2 Popular Packege(s)
Area 219 Square Kilometers
Population 0.78 Million
Winter Temperature 3 C
Summer Temperature 17 C
Best Time To Visit April to September
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the world, situated 15km south-west of the city. Airlines like Etihad, Lufthansa, Emirates etc. operates flights from India to Amsterdam with stop overs.
Most trains arrive and depart from Amsterdam Central Station, located on an island between the Amsterdam Old Centre and the IJ waterfront. Other important train stations are Duivendrecht and Bijlmer-ArenA in the southeast, Amstel and Muiderpoort in the East, RAI and Zuid-WTC in the South, and Lelylaan and Sloterdijk in the West.
There are more than 100 kilometres of canals, around 90 islands and 1550 bridges in the city. This mini cruise is an ideal way to get a taste of this most romantic of cities from the water. Get privileged views of the some of the city's most beautiful spots from one of the deluxe boats. As you cruise through the old city centre you will be able to admire gabled merchantsâ mansions, old churches and warehouses dating from Holland's Golden Age in the 17th Century, as well as the numerous bridges, typical houseboats and the unique vibe of this fascinating city.
Marken is a village in the Waterland and Zaan Region, North Holland. It is known for its characteristic wooden houses and traditional costumes. It used to be an island in the former Zuiderzee, but is now connected to the mainland by a causeway. This picturesque little village was originally situated on an island. Floods were regular and often disastrous. To protect their belongings and themselves from the water, the inhabitants created artificial dwelling hills on which they build their houses. For over a century, it has drawn in visitors who wanted to have a glance at its traditional costumes and picturesque houses
Volendam is a town in North Holland, 20 kilometres north of Amsterdam. Sometimes called "the pearl of the Zuiderzee", this place is a highly popular tourist destination. Here, you will find many Dutch cliches including the traditional costumes and wooden shoes. What draws most travellers to Volendam is the typical village centre with its old houses, the bustling harbour area and fishermen's town atmosphere. Just walking around the old centre will quickly make you get the vibe.
Windmills are an iconic part of the Dutch landscape and a visit to one is a must for visitors to the Netherlands. With eight windmills located in and around Amsterdam, windmill spotting is a great way to see the city.
Spread over an area of 400 m sq, the Cheese Factory brings the history of the Netherlandâs best-loved dairy product to life. You can find out where cheese comes from, how it was first made and how it is produced today. See, hear, smell and of course taste Dutch cheese and learn some fun and interesting new facts along the way.
The history of wooden shoes goes back centuries. Wooden Shoe Factory offer the visitors an interesting demonstration of how a piece of willow or poplar wood is magically turned into a form of a wooden shoe. The shoe is then drilled out, dried, sanded, barrel-polished and, finally, painted.
As every metropolis, Amsterdam has several different quarters - each of them with a special character and public. Shopping in Amsterdam streets also vary, depending on their location in town. Kalverstraat, Leidsestraat, P.C.Hooftstraat and Cornelis Schuytstraat are the best shopping streets of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam shopping is great in department stores and shopping malls. They offer unique choice of products with imports from Asia, Latin America and Africa. The best choice is offered by De Bijenkorf, located directly at the Dam square. Except for one, all department stores and shopping malls are located within a short walking distance from the Dam square.
Amsterdam is renowned as the most important modern and experimental art centre in the North of Europe. The art galleries present artists from all over the world, focussed on abstract and experimental art as well as photography. Interesting realistic paintings from Italy, Spain, UK and the US are always on offer.
Westerstraat 40, Jordaan, 1015 MK Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Marie Heinekenplein 1, 1072 MH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Westermarkt 29, Near Anne Frank Huis, 1016 DJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Cuisines: Indian