W hether you look for cheaps flight to Amsterdam or take one of the highly popular mini cruises, a weekend in Amsterdam is still high on peoples wish lists and has never lost its popularity as a short break destination. There is a lot more however to Amsterdam than tulips, canals and clogs, it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in Europe and has much to offer the weekend visitor.
Whether you are a history buff or not, the museums of Amsterdam are well worth a visit. The Van Gogh museum, the heart rendering and thought provoking Anne Frank House museum and the former brewery that is now the Heineken museum are all fantastic attractions to slot into your itinerary. For those who enjoy the lighter side of life, the red light district is home to world’s only museum dedicated to cannabis.
The compact city centre of Amsterdam contains practically everything you could want so there isn’t much travelling involved between attractions. Here you will find numerous of the famous coffee bars, where you can taste their unique delicacies. Another must in your weekend in Amsterdam is one of the hour long canal cruises, you will see sights from the water that you would otherwise miss and there are some great photo opportunities.
As Amsterdam is a highly popular destination for hen and stag weekend, the red light district is a must see. The evening entertainment here is literally eye popping, jaw dropping stuff, as the relaxed atmosphere to all things sexual is played out graphically in the three theatres in the area.
Amsterdam is geared towards adults, and is the perfect place to take a weekend break. As is it such a short distance travel from the UK, it is going to continue attracting thousands of British visitors every year.
