Amsterdam Things to Do

Arie Krom himself retired from the business some years ago, but his regime, severe and righteous, still reigns. The jukebox with 50s singles is started by the barmen at fixed times only and is never too loud. Overenthusiastic c... more

The clientele of the Icebreaker have a serious air whether they're having a cup of coffee, a small beer, a glass of wine or enjoying one of the many small tasty dishes. They're not real tipplers, not one single unseemly word is... more

Between the glut of trendy little shops and boutiques selling fashion, jewelry, trinkets, art objects, and so forth, the place known as 'The Garden' is ideal to have a cappucino with some apple pie and another good look at you... more

The Dutch Film Museum has an extensive collection of film titles, posters and photographs that span the entire history of cinematography from silent films to contemporary digital movies. Titles are added to this collection regu... more

Patrons claim that this is the oldest bar in Amsterdam. This title is, of course, heavily contested, but the Druif seems to have as good a case as any. Apparently it dates back to at least 1631. The mighty Heineken seems to sup... more

This former hidden church is now the home of the Amsterdamse Studentenecclesia. The famous Dutch writer/poet, Huub Oosterhuis, started a political, cultural and religious center in this building during the late eighties and he... more

This famous gallery, owned by the experienced Carla Koch, is located in a 19th-century canal house, in the heart of Amsterdam and is made up of two spaces. The stock room holds a 10m large show case where the works of a great n... more

Although this church is totally surrounded by houses and other buildings it can be seen from far away; thanks to the high spires and red/yellow facade. Threatened with destruction in 1972, it was saved by the Posthoornkerk Foun... more

This is a more intimate cinema displaying lesser-known and foreign films. It is made up of several small theaters, one of which, the Jean Vigo, is probably the size of your living room. You can have a drink or snack in its lobb... more

This splendid arrangement in the Jugendstil canalhouse in the heart of the Spiegelkwartier is a must for any true art lover. This gallery is represented in The Hague as well as in the capital of The Netherlands. Not only can yo... more