Planning a Trip to Netherlands

The real way to see this city, just like any place, is to just get lost in it. Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid becoming a target (best thing is to keep the map well out of sight), and enjoy the surroundings that you will suddenly become a part of. You'll be amazed when you see just how great things are once you stop worrying about time tables and destinations.

If you are preparing your holidays in Amsterdam and you want to live in an appartment during this time but not spend much money for it, don't be shocked if you have a surprising meeting with mice there!;) because of the canals mice are a big problem of Amsterdam and it's difficult to get them out.. well, but you can try to take your cat with you!;) one thing you need to do is definitely a boat-trip trough Amsterdam's canals!:) it's very nice! another thing to see is the Anne Frank museum, it's very impressive! and don't miss to go in a coffee bar, there are really nice ones, and it could be that you will meet there some cute cats!;) I think for these people who love to smoke weed Amsterdam is the best city to go!;) so, Amsterdam is a really nice city, and i think the best time to go there in spring or autumn!:) have fun!;)

The best time of the year to visit Sneek is during the yearly "Sneekweek" in August, when loads of sailing events take place in the waters surrounding the city and lots of fun festivities in the city itself.

Scheveningen Beach! beautiful beach which also belongs to the City The Hague. A awesome, long filled with little shops boardwalk. A new improved pier, where you can bungee jump. The beach is awesome, specialy the location "{ het zwarte pad", there all the young and middle young trendy people come and are many beachparties. Also a big casino movie theathre is there to find, on the other side! And ofcourse not to forget, you can eat everywhere, and many party places till early in the morning! Scheveningen is best reachable with the Tram from The Hague, its about 15 to 20 min (in summer time). You also can go with teh car, but count on a traffic jam! You always can check www.scheveningen.nl

