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Things every Amsterdammer and traveler should do at least once in their life when it comes to Amsterdam: the ultimate Amsterdam Bucket List. Well-known and lesser-known things to do at least once. Enough to do and check off SOMETHING every week for a year! From classic and chic to rugged and up-and-coming. Check them off your Amsterdam bucket list one by one. These are the 67 things we think should be on every Amsterdam bucket list. Which ones can you tick off?
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Partying during Amsterdam Dance Event
During Amsterdam Dance Event, parties are organized all over the city. From large clubs to smaller free parties of parties that start during the dayWalk spontaneously into a party or score tickets for your favorite artist in advance.
CARRÉ THEATER
The Royal Theatre Carré is one of the most beautiful theaters in Amsterdam. Experiencing a performance here is truly something for your bucket list. From cabaret to musicals and international shows, there is always something special on the program. Curious what is playing this month? Check out our overview of the best theater performances in Amsterdam and plan your night out >>
PRIDE IN AMSTERDAM
Pride Amsterdam It lasts nearly two weeks and is dedicated to love, freedom, and inclusivity. The highlight? The Canal Parade on the canals, where the most beautiful boats sail by filled with music, a great atmosphere, and exuberant costumes. An event you simply have to experience.
AMSTEL FARM
Just outside the city, you'll find the Amstel Boerderij, where you get the feeling you're in the countryside for a moment. Here you can make your own cheese, walk through the polder, or join a wine tasting. Everything revolves around craftsmanship and farm life, and you can feel it. A lovely place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Binnenweg 17, Ouderkerk aan de Amstel – over-amstel.com
DAMPENED HAMER QUARTER
Are you looking for a nice restaurant in Amsterdam North but don't know where to go? Chances are you'll find what you're looking for in the Gedempt Hamerkwartier, around Schaafstraat, Meeuwenlaan, and Aambeeldstraat. This neighborhood is full of great hospitality venues and continues to evolve. From coffee spots to restaurants for dinner: this is where you want to go. Check out our shortlist of the best hotspots in the Gedempt Hamerkwartier >>
Cycling along the canals
It’s stating the obvious, but let’s be honest… nothing is more fun than cycling along the canals. It remains an intense “I’m enjoying Amsterdam” moment every single day. You can rent a bike at several places in Amsterdam if you don’t live here. Also do: cycling under the Rijksmuseum by means of!
The Amsterdam light festival
Every year around December, it is time again for the Amsterdam Light Festival. The city is lit up by the most beautiful works of art that you can sail, cycle, or walk past.
Amsterdam Light Festival © Your Little Black Book
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STREET Street Art Museum
One of Amsterdam's newest museums is the STRAAT street art museum at the NDSM wharf. Admire the best street art and learn all about the artists.
Beautiful Boules
How fun is this? Enjoying some food and drinks with friends and then throwing a ball on the Jeu de Boules court! If you want to be sure of a court, book in advance.
Danzigerkade 8 & Zeeburgerpad 3, Amsterdam – beautifulboules.nl
MOCO Museum
A small but very pleasant museum if you'd like a quick visit. With a permanent Banksy exhibition and a rotating one, there's always something interesting to see.
Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam
WONDR Experience
The Netherlands' first Instagram museum. Take the best photos in the marshmallow-filled pool, the giant ball pit, or at one of the many colorful Instagram walls.
Meeuwenlaan 88, Amsterdam
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NDSM Wharf
Bored at NDSM Werf? Impossible! Check out what there is to do in our NDSM Wharf guideFrom fine dining to a cozy city beach and lots of street art: This neighborhood in North is FUN!
Chun Café
It's probably a good thing there's always a long line at Chun in the Nine Streets. Otherwise, I'd be having breakfast here every day with their delicious brioche toast! If you ask me, these are quite possibly the best sandwiches you can get in Amsterdam right now. So my advice: get there before 10.00:XNUMX AM on weekends or during the week (when it's a bit less busy). It's worth the wait. Favorites on the menu are definitely the bulgogi and the shrimp toast. Order a homemade lemonade with it. They also have excellent coffee.
Berenstraat 8, Spuistraat 122, Amsterdam – chun-amsterdam.com
Ice skating at the Jaap Edenbaan
The Jaap Eden ice rink transforms into a festival in the summer, but remains an ice rink in the winter. Can you still do it?
Radioweg 64, Amsterdam – jaapeden.nl
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Street Art Tour
Amsterdam is bursting with street art, so head out and discover the city in a different way. We have 4 routes mapped out for you, from Amsterdam West to the Jordaan. This way, you can immediately tick off the most beautiful spots.
