Amsterdam

Shop

Get even more with a Lonely Planet guide.

Amsterdam

$21.99

Shop Book

Plan your trip with Guide, an AI travel planner!

Create a personalized trip itinerary in seconds using artificial intelligence.

Create a trip

Overview

Golden Age canals lined by tilting gabled buildings are the backdrop for Amsterdam's treasure-packed museums, vintage-filled shops and hyper-creative drinking, dining and design scenes.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Van Gogh Museum

Amsterdam

This wonderful museum traces Van Gogh's life and artistic development via the world's largest collection of his work. More than 200 canvases are on…

Vondelpark

Amsterdam

Attracting over 12 million visitors per year, Amsterdam’s favorite playground is the green expanse of Vondelpark, with its 116 acres (47 hectares) of…

Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam

The Netherlands’ top treasure house, the Rijksmuseum (pronounced ‘rikes’), is among the world's finest art museums. With over 1.5km of galleries, it packs…

Museum het Rembrandthuis

Amsterdam

Housed in Rembrandt's former home on lively Jodenbreestraat, this evocative museum provides an unparalleled insight into one of the Netherlands’ greatest…

Anti-Hitler propoganda, display at the Verzetmuseum, Plantage Kerklaan 61a.

Verzetsmuseum

Amsterdam

The museum of the Dutch Resistance brings the horror of German occupation in WWII vividly alive, using personal stories, letters, artefacts, films and…

Begijnhof

Medieval Centre & Red Light District

Dating from the early 14th century, this enclosed former convent is a peaceful haven, with tiny houses and postage-stamp gardens around a well-kept…

Stedelijk Museum

Amsterdam

This fabulous museum houses the collection amassed by postwar curator Willem Sandberg. The ground-floor Stedelijk Base exhibition displays a rotating…

500px Photo ID: 18211755 - Tip: Press "L" on the keyboard to Like and "F' to Add to Favourites :)....Go ahead give me some love :)

Royal Palace

Medieval Centre & Red Light District

Opened as a town hall in 1655, this resplendent building became a palace in the 19th century. The interiors gleam, especially the marble work – at its…

View more attractions

Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Cutting-edge design, canal cruises, exciting nightlife, verdant parks and more: here’s the best Amsterdam has to offer.

Read article

Best Time to Visit

Amsterdam is great all year round but the crowds...not so much. Here's how to pick the perfect time for your budget and needs.

Read article

Things to Know

Headed to Amsterdam? Here's what every visitor should know before traveling to this vibrant European city.

Read article

Transportation

Whether by tram, on foot, in a car or (of course) atop a bicycle, Amsterdam is a breeze to get around. Here’s all you need to know about transport options.

Read article

Free Things to Do

There's a host of freebies to help you save money in Amsterdam, from architectural jewels and archeological treasures to inventive exhibits and concerts.

Read article

Best Neighborhoods

Our guide to Amsterdam's neighborhoods will help you find the perfect place to stay.

Read article

Day Trips

Craving more canals? Ardent for architecture? Looking for family fun? You’re in luck, with this list of six easy day trips to take from Amsterdam.

Read article

Money and Costs

While Amsterdam may be one of Europe's most expensive destinations, it's also one of its most beloved. Stick to a budget and don't miss a thing.

Read article

5 Shops

Amsterdam's creative and free-spirited energy is evident in its selection of independent shops.