Flights to Amsterdam

You will find bitterballen on almost all pub snack menus in Amsterdam. The traditional dish is the Dutch version of meatballs made by making a thick stew with meat left to thicken and set in the fridge then breaded and fried. A very popular snack while having an evening out with friends.

Great for those chillier days the famous Dutch version of Pea soup Snert is widely consumed in the Netherlands and can be found in most Street Vendors throughout Amsterdam.

Be sure to try Stroopwafel when you stop for coffee, a Dutch sweet surprise made of two thin layers of baked dough joined together by a caramel filling. It tastes absolutely divine and the best way to eat it is by putting it on the top of a hot cup of coffee until it becomes soft and then simply enjoy.

A fantastic museum showing the best of Dutch art. Full of historical artefacts on a journey of 800 years through Dutch history. Exhibiting The Night Watch by Rembrandt and The Milkmaid by Johannes Vermeer and over 8000 other pieces. A trip to the museum is like an adventure through time.

The world's famous painter Vincent Van Gogh's largest collection is housed in the Vincent Van Gogh museum that opened Amsterdam in 1973. The museum holds 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 750 letters. The museum is so popular it has over 2 million visitors a year. If you don’t get a chance to visit you will truly miss out. There is nothing more mesmerising then spending an afternoon with one of the greatest painters of all times.

Known as the lung of the city and sits in both Amsterdam and the neighbouring Amstelveen who work together to ensure the upkeep and survival of the park. The park covers over 1000 hectares that’s home to 150 species of trees, 200 birds and is also home to animals such as squirrels, frogs and rabbits. The park is full of fauna but, most of the species in the park are found in the botanical garden. So, whether you want to take an afternoon stroll or a morning run you can admire the beautiful nature the park offers.

A short 40-minute drive out of Amsterdam will take you to the Zuid Kennemerland National Park famous for its wild dunes that offer amazing outdoor activities for those who prefer something a little bit more adventurous such as horse riding, hiking and cycling. The dunes and park landscapes are absolutely breathtaking with magnificent views of the North Sea coast. The National park is home to 40% of all plants and animals in the Netherlands so a real treat that will see you on the lookout for flora and fauna and animals such as foxes, squirrels or a Highland Cow! Perfect for a day of breath-taking beauty and exhilarating activities.