Brielle is a small town located about 30 kilometres (20 miles) west of Rotterdam. It is historically important being the first town in the Netherlands to liberate themselves from the Spanish during the 80 year war in the 16th century. There is a saying in Dutch which goes "Op 1 April verloor Alva zijn bril" (on the 1st of April, Alva lost his spectacles), but the word "bril" is actually a play on words for "Brielle", the name of the town. As a result of the liberation many Catholics were chased out of the old centre and some were even martyred for their faith. In fact, there is a pilgrim church located outside of the city centre dedicated to the martyrs of that war. Brielle is easily accessible by either car or public transportation. By car you need to take the A15 motorway from Rotterdam going towards Europoort and get off at exit number 12, follow the signs to Brielle.
The bus you can catch at Spijkenisse metro centrum station. The 103 takes you directly to Brielle. Busses leave every 7 to 8 minutes during rush hour, and every 15 minutes off peak during the weekdays; every 15 minutes on Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays and evenings. As far as tourist attractions is concerned there are a few places of interest worth seeing. Firstly the main point of interest is the St Catherine's church, which can be seen upon driving to the town. It was originally a Catholic church, but when the town became Protestant the church was handed over to them. The church was going to be the largest cathedral in the country, but due to shortage of money it was never completed. In fact, many of the townspeople donated bricks to close up the gaping hole in the side of the church.|
The church is also the only of its kind in the Netherlands which has a flat ceiling. This comes from the boards used to finish the ceiling.
Another part of the church worth seeing and doing is climbing up the 320 winding steps to the tower where you have a 360 degree panoramic view of the town, the region and on a good day you can see as far as the Euromast in Rotterdam and the pier in Scheveningen (near The Hague). The city centre is worth walking through as all the buildings are in their original state. Many of the houses date back to the 15th or 16th century, and by looking at the roofs you can see how they differ. Whenever an addition to the family was made, homeowners in that time would build onto their homes. The bigger additions came from richer family; the smaller from less well-to-do families. Another thing worth doing in Brielle is walking along the old city walls. Here you get a view of how things were at the time the city was founded and defended. The walk can take as long as 45 minutes, but it is well worth it. If you're looking for somewhere quite and pleasant to do on a warm sunny day, you could also take a walk or cycle to the lakes located just outside of Brielle. Here you can sit down, soak up the air, watch boating enthousiasts float by or even see if you can hire a rowboat for the day. You can also cycle around the lake taking in the green trees and breathtaking views. Should you like more information or a guided tour, contact the local tourist information office in the centre of town. They provide tours in Dutch, English, German and French, however the last two are subject to the number of people who ask for it. There may be a fee involved, but it would be best to inform beforehand. As far as eating and drinking is concerned, Brielle is not lacking in restaurants and bars. In the centre alone there are many places to eat and sit down for a drink. The Hoofdwacht in the centre has the largest outdoor café in town, and on sunny days it is worth sitting outside enjoying a drink in the sun.
There is only one nightclub in Brielle: Lumey. This opened in May 2007 after being converted from the original nightclub: Copacabana. The club is open to those 21 years old and older, has a strict dresscode concerning shoes and bouncers standing outside making certain that those entering the club keep to the rules (21 rules are listed on the outside of the main entrance). The entry fee is €5.00 and this includes use of the cloakroom. Once inside there are two ways in which you could go: right to the main bar with seating at both the bar or on many of the sofas; or you could go left to the other bar and main stage where djs and other artists perform on Friday or Saturday nights. Whatever you do, Lumey will provide good entertainment. The club is opened from 22.00 to 05.00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
When not used as a club, Lumey is also a good restaurant where you can enjoy either lunch or supper. The restaurant is open from 11.00 on Mondays to Saturdays and 15.00 on Sundays for lunch and supper. If you wish to stay overnight in Brielle, there are three hotels in the area. Two of them are located in the centre of town and one just outside the centre on the main road entering Brielle.
For budget stays, the Bastion Hotel is your best bet with rooms starting at around €80 per person per night. It is a comfortable hotel to stay in, especially if you want a peaceful night's sleep. Look for the hotel located in Rotterdam/Europoort/Brielle on their website.
The second hotel is the Atlas. Rooms start at just over €80 for a one person room. There is a restaurant and bar on the premises. One thing which may keep anyone from staying here is the bar located across the hotel. It can get crowded on the weekends, so beware if you want a good night's sleep.
Finally De Zalm, also located in the centre, is the most expensive option in Brielle, but the classiest as far as anemities is concerned. The rooms are comfortable and each has its own ensuite toilet with either a shower or bath. Prices start at around €100 per night but it is well worth the stay. The restaurant on the premises is worth eating in with good quality food at reasonable prices.
The last option you could take is hiring a caravan or even bringing your own tent as Brielle has two camping sites. You may need to enquire about prices and availability. Whatever you choose to do in Brielle, you won't be disappointed.

