Amsterdam is highly stereotyped for its splendid canals and cannabis cafes, but what makes this city so special is, the hint of freedom in its misty air, the agility of the Dutch people and the strolls of love down the bridge of the Herengracht canal. If you’re planning to experience some magic in this romantic city, let us help you make most of
your time for your journey in Amsterdam.
Favorite Season To Visit Amsterdam
Although, Amsterdam is a place where tourists flock in day in and day out throughout the year. The freshest time to see this picturesque city is between the months of May and August (Summer) when the weather is bright and warm, and is suitable for all sorts of sightseeing and bike rides through the lanes of the city. There are also noticeable festivals held during the month of June, which are a blast to attend! Be sure to make all your bookings in advance because this time of the year, the prices generally hike up due to peak tourist days.
Why Amsterdam?
Traveling is all about disappearing from the daily routine of your exhausting life, and completely submitting yourself to an unexplored and unknown place where nobody knows you. Only to return back to your life, but as a better, blissful and liberated version of yourself. Amsterdam is one of those places where you can be free. You can be you.
What to do : Priorities
The basic things travelers look forward to are :
1) Sightseeing 2) Shopping 3) Saving money
Listed below are all the hotspots in Amsterdam which might help you plan your journey while keeping your budget in check.
Where To Go
1. Anne Frank’s house
This is about the brave girl who spent two years of her life, hiding in a cramped attic with her family during World War II. She wrote about the events happening around her in a little diary, which was gifted to her as a birthday present shortly before she went into hiding. Two years later, she and her family were found & arrested, and sent to a concentration camp by the Nazis. Shortly thereafter, she succumbed to her illness and only her father survived the war, and dedicated a biographical museum to Jewish wartime diarist, his daughter, Anne Frank. Anne Frank’s house, though empty, still breathes the fear and the awfulness of the war. The walls are adorned with photographs of Anne and her family, the original manuscripts of the secret annex and items used during the hiding. Visiting this museum during your vacation to Amsterdam is a must if you have ever read about Anne and the struggles of the Jews. Besides that, a tour of this place is also wallet friendly.
2. Floating Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt)
Situated right in the heart of the city, Bloemenmarkt, popularly known for the fact that this Flower Market literally floats on the Signel Canal. Brighten up your morning with the fragrance of ravishing tulips and vibrant violets. The whole stretch of the market is filled with all types of unimaginable flowers and will definitely make your Instagram feed look colorful. Also, to the addition of glory and beauty offered by the flowers, the market also sells some exquisite and vintage Dutch souvenirs which are available in many different varieties and sizes. So, if you’re looking forward to taking a little piece of this gorgeous city home with you, this is the place. Seeing The Floating Flower Market is totally free and makes it a fun and inexpensive way to start your day.
3. Vondelpark
Another free hangout spot for your holiday in Amsterdam, Vondelpark is located in the heart of the city and is easily one of the most popular parks amongst the tourists. If you are a person who likes to lay down on soft, green grass, nearby the faint sounds of boats canoeing in the lake and colourful birds going about their day, singing cheerful songs. You are at the ideal place. Get your picnic mats out, as well as your lunch boxes and go down to The Vondelpark with your friends or family to spend a lazy afternoon under an enormous tree, during a warm summer day.
4. Albert Cuyp Market
Are you a fan of the hustle and bustle of an open street market? Are you a fan of vintage clothing, chíc little cafes and native jewelries? Are you a fan of saving those extra bucks? If your answer to the above questions is ‘yes’, Albert Cuyp Market is the exact shopping place for an adventurous traveler like you. Be it traditionally inspired Dutch clothes, authentic watches, ancient souvenirs, street side food, delicious cheese, flashy cosmetics, hardcore shoes or anything else you can imagine. You will definitely find it here at a cheap price as compared to other lofty markets. Make sure to take a stroll down this infamous market and take in the old culture of the city, while taking a bite of a stroopwafel.
5. Waterlooplein (Centre)
Another flea market of Amsterdam, actually said to be the biggest and the finest is also known as ‘The Jewish Market’. This is another shopping centre for those shopaholics who are looking to spend hours on end rummaging through the stalls of secondhand goods, fancy shirts and bric-à-brac of all kinds, Bargain your way through the market and buy all that you want to , because here you can. Get your friends back home a flawlessi gift from your stay while keeping it light on your wallet!
6. Canal Belt
Which adventure to Amsterdam would be complete without experiencing the lighted up canals lined across the city? Make sure to take an evening stroll on the last day of your tour on the Canal Belt. The bridges are lit up with bright and shiny lights, and the tourists generally flock in during this time to explore the uniqueness of the canals by foot or by water rides. End your trip with the fond memories of your family and you, exploring through the old canals of Amsterdam, while the sun drops to a low in the background.
By Arya Koyal
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