{"id":15248,"date":"2024-02-22T14:31:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T19:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=15248"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:40:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T12:40:57","slug":"amstedam-off-the-beaten-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path","title":{"rendered":"Amsterdam Off the Beaten Path: 10 Hidden Gems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After thousands of pictures and feeling like you know the city even before you go for the first time, visiting Amsterdam off the beaten path may sound like a challenge. But it&#8217;s and <strong>definitely worth it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there\u2019s a reason why visitors to Amsterdam flock to its major attractions.  Going to the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, and those oh-so-Instagrammable little bridges dotted through the Jordaan (preferably with a paper cone full of fries, or a <em>stroopwafel<\/em>) is truly a unique experience you won&#8217;t find in other European cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there is another, less touristy, side to Amsterdam that mustn\u2019t be missed. It\u2019s hiding around the corner, if you know where to look\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/robin-ooode-4ZtYoQavCVI-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Amsterdam off the beaten path streets\" class=\"wp-image-15249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/robin-ooode-4ZtYoQavCVI-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/robin-ooode-4ZtYoQavCVI-unsplash-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/robin-ooode-4ZtYoQavCVI-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/robin-ooode-4ZtYoQavCVI-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/robin-ooode-4ZtYoQavCVI-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When going off the beaten path you&#8217;ll still find charming places everywhere. Photo credit:  Robin Ooode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path\/#The_Resistance_Museum\" title=\"The Resistance Museum\">The Resistance Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path\/#Stedelijk_Museum_Amsterdam\" title=\"Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam\">Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path\/#The_Dappermarkt_or_Nieuwmarkt\" title=\"The Dappermarkt or Nieuwmarkt\">The Dappermarkt or Nieuwmarkt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path\/#Eat_the_less-Instagrammed_food\" title=\"Eat the less-Instagrammed food\">Eat the less-Instagrammed food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path\/#Shop_until_you_drop_on_Czaar_Peter_Quarter_instead_of_the_Nine_Streets\" title=\"Shop until you drop on Czaar Peter Quarter (instead of the Nine Streets)\">Shop until you drop on Czaar Peter Quarter (instead of the Nine Streets)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path\/#Taste_roti_instead_of_rijsttafel_%E2%80%A6actually_taste_both\" title=\"Taste roti instead of rijsttafel (&#8230;actually, taste both!)\">Taste roti instead of rijsttafel (&#8230;actually, taste both!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path\/#Relax_in_Park_Frankendael\" title=\"Relax in Park Frankendael\">Relax in Park Frankendael<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path\/#Go_north_away_from_the_madding_crowds\" title=\"Go north, away from the madding crowds\">Go north, away from the madding crowds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path\/#Rent_a_boat_instead_of_taking_a_canal_tour\" title=\"Rent a boat instead of taking a canal tour\">Rent a boat instead of taking a canal tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/amstedam-off-the-beaten-path\/#Drink_beer_at_a_real_Dutch_brown_cafe_instead_of_the_Heineken_Experience\" title=\"Drink beer at a real Dutch brown caf\u00e9 (instead of the Heineken Experience)\">Drink beer at a real Dutch brown caf\u00e9 (instead of the Heineken Experience)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Resistance_Museum\"><\/span>The Resistance Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Anne Frank House is an attraction that you need to book weeks in advance to have a hope of seeing. If you want to visit it, make sure to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those of us who <strong>prefer a little more spontaneity<\/strong> <strong>(and less lines)<\/strong>, there\u2019s another way to experience Amsterdam\u2019s unique Second World War history: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verzetsmuseum.org\/en\/world-war-ii-in-the-netherlands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resistance Museum<\/a> in the Plantage neighborhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll step back in time to hear personal stories from the resistance heroes and heroines who stood for Dutch freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tip: <\/strong>This article is about lesser-known gems, but of course we still highly recommend visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annefrank.