Travel to theatrical Amsterdam
Take a holiday to Amsterdam and enjoy the area's museums, monuments and architecture. Well known for its cycling, boating and theatres, this cosmopolitan city won't disappoint. Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum are a few of the top cultural sights. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Amsterdam
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do in the area? Travellers enjoy fun activities like cycling and boating. Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes Amsterdam a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Amsterdam Dungeon (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)
- ARTIS (1.2 mi / 2 km)
- NDSM Werf (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Vinkeveense Plassen (9.6 mi / 15.5 km)
- Vogelpark Avifauna (19.1 mi / 30.8 km)
- Duinrell (26.7 mi / 42.9 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Amsterdam
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Amsterdam is a great place to get out in nature. These are some of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Keukenhof Gardens (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
- Singel (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Herengracht Canal (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Keizersgracht (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- Prinsengracht (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Hortus Botanicus (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
Transport options to and around Amsterdam
Fly into Schiphol Airport (AMS), the closest airport, located 7 mi (11.2 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague), which is 35.2 mi (56.6 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Rokin Station, Amsterdam Central Station and Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station) are the main stations in the area. You can see more of Amsterdam by jumping on the metro at Dam Stop, Paleisstraat Tram Stop or Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop.