Amsterdam is, of course, full of restaurants. But suppose you want a special dinner, not necessarily with Michelin stars, but definitely a memorable evening. A dining experience. That is possible. Quickly check where you can have a unique dinner in and around Amsterdam.
I’m very lucky: I live in Amsterdam. So I get home quickly after an evening concert in the Ziggo Dome or AFAS Live or after a late football match in the Johan Cruijff Arena. But a hotel nearby is quite nice if you live a little further away! So these are your options near the event venues.
The Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen are between Zandvoort, Aerdenhout, and Noordwijk. Not far from Amsterdam. You can go on beautiful walks in this unique nature reserve. There are walking routes, but you can also go off the trails in many places. And hopefully, you will encounter the deer and foxes!
Sleeping and eating in a former church? Yes, count me in. In Amsterdam Noord, you can stay at BUNK Hotel & Restaurant. An old church has been converted into a cool hotel full of nice little nooks and details to discover. This is my extensive BUNK Hotel review so that you can determine whether it’s the right hotel for you. Spoiler: the answer is yes.
Once you’ve ticked off all the highlights of Amsterdam, it’s time to explore the surroundings. So here are a few ideas for the best day trips from Amsterdam. …
Soaking up Dutch nature is already possible in just a stone’s throw from Amsterdam’s busy center. The Stelling van Amsterdam (the Amsterdam defense line) is a 135-kilometer long defense line full of fortresses, nature, walking routes, and hikes.