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A family weekend in Amsterdam
Whether or not you're going for a long weekend, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation, with a choice of hotels, apartments, barges and B&Bs. Opt for a central location so you don't waste too much time travelling.
As to activities, it depends on the age of your children.
Day 1:
The youngest ones will be delighted to split their first day between the giant Artis Zoo and the magnificent Vondelpark, where your children can even cook and eat their own meal at the Kinderkookkafé.
With older children, you can hire bikes and cycle along the canals to admire Amsterdam's signature architecture, later crossing the IJ by ferry to reach the more modern "Noord" districts and climbing to the top of the A'DAM tower.
Day 2:
Spend a whole day in the Museum District, offering you a choice of the great classics: the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum, or perhaps the Diamond Museum.
The youngest visitors will also enjoy the Wereldmuseum (formerly known as Tropenmuseum), which offers an immersive adventure to other continents. The 25 interactive rooms of optical illusions at The Upside Down museum make for a unique experience for you and your kids. Don't forget to take photos!
If half a day of museums is enough for you, spend the rest of your time enjoying a bit of window shopping, and for a more authentic experience, head to Haarlemmerdijk and Utrechtstraat. Here you will find concept stores and trendy boutiques as well as welcoming cafés to satisfy the whole family's cravings.
Are you planning on staying longer?
Good choice! You'll have a chance to see all the sights listed above, and many more as well. Arm yourself with a good guide book such as the Cartoville Amsterdam family guide (only available in French) or a Lonely Planet guide to Amsterdam, a good pair of trainers and some change for ice cream and sweets to keep you going. We hope you have a wonderful trip to one of Europe's most child-friendly cities.
Tip:
when choosing the dates for your trip, check whether there are any events happening around that time. It would be a shame to miss out on King's Day (27/4) or the Nieuwe Maatjes (New Herrings) at the beginning of June.
