Winter is a prime time to visit Amsterdam. There’s festive cheer, gluhwein flowing, Christmas markets and cosy Dutch pubs to escape to when you get too cold. Want to know the best things to do in Amsterdam in the winter months? We’ve rounded up the musts and the must-nots so you can make the most of your trip to the Netherlands during the festive season…
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Amsterdam Dance Event, aka ADE, isn’t just a music festival. It’s where all the world’s biggest electronic music fans meet to discuss, debate and of course listen to music by the best in the industry. If you’re in Amsterdam between 16th and 20th October, there’s no escaping it. The conferences and gigs take over venues across the city - there’s so much going on that you’ll need to have an idea of what you wanna see and hear before you go. Check out our ADE guide for all the info you need ahead of the greatest electronic music festival in the world…
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While Halloween isn’t necessarily a Dutch tradition, the spooky day is still celebrated all over Amsterdam by locals, students and expats. Halloween in Amsterdam means that the streets will come alive with trick or treaters, clubs will be hosting freaky Halloween parties and pumpkins will be left outside houses with candles burning through the night. This year, Halloween falls on a Thursday but there will be ‘killer’ events taking place on the weekend too. If you’ll be in Amsterdam in October, we’ve rounded up the best things to do in the city so you have an awesome Halloween…
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When it comes to eating in Amsterdam, the Dutch know how to cook up a storm. But it’s not all pancakes, bitterballen and pickled herring as you’ll be seriously spoilt for choice at the sight of Amsterdam’s street food options from around the world. Whether you fancy an authentic taste of Suriname, rustic Arabian shawarmas, overstuffed Japanese bao buns or pretty much any cuisine you can think of, Amsterdam’s food halls and markets will whip it up perfectly. For the foodies amongst you, here’s where you’ll find the best street food in Amsterdam…
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