In this article, I present Amsterdam, with this interactive mapThe new website features all the capital's essentials!
Here you'll find
- An interactive map of Amsterdam
- Points of interest by neighborhood
- What you can see in the surrounding area
- And much more!
If you're looking for a plan for find your way around easily in Amsterdam, you'll love this article.
Follow the guide!
Amsterdam Plan: article summary
Amsterdam map: find your way around the city!
Here's a map of Amsterdam, interactiveto help you find your way around the city.
The markers will help you identify in a flash major points of interest and you can plan your visit easily.
You will notice that the majority of Amsterdam's must-see activities are concentrated in the city center.
So don't hesitate to book a hotel in the sector and rent a bike to move easily between monuments and major tours.
Good to know for an easier stay, think of theI Amsterdam City CardA complete pass that lets you visit most of the city, use unlimited public transport and enjoy a host of advantages.
Amsterdam's major points of interest and their locations
Amsterdam is an easy city to visit, which is perfect for a city trip from 2 or 3 days. On foot, by bikein tourist bus or by using streetcarsyou'll have no trouble browsing it.
Here are the essentials, not to be missed during your stay!
In the city center
Visit Amsterdam city center focuses most of the items to visitThere's a lot to see, a lot to do and a lot to see. Here are my suggestions:
- Visit red light districtfamous Amsterdam's Red Light District whose official name is De Wallen. There are many coffeeshopthe famous prostitute showcases, or the Museum of Eroticism
- Visit Dam squareAmsterdam's largest square and home to the Royal Palace. It also features Nieuwe Kerk church
- Visit Amsterdam's Jewish quarter and its monuments
There's a lot to do in the neighbourhood CentrumThe ideal starting point for all your itineraries.
To the east
As you can see on the Amsterdam map, the eastern part of the city has fewer points of interest. However, you will find :
- Visit NEMO Museumdedicated to science. It offers fun activities and experiments for young and old alike.
- Visit ARTIS Amsterdam Zoofor an exciting family outing
- Some Amsterdam beaches are also available in the area!
- Several Amsterdam parks among the most beautiful
North
The north of Amsterdam is the district on the other side of the IJA wide range of modern activities and unusual experiences can be found here. Among them, I invite you to discover :
- The tower A'Dam Lookoutone of the viewpoints the most impressive views of the capital, where the famous Amsterdam swing
- The interactive experience This is Holland is also located in this northern district. A great flight simulator to discover Dutch culture through the eyes of a bird!
- Visit Straat Museumdedicated to Street Art with artists from all over the world
- Part of the emblematic Port of Amsterdam
In the South
In the southern part of Amsterdam, you'll find the museum zonein the aptly named Museumplein! It's a part of the city where you'll find :
- Visit Rijksmuseumwith its immense collection of local artworks
- Visit Van Gogh museumdedicated to Holland's most famous painter
- The Heineken ExperienceA must for all beer lovers, with the origin of the beverage and a tasting session!
- Visit Stedelijk Museumdedicated to modern and contemporary art
- The Upside Down Amsterdaman unusual experience for fans of crazy selfies
- Visit Johan Cruyff Arenastadium, the Ajax Amsterdam home of the Dutch national soccer team
To the west
Finally, you can see on the Amsterdam map that the western zone is the one :
- From Amsterdam's Jordaan districtincluding the Anne Franck House or the Tulip Museum
- From VondelParklocated in the south-west of the city, perfect for lovely bike rides.
Map of Amsterdam: discover the most offbeat areas not to be missed
If Amsterdam and its main districts are not lacking in things to visit, tourists who have a little time on their hands could take advantage of their stay to discover around the capital.
Among the most beautiful excursions are :
- Volendam and Markenfor a real immersion in Dutch folklore.
- The Haguethe country's administrative capital, home to the astonishing Madurodam an incredible miniature village!
- Utrechtfor its canals, monuments and medieval old town
- The charming village of Giethoorna perfect little digest of the Dutch countryside
With this Amsterdam planyou won't be lost! In and around the city, you can plan your outings and visits to make your stay unforgettable!
What to do in Amsterdam in 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 5 days, a week?
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