Brielle is a small town located about 30 kilometres (20 miles) west of Rotterdam. It is historically important being the first town in the Netherlands to liberate themselves from the Spanish during the 80 year war in the 16th century. There is a saying in Dutch which goes "Op 1 April verloor Alva zijn bril" (on the 1st of April, Alva lost his spectacles), but the word "bril" is actually a play on words for "Brielle", the name of the town. As a result of the liberation many Catholics were chased out of the old centre and some were even martyred for their faith. In fact, there is a pilgrim church located outside of the city centre dedicated to the martyrs of that war. Brielle is easily accessible by either car or public transportation. By car you need to take the A15 motorway from Rotterdam going towards Europoort and get off at exit number 12, follow the signs to Brielle.
The bus you can catch at Spijkenisse metro centrum station. The 103 takes you directly to Brielle. Busses leave every 7 to 8 minutes during rush hour, and every 15 minutes off peak during the weekdays; every 15 minutes on Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays and evenings. As far as tourist attractions is concerned there are a few places of interest worth seeing. Firstly the main point of interest is the St Catherine's church, which can be seen upon driving to the town. It was originally a Catholic church, but when the town became Protestant the church was handed over to them. The church was going to be the largest cathedral in the country, but due to shortage of money it was never completed. In fact, many of the townspeople donated bricks to close up the gaping hole in the side of the church.|
The church is also the only of its kind in the Netherlands which has a flat ceiling. This comes from the boards used to finish the ceiling.
Another part of the church worth seeing and doing is climbing up the 320 winding steps to the tower where you have a 360 degree panoramic view of the town, the region and on a good day you can see as far as the Euromast in Rotterdam and the pier in Scheveningen (near The Hague). The city centre is worth walking through as all the buildings are in their original state. Many of the houses date back to the 15th or 16th century, and by looking at the roofs you can see how they differ. Whenever an addition to the family was made, homeowners in that time would build onto their homes. The bigger additions came from richer family; the smaller from less well-to-do families. Another thing worth doing in Brielle is walking along the old city walls. Here you get a view of how things were at the time the city was founded and defended. The walk can take as long as 45 minutes, but it is well worth it. If you're looking for somewhere quite and pleasant to do on a warm sunny day, you could also take a walk or cycle to the lakes located just outside of Brielle. Here you can sit down, soak up the air, watch boating enthousiasts float by or even see if you can hire a rowboat for the day. You can also cycle around the lake taking in the green trees and breathtaking views. Should you like more information or a guided tour, contact the local tourist information office in the centre of town. They provide tours in Dutch, English, German and French, however the last two are subject to the number of people who ask for it. There may be a fee involved, but it would be best to inform beforehand. As far as eating and drinking is concerned, Brielle is not lacking in restaurants and bars. In the centre alone there are many places to eat and sit down for a drink. The Hoofdwacht in the centre has the largest outdoor café in town, and on sunny days it is worth sitting outside enjoying a drink in the sun.
There is only one nightclub in Brielle: Lumey. This opened in May 2007 after being converted from the original nightclub: Copacabana. The club is open to those 21 years old and older, has a strict dresscode concerning shoes and bouncers standing outside making certain that those entering the club keep to the rules (21 rules are listed on the outside of the main entrance). The entry fee is €5.00 and this includes use of the cloakroom. Once inside there are two ways in which you could go: right to the main bar with seating at both the bar or on many of the sofas; or you could go left to the other bar and main stage where djs and other artists perform on Friday or Saturday nights. Whatever you do, Lumey will provide good entertainment. The club is opened from 22.00 to 05.00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
When not used as a club, Lumey is also a good restaurant where you can enjoy either lunch or supper. The restaurant is open from 11.00 on Mondays to Saturdays and 15.00 on Sundays for lunch and supper. If you wish to stay overnight in Brielle, there are three hotels in the area. Two of them are located in the centre of town and one just outside the centre on the main road entering Brielle.
For budget stays, the Bastion Hotel is your best bet with rooms starting at around €80 per person per night. It is a comfortable hotel to stay in, especially if you want a peaceful night's sleep. Look for the hotel located in Rotterdam/Europoort/Brielle on their website.
The second hotel is the Atlas. Rooms start at just over €80 for a one person room. There is a restaurant and bar on the premises. One thing which may keep anyone from staying here is the bar located across the hotel. It can get crowded on the weekends, so beware if you want a good night's sleep.
Finally De Zalm, also located in the centre, is the most expensive option in Brielle, but the classiest as far as anemities is concerned. The rooms are comfortable and each has its own ensuite toilet with either a shower or bath. Prices start at around €100 per night but it is well worth the stay. The restaurant on the premises is worth eating in with good quality food at reasonable prices.
The last option you could take is hiring a caravan or even bringing your own tent as Brielle has two camping sites. You may need to enquire about prices and availability. Whatever you choose to do in Brielle, you won't be disappointed.

Amsterdam was an interesting and beautiful town. My only complaint... where are the bathrooms in this place? I had to hold it all day whilst my male friend had to resort to using one of the canal-side corrals that only cover your mid-section and leaves the rest of you open to exhibit for passersby to observe. It was about 10˚ F outside and a gaggle of drunken Irish men stood on the street heckling him as he was trying to take a leak in the blistering cold. As he was standing there trying to do his business these guys were yelling, "What are you playing with your lad!". Talk about embarrassing. Personally I thought it was hilarious but couldn't laugh as my full bladder was killing me. Anyway, be prepared and if you ever find a toilet, please let me know for future visits.

Bycicle hotel, 1*
Great staff, good location, breakfast, free internet, quite street but nearby restaurants, bars....

