Discover Amsterdam’s 200 best Spring spots for your trip

Flower Market

★ 4.2 · 2,704 reviews

Wander the Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam's floating flower market along the Singel canal. Browse stalls on houseboats piled with tulip bulbs, cut flowers and plants, soaking up the colour and canalside atmosphere.

Giethoorn Fairytale Village Tour & Canal Cruise

★ 4.7 · 2,448 reviews

Escape Amsterdam for a fairytale day among Giethoorn's canals and thatched cottages. Glide through the village on a one-hour boat trip, then wander its wooden bridges and gardens at your own pace.

Grachtengordel

Stroll the Grachtengordel, Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed ring of Golden Age canals. Follow Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht past gabled mansions and hump-backed bridges, pausing at a canalside café.

Guided Zaanse Schans, Windmills & Cheese Tour

★ 4.4 · 5,192 reviews

Spend a morning among the windmills of Zaanse Schans on a guided half-day from Amsterdam. Watch clogs being made, taste cheese at a farm and wander the village's traditional houses.

Vondelpark

★ 4.7 · 61,545 reviews

Spend time in Vondelpark, the elegant 19th-century heart of Amsterdam's green life. Stroll or cycle past ponds and lawns, then settle in for a picnic while the city relaxes around you.

Ultimate Giethoorn Experience with Boat Tour

★ 4.5 · 3,041 reviews

Escape Amsterdam for the canals of Giethoorn on this guided day trip with a boat tour. Glide past thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges, then explore the village on foot at your own pace.

Van Gogh Museum

★ 4.6 · 110,241 reviews

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.

Amsterdam Tulip Museum

★ 4.3 · 2,514 reviews

Learn why Amsterdam is so closely tied to the tulip at the Amsterdam Tulip Museum. Watch a short documentary, follow the flower's story from origin to cultivation, then browse the shop for bulbs.

Rijksmuseum

★ 4.7 · 116,504 reviews

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.

Windmill & Dutch Cheese farm electric bike tour

★ 4.6 · 1,534 reviews

Swap the city for Waterland's open countryside on this windmill and cheese farm electric bike tour. Ride an e-bike across villages and canals, then taste local cheese at the farm.

Amsterdam Oud-Zuid

Explore Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam's stately museum quarter of grand townhouses and leafy avenues. Cross Museumplein between the great museums, then wander into Vondelpark for a green break.

ARTIS

★ 4.5 · 37,379 reviews

Spend a day at ARTIS, Amsterdam's 19th-century zoo in the middle of the city. Wander shaded paths past chimps, zebras and elephants, then add the aquarium and planetarium.

Jordaan

Lose yourself in the Jordaan, Amsterdam's cosy maze of narrow streets, small canals, and brown cafés. Browse independent boutiques, peek into hidden courtyards, and linger over a coffee on a quiet corner.

Café de Ceuvel

★ 4.5 · 2,492 reviews

Head across the IJ to Café de Ceuvel, a quirky dockside spot where the whole menu is plant-based. Share a few small plates and linger over a drink among the art and the water views.

Dignita Hoftuin

★ 4.4 · 3,380 reviews

Enjoy a garden-view brunch at Dignita Hoftuin in central Amsterdam. Take a window table, order the eggs Benedict and watch the greenery outside while the busy room hums around you.

Anne Frank House

★ 4.5 · 76,661 reviews

Walk through the Anne Frank House, the Amsterdam canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Climb the steep stairs to the secret annex with the free audio guide.

De Kas

★ 4.7 · 3,745 reviews

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.

Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken Guided Tour

★ 4.5 · 21,033 reviews

Discover Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken on this guided tour from Amsterdam. Watch cheese and clogs being made, then wander the waterfronts of two traditional villages.

Anne&Max Amsterdam Zuid

★ 4.3 · 850 reviews

Begin your morning at Anne&Max Amsterdam Zuid, a stylish corner cafe right by Vondelpark. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast or brunch in its warm, design-minded interior, then carry a coffee into the park.

Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken Bus Tour

★ 4.6 · 16,763 reviews

Cover four classic Dutch villages in one day on this Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam & Marken bus tour. Walk among windmills, watch clogs being carved and taste cheese before the coach returns to Amsterdam.

Espressofabriek

★ 4.3 · 527 reviews

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.

Museum Van Loon

★ 4.4 · 2,317 reviews

Wander through Museum Van Loon, a preserved canal house in Amsterdam-Centrum. Pass through period rooms filled with paintings, silver and porcelain, then pause at the cafe in the old stables.

Amstelpark

★ 4.6 · 8,206 reviews

Spend an easy hour or two in Amstelpark, a sprawling green space in Amsterdam-Zuid. Greet the farm animals, ride the little train, test the maze and settle on a lawn for a picnic.

Houseboat Museum

★ 4.4 · 1,407 reviews

Climb aboard the Houseboat Museum, a 1914 freighter moored in the Jordaan. Browse the cabin living spaces and listen to the audio guide as it explains how people actually live on Amsterdam's canals.

Hortus Botanicus

★ 4.5 · 12,626 reviews

Step into Hortus Botanicus, a historic botanical garden in the heart of Amsterdam. Walk the formal outdoor beds, then lose yourself among the tropical plants in the greenhouse.

Florentin brunch

★ 4.8 · 8,942 reviews

Spend a morning at Florentin brunch, a De Pijp favourite known for its friendly team and seasonally changing menu. Order the shakshuka or another brunch plate, with gluten-free options available, and settle in to the upbeat atmosphere.

Back to Black

★ 4.7 · 2,040 reviews

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.

Coffee Bru

★ 4.5 · 778 reviews

Stop at Coffee Bru, a rustic, arty coffee shop a few minutes from Oosterpark. Order a flat white and a loaf or pastry, then grab a seat inside or at the sidewalk tables.

De Laatste Kruimel

★ 4.6 · 3,044 reviews

Pause at De Laatste Kruimel, a cosy bakery in Amsterdam-Centrum with a hidden canal-side patio. Order coffee with a slice of zucchini lemon cake or a quiche, then watch boats glide by from the back.

Chocolaterie Pompadour

★ 4.7 · 1,011 reviews

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.