. The whole center of Amsterdam is very beautiful, so you can just stroll around it without any specific plans, just turning into narrow side streets, bumping into unusual graffiti and atmospheric places. Not surprisingly, many tourists have already realized the value of Amsterdam as an open-air museum, so when visiting Amsterdam on the weekend, you will have to walk among crowds of tourists if you don't follow my advice.

Most tourists walk the streets Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal And Damrak (no need to remember those scary names, just check on the map), the area around the Bloemenmarkt (floating flower market) is also quite crowded. Just try to avoid them or spend as little time there as possible. As I said, the whole center of Amsterdam is beautiful, so if you go to the parallel street, it will definitely be just as good.

If you want to visit the Red Light District at night, you won't escape the crowds, as the whole area is full of people. There are hardly any of them during the daytime, but unless you come here to admire the architecture or Amsterdam's canals, you won't see anything until 10 p.m.

If you want to feel As a local in Amsterdam, I recommend you visit the De Pijp area, which I will talk about later.

Amsterdam North

Others less famous place in Amsterdam is the northern part of the city. There you won't see crowds of tourists wandering from one attraction to another, but local residents relaxing on the pier or in one of the authentic cafes. You can also stay in one of the best Amsterdam hostels called ClinkNoord.

There is also a cinema museum there. EYE, Cultural Center Tolhuistuin and panoramic point Amsterdam Lookout, where you can look at the old part of Amsterdam through the city's largest canal. To cross the canal you simply need to take the free ferry that departs from the back of Amsterdam Central Station. It will take you to the north side in just 5 minutes.

District De Pijp

District De Pijp - one of the busiest areas of Amsterdam, which is loved by locals residents. Visit one of the area's bars and cafes to feel like a local. At night it is a lively and dynamic atmosphere. The area is also good place, to find accommodation if you don't like the hustle and bustle of the city center, but prefer something authentically Amsterdam.

Biking

Cycling is not something unusual in Amsterdam. In a city of bicycles with 500 kilometers of bike paths With 800,000 bicycles per million inhabitants accounting for 32% of the city's traffic, and around 250,000 bicycle parking spaces near Amsterdam Central Station, it's no wonder tourists want to cycle here too.

And this good idea, Although you need some time to get used to city traffic. Here, riding on a narrow bike path requires you to pay attention to pedestrians, trams, cars, other cyclists and more, so it can seem very dangerous and scary the first time. But you will quickly get used to it. If you don't want to or just can't get used to it, go to the northern part of the city, which I mentioned above - it’s safer to ride there.

With all this traffic, I was riding a bike with another person on the rack (there was simply no other choice) while proudly taking photos with my phone with one hand? . I rented a bike twice in Amsterdam. The first time was a small rental near my hostel, the second time it was from Green City Bikes. Prices are relatively similar across companies, so there's no need to shop around for the best prices. I just recommend that you don't rent a bike in very touristy places. Prices there may be higher.

Another piece of advice from me - try not to be late returning your bike. We got the time wrong, so we had to pay for the next 3 hours of rental, and if we were a little more late, we would have paid for the whole next day. They are quite strict about this here, so keep an eye on the time.

Tasting local dishes

When visiting Amsterdam on the weekend, you need to try the local dishes, which are sold on every corner. Although there is a very wide selection of different fast food and restaurant cuisines from all over the world, you should try something truly Dutch.

It’s hard to call it a tasting, because Dutch cuisine is not haute cuisine like French, it uses fairly simple ingredients, and most local dishes are or can be sold as fast food. The local food here is not the healthiest, but nevertheless, the Dutch are not obese. Everyone looks quite slim and athletic.

So, some of the most popular traditional dishes Holland is raw herring, fatty Dutch fries with various sauces, after which you will quickly feel full for another half a day. Try some of the local cheeses, such as Gouda and Masdamer, which you can find at the cheese museum and in many cheese shops around the city where you can try samples for free. Popular local desserts include Stroopwafel caramel waffles, Ontbijtkoek ginger cake and thick pancakes.

Walk along the canals

In Amsterdam One of the best and most enjoyable activities is to stroll along the city canals and sit next to them. Water, and especially canals, make any city very beautiful. Just think of Venice or (city on the islands). Would they be so beautiful without canals and rivers?

Other unknown attractions worth visiting on a weekend in Amsterdam...

Other entertainment and attractions in Amsterdam that are worth visiting within 3 days are to visit some of the coffee shops (everyone knows that Amsterdam is famous for its freedom), go to museums, but keep in mind that in the city museums of Amsterdam the entrance price is about 15-20 Euro. Take a ride along the canals on one of the pleasure boats and visit the vibrant city markets.

