bike is to live with the landscape, smells, colors
, is that Amsterdam is exceeded itself, its coffee shops, the red light district, who travels perceived the Dutch capital Amsterdam
is more, every street, every channel, every village has a charm that I love. We will give some tips, cheap flights to Amsterdam, where to sleep or to eat in Amsterdam, trips, excursions etc.
AMSTERDAM BICYCLE. In Holland commuting, everyday, is done on foot, tram and especially the Dutch do in
bike. Amsterdam is a city of bicycles.
Netherlands has some 19,000 kilometers of bicycle lanes and some 5,000 kilometers of expressways and highways). In the Netherlands to travel from town to town, city \u200b\u200bto city there are bicycle lanes.
Needless to say, the importance and use to which it gives to the bike, so if you make a getaway, a more or less long trip to Amsterdam
the best way to move is
bike. You can rent bikes at many places in Amsterdam. Prices range between 10 and 13 euros per day.
Such is the role that has the bike in Holland you can do organized trips by bike in Amsterdam Yellow (
Yellowbike ).
For Amsterdam you can also move around by bike: go to Zaanse Schans, the IJsselmeer, in towns like Volendam and Marken, perhaps in Haarlem, or even the tulip fields.
rent bicycles in Amsterdam
like almost everything you look for in the central station and Dam Square
I'll leave two links:
http://www.mackbike.nl/ and http://www.rentabike.nl/
Here there are also bike tours
recommended.
Tips for when you arrive at the "flight to Amsterdam." The transfer from the airport to Amsterdam
city is very easy. Gather the train are three stops and leaves you in the Central Station, the nerve center of the city. Depending on where you go you can go walking (short distances) or take tram (in droves) and buses.
An essential purchase for travel to Amsterdam
is "aguilar guide the country." You know you can not miss in your backpack.
Collection: Visual Guides
TOP 10 Pages: 312 Price: EUR 11.90
ISBN: 978-84-03-50474-5 Published: 2009
http://www.elpaisaguilar.es/ Another tip to visit museums, you should consider, buy a "tourist card
. In the office tourism advise you best.
After you have fixed the issue of cards, between infomción you have on this blog and the tourist office in Amsterdam, then Take care of the routes are going to do, museums to visit in Amsterdam and travel that interest you, that
other excursions to make from Amsterdam .
AMSTERDAM. Tourist cards. If you travel to Amsterdam
to visit its many museums and attractions, it is advisable to purchase a tourist card: Amsterdam and Amsterdam-Pass Card.
In Amsterdam the museum entrance are expensive. If you are visiting many museums and using public transport is convenient to purchase one of the two cards in use for tourists and allow you to discounts at many tourist sites, free tickets and travel free on buses and trams. These cards are
HOLLAND AND AMSTERDAM PASS CARD
. You can save about 30 or 40 euros.
estimates prices of the museums in Amsterdam not lower than follows: Van Gogh
€ 14, € 12.50 Rijksmuseum, Madame Tussauds € 22, the Canal Tour € 12.50, € Canal bus 22 or the tourist bus € 20, a trip to see windmills Edam and € 32, € Heiniken Experience 15, The Hermitage museum € 15, etc, etc. If you buy the
Holland Pass for about 38 euros you 5 free tickets to museums, attractions or tours that have elijas.También Holland Pass Extra Large version that costs around 48 euros. You have 5 or 6 more entries and a separate guide service and a discount card for restaurants and shopping! The truth is great!.
The second tourist card is
Amsterdam Card. You can enjoy free attractions over thirty and twenty coupons.
Top attractions in Amsterdam, the museum
Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum
municipal or
Van Gogh museum are free, no need to buy tickets for public transport, you can enjoy a boat trip through the canals of Amsterdam and can get discounts at places like the Madame Tussauds wax museum, or participate in a guided tour of the Ajax football stadium. You can choose between a card of 24, 48 or 72 hours!
ROUTES AMSTERDAM. SURROUNDINGS. The real charm of Amsterdam is its surroundings.
recommend visiting in bike for free, the path
Waterlandl : Volendam, Marken , Zaanse Schans, Edam are .... very, very well.
However if you prefer to go by public transportation going to Central Station, leaving the Central Station
capital Amsterdam, the left and walk two blocks and there you will see parked
buses that run these
villages around Amsterdam.
I recommend you buy a pass 24 h. to save money on buses, can be purchased on the bus is called
Waterlandticket worth about seven euros and allows you to travel for a day at all sites in the area (Edam, Volendam, Marken and Monnickendam),
If you prefer to hire
routes to nearby towns of Amsterdam, with an agency, the three most important Lindbergh, and Holland Key Tours International. without similar prices. All three companies offer more or less the same excursions .
De Voledam to Marken is a regular boat (summer only). Just at the harbor just outside the house is a museum ship to be visited (free), visit the small cemetery. And in winter there is no ship to provide these people have to visit Marken making the trip from Amsterdam capital.