Cheese tasting at Kef
Hmm, cheese. Whether you're from the Netherlands or not, you have to try a cheese tasting at least once, and Kef's is the best. They take place in their tasting room in Noord, so it's a great way to round off a day in Noord!
Van der Pekplein 1, Amsterdam – abrahamkef.nl
Gerard Doustraat
The street where there is always something going on is the Gerard Doustraat. Switch off your brain and just wander around. Great lunch or breakfast spots and lots of fun concept stores!
TEN KATE MARKET IN AMSTERDAM WEST
A stroll around the Ten Kate Market in Amsterdam West is always a good idea. From fresh produce to street food, you can sample all sorts of things here as you wander past the stalls. Combine your visit with De Hallen around the corner, where you can head to the Foodhallen for even more tasty treats or catch a movie at the Filmhallen. Check out our list of 8 of the tastiest stalls at the Ten Katemarkt Amsterdam here >>
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Brandt and Levie Sausage Workshop
After the cheese tasting, you can head straight to a sausage workshop at Brandt & Levie—yum! Check the website for the workshop schedule.
Archangelkade 9, Amsterdam – brandtenlevie.nl
The Foodhallen
Every foodie should visit this place at least once (or more). Also, be sure to catch a movie at the Filmhallen next door.
Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam – foodhallen.nl
Concert in Concertgebouw
An experience you will never forget, a concert in the beautiful Concertgebouw. Have you ever been there? Check the schedule on the website and choose one that appeals to you!
Concertgebouwplein 10, Amsterdam – concertgebouw.nl
Haarlemmerstraat & Haarlemmerdijk
Shop till you drop. Two kilometers of shopping? Who wouldn't want that? Check out our shortlist of the best hotspots in the Haarlemmerbuurt not to miss during your shopping spree >>
Van Gogh Museum
Another museum you absolutely must not miss when visiting Amsterdam, the Van Gogh MuseumWe are so proud of it!
Museumplein 6, Amsterdam
The Nine Streets
You can shop, eat, and above all, enjoy yourself in the Nine Streets. For example, go for lunch at the hotspot Libertine Café Café. We have guides for all the streets in the Nine Streets, such as the Reestraat, Runstraat en Skin StreetThis way you really get to know all nine of them well!
a stroll around the market in the Jordaan
Taking a stroll around the market in the Jordaan on Saturday is always a good idea. Wander past the stalls on the Lindengracht and Noordermarkt, where you can find all sorts of things for your home, but also grab a tasty bite to eat. Check out our list of the 5 tastiest stalls and snacks at the Lindengracht and Noordermarkt >>
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Dim sum at Oriental City
Our guilty pleasure? Dim sum. And then the one from Oriental City, delicious!
Old Side Voorburgwal 177, Amsterdam – oriental-city.com
Celebrating King's Day in Amsterdam
You celebrate King's Day in Amsterdam in all kinds of ways. From strolling around the flea market from partying on a boat or at one of the many cafes in the city. Anything is possible and anything is allowed on April 27, in orange, of course. View our overview of King's Day events in Amsterdam >>
Museum night
Museum Night is one not to be forgotten. Every year, the museums in Amsterdam pull out all the stops with special programs, events, and openings until late in the evening. This is something you have to experience if you love culture.
Several places in Amsterdam – museumnightamsterdam
IJ-hallen
The perfect place to stock up on vintage and second-hand items is the monthly IJ-Hallen. It usually takes place every two weeks, so keep an eye on the website!
TT Neveritaweg 15, Amsterdam – ijhallen.nl
Swimming at Café De Ceuvel
Café De Ceuvel in Amsterdam North is your favorite spot in the summer from now on. Great food and a great atmosphere. Want to discover more places like this? Check out our overview of the best places to swim in Amsterdam >>
Korte Papaverweg 4, Amsterdam – deceuvel.nl
FOAM
If you love photography is FOAM Definitely one to tick off your bucket list first. The exhibitions change regularly, so you can always see something new.
Keizersgracht 609, Amsterdam
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Lookout at A'DAM Tower
The swing on the A'DAM Tower remains one for your bucket list. Do you dare? High up on the roof, you swing over the edge of the building, with a view of the city. It's not for everyone: if you have a fear of heights, you might want to skip this one. But that is precisely why it is an experience you won't soon forget.
Overhoeksplein 1, Amsterdam
To a Jordanian café
Jordaan, Amsterdam coziness. From the tablecloths on the bar to the unique mix of people. We love it! For example, Café Nol, De Blaffende Vis, or 't Smalle.