Read about from 14 experienced travel bloggers, plus total. Enjoy your weekend in Amsterdam!

The goal: to live 5 days in Amsterdam as intensely as possible, just like a local, not forgetting about the classic adventures from the “must do” lists and without rushing anywhere.

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Given

• 1 traveler.
• Subjective interpretation of the words “cool”, “beautiful”, “delicious”.
• Interest in art.
• The desire to try and see as much as possible.
• Love for hiking.
• Refusal of fuss.

Let's get started with the solution

Day 0

The most convenient way to get to the city is by train. Tickets can be purchased on the way to the exit from the airport - in yellow machines, which are located like daisies in the center of the hall. The machine accepts cards and coins. You can buy a ticket for paper euros at the ticket office, but it is more difficult to find.

Trains depart from platforms 1 and 2, travel with stops and arrive at the Central Station. The journey takes 15-20 minutes.

There is only one airport in Amsterdam, so it is quite busy. Be prepared for the fact that you may not be able to get on the train. Fortunately, they run every 15 minutes. At night - every hour.

Day 1

Breakfast that lifts your spirits	€8.50 for a sandwich with organic beef and salad, €3 for good coffee. Best view to the city - free.
Unusual bike tour	€ 27.50
Products for a picnic	€14 for local cheese, washed vegetables and fruit in cups
Chill in the park	Amazingly free
Walk through the city at night	Free and safe
Realizing that the red light district sucks	Worth respect
Try something you can't try in other places	€ 7
Dinner	€ 15.50 - lasagne the size of a house, € 4 - a glass of wine.

• Breakfast spot: Blue Amsterdam with 360 degree views. Located in the futuristic glass tower De Kalvertoren, the exact address: Singel 457.
• The bike tour lasts 3 hours and starts from Spuistraat 30 (close to Central Station). See secret gardens, hidden courtyards and long-forgotten churches. In general, look at Amsterdam through the eyes of a local, without the noisy company of the Chinese. Bicycle rental is included in the price. There are no more than 12 people in the group. To book .
• A park for recreation from sports cycling achievements - Vondelpark, Stadhouderskade 47I.
• Dinner location: Royal 98 - Valkensteeg 4. Open until 22:00.

Day 2

Breakfast	€ 12.5 for a huge plate with everything: the softest avocado, eggs, bacon and even flowers. € 2.25 - coffee.
Typical photo near Iamsterdam	Free, but you have to wait in line for a long time.
Moco Museum	€ 12.50
Stedelijk Museum / Vincent van Gogh Museum / Rijksmuseum	€ 18 / € 18 / € 18
Souvenir at museums	€20 (minimum)
Dinner	€ 3
Walking tour along the central streets	Beautiful and free
Funny rubber duck	€ 25
Canal boat tour	from € 20
Dinner	€35 for delicious poolside cocktails and food

• Breakfast place: The Avocado Show - Daniël Stalpertstraat, 61. You have never seen such elegant dishes. By the way, there is a store nearby that sells avocados. We recommend buying a sweatshirt.
• Huge letters for photos are located at Hobbemastraat, 19.
• Moco Museum - Honthorststraat, 20. Open from 10:00 to 18:00. Until May 31, 2018, you can attend the Roy Lichtenstein and Banksy exhibition.
• Stedelijk Museum - Museumplein, 10. The Vincent van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum are located there. All these museums are very different: there is no point in going to all of them, choose according to your preferences. In Stedelijk, go for contemporary art, Rijksmuseum - classics, Vincent van Gogh Museum - no comment.
• What should you pay attention to in souvenirs? Vincent van Gogh Museum: postcards, iron badges, fashionable rain cover, handles in the form of tubes of paint. Rijksmuseum - jokes for the home. Stedelijk Museum - books.
• The lunch option is the ubiquitous Patat. Questionable taste and pleasure, but you have to try it. Just for show.
• Amsterdam Duck Store - Oude Leliestraat, 16. The store has little keychains with ducks on them, but what's the point? You need to take a full one.
• Dinner place: Kanarie Club - Bellamyplein, 51. Open until 23:00, on Fridays and Saturdays until 2:30. There is a makeshift pool, a photo booth and a huge cocktail menu.

