With the long awaited arrival of spring almost here it’s time to visit the magical gardens of Keukenhof. Located a mere 20km from Amsterdam, Keukenhof (Dutch for the kitchen garden) is an enormous 32Ha park containing over 7 million flowers.

Christmas in Amsterdam is a special time of year; the squares are taken over by Christmas markets, the air is filled with the aroma of gluhwein and poffertjes, children get excited about the arrival of Sinterklaas, the streets are lit up by thousands of twinkling lights. It is a magic time and here is some of what you can expect during a Christmas in Amsterdam.

Of all the canals in Amsterdam, Brouwersgracht is not the most famous but it is one of the most beautiful. It is considered the beginning of the Singel, Herengracht, Keizergracht and Prinsengracht canals. From Brouwersgracht, the canals run parallel, forming a graceful arch, before emptying into the Amstel River.

Amsterdam has no less and no more than 100km of canals. The three main canals in Amsterdam are the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. However, there are other equally impressive lesser known canals, like the Brouwersgracht where we will start our tour or the Singel, which once surrounded the city and is an essential part of Amsterdam’s canal system.

Museums, Parks, tulips, food, nightclubs…Here we recommend 20 things to do in Amsterdam during your holidays.

The River Apartment is a spectacular three story apartment located along the Amstel River right alongside the famous Amsterdam landmark the Magere Brug, Skinny Bridge, a picturesque wooden pedestrian drawbridge built in 1670. The River apartment boasts exceptional views of the bridge from all three floors, an open plan kitchen complete with a kitchen island, a comfortable sitting room and two double bedrooms one with the designer en-suite bathroom.

With a collection of over 4,000 bags and purses, the Museum of Bags and Purses in Amsterdam (Tassenmuseum) provides a historical overview of the history women’s bags in the West.

Amsterdam, the cradle of Heineken… The Heineken Experience is a space which is dedicated entirely to this prestigious beer brand. It’s not exactly a museum, but more of a total interactive experience.

Amsterdam Central Station is the transport hub of Amsterdam. The station was built between 1881 and 1889, and was designed by the architect P.J.H. Cuypers. The station has 6 platforms and is built over three islands in the IJ-lake. Just like most buildings in Amsterdam, the station was built on wooden poles – 8687 of them, to be precise. The station is the busiest of the Netherlands, with more than 300,000 travellers daily.

Amsterdam is a small but impressive city. Its lovely canals, world famous museums and rich historical heritage have transformed it into one of the most romantic places in Europe. Full of colour, cheer and life, Amsterdam is the ideal city for enjoying with your family and in a group of friends. So, now you know. Rent a bike to get around this authentic Dutch city and discover the most iconic places there. Here are some of the city highlights and some ideas if you have never been to Amsterdam before.