In some of these villages on Sunday morning, the inhabitants tend to wear Dutch traditional costume (mainly for the tourist attraction.
have to visit the town of Edam
(where the famous Dutch cheese) , is a lovely village with a few small bridges, canals and wonderful. You can buy cheese and visit the cheese factory museum (free). You can also see a wooden shoe factory.
Edam
can go to another town Horn called . Also very nice and beautiful port where a pirate ship is docked at the pier.
But if you prefer this route call
Waterland bike and soak up the Dutch countryside, then you have to take the boat which leaves from the
back Central Station (free) on the other side continue towards the north, shortly Amsterdam salts and reach
Broek, famous people in the past by extreme cleanliness and beauty of their homes. They
Napoleon to enter this town had to remove their shoes, because its inhabitants did not allow his boots stained with the beauty of the town. The next stop is the village of Monnickendam
, then you get to Voledam and if it is winter or summer still do not want to take the boat that connects to Marken, then you ride 14 km along the dam.
A real medieval castle out of a tale, Amsterdam. Visit
a fairytale castle, medieval castle
Muiderslot Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.Construido Muiden near first in 1280, destroyed in 1326 and again build on these foundations in 1370.
AMSTERDAM, CITY OF CHANNELS AND MUSEUMS. What to see in Amsterdam?, What do you do for the city of Amsterdam?. An interesting fact in the Netherlands there are 440 museums, of which 42 are in Amsterdam. So if you like museums you will not have any problems, have traveled to the right place.
First of all, gives a tour boat ride by
channels Amsterdam really well from another point of view.
If you like museums you can visit the Rijkmuseun, Van Ghog museum or the home of Anne Frank and many more of the 42 museums that have in the city. Although you can not
miss the flower market in Amsterdam and enter into a coffee shop. Take a walk down the red light district
, enter the sex museum.
must know that in Amsterdam as in other European capitals, you can make a free tour
of about 3.5 hours, and in Amsterdam you can choose a bike or no bike.
Sandeman's New Europe-Amsterdam is an agency that guides you through Amsterdam free, but you can also hire private tour. If you do not have the free tour to book. (
Sandeman's ).
After
free path with Sandeman's can deepen or go on your own some of the following places of interest in Amsterdam
. Sandeman's service is found in almost all populations in Europe. - The Begijnhof is a very quiet and pleasant courtyard originally built in the fourteenth century by a group of women devoted to charity. The Begijnhof find the oldest house in Amsterdam (number 34). Begijhof dates from the early fourteenth century and is mainly characterized by quiet and low noise. It was originally built as a sanctuary for Begijntjes, a Catholic sisterhood of women who had a lifestyle similar to that of the nuns. In this place you can visit the Church (Engelse Kerk) dating from the fifteenth century and still has its medieval tower and the Chapel of the Begijnhof, indoors 29 and 30. This chapel was an underground church built in the seventeenth century.
- Gardens Rijksmuseum Museum with its beautiful sculptures, plants and flowers that are well worth a visit. You can request a free guide in the Rijksmuseum (National Museum of Amsterdam) which provides information on the statues, fountains, ponds and architectural pieces of the past.
- A stroll through the flower market the Bloemenmarkt, is the only floating flower market in the world. All flowers are in houseboats on the banks of the Singel canal and you can buy flowers or seeds.
- For those interested in art and literature there is a market on Fridays and Sundays book a art market on Spui Square Ámsterdam.En in the art market, the artists show their work.
- An evening stroll through the Jordaan channels and soak up the peaceful and quiet goodbye. The Jordaan district of Amsterdam is a bohemian neighborhood in the southeastern part of the neighborhood city. Rembrandt lived and now is where are the galleries and interesting shops Ámsterdam.Pasea the canals and visit the Westerkerk (West Church), construction that stands in the area for their age and their high torre.Visita the thrift stores, used clothing, very numerous in Amsterdam.
- The Red Light District, and s worth a visit for the architecture and canals in this part of Amsterdam during the day presents a friendlier environment for families ..
- Visit to Dam Square, one of the sites most famous attractions of Amsterdam. When visiting the Dam Square, you will find the obelisk monument to the Second World War with the Royal Palace, lots of tiendas.En the Dam Plaza, many young urban artists make shows, concerts, mimes, magicians. .
- Visit the outdoor markets . Amsterdam has two major street markets, the Waterlooplein market and the market Albertcuyp. (Closed Sundays). The Waterlooplein Market can buy clothes and curious crowd of second-hand items. Albertcuyp Market is larger than Waterloo, behind the Heineken Experience and this is the place where the locals buy clothes, food and other miscellaneous items at very, very accessible.
- Buikersloterwegveer The ferry , behind the Central Station. The ride lasts only about five minutes, but enjoy magnificent views and less touristy places. Crosses the IJ Canal, which separates downtown Amsterdam and the northern part of the city. Sale of the platform 7 and operates 24 hours a day, every 7 minutes between 6:30 am and 9:00 pm and every 15 minutes the rest of the day.