Day 3

Breakfast in Chinatown	€ 10
Going to the library	Free live music and a beautiful view
Gallery W139	Payment upon request
Dinner	€13 for the best apple pie in Amsterdam and cocoa with rum
Shopping	€70 (minimum)
Dinner on the roof	€ 3.7 - ginger beer, € 7.5 - burger, € 6 - beer pieces
Evening walk in the park	For free

• Breakfast place: Dum Dum Palace - Zeedijk 37.
• Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam - Oosterdokskade 143. Open from 10:00.
• W139 - Warmoesstraat 139.
• Lunch place: Winkel 43 - official the best place with apple pies. Search at Noordermarkt, 43.
• The best place for shopping is Gerard Doustraat street. Stores: Cottoncake, Nobody Has to Know, ANNA + NINA, Things I Like Things I love.
• Dinner location: Canvas - Wibautstraat 150. Open until 1:00, Fridays and Saturdays until 4:00.
• Choose any park, all are good.

Day 4

• Breakfast place: any Albert Heijn store. Kaasbroodjes is a puff pastry pie with a soft cheese filling. By the way, you can buy food for a picnic there.
• The train to Zandvoort leaves from Central Station (platform no. 1) every 2 hours, the journey takes 30 minutes and 6 stops (sit on the left side for a better view). The beach is a 5-minute walk from the Zandvoort aan Zee platform.
• Place for dinner and merciless dancing: De School - Dr. Jan van Breemenstraat, 1.

Day 5

Breakfast on the roof	€ 5 - pancakes with berries, € 4 - freshly squeezed apple and pear juice
Souvenir at the station	€6 for a funny knitted monkey
Ferry	For free
Netherlands Film Institute (exhibition)	€ 10
Watch a movie in English	€ 10
Walking around NDSM	For free
Lunch-dinner	€ 21.50
Ferry back (until 00:00)	For free

• Breakfast place: Dakterras NEST - Eerste Ringdijkstraat, 4.
• Look for souvenirs at the Central Station in the IJ-hal pavilion.
• Look for the ferry according to the signs at the Central Station, there is nothing complicated there.
• Netherlands Film Institute - IJpromenade, 1. Open until 19:00.
• NDSM - there are galleries, workshops, offices in containers, a hotel in a construction crane and houses in old trams. Address - Tt. Neveritaweg, 61.
• Lunch/dinner location: Pllek - Tt. Neveritaweg, 59. Here you will find an eco-lunch in a shipping container, great views of the city, the beach and the largest disco ball in Amsterdam!

Total

€ 490 for a trip you'll never forget.

When to fly?

• The most best months for visiting - April and November.
• In April, everything around is in bloom, the air is fresh and clear. Such beauty that even those who are always dissatisfied with everything cannot resist. But think twice before heading to the Dutch capital on the king's birthday (April 27). On this day, all of Europe comes to Amsterdam. It’s very festive and fun, but if you don’t like crowds and crowds, it’s not worth it.
• In November, you can find yourself in a Christmas fairy tale ahead of time. It gets dark quickly, hundreds of lights come on and are reflected in the canals. Sometimes snowflakes can come down from the sky and dance with you to the nearest pub. By the way, there are no drunk people on the streets at this time. And in general there are few people - the autumn holidaymakers have already left, and the New Year's revelers are just buying their tickets.
• Summer in Amsterdam is also very pleasant. There is no heat, there is a light breeze, but there are a lot of tourists.
• The same applies to the January holidays. Everyone is drunk on the streets. Of course, people are kind and there is no aggression, but you quickly get tired of the eternal party.

How to choose tickets

It is better to choose direct flights, although they are more expensive. It's only once, when you miss your plane during an hour-long layover in Frankfurt, that you realize what it's all about. Only after 9 hours at Munich Airport will you realize the value of this advice.

As an option, you can deliberately fly to Munich, eat sausages there and relax, and a day or two later fly to Amsterdam.

It is better to look for tickets for direct flights in advance, taking advantage of all the features of our website.

Where to live

Don't rush to rent a house on the central canal. It is absolutely certain that there will be a Coffeeshop or bar under your windows (not everyone likes this). Plus, such housing is 2 times more expensive.

Take a closer look at the areas of Pijp Oud-Zuid and The Plantage (closer to Oosterpark). It’s very cozy there, there are no crowds of tourists, there are many more cute establishments where locals hang out, and adequate grocery stores (the Dirk chain is very cool).

A little bit more

• If you think that you will get high from chocolate, tea or lollipop with cannabis, this is not so. Although it depends on the strength of self-hypnosis.

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How to travel to Amsterdam cheaply?

