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What to do on Kings Day in Amsterdam 2019

It’s almost that time again: King’s Day! King’s Day was known formerly as Queen’s Day and is a national holiday that has been around since 1885, celebrating the birth of the then Queen Wilhelmina. This year the festivities are happening on Saturday 27 of April. It’s one big open-air party around town, with street markets, concerts, canal boat parades, parties and much more. Oh, and don't forget to cover yourself with something orange, as this is the national colour of The Netherlands and everybody will be proudly wearing this colour to celebrate the royal family. Never been to King’s Day and want to find out what fun things you can do? No worries, we’ve got you! Check out this list of fun activities.

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QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Amsterdam?

Think you know your favourite Dutch city inside out? Put your knowledge to the test and take our ultimate Amsterdam quiz. Whether it’s the city’s cultural sites, geography or weird and wonderful facts, we reckon you might learn a thing or two about Amsterdam that you had no idea about before. Go ahead and take our Amsterdam quiz to find out how much you really know about the city of Dam…

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Best Music Festivals in Amsterdam for Spring/Summer 2020

Want to attend one of Amsterdam's best music festivals in 2020? With festival season just around the corner, it's time to start getting a group together and planning fun events to fill your summer. In Amsterdam, the music festivals are some of the best in the world. The Dutch capital is known for hosting the biggest and best dance events around summer time. Whether you like house, techno, dance, urban hip hop or latin: Amsterdam is the city to visit when you’re looking for the ultimate party trip. We’ve come up with a list of 8 of the most epic music festivals in Amsterdam for summer 2020, check them out…

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Where to Get the Best Views in Amsterdam

Want to find the best views in Amsterdam? Well, it’s not as easy as you may think. Since the Dutch capital is mainly flat it can be tricky to find a viewpoint high enough for awesome panoramic views (unless you’re in the know). To help you guys out, we’ve rounded up 5 of the city’s coolest spots to get the best views in Amsterdam. From rooftop bars, sky high swings and museum restaurants, here’s where to get the best views while in ‘Dam…

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