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Amsterdam

Capital of canals

A city-trip to Amsterdam has something for everyone. Whether you're exploring the city by bike or visiting museums, Amsterdam will enchant you with much more than bikes, tulips and clogs. A tolerant, cosmopolitan and uncomplicated city - and therefore definitely the right address for your next city break by train!

Let us advise you and book one of our supervised hotels in the centre of Amsterdam, including rail travel. A city-trip to the Dutch capital is always something special.

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Canal in Amsterdam Netherlands Houses and the River Amstel The famous European landmark Old cityscape at sunset | © Shutterstock 2487675965
The Venice of the North and its canals

From a bird's eye view, the concentric Amsterdam canals are impressive. Do you notice a certain resemblance to Venice? That's not surprising, because around 1,500 bridges span almost 100 km of waterways whose construction dates back to the 17th century. The canals, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lined with narrow, tall houses give Amsterdam a certain charm. Go on a discovery tour on foot, by bike or by boat: the magnificent canal houses of the Heren-, Keizers- and Prinsengracht are witnesses to the Golden Age, which earned Amsterdam the nickname “Venice of the North”.

Cheese producers at the cheese market in the Dutch city of Alkmaar. | © Shutterstock 2139185545
Cheese market in Alkmaar

The cheese market takes place every Friday from April to September from 10 am to 2 pm. A colorful spectacle! Rows of cheese wheels are piled up on the market square. Traders and producers haggle over Gouda, Edam and other Dutch cheeses. The spectators watch in fascination as the cheese carriers in traditional costumes carry the wheels of cheese to the scales according to centuries-old tradition. The guild of cheese carriers, founded in the 16th century, consists of four groups, recognizable by the color of their straw hats and stretchers.

Nasi Kuning. Traditional Indonesian yellow rice dish cooked with turmeric and coconut milk. | © Shutterstock 1238507530
«Rijsttafel» when you get really hungry

The numerous Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam are the legacy of the Dutch colonial empire, the former Dutch East Indies. Order the famous “Rijsttafel” or rice table and enjoy it: small delicacies, meat, fish and perfumed vegetables, deliciously seasoned, all served at the same time, with rice of course. It is said that in colonial times, the Dutch planters were not satisfied with rice and therefore added a variety of side dishes. A good address? Restaurant Indrapura on Rembrandtplein: a taste experience not to be missed!

Houseboats on the UNESCO World Heritage Prinsengracht Canal with the Westerkerk (West Church) on a summer morning with blue sky and clouds and mirror reflection in Amsterdam, Netherlands | © Shutterstock 608658164
At home on the houseboat

How is the houseboat supplied with water and electricity? Where does the used water end up? Isn't it cold, damp and dark on board? Life on a houseboat still has an air of adventure and freedom about it. Many of these questions are answered on the “Hendrika Maria”, a historic museum boat. It is moored on the Prinsengracht, near the Anne Frank House, and invites you to enjoy a coffee in a typical Dutch living room that rocks a little.

Amsterdam, Netherlands. Night view of red - lighthouse in Amsterdam, Netherlands with stores, strip clubs, adult theaters, etc. Sunset with reflection in the water | © Shutterstock 1419933056
Coffeeshops – viel Rauch um nichts

Nein, wir wollen niemanden verführen, doch die eher speziellen Coffeeshops gehören zum Stadtbild von Amsterdam wie die Grachten und das Rembrandt Museum. So unterschiedlich wie ihre Menükarte, ist auch das Erlebnis. Mal in entspannter Atmosphäre, dann mit lauter Musik; für jeden Geschmack ist etwas dabei. Nebst dem legalen Stoff, aus dem die Träume sind, erhält man aber auch Softdrinks, Tee oder etwas zu Naschen. Ach ja, und Kaffee gibt es übrigens dort auch, nur meist keinen Alkohol.

Rows of freshly cut flowers are stacked on shelves in Aalsmeer Royal Flora Holland, Amsterdam, Netherlands | © Shutterstock 2479967405
Bloemenveiling Royal FloraHolland

Visit the largest flower auction in the world in Amsterdam! FloraHolland in Aalsmeer has almost 10,000 international suppliers who deliver different types of flowers. The buyers are around 5,500 wholesalers who are present at the auctions to bid for the most beautiful flowers. Be there when the flowers are sold to the highest bidder.

Dutch cheeses for sale at Albert Cuypmarkt market, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe | © Shutterstock 125719451
Albert Cuypmarkt

The Albert Cuypmarkt is the most famous street market in the Netherlands. There is always a very lively and relaxed atmosphere. During the week, the market is visited by around 20,000 people every day, while the number of visitors doubles at the weekend. The 300 stalls sell fish, poultry, cheese, vegetables, fruit and clothing. The market is surrounded by exotic stores, studios and many cafés and restaurants.
The market is open from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, closed on Sundays.

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