What to do in Amsterdam in October

October is one of the best times to visit Amsterdam !

Today, I'm talking about this colorful period that won't leave you indifferent.

October in Amsterdam: article summary

Amsterdam weather in October

The weather in Amsterdam in October is very changeable and showers are frequent. I strongly recommend that you bring an umbrella and semi-waterproof shoes in case of rain.

Average temperatures are highs of 15 degrees and lows of 7 degrees. And if you're visiting the Dutch capital in the hope of enjoying the best autumn colors, be aware that the exact moment when the leaves change and fall is different from year to year.

Leaves generally start to change color towards the end of September. The phenomenon continues until October and finally falls from the trees in early November.

What to do in Amsterdam in October

Amsterdam is easily one of the most beautiful places to visit in Europe in autumn, thanks to the abundance of beautiful autumn foliage reflected on the calm canals. For the best photo opportunities, I recommend a visit to the Jordaan district.

After all, this is where the historic canal-side houses are located. All in all, more than 400,000 trees line Amsterdam's canalswhich means autumn foliage is never too far away!

For those wishing to see beautiful autumn foliage in a park, it's worth noting that Amsterdam's largest park is that of Vondelpark. The green space is home to a plethora of footpaths, bridges and bike paths and even an open-air theater.

Make yourself comfortable in a pretty café

Whether you're looking for a local café or want to try a beer, Amsterdam has no shortage of wonderful bars and cafés where you can spend time with friends, study or meet new people!

Int'Aepjen is a typically Dutch wooden bar where local beers are served in a traditional setting.

Reasonably priced drinks can be purchased here, where sailors once traded monkeys for drinks!

Discover Amsterdam's hidden gems

Hidden, secret and so original, there are lots of things to discover. unusual things to do in Amsterdam. There's always something unusual to discover, even for the most demanding travelers.

You can discover :

• Miniature houses hidden between two brick buildings
• Some very old cafés
• A museum dedicated entirely to cats

In October, the summer crowds dissipate, leaving an empty city where you can take photos and explore at your leisure.

Enjoy the best of Amsterdam's museums

When the leaves start to fall and the evenings get colder, there's no better excuse than to head indoors and explore the many cultural centers and institutions the city has to offer.

If this is your first visit to Amsterdam, you should head for the Rijksmuseum, home to many Dutch masterpieces. For those who have seen the city before, there are other hidden treasures and unusual museums on offer.

For example, the Rembrandt House Museum offers a tour of the artist's former home, while the magnificent Willet-Holthuysen Museum provides a glimpse of the canal-side houses of yesteryear.

Explore Amsterdam's forgotten courtyards

 

Isolated, off the beaten track and away from the crowds of the rest of the city, Amsterdam's most famous hofjes is Begijnhof. However, what many visitors to Amsterdam don't know is that there are a multitude of hidden courtyards and nooks worth discovering, especially in autumn, when the foliage beautifully frames the passageways!

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