I used to live in amsterdam from age 3-7...I dont remember much though..has anybody been there lately? Could you tell me some nice places to visit when I go there this summer?
2007-03-25 20:00:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Netherlands
Summer........go the the northern islands Ameland and Terschelling.
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2007-03-28 00:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amsterdam has not really changed that much over the years, especially in the Damrak area which is the city centre. Yes, there are some modern buildings etc here and there around the city but its topography makes drastic changes impossible.
The Netherlands is a wonderful land to visit and you may wish to start your trip from Amsterdam, taking in the Madame Tussaud's, Red Light District and the diamond factories as well as canal rides and the museums. Alkmaar is the cheese market place nearby.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen- the national railways, connects Amsterdam with other cities and Rotterdam- a city that was fully devastated in World War-II is also worth a visit. Dont forget Den Haag or The Hague and its wonderful beach at Scheveningen, the Madurodam and other sites and all cities are just about a couple of hours ride, at the most, from the capital.
Also of interest are the Heineken factory in Amsterdam or elsewhere, tulip gardens and milk farms.
The Netherlands is an extremely interesting place to visit. But its a bit pricey, thanks to the Euro and taxation. Also, you'll have to beware of certain elements who are NOT necessarily Dutch and target foreign tourists for thefts and pick-pocketing.
Above all--dont forget to taste that wonderful Dutch food, especially freshwater fish made in that authentic way.
2007-03-26 06:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by papars 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Amsterdam:
Rijksmuseum - you have to see the Night Watch by Rembrandt.
Van Gogh Museum - incredible collection
Anne Frank House - very impressive.
Tour along the canals
Visit a Diamond Factory
Hortus Botanicus (Botanical Gardens)
Heineken Brewery
Flower Market
surroundings:
Volendam a beautiful fisherman´s town
Marken where people still wears traditional clothes.
Alkmaar with its cheese market
2007-03-28 18:03:18 · answer #3 · answered by Martha P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am dutch and been living here all my live just about, the whole country is nice to travel and see things. if you wanna stay in amsterdam you will miss out on much more of htis country to see. like go to Almaar for the cheeze market, go down south to the caves (yes we actually have caves) go to rotterdam for the biggest harbor and modern art, go to scheveningen to gamble and beach, go to Utrecht for the nice canals where you can sit there and have dinner or a nice drink right at the canal.to volendam to dress up in traditional dutch clothes and look like a fool hahahaha
there is sooooooooooooooo much to see and this country is small so it's do able, public transport is good here.
have fun and enjoy or as we say here;
veel plezier.
2007-03-26 12:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by dutchcutie68 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