Amsterdam Museum
Tourist or not, Amsterdam remains an impressive and unique city. Visit the Amsterdam Museum and discover things you never knew existed.
Kalverstraat 92, Amsterdam
Tuschinski
Want to go to the movies for a change? Skip the simple Pathé cinemas and go for the full experience at Tuschinski. Imagine yourself back in time! Curious which films are showing this month for your movie date? Check out our Amsterdam cinema schedule and choose your favorite >>
Reguliersbreestraat 26, Amsterdam – pathe.nl
Ferry to North
Take the ferry to Amsterdam North and you're there in no time. North is fun and continues to develop, with more and more hotspots worth discovering. From good restaurants to the best terraces en enough fun things to fill a whole day.
Rijksmuseum
Just like it Van Gogh Museum is the Rijksmuseum One to tick off the Amsterdam Bucket List. Have you been there yet?
Museum Street 1, Amsterdam
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Picnicking in one of the many parks
More and more spots are offering take-away. So, how fun would it be to organize a nice picnic in the park when the weather is good? Don't just think of Vondelpark, but also Sarphatipark, Rembrandtpark, or Park Frankendael, for example! Check out our list of the best places to picnic in Amsterdam here >>
Eating on Lighthouse Island
Every year, a winter or summer pop-up restaurant appears on Vuurtoreneiland, and you simply have to visit it at least once. What a special location! Check the website for the opening dates >>
Sailing on the canals
Rent a boat with friends or join one of the canal tours Depart from Central Station and view Amsterdam from the water. It remains the perfect way to spend an afternoon in good weather! Would you rather not sail yourself, but with a skipper so you can enjoy a drink? That is of course possible too.
Grab a hotel in your own city
Nothing is more fun than a staycation. Take a look at the most beautiful and nicest hotels in Amsterdam and create that holiday feeling right in your own city. Want to make it extra special? Then check out our lists of the best boutique hotels, hotels with spa of hotels with swimming pool in Amsterdam for the ultimate staycation.
City museum
The program Stedelijk Museum for modern, contemporary art and design there is one to after the Rijksmuseum en Van Gogh Museum to visit. Isn't it convenient that they are all next to each other?
Museumplein 10, Amsterdam
Eating a stroopwafel at Albert Cuyp Market
Stroopwafels—we Dutch people can't get enough of them, and especially not the fresh, warm stroopwafels at the Albert Cuyp Market. You can also go on a food tour here, because there are simply so many delicious stalls to be found. Curious where to go? Check out our list of the tastiest stalls at the Albert Cuyp Market >>
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FESTIVAL PAKKEN IN AMSTERDAM
The festival season in Amsterdam often starts as early as April, and the entire city revolves around events. From large festivals at the Olympic Stadium to parties at the NDSM Wharf or in the Amsterdam Forest, there is always something to do. Curious to know which festivals are taking place this year? View our overview of dance festivals in Amsterdam >>
Dining at Rijsel
Enjoy cool and affordable food at Restaurant Rijsel in Amsterdam OostThe menu changes regularly, so all the more reason to stop by more often.
Marcusstraat 52, Amsterdam – rijsel.com
Anne Frank House
We all know Anne Frank, but have you ever been to her house? It's quite impressive. TIP: Book your tickets online in advance to avoid long queues.
Prinsengracht 263, Amsterdam – annefrank.org
Sunset at Pllek
Want to go to the beach in your own city? You can, at Pllek in Noord. In summer, you'll see the most beautiful sunsets here.
TT Neveritaweg 59, Amsterdam – pllek.nl
World Museum Amsterdam
The perfect museum to learn more about peoples, tribes, cultures, and customs from around the world is the renovated Tropenmuseum, now known as Wereldmuseum Amsterdam.
Linneausstraat 1, Amsterdam
Beer tasting at a craft brewery
Beer tasting, you don't have to ask your friend or friends twice. Cheers! For example at one of these beer pubs >>
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Eating steak at Loetje
Loetje is the steak king of Amsterdam, now with various locations from South to North. I always order the Steak Bali myself, and then dip delicious white bread in the gravy! Or book a Canal Cruise where you go boating and eat steak from Loetje.
Multiple locations, Amsterdam – loetje.nl
Go to an organic market
Picking up fresh produce at the organic market is always a good idea. From vegetables and fruit to bread and other local products, you will find everything here for your daily shopping. During the week, markets can be found at various locations in the city. View our overview of the best organic markets in Amsterdam >>
Having drinks at Waterkant with your legs dangling over the quay.
Hmm, you can't get a better summer feeling than this. With a portion of bitterballen on the right and a cold beer on the left.