Get a hotel on Damrak. You'll be in the middle of everything. Grasshopper - good but expensive. Watch out for the guy at the window, he try's to trick you. Need to call home. Hop into a internet cafe on Damrak, they have internet phones for cheap.Bulldog is a must. Blues Brothers is another must.

Amsterdam, metropole národů Mimořádnou malebnost pak dotvářejí typické domy, stavěné spíše do výšky, šetřící zastavěnou plochou a vyhlídkové prosklené čluny s turisty, zaplňující sousedící kanály. Množství věhlasných muzeí, brusírny diamantů, nákupní centrum – zejména pěší zona v ulicích Damrak a Rokin, bezpočet restaurací všech světových kuchyní, barů, hospůdek a kavárniček s fantasticky útulnými interiéry, to jsou další těžko odolatelné půvaby. Nu a mladí? Ti si tu navíc s oblibou zajdou do obchůdků s volně prodejnými lehkými drogami a vším, co s nimi souvisí, obhlédnou výkladní skříně se spoře oděnými slečnami, zavítají do muzea sexu či marihuany. Rodiny s dětmi zajdou i do voskového světa muzea Madame Tussaud. Všichni se pak sejdou na náměstí Dam, v samém středu města, kde prohánějí stovky zdomácnělých holubů, odpočívají, sedíce přímo na dlažbě pod tamním obeliskem, kde obvykle koncertuje parta amatérských muzikantů, jejichž výkon však je spíše profesionální. Hrají nezištně – to patří k povaze Holanďanů… Vyslovnost
Nekdy je uvedeno vice varant, protoze mi neni uplne jasne, jak se nektere hlasky vyslovuji. Prijde mi, ze Holandane uzivaji v ruznych pripadech ruzne varianty. ui = au, aj ij = ej, aj oe = u ee = é aa = á eu = prehlasovane o tsj = č v = f, v g = ch, na konci slova se necte, ng = ng pred samotnou souhlaskou prodluzuji Zaanse Schans Tak toto je kapitola sama o sebe, miesto ktoré ešte nikdy nesklamalo. (majú aj homepage v angličtine )
Jedná sa o skanzen veterných mlynov a iných zaujímavých budov, a miesto kde sa demonštrujú naživo činnosti ako výroba drevákov , syrov a porcelánu.
Najlepšie je dostať sa tam pred piatou poobede, neskôr sa mlyny zatvárajú. Vstup do areálu je zdarma, do mlynov je nejaký symbolický poplatok, do výrobní zdarma (žijú z predaja suvenírov)
Pomerne drahé je platené parkovisko pred areálom (finta na turistov)
Je tu aj reštaurácia v ktorej vyrábajú pannekoeken, palacinky o ktorých píšem viac v sekcii Hlad. (veľmi dobré, odporúčam)
[14.09.1999] Brat Fras pýtal že reku ako sa tam dá dostať verejnou dopravou. Nuž netuším, nikdy som tam nebol inak ako autom, ale našiel som na webe nasledovný návod (ak to niekto overíte, dajte vedieť): Vlakom z Amsterdam CS smer Alkmaar, vystúpiť na zastávke Koog-Zaandijk, a od stanice to je 10 minút pešo. Shopping, Nákupy, Výkladové Civenie Ak hľadáte informácie o potravinách, tak tie sú na osobitnej stránke Hlad
Jedno dôležité upozornenie: v Holandsku sú v zásade v nedelu obchody zatvorené. Existuje zopár výnimiek v strede mesta, a raz za čas je vyhlásená Nákupná nedeľa, ale spoliehať sa na to neodporúčam. Trhy Albert CuypMarkt Najväčší trh v Amsterdame, nachádza sa na Albert Cuypstraat od pondelka do soboty. Dostanete tu všetko: Syr kravský, syr kozí, ryby veľké malé placaté strašidelné, chobotnice, kraby a iné morské potvory, zeleninu európsku i africkú, rôzne bizarné ovocie, košele, čapice, kabelky a bižutériu, hodinky, elektrickú šnúru, zvonček na bicykel, päťkilový téglik s gélom na vlasy a tak...
Blší trh na Waterlooplain Klasický blšák, ale vo veľkom štýle (od pondelka do soboty). Voľakedy to bol židovský trh s bežným tovarom každodennej spotreby, po druhej svetovej vojne došlo k zmene zamerania a v sedemdesiatych rokoch zaznamenal tento trh najväčší rozkvet. neskôr bol kvôli výstavbe velý trh značne zmenšený ale aj dnes má ešte 300 stánkov s vojenskými helmami, lampášmi z bicyklov, second-hand oblečeniami, starými komixmi, podivuhodnými etnickými soškami, ochodenými bagandžami, hračkami... Dá sa (a oplatí sa ) jednať o cenu.
Kvetinový trh Singel Turistická klasika, kvetinový trh postavený na kanáli menom Singel, na plávajúcich pontónoch. Kupodivu ceny sú tu celkom priaznivé takže sa oplatí aj čo-to pokúpiť.
Je na konci Kalverstraat ked zahnete doprava. Na ulici popri tomto kvetinovom trhu je aj niekoľko zaujímavých bizarných obchodíkov, odporúčam Vianočný obchod, kde celý rok predávajú vianočné ozdoby.