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anne Frank House<\/a>. It remains an essential part of both the city&#8217;s and the world&#8217;s history, so make time for both if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/10611158204_5bcc5ccb36_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a poster inside the Resistance Museum Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-15439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/10611158204_5bcc5ccb36_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/10611158204_5bcc5ccb36_k-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/10611158204_5bcc5ccb36_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/10611158204_5bcc5ccb36_k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mussert was the leader of the NSB or Nazi party in The Netherlands during the Second World War. Photo credit: Henk Bekker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stedelijk_Museum_Amsterdam\"><\/span>Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Vermeer\u2013you\u2019ll hear the names of the great Dutch artists everywhere in Amsterdam, and in the world. <strong>What about experiencing the contemporary art<\/strong> scene of the Netherlands, instead? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Museumplein\u2014the same verdant square in which you\u2019ll find the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum\u2014<strong>a lesser-known, but equally impressive gallery<\/strong> is hiding in plain sight: the Stedelijk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new wing is shaped like a giant bathtub, and hosts some of the most exciting exhibitions and installations in the city, including big names like performance artist Marina Abramovi\u0107.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/liam-mcgarry-7ZuTyZfKtQo-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Amsterdam off the beaten path\" class=\"wp-image-15251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/liam-mcgarry-7ZuTyZfKtQo-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/liam-mcgarry-7ZuTyZfKtQo-unsplash-600x395.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/liam-mcgarry-7ZuTyZfKtQo-unsplash-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/liam-mcgarry-7ZuTyZfKtQo-unsplash-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Discover the contemporary artists that people will be talking about for the next centuries. Photo credits: Liam McGarry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dappermarkt_or_Nieuwmarkt\"><\/span>The Dappermarkt or Nieuwmarkt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amsterdam\u2019s food markets are all frequented by locals and visitors alike, but it\u2019s the Albert Cuypmarkt that\u2019s written up in all the guidebooks. Because of this, expect crowds of tourists, especially in good weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer a little more breathing space, <strong>head to one of the lesser known markets. <\/strong>In Oost, the Dappermarkt is great for bargain hunting, whether food, fashion or flowers. And Nieuwmarkt is bang in the center of the city, but it\u2019s brimming with organic goods\u2014not tourists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/De_Waag_Nieuwmarkt_Amsterdam.jpeg\" alt=\"Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam off the beaten path\" class=\"wp-image-15252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/De_Waag_Nieuwmarkt_Amsterdam.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/De_Waag_Nieuwmarkt_Amsterdam-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/De_Waag_Nieuwmarkt_Amsterdam-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/De_Waag_Nieuwmarkt_Amsterdam-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nieuwmarkt is postcard-perfect, central and tourist-less. What else can you ask for? Photo credit: Gouwenaar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_the_less-Instagrammed_food\"><\/span>Eat the less-Instagrammed food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick peruse of the hashtag &#8220;amsterdamfood&#8221; on Instagram or TikTok will bring up the same few street food treats on repeat: Chocolate-covered strawberries overlooking a canal, <em>stroopwafels<\/em> posed perfectly, or some fries slathered in mayonnaise and satay sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We\u2019re not saying these aren\u2019t delicious<\/strong>, but if you seek them out from mom-and-pop shops, they&#8217;re even more delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your freshly pressed <em>stroopwafels<\/em> at one of the markets, and your fries at a local <em>patat<\/em> stand. This way, they\u2019ll be <strong>half the price, a fraction of the waiting time, and no less tasty.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Walks_Amsterdam_FoodTour_lowres-26-new-rotated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh Stroopwafels in Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-15253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Walks_Amsterdam_FoodTour_lowres-26-new-rotated-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Walks_Amsterdam_FoodTour_lowres-26-new-rotated-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Walks_Amsterdam_FoodTour_lowres-26-new-rotated-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Walks_Amsterdam_FoodTour_lowres-26-new-rotated-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stroopwafels are always delicious, but freshly made, they&#8217;re on another level. