Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in Europe and you must visit it once in your lifetime. The city is vibrant by night but equally mesmerising by the day. After visiting Amsterdam a few times I wanted to share my experience and how to spend 3 days in Amsterdam. It is well known for its electric nightlife including the famous Red Light District which attracts millions of visitors every year, but there is more to Amsterdam.
There is so much this city has to offer but this time I want to share with you what is beyond the city. If you are visiting Amsterdam for the first time you have to visit the main tourist attractions in the city. But if you have a few days then you must venture out of the city and see what there is beyond Amsterdam. Amsterdam is a popular tourist destination all year round but depending on what you fancy you can chose a particular time. Like many other popular European cities, Amsterdam is bustling with tourists in the summer months when the sun is shining and you can make the most of your time outdoors but this is also the busy period so higher prices and long lines outside museums and other tourist attractions.
If you are after the famous Tulips then the best time to visit is spring and see them in full bloom. Winter is quieter and you can get some great deals but you will have to bundle up as it can get very cold. If you want to avoid the cold and the peak summer then the best time to visit Amsterdam is April or late September early October.
Amsterdam is one of the most connected cities in the world with Schiphol International Airport being a European travel hub. Amsterdam is also well connected to other European cities through a network of trains and busses. Have you ever used KLM? The national carrier KLM is a good airline to fly to Amsterdam in. Amsterdam has a great public transport system.
You can reach the heart of the city from the airport via Train Bus or Taxi quite easily. One of the best ways to see Amsterdam is hiring a bicycle and pedal your way through the city. I am sure Amsterdam holds the world record for having the most amount of bicycles in a city or country.
