Outdoor Playgrounds Amsterdam’s top tourist attractions are surrounded by some excellent playgrounds. In fact, there are over 400 in the city making them one of the most popular family activities in Amsterdam. Make your family visit to… Family Activities in Amsterdam
Christmas in The Netherlands (referred to as Kerst or Kerstmis in Dutch) formally begins when the Sinterklaas celebrations finish on December 6th. Traditionalists like to keep these two events separate and there’s a guideline- first… Christmas in the Netherlands
Christmas markets originated in Germany and Austria back in medieval time. Over time, their popularity spread over the entire world. In the month of December numerous city squares across Europe are transformed, evoking a festive holiday atmosphere.
Long and dark nights will be brightened up with a visit to the small Christmas market at Rembrandtplein. Seasonal treats, sweet snacks and seasonal inspiration from local artisans displaying their hand made crafts. In total there are some 30 stands from different European countries.
There’s also a gebakkraam offering traditional Dutch winter food like oliebollen.
This Christmas market stay open until January 11, 2015.
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Skating on the canals in Amsterdam is a is becoming less common experience and last occurred back in 2012. When ice starts to form, Waternet, the city council and tour operators agree close certain canals to allow the ice to form and thicken. The temperatures need to remain below -4c for a few days running for the ice become thick enough to skate.
The opportunity for outdoor skating is still possible each year with artificial rinks. The picturesque setting in front of the Rijksmuseum run by ICE Amsterdam is one such place. This large recreational ice rink features a replica wooden drawbridge similar to the Walter Suskind bridge crossing the Nieuwe Herengracht canal. This is probably the next best thing to skating along Amsterdam’s canals.
These well managed ice rinks provide great family fun and cater for all ages. It’s also a great party venue with group activities & games such as human icebowling, sledge slalom, ice petanque, curling & ice hockey. The venue also has a cafe/brasserie with a wide selection of snacks & meals.
ICE Amsterdam at the Museumplein is open throughout December & January. The rink is open daily from 10 am to 9 pm (10pm on Fri/Sat)
A skate ticket costs €3.50 and is valid for one day. You can rent skates from size 28 to size 49. The cost for 2 hours is €5.00
For safety reasons, gloves are required at the rink.
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Amsterdam shines brightly once again this winter! The third edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival which runs in December & January is a great spectacle for young and old. This international festival set in the… Amsterdam Light Festival
The Grandfather Clock was created by Maarten Baas in 2009 as part of the ‘Real Time’ series. The cabinet is a modern interpretation of the classic grandfather clock. It features an LCD screen displaying a frosted glass clock face instead of a regular face. The screen shows a blurred image of a man carefully re-drawing the clock hands with a black marker pen every minute.
The clock face is at the exact height that the actor would be if he were actually standing inside the clock. The low-key nature and placement of the exhibit creates uncertainty in visitors minds. Some visitors walk away believing that someone is inside the clock. In reality, it is a 12 hour video which is played in a continuous loop.
An MDF veneer proof version of this clock recently sold at auction for $134,500
The clock can be seen at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Holland.
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The canals of Amsterdam are a defining feature of the city and the Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) is a UNESCO as a world-acclaimed monument.
This stained-glass window in the Snijderkapel of the Oude Kerk is one of two windows which show the coat of arms of Amsterdam’s mayors & Aldermen. It was created in 1759 by M E de Angelis & Sons when the first window became full.
The images up until 1795 represented the mayors of Amsterdam. During the years of the Batavian Republic between 1803 & 1806, the Alderman’s coats of arms were painted on the windows.
The church is a short walk from Central Station and is open to the public daily. Admission is free for children & museum card, and city card holders.
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Rembrandt is perhaps undoubtedly the greatest artist of the Dutch Golden age. He left a substantial and exceptional collection of artwork, much of which can be seen at the Rembrandt House Museum. Rembrandt lived in… Rembrandt House Museum
The Hermitage Amsterdam is an independent and autonomous museum showing art from the collection of the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg.
The museums exhibits aim to show the historical ties between Amsterdam and St Petersburg and between the House of Orange-Nassau and the Romanovs.
The museum which opened in 2009 is located in the former Amstelhof, a dating back to 1681.
Entry price is €15 or free if you have a museum card!
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