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About Amsterdam

Soak up the warmth in Amsterdam's lovely beaches, chill out in its ubiquitous cozy cafes or jazz up your nights by plunging into the city's vibrant night life. Click here to find out how with Eurostar Amsterdam could be your next city break!

The financial, cultural and creative capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is an extremely traveller-friendly city. With a historic canal system, rich architectural heritage, picturesque landscapes, vibrant night life and a plethora of art museums to its name, this former fishing village has evolved into one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Europe. Despite its steady stream of visitors from all over the world, the city gracefully holds on to its arcadian charm and its modern outlook in a cheerful alloy that has something to offer everyone. Though a large city,  Amsterdam has a fairly small core and you can easily reach most tourist hotspots within the city centre on foot. However, pedalling your way through its scenic landscape is a highly recommended way of imbibing its beauty, culture and laid-back spirit, especially since the city is extremely bicycle friendly. The inhabitants of Amsterdam are welcoming and open-minded and it is a bonus to travellers that most of them speak English fluently. The city enjoys a cool oceanic climate and mild winters, making it a highly sought-after destination all through the year. Any time is a good time to visit this Amsterdam and what better way to get there than by one of Eurostar's high-speed trains? Click here now to learn about the attractive travel fares and discounts on offer at Eurostar's website.

Eurostar's recommendations:

Eurostar enumerates for you the top three tourist attractions at Amsterdam to give you a picture of places to visit on a short stay in the city. For details on Eurostar's convenient short city breaks to Amsterdam, click here.

• The city's canal system:
  One of the USPs of this ancient city, and the reason why Amsterdam is fondly referred to as the Venice of the North, the picturesque historical waterways that spool through the old city centre are a definite must-see. These canal rings are easily navigable and a boat ride on these canals is one of the most pleasant ways to enjoy the city's unique ambience.



• The Rijksmuseum:
  This Dutch national museum pays homage to the nation's art, craft and history and it houses a galaxy of glittering masterpieces, notable among them works by Jacob van Ruysdael, Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer and Rembrandt. This imposing museum also comprises the Rijksmuseum Research Library, the largest public art history research library in The Netherlands.



• Anne Frank House:
  Yes, it was here that the courageous and expressive teenager hid with her family and other Jews during the Second World War. The house stands today as an indelible mark of the terrible ordeal Anne and her people faced at the hands of the Nazis. The famous diary Anne poured her thoughts into is on permanent display here. Step into a piece of history and pay your respect to her enduring spirit by visiting this sombre reminder of one of the darkest times in history.

Amsterdam is at once gracefully anchored in the past and liberally modern in spirit and it is one of the few cities in the world where profound calm coexists with great vibrancy. Make Amsterdam your next holiday destination in a matter of minutes. Click here for details on reserving a super-fast Eurostar train to this unique city.