Museum Het Grachtenhuis is a very interesting museum about the history and architecture of the famous Amsterdam Canal Belt. Het Grachtenhuis (the Canal House) offers a wealth of information about the origins of the canal district and the daily life along the canals throughout the centuries. The multimedia exhibition starts at around 1600 and takes […]
Het Hanze Huis in Amsterdam Closed at the end of 2016 Het Hanze Huis specialises in products from the 205 European Towns that developed strong trading ties with each other, between the 12th and 16th century. Some of the products sold – mostly ‘consumable’ products – have been produced since around 1500! Het Hanze Huis […]
Troost Brouwerij is a relatively young enterprise, but has been committed to being a sustainable enterprise from its beginning. The largest independent beer brewer in Amsterdam, they produce a wide range of organic brews in their Westergasfabriek and Pijp locations, and serve them up with fantastic organic food in a lively but unpretentious setting. Sustainably […]
Oh, my, oh my! This is a shop you can’t pass by without hopping in. Puccini Bomboni’s dangerously delicious chocolates are handmade by their own (secret) recipes. They have many different, original flavours. They only use natural ingredients, without artificial colouring, fragrances or flavours. Their website states: “Because Puccini Bomboni does not add any preservatives, […]
Hotel Sebastian’s is a 3-star boutique hotel situated in a historic canal house on the Keizersgracht. I would describe the interior of the hotel rooms as sophisticated chic. Hotel Sebastian’s is the partner hotel of Hotel The Toren, a design hotel nearby. Sebastian’s has thirty four rooms in small, medium and large; suitable for one, […]
Possibly one of the most influential artists from The Netherlands, Vincent Van Gogh’s work transpires time, generations and geography. The Van Gogh Museum houses the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent Van Gogh; an incredible permanent collection, that shows in detail the development and progress of this esteemed artist as well providing the visitor […]
Restaurant Saturnino is a charming family owned Italian restaurant. They serve delicious authentic and generous dishes of authentic Italian food, for incredibly reasonable prices. Saturnino is an Amsterdam institution. The service is always friendly and, most of the time, efficient, even when it is very busy. The restaurant has a beautiful Art Nouveau façade, and […]
Sometimes it is a breath of fresh air to escape the business of city life. Luckily, Amsterdam is surrounded with beautiful greenery and you are out of town in no-time. So do as the local do, and cycle! One of our favourite cycling routes on a beautiful, sunny day, is the 40 to 50 kilometre […]
Classical music, water and architecture are the elements for the Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival), a 10-day festival with (classical) music on special locations in the centre of Amsterdam. The festival is held both indoors and outdoors – on pontoons in the canals, on boats, in splendid 17th-century canal houses and in many other typical locations. The […]
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Hartjesdagen (Hearts Days) is a unique event with a tradition that probably dates back to medieval times. Traditionally it is celebrated on the third Monday of August. Already the night before the Zeedijk is full of fun, festivities activities, but the highlight is the parade and competition for best dressed man/woman, woman/man on Monday afternoon. […]
Chocolátl is a magical chocolate shop in the Hazenstraat, although they like to see themselves a ‘chocolate gallery’. Here you will find the finest quality chocolate from all over the world. They are specialised in exclusive, premium chocolate products, with a good selection of Fair Trade and/or organic chocolate. In addition, Chocolátl offers homemade speciality […]