AMSTERDAM THE HAGUE, Utrecht and Brussels. only paths, walks and trips that have included, missing other departures from Amsterdam, which should not be lost, Utrecht, The Hague and Brussels.
- Utrecht. You can reach easily by train from Amsterdam in just 20 minutes. Besides the city of art, the city of Utrecht you can visit the area, a walk along the river Vecht, you will discover many palaces, castles, it's like to introduce you to a postcard idyllic.
- Discover the city of Utrecht on foot. discover the cathedral, medieval houses, canals, charming architecture.
- Haar Castle, you find yourself immersed in a tale of hadas.Tienes to go by train and bus.
Amsterdam-Brussels-to go to Brussels on your own in a one day trip is better to rent a coche.La truth after all there is to do in Holland would leave Brussels for another trip.
Hague is 50 minutes by train from the Hague Amsterdam.Si you can visit the Parliament, the Palace of the Paz.Es a trip that you leave to go, if you have enough days.
TO DO IN AMSTERDAM WITH CHILDREN . what to do in Amsterdam with kids?, We have some interesting options but certainly one of them is
visit the science center called Nemo . It is a green building that looks like a ship, located in the northern part of Amsterdam. Expand to travel to Amsterdam with children.
Other recommended visits with children as the zoo's Burgers
and for children and adults
Madurodam (a miniature model of Amsterdam to complete) and the National Park Hoge Veluwe
in Arnhem , capital of the province of Gerdeland.
Castle Muiderslot , typical tale castle, children leave impressed.
These routes (
Burgers'zoo, Madurodam, Hoge Veluwe, Nuiderslot Castle ), normally not found in guidebooks and brochures, as targets for the tourist who travels to Amsterdam.
can expand these routes and others in: Travel to Amsterdam
children.
EAT IN AMSTERDAM The Dutch cuisine focuses on dishes made with fish, potatoes, peas, soups, stews, fish balls, prawns and meat. The Dutch have adopted as their own kitchen Indonesia.
So nice to meet you right in the city a English restaurant, "Eat
paella and black leg in Amsterdam . "
If you like Chinese food in Chinatown (near central station) is a Chinese firm, for about 10 € you can eat all you want, for that you have an hour maximum.
're vegetarian or vegan food you like then by the house of Anne Frank is a vegetarian for about 10 €, "bolha" Calle Prinsengraucht, 60-62.
In the famous red light district of Amsterdam and its surroundings where more restaurants and cafes can be found. Big choice of menus and there is much Argentine grill-type restaurant with daily menu for good food, fast food type kebab and Arabic cuisine.
AMSTERDAM RECOMMENDATIONS TO SLEEP. Where to sleep in Amsterdam? Sleep in Amsterdam is not cheap, well do not expect what we're used to in Spain. Amsterdam hotels are expensive, do not have the presence and the cache of English hotels.
can rent some apartments and houses B & B (also expensive). If you travel to Amsterdam for several days, perhaps you may be more economical to rent an apartment, house or studio, you can also ask to sleep in any of the surrounding villages, please note that the distances are short, or even some camping, some are very well connected to the center of Amsterdam. I was at a campsite where the train passed through the entrance to the campsite.
Here are some hotels
forums advising some tourists who have traveled in Amsterdam.
Adolesce - Hotel (double room with shared toilet and no shower), very close to the most important areas of Amsterdam.
- Westertoren Hotel breakfast included. Very highly recommended. Price 75 euros. Has no elevator and some rooms with shared toilets. 10 minutes from Red Light District.
- Nova Hotel, very centrally located 100 meters from the square Dam.Hab. double 125 euros. NH CITY CENTER
- Amterdam Singel Canal is in the very central. Double room 105 euros.
- Citadel Hotel. Room cost. double 180 euros. Includes breakfast.
More information about "sleep in Amsterdam
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GETTING TO AMSTERDAM.
to Amsterdam can be reached on
plane, there are plenty of cheap Low Cost, mainly in the Madrid-Amsterdam-Amsterdam Bilbao, Valencia, Amsterdam.
also can travel by train . Amsterdam is well connected with major cities Europe. Journey Madrid - Amsterdam hotel does Elipsos train which goes directly to Paris, you must go to the Gare de Nord, the high speed Thalys train links Paris to Amsterdam in 4 hours . In
bus, the company Eurolines connects Madrid, Bilbao and Barcelona and Amsterdam.
good trip and enjoy your stay in Amsterdam, I would like to participate and told me about your experiences.
ADVICE FOR THIS SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM AND FREE ......
Vondelpark, the largest green area of \u200b\u200bthe city, offers a famous cycle of free concerts throughout the summer. Just ask for a token entry a euro, provided voluntarily. Another affordable planazo: Every Saturday at eight in the afternoon, cyclists, skaters and skateboarders in the city gather at the Museum of Cinema to walk the night on wheels.
