There is no doubt that the Dutch capital Amsterdam includes almost endless tourist attractions, it is one of the richest tourist cities in the world … If you visited Amsterdam previously or want to visit again, its famous landmarks are known, but what do you think about getting to know the sites that are loved by the local people and are considered hidden tourist jewels in Amsterdam. Follow this charming list with us today.
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Westergasfabriek
A huge and prominent cultural center located in Westerpark and built within a 19th-century facility. The circumference of the center is characterized by a unique industrial character, in keeping with the atmosphere that the center wants to present. Many visit the center to spend the hours of the night on a large list of points of attraction in it, which includes restaurants, musical and artistic spaces, a cinema, a games hall, and others …
City Archives
Unlike most museums in Amsterdam, this museum is free although it includes a wonderful collection of historical objects of great value. The most beautiful as well is that the museum does not include a large number of visitors at the same time, so you will enjoy the museum’s holdings throughout the year, which will introduce you more deeply to the history of Amsterdam and its rich past.
REM Eiland
Eating at an unusual location on a platform that rises above the water. The story of the restaurant dates back to the sixties, when the platform was owned by a group of radio pirates before the government was able to recover the platform. Then the place became a fine restaurant where REM Eiland can be reached by small boat to enjoy delicious food and enchanting ocean view.
Boat waffles
Have you ever heard of a pancake boat? Perhaps not all of us heard this before this special experience in Amsterdam where you can take these charming tours aboard “Pancake Boat” and eat Dutch pies indefinitely, which come in different flavors! The boat departs from North Amsterdam towards the city’s harbor for 75 minutes several times a day.
Blijburg aan Zee
Perhaps many are surprised when we know that there are a good number of beaches in the Dutch capital Amsterdam, which branch off from the city’s lakes, channels and rivers. You can visit these sandy oases, especially the aan Zee Blijburg beach, which branches from Lake Ijmeer IJmeer and near it, there are a number of attractions such as tourist resorts, a school for surfing and others …
Amsterdamse Bos Park
A large park about 10 km from the center of Amsterdam and includes a large collection of beautiful natural attractions, including the shores of Lake Montazah and the dense old forests. Many activities can be practiced in the park, including hiking, jogging and cycling, and boats can be rented and transported with lakes and water channels in the park. The park also has an open-air theater and an organic farm where natural products can be purchased.
Blijburg aan Zee
City Archives in Amsterdam
Westergasfabriek
The park is near Westergasfabriek
Boat waffles
A scene from Blijburg aan Zee
View from Amsterdamse Bos Park
REM Eiland Restaurant
From REM Eiland
From Westergasfabriek
From the pancakes boat
From the city archive museum
From Amsterdamse Bos
Amsterdamse Bos Park