In this article, I present you the districts to visit in Amsterdam, with this interactive map which will come in very handy when you're there!
Here you'll find
- An interactive map of Amsterdam
- Not-to-be-missed districts in the city
- Things to see and do in the area
- And much more!
If you're looking for a map to find your way around the Dutch capital, you'll love this article.
Follow the guide!
Amsterdam Carte: article summary
Amsterdam map: no more getting lost in the capital!
Visit Amsterdam is a real pleasure, so much so that beautiful things to give even for a short stay of 2 days.
Visit a map of Amsterdam to move easily from neighborhood to neighborhood and calculate your itinerary:
As you can see, points of interest The city's main attractions are concentrated in the center, but other monuments, activities and experiences await you in the various outlying districts.
Good to know for your stay, think about theI Amsterdam City Card ! It's a complete pass that allows you to visit the essentials, use unlimited transport and enjoy a host of benefits.
Centrum, Amsterdam's city center
Visit Amsterdam city center (known as Centrum) brings together a wide range of activities Central Station and points of interest. You're sure to pass by and stroll around, discovering :
- Visit red-light district (De Wallen), famous the world over for its sexy window displays and its many coffeeshop
- Visit place de Dam home to the famous Amsterdam Royal Palacemuseum, the Madame Tussauds or the New Church (nieuwe Kerk)
- Various exhibitions and activities, such as The Body Worldsthe Amsterdam Dungeon or the sex museum
- The Beguinage and its clandestine chapel, with its fascinating history
- Visit Amsterdam Flower Market where you can buy a variety of tulips and bulbs to take home as souvenirs!
My advice It's the ideal place to stay, with a wide choice of hotels practical and comfortable.
The West, its canals and the Jordaan district
To the west of the city center lies an area of made of channelsoften associated with the image of Amsterdam. They are classified as Unesco World Heritage sites, and you can discover them on a guided tour. soothing cruise.
In this part of the city, which includes the very pretty Jordaan districtyou'll also find :
- Visit Anne Franck's housea must-see for its vital testimony
- Visit Tulip Museumto learn more about this flower, part of the country's history and development.
- The Moviesthe city's oldest cinema!
My advice : don't hesitate to rent a bike to pedal through the narrow streets and discover them at your own pace, like a local.
South Amsterdam and Museumplein
The city's vast southern zone includes many points of interest. This is where you'll find the Amsterdam museums (Museumplein), the Leidseplein with its many cafés and restaurants and attractions such as :
- The must-have Rijksmuseum and its immense collection of local artworks
- Visit Van Gogh museum to discover the paintings and correspondence of the Netherlands' most famous painter
- Visit Stedelijk Museumfor lovers of modern and contemporary art
- Vondeparka green space that is one of the parks in the capital. Discover it by bike to do as the locals do!
- Holland Casino, one of casinos in Asmterdam
De Pijp and unusual experiences
De Pijp is a district to the east of the South Zone. Smaller in size, it's a place of constant change, where you'll find one of the most popular attractions for visitors: the Heineken Experience.
All good beer lover any self-respecting person should dip their lips in one of the local beverages! You'll have no trouble doing so, as there are some excellent breweries in Amsterdam.
To the east, Plantage and Jodenbuurt
The eastern part of the city center is not to be outdone, with a number of very interesting attractions, especially for families. These include :
- Visit Artis Zoo Amsterdamone of Europe's oldest animal parks!
- NEMOthe Museum of Sciencewith fun activities and experiences for the whole family
- Visit Amsterdam Botanic Gardenaptly named Hortus Botanicus
- One of the Amsterdam beaches in the easternmost part
- Visit port of Amsterdam which has changed a lot since Jacques Brel's song!
Amsterdam's northern zone
The north of Amsterdam is a in full developmentserved by a subway and a free ferry from the main station. Here you'll find trendy bars, street art and a young, dynamic population. Among the things to see in this area, I recommend :
- The panorama offered by the A'Dam Lookoutat the top of which you will also find the Amsterdam swing. For lovers of unusual experiences, it's the best!
- The experience This Is Hollanda VR flight simulator that lets you discover the country's history
- Visit Straat Museuma veritable concentrate of global street art, exhibited in an original setting
While not the most interesting area of the city, it's a constantly evolving part of town that could delight fans of a young, laid-back vibe.
Amsterdam map: what to do outside the city?
As you can see from this map of Amsterdam, the capital has no shortage of activities. You'll be sure to keep busy during your stay!
However, this will not prevent the most curious take a trip outside the city to discover some of the country's major attractions, such as :
- The villages of Volendam and Markento discover folklore and ancient traditions
- Giethoorna village associated with the Dutch countryside, with its canals, thatched roofs and old farmhouses
- The Haguethe country's administrative capital, to visit its miniature theme park: the Madurodam
- Utrechtfor its peaceful atmosphere, just 35 minutes from Amsterdam!
Enjoy your stay!
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Hello,
We'll be in Amsterdam for one day. Arrive around 9:00 am. We're coming from Belgium (Mons) by car. What do you recommend as a parking lot and how does it work?
We'd like to visit the Anne Franck House and the Jewish Quarter, and what is there to see in this area?
We'll be in town until around 6pm. Possibly a little address for a midday snack.
Thank you for having nice people like you to inform us, especially as we are French on a short stay in Belgium.