Weekend inspiration for April 17, 18 and 19 >>
Weekend is here again! And summertime is also coming closer and closer.
Hopefully it will be nice and sunny this weekend, so you can chill on a nice terrace in Amsterdam or one of these summer hotspots. And there’s so much to do and see! It’s also time for the Amsterdam Denim Days : a must go for jeans lovers! My personal tip? Visit the World Press Photo exhibition on Saturday! And the Neighbourfood Market on Sunday is the perfect place to end your weekend! >> Enjoy!
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– On Sunday the 19th there will be Neighbourfood Market again at the Westergasterrein.
– Or have some special “bok” beers at the Meibock Festival.
– More in the mood for oysters and champagne? Then visit Zilte Zondag this Sunday at Razmataz! Oysters for 1 euro only! And, till Friday you can enjoy some asparagus at the last day of the Asparagusweek.
– Have dinner on Sunday at Buuf Kookt in ‘t Blauwe Theehuis. Good and affordable food at a great location!
– This Sunday Erik’s Delicatessen opens a whole new store! With tastings, music and drinks!
– A new healthy hotspot opened it’s doors: Blendbar at the Ferdinand Bolstraat! Healthy juices and delicious yoghurt.
– Restaurant BAUT Zuid is open! Visit them for an amazing lunch or dinner!
– YES, we can finally share one of our favourite lists: the 48 best terraces in Amsterdam!
– Let the summer begin… chill out at one of these 10 summer hotspots this weekend.
– Do you love milk? Go and taste different sorts at the De Melksalon (the milk salon) or follow one of the workshops!
– Tips for drinks on Friday!
* After last year’s success Het Kabinet and Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam will organise some drinks again: this Friday at KABINET at foam.
* Later in the evening: Fissa at Chapter 21!
– Some foodie proof lists to make your life easier! Did you check them yet?
* the coolest hotspots at the Jan Pieter Heijestraat
* 13 new favourite restaurants
* 11 x of the best Italian food
* 12 burger bars you must know
* 17 nicest breakfast spots in town
* 9 x cheese fondue in Amsterdam
* 14 healthy hotspots we love
* 9 cool spots with a fire place
* hotspots in Amsterdam where you can eat gluten free!
* 16 x the best brunch spots
* 15 great bars and cafes in Amsterdam
* 5 spots in Amsterdam for Italian coffee
* 5 favourite hotspots for hot coco
* 36 great coffee bars in Amsterdam
* 18 best cocktail bars in Amsterdam
* 8 spots for free wifi, good coffee & lunch
* 20 of the newest restaurants in Amsterdam
* 9 best places to drink G&T’s in Amsterdam
* 10 restaurants where parking your car is no problem
* 20 new places for coffee and lunch
* 20 new restaurant hotspots
* 10 favourite healthy spots
* 5 Saturday food markets
– On Saturday there will be another Local Goods Saturday Market in De Hallen! Shop the greatest items designed or produced by young entrepreneurs in Amsterdam!
– It’s National Museumweek (April 18 till 26) this week! This means there will be several special activities in museums all around Amsterdam. For example: free tours in the Tropenmuseum!
– Also nice at the Tropenmuseum: Bodyart! This exhibit is all about Bodyart from all over the world. Warning: you might want a tattoo after visiting ;-). Read all about the expo here. Until August 30.
– Saturday the 18th of April is the start of the World Press Photo exhibition! Till July 5th and a must see!
– In the city archives of Amsterdam there is a cool exhibition with photos of Cor Jaring! This selfmade photographer is a true “Amsterdammer” and made several photo’s of rebellious activities in Amsterdam. Till July 12th.
– The English design duo Jimmie Martin, famous for their special furniture, will open their first exposition in the Urban Art House Gallery Store in Amsterdam. Famous costumers are Kylie Minogue, Kelly Osbourne, Jamie Oliver and Madonna. Go and have a look! Possible from April 10 till June 30.
– A publication of Terry O’neils new Rock ‘n’ Roll photo book at the Eduard Planting Gallery! Come and see a great selection of the stars of the music industry, like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley, Amy Winehouse, Diana Ross and many others (till May 23).
– Visit these nice expositions at the FOAM photo museum: Broomberg & Chanarin (till June 6) + Geert Goiris – Flashbulb Memories, Ash Grey Prophecies (till may 24).
– T.I.T.S (This is the Shit) at the De Clerqstraat! Great new concept store for women with clothing and accessories (and a coffee corner with chairs for our boyfriends ;)).
– Afriek has a cool new pop-up store in de Pijp! Open until Wednesday, to drop by this weekend!
– But there is more in de Pijp. A Cheap Monday Sample Sale!
– The Local Goods Store in De Hallen will be opened this weekend! After the success of Local Goods Weekend Market. Here you’ll find for example cool items of Neef Louis.
– Or shop some cool Scandinavian outfits at the Pinc Sale!
– Olivier Weiter plays an all night long set at “het Sieraad!”.
– Normally LIEFHEBBERS takes place at Ruigoord, but this Saturday they will celebrate there 2 year anniversary near the center of Amsterdam:the Westerunie!
– Did you go to these cool clubs in Amsterdam yet?! The Warehouse, Club Closure and Radion. They have great party’s every week!
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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