mjmooney Posted February 11, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2011 OK, me and Mrs M are having a few days in Amsterdam in a couple of weeks (2nd - 5th March). I know we have a few Amsterdam residents on here, so what do you recommend? Beyond the obvious stuff (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, Ann Frank, canal cruises, etc.) that the websites tell you, any good "local knowledge" tips? (BTW, no interest in the red light district, but not necessarily averse to cannabis!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 (BTW, no interest in the red light district, but not necessarily averse to cannabis!) That made me smile Mike. I hear they have some nice windmills over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Eat vlaamse frites with mayo. I thought the idea horrible until I tried them but they are great. Also, there are some great stalls selling Vietnamese spring rolls in the markets. Much nicer and lighter than the Chinese equivalent. Can't think of much else atm, my visits weren't really to sample the higher culture. More geared to the lower culture of beer and cafe society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Can't think of much else atm, my visits weren't really to sample the higher culture. More geared to the lower culture of beer and shop window clunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaninireland Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Flower market is worth a trip to and there is a really good coffeeshop called The Dolphins just round the corner on Kerkstraat 39. Avoid the Bulldog chain at all cost as they sell shit over priced gear. The zoo is also worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Can't think of much else atm, my visits weren't really to sample the higher culture. More geared to the lower culture of beer and shop window clunge. Only in the course of my duties as a social anthropologist! Some of the things I saw were real beasts. I can only assume the 18 stone african woman who tried to call me into her parlour was catering for a niche market. If you could find the niche in the rolls of fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 wrap up well as it will probably be freezing that time of year. If its a clear day their is a library near central station you ca go to the roof and get a beautiful view of the city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Can't think of much else atm, my visits weren't really to sample the higher culture. More geared to the lower culture of beer and shop window clunge. Only in the course of my duties as a social anthropologist! Some of the things I saw were real beasts. I can only assume the 18 stone african woman who tried to call me into her parlour was catering for a niche market. If you could find the niche in the rolls of fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Best time to go is the last wkd in april around the 29th for Queens Day Went there on a stag weekend earlier last year everyone wearing orange pissed up on boats was quality There are a few good cafes the most obv being places such as The bulldog but there is a good cafe called the dolphin which is also good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf_stewart Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 This should be in the travel forum. I've always wanted say something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 11, 2011 Author VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2011 Good point - please feel free to move it, o moderating ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liono Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Go to the Peep Show :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Never been to Amsterdam. Ambivalent about going really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 11, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2011 I've been. It was amazing, albeit very expensive. I can't really add to any suggestions as most of the things I did are already suggested. Would be worth finding a decent walking tour though. We did one and it was great. It took all day so it's a lot of walking but it was really really interesting. And it was free! All you had to do was "tip" the tour guide at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Go to the Peep Show :-) Yeah just be careful of the sticky floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 WikiTravel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 One of the best coffee shops is the one from Oceans 12 called Dampkring. It has funky decor in a sort of "Alice in Wonderland" style but is quite busy because of its movie fame. Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Best time to go is the last wkd in april around the 29th for Queens Day been to dam many times as my sister lives just outside there but as someone else said i dont go there for the culture. Out of all the times i've been queens day is definatly the best weekend to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 As mad as it sounds try another city for a differnet view on it all. Amsterdam is what it is but Haarlem is really nice and is 20 mins on the train from Centraal Station. Nice shops, clean, nice old architecture and Cathedral's. Nice stuff if you like that sort of thing. No tramps, idiots, smack heads or Red light for a start. Has about 10 to 20 coffee shops. If you stay on the train for another 2 stops after Haarlem you are at then at the seaside (Zandvoort, where the F1 Grand Prix used to be). Pretty small town (15k) but has a massive beech and quite a few restaurants on the beech also(Approx 25). Dunno, just a few ideas other than Amsterdam which are close and easy to get too. Has 2 coffee shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 11, 2011 Author VT Supporter Share Posted February 11, 2011 Good stuff guys, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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