Best Things to Do in Amsterdam in Autumn
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From the classic Rijksmuseum and De Bijenkorf, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
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Enter the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam's monumental home of Dutch art and history. Walk the galleries of Rembrandt and other Golden Age masters, with the Van Gogh Museum nearby for a second stop.
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Walk into De Bijenkorf, the Dutch department-store icon on Dam Square. Browse multiple floors of high-end fashion, beauty and homeware, and admire the architecture and interior design along the way.
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Meet Vincent in person at the Van Gogh Museum, home to the world's largest collection of his paintings. Walk chronologically through his life, from early drawings and letters to his most celebrated canvases.
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Visit Scandinavian Embassy in De Pijp for a Nordic-flavoured coffee break. Order a specialty coffee or matcha latte with a fresh Scandinavian pastry in a calm, rustic room.
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Step into Paradiso, the converted church that has become one of Amsterdam's best-known stages for live music and club nights. Catch a gig from the balcony or dance through its different rooms until the early hours.
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Take a seat at Royal Theater Carré, the grand theatre on the Amstel. Settle in for a major musical, comedy or concert in an auditorium that keeps even big shows feeling close.
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Settle into Uncommon Cafe in Amsterdam-West for a Melbourne-style coffee and brunch break. Order a coffee or tea, pick a fresh plate or vegan banana bread, and take a seat by the large windows.
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Catch a film at Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski, Amsterdam's ornate Art Nouveau and Art Deco cinema. Admire the carved interiors, then settle into your seat for a screening in one of Europe's most decorated halls.
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Slip into Haku Specialty Coffee, a serene Japandi-style cafe in Amsterdam-Centrum. Sip a vivid green matcha latte or a pour-over and share a cinnamon roll in the calm interior.
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Step into Athenaeum Boekhandel, Amsterdam's much-loved independent bookshop in the centre. Wander through its connected rooms of books, art titles and zines, and dig through rows of niche magazines from around the world.
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Hear a concert at The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam's celebrated 19th-century hall. Listen to an orchestra or chamber ensemble in acoustics that reviewers rank among the finest in the world.
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Settle in at Nook, a laid-back coffee spot by Sarphatipark in Amsterdam-Zuid. Pull up to the big shared table with a filter coffee and a slice of banana bread.
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Step into Sango Specialty Coffee Roasters in central Amsterdam for coffee roasted on site. Choose a single-origin bean and taste it as espresso or a pour over, served by a friendly team.
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Duck into Toki, a relaxed industrial-style coffee shop close to Amsterdam Central. Sip a smooth cappuccino or matcha cappuccino and share a slice of banana bread while you watch the room work and read.
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Start the day at Bakkerij Wolf on Wolvenstraat, a bakery-café with a loyal following. Order the shakshuka or the Wolf plateau with a croissant, or grab a pastry from the counter if the line is long.
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Stop at Koffie ende Koeck, a charming vegan cafe in Amsterdam-West. Share sandwiches or scones, finish with a slice of cake, and linger over a good coffee.
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Stop at Winkel 43, the Amsterdam cafe celebrated for its apple pie. Share a slice of crisp-crusted pie with whipped cream and a coffee, in a busy, convivial room.
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Drop into SAINT-JEAN Bakery in central Amsterdam for its much-praised pistachio cruffin. Pair the flaky, cream-filled pastry with a coffee and add the strawberry toast if you are sharing.
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Treat yourself at Chocolaterie Pompadour, a cosy patisserie in the Nine Streets area. Pick a cake or a few chocolates, pair them with a coffee, and linger in the pretty little shop.
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Pop into Patisserie Tout in Amsterdam-Zuid for a pastry break at one of the city's most praised patisseries. Pick from the display of finely finished cakes and tarts, and pair a slice with coffee or take a whole cake home.
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Step into Nous - Coffee Store, a tiny, warmly run coffee shop in Amsterdam-Centrum. Order a flat white and a lemon loaf, and grab one of the few seats inside.
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Take a break at Back to Black, a design-minded coffee roastery facing the Rijksmuseum. Settle in by the canal with coffee, matcha or iced tea, and share a slice of the much-praised apple pie.
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Visit Friedhats FUKU Cafe, one of Amsterdam-West's top specialty coffee addresses. Let the baristas steer you through single-origin filters or settle on a perfectly balanced cappuccino.
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Grab a coffee at LOT61 beside Amsterdam Centraal Station, steps from the main entrance. Settle into a bright, roomy space with a latte and a pastry before you head into the city.
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Drop by Monks Coffee Roastery for specialty coffee roasted in Amsterdam. Order a creamy coffee and a toastie, and ask for the orange cake warmed.
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Step into De Kas, the garden conservatory in Amsterdam-Oost where the produce comes straight from its own beds. Spend a long lunch or evening on Mediterranean dishes built around ingredients picked that same day.
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Start the day at Rum Baba, a well-loved local roaster in the centre of Amsterdam. Order a batch brew or a latte made with the house coffee and watch the team at work behind the bar.
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Pause at white label coffee in Amsterdam-West for coffee roasted in-house. Order a flat white and a chocolate croissant, and enjoy the interior and relaxed electronic soundtrack.
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Visit the Dak Showroom in Amsterdam-West, where a Japanese-inspired space showcases unusual roasts. Sample something from the fermented range or join a cupping, and take a bag of beans home.
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Start your morning at Espressofabriek, a leafy coffee shop bordering Westerpark in Amsterdam-West. Sip a latte topped with careful art among the indoor greenery, then wander the park outside.
Amsterdam · 🎨 Museum
Rijksmuseum
2h30
Amsterdam · 🛍️ Shopping
De Bijenkorf
1h
Van Gogh Museum
2h
Amsterdam · ☕ Coffeebreak
Scandinavian Embassy.
20 min
Amsterdam · 🌙 Nightlife
Paradiso
Amsterdam · 🎭 Entertainment
Royal Theater Carré
Uncommon Cafe
25 min
Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski - Pathé
Haku Specialty Coffee
Athenaeum Boekhandel
30 min
The Concertgebouw
Nook
Sango Specialty Coffee Roasters
Toki
Bakkerij Wolf - Wolvenstraat
Koffie ende Koeck
Winkel 43
SAINT-JEAN Bakery
Chocolaterie Pompadour
Patisserie Tout
Nous - Coffee Store
Back to Black
Friedhats FUKU Cafe
LOT61 Amsterdam Centraal Station
Monks Coffee Roastery
Amsterdam · 🍽️ Food
De Kas
Rum Baba
white label coffee
Dak Showroom by Dak Coffee Roasters
Espressofabriek