Marnixstraat 246, Amsterdam – waterkantamsterdam.nl
Bowling at Club Knijn
Bowling is hot and back on many people's agendas for Friday nights with friends. It's time to make them again. Sometimes they also have a Saturday night party combined with disco bowling. Fun!
Scheldeplein 3, Amsterdam – knijnbowling.nl
Snacks from the vending machine at FEBO on Ferdinand Bolstraat
FEBO is the Dutch snack mecca where you get your food from a wall. So crazy, so fun! The branch on Ferdinand Bolstraat is one of the most famous in the city and is part of the regular snack circuit for many Amsterdammers.
Ferdinand Bolstraat 89 (multiple locations), Amsterdam – febo.nl
Artis
The only zoo in Amsterdam naturally cannot be left out of this list. Go for a day of animal watching to Artis in the Plantage neighborhood. Did you know that here you can also find the Great Museum find, where you learn everything about the relationship between humans and nature? Or visit Micropia, the only microbe museum in the world. Fun fact: Artis is the first zoo in the Netherlands.
Plantation Kerklaan 38, Amsterdam
Artis © Your Little Black Book
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High Tea at the Waldorf
Yes please! Go for a luxury high tea at the Waldorf or The Duchess and make it a full-fledged afternoon. Prefer something more casual? Then a high tea at De Drie Graefjes is always a good idea too. Curious where else you can go? View our overview of the best high tea in Amsterdam >>
Cake at Shop 43
After a stroll around the Noordermarkt on Monday morning, head to Winkel 43 for a good slice of apple pie. Yum!
Noordermarkt 43, Amsterdam – winkel43.nl
eating bitterballen
My guilty pleasure, bitterballen! They might not look that appetizing, but oh, they are delicious. Order a drink to go with them and plop down on the terrace. With a big dollop of mustard, or do you prefer them plain? How do you like to eat them best?
Barbecuing in the park
Gather your friends, do some shopping, and relax in Westerpark. Normally, we'd call this Vondelpark, but unfortunately, that's a thing of the past. That's why we're all flocking to Westerpark this summer for this cozy atmosphere. And make sure to clean up your mess before we're banned from grilling there too! Read here which parks in Amsterdam you are still allowed to barbecue in >>
To a speakeasy cocktail bar
Entering a bar with a secret password that is invisible from the outside—how exciting is that? In Amsterdam, you can find several hidden throughout the city. Curious where to go? Check out our list of the best speakeasy bars in Amsterdam >>
Eating ice cream at Pisa on the Scheldeplein
One of the best ice cream parlors in Amsterdam, where you naturally have to visit at least once. Just be prepared for the queue, because there is always one.
Scheldeplein 22, Amsterdam – Instagram Page
| TIP: Curious where else to get delicious ice cream in Amsterdam? Then check out our overview of the best ice cream parlors in the city >>
Pisa Ice Cream © Your Little Black Book
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Striptease at La Vie en Proost
La Vie en Proost is the best topless lap dance bar in Amsterdam and you definitely want to go there at least once! Or go for a walk around during the day de Wallen, there are nice lunch and coffee shops.
Warmoesstraat 113, Amsterdam – lavieamsterdam.nl
Pedal boats on the canals
Just like cycling along the canals and boating on the canals, pedal boating on the canals is just as much fun. Watch out that you don't get wet!
Fresh kibbeling from the fish stall at the Dappermarkt
Yum, kibbeling! Another Dutch delicacy you absolutely must try. Of course, this tip doesn't apply to the Dutch among us ;-).
Cuddling goats in the Amsterdam Forest
Cuddling goats in the Amsterdam Forest is always a good idea. Especially in the spring, when you can even bottle-feed the little goats. Besides the goats, there are often other animals roaming around that are just as cuddly. It's fun to stop by when you're in the forest.
New Meerlaan 4, Amstelveen – goatfarm.nl
Amsterdam from a rooftop
You'll want to see Amsterdam from above at least once. Go to W Hotel, the A'DAM Tower of the Volkshotel for the best view. Fancy discovering more spots like this? Check out our list of the best rooftops in Amsterdam and plan your next drinks with a view >>
food festivals in Amsterdam
Yes, a food festival you absolutely cannot miss is the Rollende Keukens. Festivals like Bacchus and the Terrassenfestival are also on the agenda every year. In fact, a great many fun food festivals are organized in Amsterdam every year, spread throughout the city and the season. Curious where you need to go? Check out our list of the best food festivals in the Netherlands and discover the complete agenda for this year >>
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Chefs in the forest © Your little Black Book
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