Amsterdam is considered quite expensive city for tourists, so when preparing a trip here, most travelers set a fairly large budget.

2. Cheap housing in Amsterdam

The best way to save on housing is with well-known hostels or bedsits. Hostels are a very popular type of accommodation among tourists in Amsterdam. Compared to other European cities, they are quite expensive here, but there are a lot of them and if you try, you can get 20-25 euros can be found great option in the city center, with breakfast included and a shared bathroom for each room (which will have 6-8 beds). We recommend that you book a hostel with breakfast included, because wandering around the city in the morning in search of inexpensive breakfasts is a very tedious and irrational business.

A small life hack: If you have a group of 5 people, you can book 6 beds in one 6-bed room. For an empty bed, of course, you will have to pay for 4-5 euros per person. But in the end, you will live exclusively with your group in one room, have your own bathroom, not worry about the safety of your things and not be afraid to disturb your fellow travelers. And an empty bed can be used... well, for example, as a table :) As a result, the hostel will no longer be a hostel for you, but a real hotel room, albeit a modest one :)

3. Where to eat inexpensively in Amsterdam?

It is of course impossible to cook your own food in such conditions, and eating in cafes and restaurants in Amsterdam is quite expensive. But there are alternative options. We’re not even talking about boring McDonald’s, Burger Kings, Subways, etc., the food in which you’ll get tired of in a few days, but about something more interesting. Amsterdam has an excellent local fast food scene.
You can try national fast food right on the street... herring! Trays with the sign "Haringhandel" - here you go!

For 2-2.5 euros they will put you a few pieces of herring, add cucumbers and onions, and for 4-4.5 they will make a real hot dog with herring! The last option is very filling and tasty - perfect for refreshing yourself before a walk.

Wok to Walk chain of establishments.

The “assemble your own box of food” system works here; some people have probably encountered it. Your dish is assembled in 4 steps: first you choose a base, for example rice, udon, etc., then choose additives (meat, chicken, mushrooms, peppers, etc.), as well as sauce or seasoning, and finally choose your drink, optional. Behind 7-10 euros you can put together a very tasty box for yourself, and the portions here are quite large (you can easily eat one for two).

Once your order is placed, you are given a receipt and a round black thing (pictured) that will beep and vibrate once your order is ready.

Below we attach a photo of the menu, with which you can navigate the prices and list; if you have problems with English, then use a translator in advance.

In the chain of establishments Soup en Zo for only 5-6 euros You can get yourself some soup (tomato, pumpkin, asparagus, etc.). Moreover, before ordering a portion for yourself, you can first taste the dish.

If your stomach is still hungry for more “high” cuisine, then you can look for inexpensive cafes and restaurants that have promotions, happy hours, and the like. So, during our walk around the city, not far from Dam Square, we came across the Dam Steakhouse Argentijs restaurant. The waiter who was standing at the entrance tempted us with the offer of Mini Mix Grill. Per serving (pictured below) for 15 euros includes steak, chicken breast, ribs, salad, french fries.

Agree, a very good set of meat and for only 15 euros. Drinks must be ordered separately. That evening our souls began to dance and we also collected several glasses of beer, soda, sauce, and in the end the final bill came to 109 euros for 5 people. But if you purposefully come just to eat, you can spend 15-17 euros per person.

The FEBO supermarket chain essentially offers regular hamburgers and similar fast food, but in a very unusual way. All food here is stored in special automatic heated cells. You just need to come up, throw in coins (2-3 euros) and pick up the desired “dish”. For this simple method, FEBO snack bars are often called “food from the wall.”

In regular supermarkets you can also buy small snacks for a walk, for example, these:

And finally, an option for the most hungry and thrifty: a free cheese tasting. There is such a cheese shop, for example, at the Flower Market.

4. What can you visit in Amsterdam inexpensively?

The price tag for the most famous museums in the city is quite steep: Van Gogh Museum - 17 euros, Heineken Beer Museum 18 euros, Anne Frank House 9 euros, Rijksmuseum - 18.5 euros.

Whether to spend so much money on viewing the beauty is up to you to decide. But we immediately want to convey to you the following: what you definitely shouldn’t spare money on is a walk along the canals! This is a must do in Amsterdam. Price issue 16-19 euros.

Only 15 euros You can take a group sightseeing tour of Amsterdam.

Available in Amsterdam interesting places, visits to which will be free or inexpensive.

A ticket to the Museum of Sex will cost only 5 euros.

You can take a free ride on the water using the ferry, which departs from the pier in Central Station and follows to the Nord area, on the other side of the bay.