What to Do in Amsterdam in Autumn
From golden canal walks and bokbier season to ADE and Museumnacht — a local’s guide to the best things to do in Amsterdam in autumn (September to November).
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8 Workshops in Amsterdam Where You Make Something to Take Home
Amsterdam is full of things to buy as souvenirs or gifts. There are so many cool shops and rows of...
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Water Activities in Amsterdam: A Local’s Guide to Getting Out on the Water
From self-drive boats to wild swimming and plastic fishing, a local’s guide to the best water activities in Amsterdam — what to do, where, and what it costs.
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A Sunny Day Behind Amsterdam’s Green Doors: Open Garden Days 2026
Some of my favourite events in Amsterdam are the ones that open doors that are usually closed and...
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Wallen Festival: The Neighbourhood Behind Amsterdam’s Red Light District
A few weekends ago, on a hot summer day when people fled from the city to the beach, I found...
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Amsterdam Pride: What It Is and How to Experience It (WorldPride 2026)
Amsterdam loves a party on the water, but nothing compares to this one. On the first Saturday of...
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Beyond the Manosphere at the Stedelijk: What Makes a Man Today?
Photos and impressions from Beyond the Manosphere at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, where 35 artists ask what masculinity means today.
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Bigi Spikri: Photos from Amsterdam’s Keti Koti Parade
Today, Amsterdam observed Keti Koti, marking the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Dutch...
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The Best Cycling Routes from Amsterdam: 7 Bike Rides into the Dutch Countryside
Seven cycling routes from Amsterdam, from an easy spin through the Bos to a full day among polders and old harbour towns, with distances, difficulty and honest local notes.
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Open Garden Days Amsterdam: Behind the Canal Houses, a Hidden Green World
Every June, something lovely happens in Amsterdam. For one weekend, the hidden gardens behind the...
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ARTIS Aquarium Reopens on 13 June After a Major Restoration
After five years behind closed doors, the ARTIS Aquarium reopens to the public on Saturday 13...
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Amsterdam Oost Guide: A Day in Oud-Oost (tips by a local)
Oud-Oost is the historic heart of Amsterdam Oost (Amsterdam East), the part of the city that grew...
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30 Things You Must Do in Amsterdam on Your First Visit
A local-leaning guide to the canals, the cafés, the quiet corners and the must-see classics....
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Metamorphoses at the Rijksmuseum: Ovid’s Myths of Transformation
Photos and impressions from Metamorphoses at the Rijksmuseum: Ovid’s myths of transformation, told by Bernini, Titian, Caravaggio and one lovely surprise.
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