10 Most Quirkier Things to do in Amsterdam

With a laid-back atmosphere and plethora of fun activities, Amsterdam is everything you need to immerse yourself in a city that revels in high and low culture. With a stunning 400-years old canals, several museums, notorious nightlife, high-end shopping districts and various restaurants bars and clubs, this city is always like work-in-progress, it keeps on developing, evolving and transforming.

Unlike Paris or London, Amsterdam’s attractions are not limited to man-made structures, the city also features in various natural marvels that will not only fascinate you but it will also amaze you. Block your dates for Amsterdam tour and book your flights with Turkish Airlines tickets and reservations. So keeping these points in mind, we have accumulated an enticing list of various things to do in Amsterdam.

1) Jordaan, Amsterdam’s bohemian neighborhood is one of the favorite areas of the tourists visiting this city. It’s perfect for a casual glance, however make sure you to stop at De Kaaskamer. The legendary cheese shop has some amazingly luscious locally-sourced cheeses.

2) Blijburg Beach is a man-made created city beach located at outskirts of Amsterdam. The laid back atmosphere here is perfect for a warm afternoon of doing nothing.

3) If you love to wander around flea markets and local markets, make sure you thoroughly navigate the Albert Cyup Market. From chocolates and flowers to clothes and bedding, Albert Cyup is the perfect place to shop and also remember to sample local Dutch specialties such as herring and Dutch liquorice

4) Make sure you experience the ferry ride across the river. To have an unmatched experience, cross over to the other side of the river and discover the highlights of Amsterdam’s lesser-known neighborhood.

5) Hotels in Amsterdam can be expensive because of the city’s flourishing tourism. So we reccomend you to book a rental apartment on the ground floor through House Trip.  

6) If you want to visit Amsterdam’s infamous coffee shops, avoid the popular chains and explore Grey Area, Greenhouse , and Grasshopper. If you’re looking for a coffee shop nearby the Red Light District, try Baba Coffee Shop.

7) When in Amsterdam, one must try out shrooms, truffles, and other naturally-occurring hallucinogens, move to Kokopelli’s headshop. This unique shop, with hospitable staff, is one of Amsterdam’s best kept hidden secret.

8) The Nine Streets is lined up with picturesque streets crisscrossing Amsterdam’s canals. The streets are crammed with unique boutiques, shops, and spectacular art galleries. When you are in the Nine streets, visit Espressofabriek for an amazing coffee and scrumptious Beans – the good stuff!!

9) In De Wildeman, settled in a former distillery, is essentially a beer tasting bar. The bar features an enormous selection of 18 beers on draft and over 250 bottled beers. For an authentic experience try beers from local Dutch brewers.

10) If you are looking for a decent and inexpensive nightclub in Amsterdam, try Trouw as it includes a night club, restaurant, and cultural space all indulged into one. 

If these essential city information enticed you to travel Amsterdam, book your tickets with Turkish Airlines and have a discounted flight reservations. For any additional queries, leave your comments below: