Bye Sinterklaas! And HELLO Christmas madness that can finally really start. Last week I have listed the best Christmas markets for you that are coming to Amsterdam. I can’t say it often enough, but for me the [category cat = “6253” text = “Christmas period“] can last two months! As you’re reading this I am on my way to France with Peugeot for the last press trip of the year, where I will hear everything about the e-2008. YES! Next year I will switch completely to electric driving for Your Little Black Book. Quite exciting and I have a lot of questions (like, have you ever heard of the term charging-station-stress?) and therefore so happy that this weekend I am surrounded by the real experts who can tell me everything about electric driving. And guess where you can find me on Sunday? At one of the Sunday markets or skating rinks of course! You can read all there is to do this weekend in this new Amsterdam Weekend Guide for December 6, 7 & 8!
| SUNDAY IS THE NEW SATURDAY: It’s back! The new Fïnley Sunday Guide for December is now live. For this festive month we give you 40 tips for activities and locations in the Netherlands for the perfect Sunday. From beautiful nature walks to the coolest (food)markets and great hotspots for drinks with friends on your Sunday afternoon Click here for the December Guide >>
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10 X THE BEST TIPS FOR THIS WEEKEND IN AMSTERDAM
❶ Baby it’s cold outside! Perfect weather this weekend to warm up with “Your Little Cup of Boozy Hot Chocolate” at one of the 10 spots in Amsterdam that serve this artisanal hot chocolate with rum. Made with a chocolate spoon from Metropolitan and a shot of Dimplomático Rum in a limited edition mug that you can keep! (As long as supplies last.) Curious where you can order this hot chocolate? Read all about it in this blog >>
❷ We love Christmas and feel like you can’t start buying your best Christmas presents early enough. This Sunday, the Sunday Market Festive season edition on the Rokin is perfect for socialising with friends and shopping.For more info, check out the Facebook event >>
|FOODIE TIP: Are you familiar with SurpriSeat? This restaurant platform turns going out to dinner into a real exciting event again. I highly recommend trying this out for a date night. For € 26,50 you can book a 2 course dinner in Amsterdam, Utrecht or Rotterdam. The restaurant you will be eating at is kept secret until a couple hours before dinner time. Want to experience this too? Use the code YLBB to get a € 7,50 discount on a surprise dinner for 2. Read more about it in this blogpost or make a reservation here for your own SurpriSeat >>
❸ Another place has opened in Amsterdam where skating is possible. The rink on the Museumplein has of course been around for a few weeks and from this Friday it is also possible to skate at Westergas. Want to know more? Check the site for more info >>
❹ Start your weekend the right way at Super Friday. With the Lyan Punch cocktail, bar bites and great hits that will be played, you can certainly start your weekend well! Check Facebook for more information>>
| WINTER TIP: you can now book your tickets for the Amsterdam Light Festival with an early bird discount. Did you hear that there’s a new route? Fun to do with colleagues or friends! Score your tickets for the best time slots here >>
❺ Can’t wait for all the Christmas songs to be played again on the radio, so you can sing along as loud as you can? Then we have some good news! This Friday you can bring your best singing skills to Christmas Karaoke at the Hoxton. What is your favourite Christmas song? Check the Facebook event for all the details >>
❻ Finish this weekend well with a real Sunday Roast at the Lobby Fizeaustraat. Very nice during these cold, dark winter days. For more info, check out Facebook >>
❼Do you need a new outfit for the holidays, but do you already have too many clothes in your closet? Then come and exchange your clothing during the Outfit & New clothing exchange. Perhaps you make someone very happy with your old dress and you might find the perfect skirt for New Year’s eve! Check the Facebook event for all the information >>
❽ There cannot be enough Christmas markets for us this year. Come to the cozy Christmas market in Noorderpark on Sunday. In addition to the stalls, there is also an ice rink, and here too you can exchange clothes at the Christmas clothing exchange boutique.Go to Facebook for more details >>
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❾ Good food + a boat trip during the Amsterdam light festival. This weekend you can enjoy a three-course dinner at restaurant Hangar followed by a cruise during the Amsterdam Light festival. A nice evening out in the city. Check out the Facebook page for more info >>
❿ And last but not least. This whole weekend is also the weekend of the Sissy Boy Christmas Market! IMPORTANT: you must have a ticket to enter. Read all about the new location here >>
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⋙ Do you already know what you’re doing for New Year’s Eve? At restaurant NENI you can sit down for an extensive dinner and afterwards there is a DJ to start off the new year in style! Read all about NYE @ Neni >>
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