Amsterdam: Best Time to Visit, Apr–Jun & Sep

When to visit.

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Underlined months are the best time to go.

March · April · MaySpring is the season for flowers. Keep any flower outing flexible around the bloom conditions, and book museum visits separately rather than filling every day with fixed plans.

June · July · AugustUse a dry spell for Vondelpark’s paths and cafés. Keep a museum option for rain, and check the current programme before planning around an outdoor performance.

September · October · NovemberMake room for an autumn park walk, with the Rijksmuseum as an indoor option. Pack layers and rain protection so a wet afternoon can change the order of the day.

December · January · FebruaryBuild a winter day around an indoor museum visit and a Dutch dinner at Moeders. Check museum slots first, then reserve the meal online.

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WarmestAug · 73°F (23°C)

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A first trip4 nights

Three nights allow canal walks, a museum day and a trip beyond the centre; four leave more time for neighbourhoods and another museum.

Your baseJordaan

A base among canals, cafes and small galleries, with tram connections to other neighbourhoods.

Stay length, neighbourhoods & sources

Three nights allow canal walks, a museum day and a trip beyond the centre; four leave more time for neighbourhoods and another museum.

A base among canals, cafes and small galleries, with tram connections to other neighbourhoods.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

Pair a canal outing with the Rijksmuseum. Keep the windmills at Zaanse Schans as a separate trip outside the city.

01What to seeDefence Line of AmsterdamExplore →

The Stelling van Amsterdam is a 135-kilometre (84 mi) fortification line around Amsterdam, which would function as a national redoubt.

02What to seeRijksmuseumExplore →

Rembrandt's Night Watch and the Dutch Golden Age under one roof.

Van Gogh Museum

The largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and letters in the world.

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04What to seeConcertgebouwExplore →

The Royal Concertgebouw is a concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

05What to seeJohan Cruyff ArenaExplore →

The Johan Cruyff Arena is the home stadium of football club Ajax since its opening and the main stadium of the Dutch capital city of Amsterdam.

Where to eat

Where to eat in Amsterdam

Moeders →

Traditional Dutch cooking on Rozengracht.

Reserve online; telephone reservations are not accepted.

Visit details & sources

Location: Rozengracht 251
Booking: Online reservations; walk-ins subject to space

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Foodhallen →

Independent food stalls in a former tram depot.

Walk in and find a seat; reservations are not available.

Visit details & sources

Choice: Toko Bumbu for Indonesian food; Renato’s for pizza; each stall has its own menu
Booking: Walk-in only

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Restaurant De Kas →

A greenhouse restaurant serving produce from its gardens.

Check the current menu and reservation options before making plans.

Visit details & sources

Setting: Former greenhouse
Location: Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3

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Amsterdam: Sailing ships in the harbor water of the Oosterdok in Amsterdam city, The Netherlands

Sailing ships in the harbor water of the Oosterdok in Amsterdam city, The Netherlands

View of central Amsterdam from the roof of the NEMO Science Museum, 2022

Make a trip of it

Amsterdam, at the right moment.

Rows of red and yellow tulips stretch across a Dutch flower field beneath a blue spring sky

01JourneyAmsterdam and the Bollenstreek in BloomMarch 18–May 9, 20274 nights minimum · 6–8 idealOpen Journey →

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

AMS (main international gateway): Train to Amsterdam Centraal, about 17 minutes. The airport gives a normal journey range of 14 to 17 minutes; check the NS planner before leaving.

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Getting around

Use trams, metro, buses and ferries for trips across the city. Check in and out for each public-transport journey; the airport train is a separate service from the city tram network.