Things to do in Amsterdam this weekend

AMSTERDAM’S HIDDEN SECRETS AND PLACES

Why should you visit Amsterdam? What places should you not miss in Amsterdam?

You should visit Amsterdam at least for a short weekend because it is not just a beautiful city full of canals, beautiful flowers, and charming landscapes, there are a lot of amazing secrets and famous spots and things to do and explore.

Maybe your usual planning for a weekend trip includes planning to visit the famous attraction. And you have just two to three days of your weekend to feel the atmosphere of Amsterdam.

Maybe it is time to change your itinerary from well-known to less favorite but inspirational places in Amsterdam!

AMSTERDAM’S HIDDEN SECRETS AND PLACES YOU CAN EXPERIANCE FOR THE WEEKEND

#1 Kaap Amsterdam hidden place

Kaap is a city beach restaurant, very accessible with diverse visitors. If you come with family, alone, or with friends, you will feel compostable and surrounded with good vibes. They have everything from classic drinks to vegetarian cuisine. You can dance, or you can chill with your friends.

#2 Wynand Fockink Proeflokaal and Spirits

Wynand Fockink Proeflokaal and Spirits, an authentic Dutch tasting room ‘Proefl-okaal,’ existed for long. You can find diverse variations of genevers and liqueurs.

About Genevers

Yes, that is right! Genevers! While you used to make a combo of gin and tonic, Dutch are drinking something different. Since the 16th century, the Dutch have been drinking gin’s predecessor, jenever, traditionally produced by distilling grains and malt wine.

Drinking Genevers

This drink they serve in the Netherlands, in a small tulip-shaped glass. It would be best if you drank slowly to feel3. Diverse flavors.

This kind of experience, mixing traditional and unique genevers tasting, is the ideal thing to do k

#3 Secret gardens and open courtyards

In the Netherlands, flowers are the central part of the culture and an e part of daily life. Tulips dotted with iconic windmills are symbols of the Netherlands.

Official and popular gardens

You can find many gardens to visit with beautiful flowers and statues or fountains.

Less known gardens and courtyards

However, less known and secret open courtyards could be more exciting spots for a getaway weekend. You can find a few of them in the middle of the city. Those small open gardens are great to run away from the loud daily life in Amsterdam.

Those secret spots could inspire you, recharge your energy, and give you time for reflecting.

#4 Biking Around Jordaan

Become a part of the Amsterdam bicycle community 🙂. Forget walking. In Amsterdam, bikes always come first!

Jordaan is one of Amsterdam’smost central neighborhoods and one of the most attractive and pretty. Cycle around there is what weekends in Amsterdam were made for!

History of Jordaan

The Jordaan was built in the early 17th century, with many houses for the working-class and immigrants. Immigrants were mainly from France, Spain, England, and Portugal. It was a poor district at that time.

“The name of the district, Jordaan, is supposed to come from the French word for the garden: Jardin. The streets in this area are named after plants and flowers. Others say it is named after the Jordan-river because of the many Jews that fled to that area.’

#5 Wander Around De 9 Straatjes

If you would like to learn, see, and find out more about local culture, head to De 9 Straatjes (The Nine Streets.). It’s an amazing combo of picturesque streets with cute stores.

It’s a lovely area to walk around, and you’ll find dozens of townhouses-come-fashion-boutiques, cafes, specialist stores, plus vintage and antique shops. You could pick up some lovely Amsterdam souvenirs to take home too!

#6 The Mouse Mansion

Artist, .created ‘The Mouse Mansion’ in 1960. Karina’s idea was to create a book for children using photographs from a 3D miniatures house made for mice. It was a story about Sam and Julia.

She was using cardboard boxes to build the house. She was collecting recycled material too and the world of mouse become bigger and bigger. The whole thing was finished after 3 years of a full-time job. And, the size is 2m wide and 3m tall.

It is so exciting to see this work and to feel the atmosphere of the shop.

This was a short blog post about some hidden gems that you should not miss. I believe that these secret spots are perfect for a long weekend escape. If you have 2 or 3 days off, buy a ticket and visit this beautiful city.

Next time I am taking you to some famous attractions, an interesting Amsterdam experience, and my favorite spots in this great Netherlands.

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Things to do in Amsterdam this weekend

AMSTERDAM’S HIDDEN SECRETS AND PLACES