Obchody Zmes obchodov o ktorých si myslím že stojí za to sa v nich zastaviť, aj keby človek nič nekúpil. Kalverstraat, Leidsestraat, Nieuwendijk Tri ulice ktoré naozaj stojí za to si prejsť. Je tam značne husto, oplatí sa tam ísť cez pracovný deň kedy je tam trochu väčší kľud. Po oboch stranách oboch ulíc sú obchodíky s fashion, s topánkami, zo suvenírmi, knihami, hudbou a tak. Stilett Damstraat 14
Najlepší (a bohužiaľ aj najdrahší) obchod s tričkami v Amsterdame. Toto sú tí ktorých všetci ostatní kopírujú.
Skutočne stojí za to sa sem pozrieť, je to len na skok od Damu. Ceny tričiek sa tu pohybujú okolo 45 NLG takže ide skôr o inšpiráciu... Pozor sú tu VEĽMI alergickí na fotenie.
Chimera Damstraat 32
Tak podľa toho ako som pozoroval priateľov ktorí navštívili tento obchod, toto je splnený sen každého priaznivca fantasy. Aj keby ste si tu nekúpili vôbec nič, určite sa tu zastavte. Tisíce trpaslíkov, víl, čarodejníkov, obrovské množstvo strieborných šperkov...
Tu sa dá stráviť celé hodiny.
Hippo World Music Van Limburg Stirumplein 26
Bubny. Bubienky. Bubienočky. Tisíc druhov rôznych afrických perkusií. Ak ste na hudbu, tak tu asi odumriete. Palm Guitars 's Gravelandse Veer 5
Second hand hudobné nástroje. Nakupujú predávajú opravujú. Tu sa dajú nájst poklady. RoB Amsterdam Weteringschans 253
Tento obchod je už 20 rokov jedným z najvýznamnejších trendsetterov v oblasti Fetish a SM fashion.
Dych vyrážajúca kolekcia kožených a gumených doplnkov, v každom prípade stojí za návštevu.
Robin Rik Runstraat 30
Pánske kožené oblečenia a doplnky, tu majú dobré čapice. Absolute Danny Stromarkt 13
Všetko čo súvisí s erotic fashion. Tento obchod vlastní dáma a atmosféra tomu zodpovedá. Mnohé modely si navrhuje sama a vie čo robí. Nájdete tu všetko od prádielka po kožu.
Majú aj homepage
Judd's Fetish and Fantasy Korsjespoortsteeg 14
Takisto obchod vlastnený a vedený dámou, tento sa špecializuje na dámske kožené oblečenia a doplnky. Demask Zeedijk 64
Jediné slovo: GUMA
Špecialitou tohto obchodu sú korzety pre ktoré vyvinuli špeciálnou konštrukciu.
RIJKMUSEUM http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/asp/framuk.asp?name=bezoekersinfo2 For directions to Amsterdam from elsewhere in the Netherlands telephone the Public Transport information line, 0900-9292. In Amsterdam
From Central Station: tram 2 or 5 (to Hobbemastraat)
From Zuid/WTC Station: tram 5 (to Hobbemastraat)
From Sloterdijk Station: tram 12 (to Concertgebouw)
From Amstel Station: Metro to Weesperplein, from there tram 6, 7 or 10 (to Spiegelgracht)
From regional bus terminal on Marnixstraat: bus 26, 65, 66 or 170 (or a 10-minute walk). REMBRANDT HOUSE MUSEUM
The Rembrandt House Museum
Jodenbreestraat 4
1011 NK Amsterdam
tel. +31 (0)20 5200 400
fax +31 (0)20 5200 401
museum@rembrandthuis.nl
Opening Hours Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM Public holidays: 1 PM - 5 PM
The museum is closed on New Year's Day. Admission - Aduls: € 7,00