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shop_until_you_drop_on_Czaar_Peter_Quarter_instead_of_the_Nine_Streets\"><\/span>Shop until you drop on Czaar Peter Quarter (instead of the Nine Streets)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps because the Nine Streets are home to so many of those Instagrammable eateries, they\u2019re often packed. Crowded shops are a difficult place to find a great deal. If only there was an alternative, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s <strong>a little known shopping street<\/strong> just east of the center where you\u2019ll find everything, from <strong>artisan coffee houses, and posh sourdough bakeries, to boutique fashion and luxury homeware<\/strong> stores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dream come true: The Czaar Peter Quarter is generally quiet, never crowded, and has a friendly village vibe that\u2019s hard to come by in a capital city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a65-design-2NLeXS3NR5E-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Boutique fashion and luxury\" class=\"wp-image-15254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a65-design-2NLeXS3NR5E-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a65-design-2NLeXS3NR5E-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a65-design-2NLeXS3NR5E-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a65-design-2NLeXS3NR5E-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore boutique experiences and luxury homeware without crowds. Photo credit: A65 Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taste_roti_instead_of_rijsttafel_%E2%80%A6actually_taste_both\"><\/span>Taste roti instead of <em>rijsttafel<\/em> (&#8230;actually, taste both!)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amsterdam is famous for its Indonesian <em>rijsttafel<\/em>\u2013and with good reason. Did you know Surinamese food is also famous in the city?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t leave the city without trying <em>roti<\/em>: a Surinamese specialty. This flaky flatbread is served with a sauce-heavy curry (usually chicken), spiced potatoes, boiled egg, and <em>kousenband<\/em> (long and stringy green beans). Add <em>sambal<\/em> for extra spice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/46495878855_c77045c891_o.jpg\" alt=\"rijsttafel in Amsterdam\" class=\"wp-image-15255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/46495878855_c77045c891_o.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/46495878855_c77045c891_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/46495878855_c77045c891_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/46495878855_c77045c891_o-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A rijsttafel is something you must try, but explore Surinamese food for a surprise delight. Photo credit: Gourmandise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relax_in_Park_Frankendael\"><\/span>Relax in Park Frankendael<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amsterdammers are lucky to live in a very green city. During summer, the grass in Amsterdam\u2019s biggest park (Vondelpark) is barely visible for all the bodies and BBQs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really want to experience <strong>Amsterdam off the beaten path<\/strong>, head southeast to the leafy Park Frankendael (especially handy for dog owners as it has a lovely off-leash area for them), or west to Rembrandtpark for a more relaxed experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Frankendael_Amsterdam.jpeg\" alt=\"Park Frankendael in Amsterdam off the beaten path\" class=\"wp-image-15256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Frankendael_Amsterdam.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Frankendael_Amsterdam-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Frankendael_Amsterdam-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1200px-Frankendael_Amsterdam-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">During summer, or any time of the year where you want to connect with nature, Park Frankendael is a great option off the beaten path. Photo credit: P.H. Louw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_north_away_from_the_madding_crowds\"><\/span>Go north, away from the madding crowds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past couple of decades, Amsterdam Noord\u2013the neighborhood that\u2019s on the north side of the IJ River\u2013has changed almost beyond recognition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What were once old shipyards and disused warehouses are now hipster hubs for culture, creativity and cuisine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Architecturally, <strong>it\u2019s a world away from the quaint canal houses of the center of Amsterdam<\/strong>, which is perhaps why many tourists never make it that far. But they\u2019re missing out: a short hop on the (free) ferry, or one stop on the metro, and you\u2019ll discover a side to Amsterdam you\u2019ve never seen before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/francois-genon-OG49sLtziCY-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Amsterdam Noord modern architecture\" class=\"wp-image-15258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/francois-genon-OG49sLtziCY-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/francois-genon-OG49sLtziCY-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/francois-genon-OG49sLtziCY-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/francois-genon-OG49sLtziCY-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The modern architecture of Amsterdam Noord is quite a contrast with the images you expect from Amsterdam. Photo credit: Fran\u00e7ois Genon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_a_boat_instead_of_taking_a_canal_tour\"><\/span>Rent a boat instead of taking a canal tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people say that the best way to see Amsterdam is from the water. Although, it&#8217;s good to remember that getting on one of those giant hop-on-hop-off <strong>canal tour boats isn\u2019t the only way to go about it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do as the locals do and rent a boat from one of the many <em>sloepverhuur<\/em> companies around the city. 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