Getting around Amsterdam
Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend away, a family holiday or a fun break with friends, city breaks to Amsterdam, Netherlands, have everything you could want.
See world-famous works of art at the Van Gogh museum or the Rijksmuseum, take in a slice of history at the Anne Frank house or just stroll around the pretty streets.
The city's traffic free streets are one of the things that make an Amsterdam break ideal for a relaxing weekend break, with bicycles and trams being the most popular ways to get around.
Out and about in Amsterdam
No short break to Amsterdam is complete without a trip on the canals, and you can explore the waterways in a hired boat or take a magical dinner cruise to see the city by night. Cafe culture is big in Amsterdam, and there are hundreds of street cafes and covered terraces where you can watch the world go by over a coffee or a glass of wine. There's also plenty to keep shoppers happy, with a dozen different markets specialising in everything from art to antiques and the famous Bloemenmarkt, the only floating flower market in the world.
Most places are within walking distance too, so there's no excuse not to try out some of the delicious locally brewed beer at a traditional 'bruine kroeg', or head to the Nieuwezjids Voorburgwa district and its fashionable bars and when the sun goes down, you'll find hundreds of restaurants, bars and clubs where you can party into the early hours. Food lovers will find Amsterdam the perfect place for a city break, with hundreds of restaurants and cafes serving up international and gourmet cuisine as well as the quirky snacks the city has become famous for – try frites with mayonnaise, or the moreishly sweet stroopwafels. While the weather can be changeable, Amsterdam enjoys many days of glorious sunshine, and with plenty to do both inside and out short breaks to Amsterdam are fun filled whatever the weather.
With flights taking less than two hours from anywhere in the UK, Amsterdam is the perfect choice for holidaymakers who don't want to travel too far.
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Other recommended destinations:
If you are considering your city break options for a romantic escape, in addition to Amsterdam, the obvious alternatives are Venice and Paris.
The similarities between Amsterdam and Bruges are clear to see. Both are excellent cities to explore by foot, with routes intersected by attractive canals and cobbled paths.