Sexmuseum Amsterdam "Venustempel" Jedná se o jediné muzeum sexu v Evropě. Mezi exponáty patří: litografie, olejomalby, bronzové sošky,porcelán, fotografie a filmy. V rámci expozice je i spousta sexuálních kuriozit. Můžete se seznámit také s dokumenty morální historie a její proměny v jednotlivých stoletích a zemích. Otvírací doba:
denně 10:00 - 23:30 Vstupné:
Dospělí 2,50 Euro Adresa:
Damrak 18, 1012 LH Amsterdam, tel: 00-31-20-6228376, http://www.sexmuseumamsterdam.nl DOPRAVA Amsterdam má široce propracovaný systém městské dopravy. 16 tramvajových linek, asi 30 autobusových, 2 trasy metra a 2 linky rychlodráhy zajišťují dostupnost a dobré spojení. V provozu je i 8 nočních autobusových linek. Doporučuje se využívat městské dopravy, neboť jízda autem do centra může zapříčinit řadu problémů pro chronický nedostatek parkovacích míst. Dopravní podnik (GVB) má prodejní stánek na Centraal Station a Amstel Station. Při celodenním pobytu ve městě se vyplatí zakoupit si celodenní jízdenku Dagkaart za 4,54 Euro. Ta opravňuje k neomezenému pohybu prostředky městské dopravy po celém městě. Jiným řešením je zakoupení jízdenek zvaných strippenkaart. Informace obdržíte na telefonu 0900 – 9292 (pouze místně). Pokud pojedete automobilem, doporučujeme vám zakoupení zvláštní parkovací karty pro turisty. Ta platí tři dny a umožňuje parkování u všech automatů. Prodává ji většina hotelů. Velkokapacitní kryté parkovací garáže jsou: Muziektheater/Stadhuis, Centraal Station, Leidseplein, Tesselschadestraat, Marnixstraat, Stadhouderskade, Europaplein, Dam, Beursplein. Parkovací poplatky: 0,91 až 2,27 Euro/hodina. Pronájem jízdních kol
Damstraat Rent a Bike , Pieter Jacobsz Dwarsstraat 11 (u Damu),
Tel.: 0031-20-6255029
Take - a - bike, Stationsplein 12, Tel.: 0031-20-6248391
Rijwielshop Amstel, Julianaplein 1, Tel.: 0031-20-692358 Kam si vyjít Beurs van Berlage
Obchodní burza z roku 1903, postavená podle návrhu architekta Berlageho, vůdčího představitele amsterdamské architektonické školy, je v posledním desetiletí využívána pro koncertní a výstavní účely. Vchod z ulic Damrak (č. 277) nebo Beursplein (č. 1),
Tel.: 0031-20-5304141, Internet: www.beursvanberlage.nl .

