Across the Nieuwe Herengracht canal, the family-friendly Plantage district is a neighbourhood of leafy avenues, gracious 19th buildings and green spaces surrounding the Artis park and Hortus Botanicus...
Read more >Amsterdam's royal zoo is one of the city's great escapes, especially for families. If you're travelling with kids who find the urban vibe of the bustling centre a bit too much, spend a day at Artis...
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If you're a film fan, a visit to the Eye Filmmuseum is a must. If you're not yet a cinemaphile, Eye may turn you into one...
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Amsterdam's NEMO Science Museum is an unmissable landmark poised above the water of the Oosterdok, and it's one of the city's top family attractions...
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Fans of art cinema, late-night clubbers, street food gastronomes and families find plenty to like in this post-industrial neighbourhood...
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The replica sailing ship Amsterdam is the key attraction at the Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum) – a fascinating monument to the golden age of the Dutch maritime empire...
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NDSM, the massive one-time dockyard complex that dominates post-industrial Noord, is a hotbed of creative talent and is home to funky shops and studios, bars and restaurants...
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A pretty residential enclave on the edge heart of Amsterdam's Oud Zuid neighbourhood, Duivelseiland is a peaceful getaway from the buzz of the city centre. Perfect for a tranquil stay within a few blocks of the Rijksmuseum and the other collections of the Museumkvartier...
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