Discover the best of Amsterdam and its surrounding gems in 2026 with this curated guide. From world-class art and history to charming villages and natural beauty, explore iconic landmarks and hidden treasures.
Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is a famous art museum that inspired the video creator to be more interested in art, with tickets costing €27.
Keukenhof Tulips
Keukenhof is a tulip garden open seasonally from March 20th to May 11th in Lisse, with online tickets at €20 and on-site tickets at €25.
Zaandam
Zaandam, located north of Amsterdam, is known for its unique architecture with stacked houses painted green for protection against the damp climate, and was historically a shipbuilding area.
Windmill Village
The Windmill Village showcases the Netherlands' famous windmills, offering nice views in a flat landscape and providing a glimpse into Dutch heritage.
Giethoorn
Giethoorn is a peaceful residential area with a canal system, located about 35 minutes to an hour from Amsterdam, offering boat tours for a fee.
The Hague
The Hague is a beach area accessible by train in about 30-40 minutes, featuring beer gardens and a calmer atmosphere than Amsterdam's Old Town.
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace, one of the largest buildings in the Netherlands, attracts street performers and tour guides, and was originally built as a town hall; tours cost around €12.
Central Station
Central Station is the main train station in Amsterdam, facilitating travel to Schiphol Airport, other cities in the Netherlands, and even international destinations.
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam's National Museum, is dedicated to Dutch arts and history, costing €25 for adults with free entry for kids under 18, and booking ahead is recommended.
Nemo Museum
The Nemo Museum is a science museum and science center located along the Amstel River front, serving as a landmark with a cool-looking ship design.
The Eye
The Eye (Amsterdam I) is a film archive museum and cinema located on the Northern Bank of the river, featuring an overlook called the A'Dam Lookout.
Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank House is a museum dedicated to preserving the place where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II, with a ticket price of €7.
Heineken Experience
The Heineken Experience offers tours of the original Heineken brewery for beer lovers, with a VIP tour available for €49.
Vondelpark
Vondelpark is a large park in Amsterdam with an open-air theater and playgrounds, attracting around 10 million visitors annually, especially during the summertime.
Sluishuis Residence
The Sluishuis Residence is a cool residential building in Amsterdam that is worth marveling over for its unique structure.