Anne Frank Huis Dům, v němž je muzeum skýtal v zadní části úkryt židovské rodině Anny Frankové za 2. Světové války. Zde také napsala Anna svůj slavný deník, přeložený do více než 50 jazyků včetně češtiny. Prohlídka úkrytu je doplněna výstavou o pronásledování Židů a příležitostnými expozicemi na téma rasismus a intolerance. Otvírací doba:
2.1. - 31.3. Denně 9:00 - 19:00, 1.4. - 31.8. Denně 9:00 - 21:00, 1.9. - 30.12. Denně 9:00 - 19:00, 1.1. 12:00 - 19:00, 25.12. 12:00 - 19:00, zavřeno 6.10. Vstupné:
Dospělí 6,50 Euro, děti do 10 let zdarma, děti 10 - 17 3 Euro Adresa:
Prinsengracht 267, 1016 GV Amsterdam, P.O.Box 730, 1000 AS Amsterdam, tel.: 00-31-20-5567100, fax: 00-31-20-6207999, http://www.annefrank.nl , info@annefrank.nl Begijnhof Půvabný dvůr mezi Kalverstraat a Spui z roku 1346, překvapivá oáza klidu v samém centru města. V jeho štítových domcích převážně ze 17. století pobývaly členky zbožného řádu bekyní. Ke komplexu patří i kostel a kaple. Sousedí s Amsterdamským historickým muzeem, odkud je rovněž dostupný. Vstupné:
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Amsterdams Historisch Museum Historické muzeum se nachází v komplexu bývalého městského sirotčince ze 17. - 18. století. Pro zájemce o historii je to jedinečný zdroj informací s využitím cenných dokladů, výtvarných prací a užitkových předmětů, vše ve vztahu k tomuto městu založenému kolem roku 1270. Otvírací doba:
Po - pá 10:00 -17:00, so a ne 11:00 - 17:00, zavřeno 1.1., 30.4., 25.12. Vstupné:
Dospělí 6 Euro, děti (6 - 15) 3 Euro, senioři nad 65 let 4,50 Euro, držitelé CJP 4,50 Euro Adresa:
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 359, 1012 RM Amsterdam, tel.: 0031-20-5231822, fax: 0031-20-6207789, info@ahm.nl , http://www.ahm.nl

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yes, i can imagine that u can get stuck in a coffeeshop for ur whole trip. but maybe it's an idea to check out the city itself, before you do that. it's a shame to see everything completely stoned, because than u can't remember anything except for the photo's u took. just walk around, the inner centre is ok, but try to get into the canal area: de 9 straatjes (9 lil streets), jordaan. both of them have very good, not that expensive restaurants and bars and cool boutiques with whatever u want. good museum is stedelijk museum, which is (still) next to central station. locals all speak English, and mostly open for a conversation or asked directions. try to get hold on a "strippenkaart" which is much cheaper to go by bus or tram than buying a ticket everytime u get on.

No photos of windows in the Red Light district, unless you wish to be chased out!

Be careful with the Columbian Mushrooms !!!

trying space cake is a must

HOTSPOT Located on the Amstel. Tiny late night bar. Most customers from Amstel 54 go there after. Fun crowd, fun staff. Open till 3 weekdays, till 4 Fri and Sat.

By all means visit the markets, but watch out for pick pockets, they are very organised and experienced. Special places to visit include the Royal Palace, Madame Tousaude's for some local wax and if you must, a local coffee shop, but then remember the first item. Amsterdam isn't that representative of Holland any more, if you really want to experience it, head to one of the smaller towns. Centraal Station will take you pretty much anywear quickly and easily. If you are there and they do a public address warning about the pick pockets, don't do what everyone else automatically does, which is clap their hands to where they keep their wallets. Anyone would think the crims were paying the people to do the PA's lol.

Definately hire a bike. That was you get the real experiance of amsterdam.

Stay at "Bob's youth hostel" and buy your green stuff at the "Bulldog Coffee Shop" and it's a fun, albeit hard to recall, trip.

Every tuesday and saturday there is an open market in the city center, is great to try typical dishes and to learn how people live in this city. Drink Grolsch, is the local beer brand.

Go to the island of Terschelling in June! There is a great festival taking place every year around this time called 'Oerol': you can find (street) theater, music, dance and all other kinds of entertainement being performed in hidden and unusual places around the island. The atmosphere is great and the island and its surroundings are beautiful. Rent a bike and go explore this beautiful place!