If you’re looking for a chilled-out city break, then look no further than Amsterdam. Explore the city’s sun-dappled canals, lively bar and club scene or round your day off in a cosy brown café.
Amsterdam last-minute breaks
Looking for a destination that’s full of culture, great entertainment, and plenty of opportunities for some serious sightseeing, but is still close to home? You can’t get much better than an Amsterdam last-minute break. A flight time of just over an hour from London will put you right in the heart of the Dutch capital, with its charming merchant’s houses, world-class art museums, and amazing boutique shopping.
A last-minute break to Amsterdam is ideal if you’re planning a weekend away with friends to celebrate an anniversary or birthday. Or perhaps you’re planning a romantic surprise getaway for you and your loved one? Within the space of a few hours you could be drinking coffee in a Dutch café next to one of the city’s iconic canals, or looking at Van Gogh’s greatest paintings right here in his home town.
Weekend breaks to Amsterdam
In just one hour and 15 minutes you can fly from London to Amsterdam, making this the perfect destination for a spur-of-the-moment city break. A short hop takes you to a city filled with culture, entertainment, fabulous cafés, and unique architecture unlike anything else in Europe. Friendly, laid-back and with lots to see and do, weekend breaks to Amsterdam are the perfect opportunity to leave the ordinary behind and try something new and exciting.
Amsterdam open up the chance to tour some of Europe’s finest art galleries and museums, take a romantic night-time cruise along those famous canals, complete with a candle-lit meal, or explore the city’s markets and boutiques. Book a weekend break in Amsterdam and whisk your loved one off to one of the prettiest and most romantic cities in Europe for that special anniversary.
Things to do
With sun-dappled canals and a lively bar and club scene, it’s one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Discover the city’s history at the Rijksmuseum, browse the canal-side shops and markets, and then round your day off in a cosy brown café. Whether you like to fill your holiday with lots of sightseeing, or prefer to discover a new city at a more relaxed pace, you’ll find an incredible range of things to see and do in Amsterdam. We’ve highlighted our top recommendations to help you plan your trip, and make the most of your time in ‘The Dam’.
Ideal for a stroll
With its attractive array of canals and waterways, Amsterdam is the perfect city for you to go for a wander. Meander down cobbled streets as you stop to take photos of the interesting architecture, pretty views and interesting sights. Tight alleys open up into buzzing squares, and there are countless cafés to sit outside and indulge in a spot of people watching.
Cycling mad
Another great way to see the city is by hiring a bike and riding along the cycle paths with the locals. You’ve never seen more people on two wheels than the first time you step out onto Amsterdam’s streets, and there’s no way you can beat them so you might as well join them. Pedal by the canals and across the bridges to work up an appetite before you settle down for a rich fondue or delicious dessert.
Top notch culture
If you’re a bit of a culture vulture, you’re going to the right place. Amsterdam has some fabulous museums and galleries such as the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, and you can also visit the house where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary. If things get a bit too much and you just want to sit back and reflect for a while, head to Vondelpark for a relaxing afternoon, which is also a great place to take the kids.
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