we're two 20 year-old portuguese girls, and we'r eflyin to amstrdam in february 2nd week. we'll probably stay in an hostel near the center of amsterdam. Can anyone help me about stuff to do during day-time, places to visit etc?
and nihgt-life?
we're into electro and rock, are there any bars that we might feel confortabel in, or discos that usualy have electro djs, or rock djs?
is there anything in particular that u advise us to visit\do?
coz we want to enjoy the trip, and not miss a thing :P i think i know enough things to visit during the day, but at night, does anyone know like Rock'n'Roll bars in Amsterdam? is it electro "in vogue" in Amsterdam nightlife? i think maybe only dutch people can enlight me in this subject, but i would realy apreciate to know what to expect from Amsterdam night life music =) Here's a few good places to start exploring...
http://www.iamsterdam.com
http://us.holland.com/
http://partyflock.nl/party/ (In Dutch but it will tell you a lot of names of places to go dancing, they also have a forum where you can ask questions http://partyflock.nl/forum/ , just explain that you don't speak Dutch, I'm sure it won't be a problem)
For rock music you should look at http://www.melkweg.nl and http://www.paradiso.nl
Have fun, but use your brains and be careful! smoke dope Top 5 Things to Do in Amsterdam
From Shannon McAllister,
Your Guide to Amsterdam Travel.
Although Amsterdam is fairly small, the city is packed with hundreds of treasures for travelers. Start with this mini-list of Amsterdam's most popular attractions and sightseeing activities for a travel experience you couldn't have anywhere else.
1. Amsterdam Canal Cruise
View Full-SizeAmsterdam's canals are its signature and arguably most beautiful feature, so if you only do one thing in Amsterdam, make it a canal cruise. Whether in an open-top canal boat or self-pedaled "canal bike," this is the best way to see dozens of spectacular Amsterdam sights in a short period of time, including 17th-century mansions, tree-lined neighborhoods, quirky houseboats and stunning architecture ranging from medieval to modern. Sunset and night cruises are especially beautiful. If you want to avoid fellow visitors, rent a guided canal boat of your own.
2. Rijksmuseum
As the country's largest national museum undergoes an extensive renovation, the Rijksmuseum now showcases the finest collection of 17th-century Dutch works of art in just one wing of the massive Neo-Gothic building (the museum's architecture alone is a sight worth seeing). "The Masterpieces" exhibition features paintings by Dutch masters Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals, and a stunning collection of fine Delftware, silver and other artifacts.
3. Van Gogh Museum
One of the must-see Amsterdam museums, the Van Gogh Museum allows visitors to get up close and personal with the dotted-and-dashed brush strokes and somewhat troubled life of one of the world's most-loved European artists. The Van Gogh Museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings in the world, and also houses works by other 19th-century artists in its permanent collection. Temporary exhibitions in the modern annex are also impressive.
4. Anne Frankhuis (Anne Frank House)
Don't miss the chance to see where Anne Frank penned her now world-famous diary, which tells the story of a young Jewish girl in hiding with her family during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam in World War II. Viewing the secret annex and many other rooms in this restored canal house is a deeply moving experience and well-worth enduring the ever-present crowds. Avoid lines by visiting early or late in the day, or by purchasing special-access evening tickets in advance.
5. Amsterdam Walking Tours
With 1,000-plus bridges to cross and eye-candy architecture to photograph, a self-guided walking tour of Amsterdam offers hours of sightseeing. Grab a map at one of the Amsterdam Tourist Offices (VVV) and choose one of these areas to trek: funky Jordaan; the "Nine Streets" of the Central Canal Ring; Oude Zijde, where many of the city's oldest buildings stand; or the Eastern Canal Ring and its stately mansions.
When the words Amsterdam and nightlife are put together it is not difficult to imagine what springs to most people's minds. However, drugs and prostitution are not the only things on offer in this vibrant city.
Nevertheless, it seems a good place to start and the Red Light District is well worth a visit, even if it is fleeting, to appreciate its liberality and openness. It is a largely pedestrianised area in the centre of Amsterdam and the entry point is just past the Grasshopper which leads to the main street where the majority of sex shops, museums and live shows are located, as well as a five-floor erotic museum.
The remainder of the city's nightlife focusses on two of its main squares, which offer a variety of chic wine bars, laid-back bars, lounges and clubs. Leidseplein is home to a number of cafes and discos that attract a younger crowd and Amsterdam's two major live venues, Melkweg and Paradiso, are just around the corner. Caf茅 Bastille is popular among the locals and is always packed wall-to-wall. Some of the trendier nightspots are located in the area around Rembrandtsplein. This is also where the majority of Amsterdam's gay bars and clubs can be found.
Visitors may be best to begin by sampling some of the smaller but excellent little pubs that are located in the side streets. A young crowd can also be found in the Bayside Beach Club 鈥?a fun beach-themed party bar.
Going out can be a 24-hour experience in Amsterdam as many of the smaller pubs, bars and coffee houses are open from midday, with the cheaper places selling beer for around two to three euros. The Dutch are also famed for their love of the Happy Hour and one of the most popular early-evening hang-outs is in the Spui.
Amsterdam really comes alive after midnight and dance clubs in the city are generally large, loud and busy and typically stay open until around six in the morning. The most famous club is called iT! and is situated in the heart of the Rembrandtsplein. To get in early to avoid a hefty entrance charge and a long queue dress smartly and tip the doormen. English tourists are also advised to keep a low profile as the Brits have somewhat of a lager lout reputation among the Dutch.
For a more cultural night, Amsterdam's social calendar is jam-packed and the city boasts a strong jazz scene, good smaller live music venues and cabaret bars, as well as a host of theatres along the canals. While you are there, try to catch a performance by the Netherlands Royal Philharmonic Orchestra which plays in the Beurs, the former stock exchange building.
For a relatively small city, Amsterdam manages to pack a multitude of top-class nightspots into a compact area and has something for all tastes. From the classically sombre brown ale houses to the outrageously avant-garde clubs, Amsterdam has it all.
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