Enjoy an Amsterdam city break

Amsterdam is bulging with tourist attractions which are all within walking distance of the compact city centre making it a perfect location for a city break. The most famous of these is undoubtedly Anne Frank’s house, where she hid with her Jewish family from the Germans during the Second World War. The house attracts up to 1 million people a year and the queues can be heartbreaking but it should not be missed.

The city is home to some of the most important museums in Europe. The Van Gogh museum houses the largest collection of Van Gogh works in the world with over 200 paintings by the legendary artist. The 3-storey house where Rembrandt lived for over 20 years has been transformed into another museum with a vast collection of his works and several bits and pieces that he collected during his life such as turtle shells.

One of the most enjoyable ways to see Amsterdam is by taking a boat tour. Several companies offer tours along the canals and many combine the tours with visits to the main tourist attractions. The price of boat tours begin at about €10. Bike tours are also available on the city’s yellow bikes which are free to borrow, and begin close to Central Station.