Amsterdam Bos (Forest)

Every year, the flower park in the ‘Amsterdam Bos (Forest)’ comes alive again when the Japanese cherry blossom blossoms in full bloom. However, the blooming period is short, usually only about two weeks in March and/or April.

Location: Amsterdamse Bos (Google Maps)

Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, established in 1638, is one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world. Located in the city centre, the garden is a beautiful and intimate place with a unique collection of plants.

Location: Plantage Middenlaan 2a (Google Maps)
Info & tickets: www.dehortus.nl

Keukenhof

Until Sunday 10 May 2026 

Netherlands is renowned for its tulips and there’s no better place to see them than at the Keukenhof flower garden in Lisse! Located in the Duin en Boolenstreek (Dune and Bulb) region of Holland, it may seem logical to find the largest flowergarden in the world (79 acres). The Keukenhof is over 70 acres and surrounded by many different kinds of flowers.

At one end of the garden you can see a large windmill. They have numerous greenhouses as well. Tulips are not the only spring flowers that bloom in Keukenhof garden. You will also see narcissi’s and hyacinths growing everywhere.

Location: Lisse – Stationsweg 166A (Google Maps)
Info: www.keukenhof.nl

King’s Day

On Monday 27 April, Amsterdam will be coloured orange and the city will be transformed into a festive environment. This year, King’s Day promises to be a wonderful experience, with a lively combination of flea markets, various activities and music. Whether you want to explore the city spontaneously or go out with a specific purpose in mind, one thing is certain: there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Location: Amsterdam

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World Press Photo

From Friday 17 April 2026

The World Press Photo exhibition is one of the leading platforms for photojournalism and visual storytelling. The exhibition was founded in 1955 as a platform for photojournalists to share their work.

The annual exhibition presents the results of the World Press Photo Contest 2026 and displays the best and most important journalistic photos and documentary photography from the past year, selected by an independent jury. The winning photos are then compiled into an exhibition that is shown worldwide.

Location: Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam (Google Maps)
Info: www.worldpressphoto.org

A’DAM Tower

Take the time to visit the A’DAM Tower. On the 19th floor you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. In addition to the tower in Amsterdam North, there are numerous other places where you can admire the Amsterdam skyline from different angles.

Location: Overhoeksplein 1 (Google Maps)
Info: www.adamlookout.com

Visit a Sunday market

The Pure Market and the Amsterdam Sunday Market are hugely popular with young and old alike. The Pure Market is a mobile market that travels through Amsterdam and the surrounding area, selling fresh produce and delicious Sunday snacks.

The Sunday Market is also a travelling market and takes place every first Sunday of the month in Westerpark, the second Sunday in De Hallen and on the last Sunday of the month on Rokin. Here you will discover unique creations by designers and artists.

Info: Pure Market: www.puremarkt.nl & Sunday Market: www.sundaymarket.nl

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