Guidebook for Amsterdam
Sightseeing
Schiphol
The house can be reached directly with Bus nr. 192 from Schiphol Plaza.
You like watersports? Here you can rent a water bike, canoes , sailing dinghies, bikes and windsurfers. There is also a great terrace and (snack) bar.
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Watersportcentrum Sloterplas
4 Christoffel PlantijngrachtYou like watersports? Here you can rent a water bike, canoes , sailing dinghies, bikes and windsurfers. There is also a great terrace and (snack) bar.
Vondelpark
Take your bike, skates, the ´central park´ of Amsterdam!
Beautiful old village (1063!) Visit the church and the windmill with guided tour.
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Sloten
Beautiful old village (1063!) Visit the church and the windmill with guided tour.
Nice for walks or bicycle trips, there even is a small beach, and the possibility to swim! In summertime a ferry takes you across to the ´Amsterdamse Bos´.
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Nieuw en Meer
53A1 Oude HaagsewegNice for walks or bicycle trips, there even is a small beach, and the possibility to swim! In summertime a ferry takes you across to the ´Amsterdamse Bos´.
Zandvoort
Popular beach resort.
Haarlem has a rich history dating back to pre-medieval times, as it lies on a thin strip of land above sea level known as the strandwal (beach ridge), which connects Leiden to Alkmaar.
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Haarlem
Haarlem has a rich history dating back to pre-medieval times, as it lies on a thin strip of land above sea level known as the strandwal (beach ridge), which connects Leiden to Alkmaar.
Zaanse Schans
KraaienestThe famous windmills just 20 minutes away by car!
Naarden is an example of a star fort, complete with fortified walls and a moat. Naarden was granted its city rights in 1300. High historical value and worth while a visit!
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Naarden Vesting.Info
Naarden is an example of a star fort, complete with fortified walls and a moat. Naarden was granted its city rights in 1300. High historical value and worth while a visit!
Marken is a peninsula in the Markermeer and a former island in the Zuiderzee. Marken is a well-known tourist attraction, well known for its characteristic wooden houses.
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Marken
Marken is a peninsula in the Markermeer and a former island in the Zuiderzee. Marken is a well-known tourist attraction, well known for its characteristic wooden houses.
Volendam
Lively tourist attraction. Ferry connection to the Isle of Marken.
The most beautiful and best kept medieval castle in the Netherlands.
The imposing Muiderslot gives you a taste of real Dutch history.
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Muiderslot
1 HerengrachtThe most beautiful and best kept medieval castle in the Netherlands.
The imposing Muiderslot gives you a taste of real Dutch history.
Visit the island, the Fortress and the Defence Line exposition! Lovely situated in the middle of the famous IJmeer!
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Fort Pampus
Visit the island, the Fortress and the Defence Line exposition! Lovely situated in the middle of the famous IJmeer!
Original Dutch working Windmill! Museum and guided tours.
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Molen Van Sloten (1990) & Kuiperij Museum
10 AkersluisOriginal Dutch working Windmill! Museum and guided tours.
Entertainment & Activities
Optisport Sloterparkbad
3 President AllendelaanIndoor and outdoor swimming pool.
Amsterdam central park great for picnics, hikes, and bicycle riding. Always lively!
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Amsterdam skógurinn
Amsterdam central park great for picnics, hikes, and bicycle riding. Always lively!
Stadspark Osdorp
100 WolbrantskerkwegNearby park for playing and picnics.
Arts & Culture
Van Gogh safn
6 MuseumpleinNew opening after renovation in 2013!
Rijksmuseum
1 MuseumstraatNew opening 2013. See Rembrandt!
World Fashion Centre
13 Kon. WilhelminapleinBusiness Centre of Amsterdam Fashion.
Meervaart
300 Meer en VaartPublic library and theatre.
Everything Else
Need to work or visit expositions at the RAI? It´s only 20 minutes by car and a good 30 minutes by public transport (line 1 and M50).
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Amsterdam RAI
Need to work or visit expositions at the RAI? It´s only 20 minutes by car and a good 30 minutes by public transport (line 1 and M50).
The Amsterdam Film Museum. Fils. exhibitions and great views over Amsterdam!
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Eye Kvikmyndasafn
1 IJpromenadeThe Amsterdam Film Museum. Fils. exhibitions and great views over Amsterdam!
Café Calandhal
186 Pieter CalandlaanSport facilities and cafe.
Hogeschool van Amsterdam Domein Bewegen Sport en Voeding
Sport Education School.
Snack 88
88 Pieter CalandlaanTypical Amsterdam Snackbar.
Essentials
Nearby quality Supermarket (with underground garage). Just 5 minutes walk from your home. Wide choice of fresh bread every day!
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Domino's
212E Pieter CalandlaanNearby quality Supermarket (with underground garage). Just 5 minutes walk from your home. Wide choice of fresh bread every day!
Albert Heijn
47 H ZeilstraatDutch most famous Supermarket!
Dirk van den Broek
25 Marie HeinekenpleinGreat offers!
Etos
140 B SloterkadeHealth care products
Food Scene
Taco Mundo Amsterdam Nieuw-West
703 Pieter CalandlaanPopular Mexican Take Away.
McDonald's
75 Albert CuypstraatNearest McDonald´s
Steakhouse Pizzeria Osdorperban
60 Osdorper BanSteakhouse/Pizzeria
Sahan Amsterdam
66 Tussen MeerTurkish restaurant.
Ken-Ichi Sushi and Japanse Grill - Good quality and "All You Can Eat" concept.
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Ken-ichi
85A Tussen MeerKen-Ichi Sushi and Japanse Grill - Good quality and "All You Can Eat" concept.
Restaurant Marovaan
116-118 Johan HuizingalaanBest Indonesian restaurant nearby.
City Center: only 20 minutes by tram line 1. Endless choice of restaurant, shops, boutiques, souvenirs.
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Leidsestraat
LeidsestraatCity Center: only 20 minutes by tram line 1. Endless choice of restaurant, shops, boutiques, souvenirs.
Royal Fook Long
67 HagelandNearby Asian/ Chinese Restaurant. Also great for take-away!
Our favourite Dutch Snack Bar! Freshly made French Fries with mayonnaise! Must visit together with the Windmill!
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De Patatzaak
5 LangsomOur favourite Dutch Snack Bar! Freshly made French Fries with mayonnaise! Must visit together with the Windmill!
Canton
Meer en VaartNearby, great setting with views on the lake!
SnackCity
228-H Pieter CalandlaanTypical Amsterdam Snackbar.
Yogya
144 Johan HuizingalaanAnother fine Indonesian restaurant!
Shopping
Great garden, plants and flower store. Special Christmas and winter market.
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Tuincentrum Osdorp B.V.
247 OsdorperwegGreat garden, plants and flower store. Special Christmas and winter market.
Osdorpplein
OsdorppleinShopping Centre.
Belgiëplein
BelgiëpleinShopping Centre.
Apple Amsterdam
25 LeidsepleinBeautiful Apple Store in "Hirschgebouw", Leidseplein 25.