Things to do and places to visit in Amsterdam

From the moment passengers step off their flight to Amsterdam, they will find it a friendly city with a lively atmosphere. Its flat geography means that it is perfect for exploring by bicycle. If you're feeling less active, it the city is also well-served by public transport. The so-called Venice of the North has something for every visitor. Culture vultures have museums, galleries and theaters to see, Families can visit the zoo or the Science Center NEMO.

When visiting Amsterdam, be sure to:

• See the picture-perfect and colorful houses of the Grachtengordel district.
• See the iconic works of one of Holland's most famous artists at the Van Gogh Museum.
• Visit the house where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis.
• Browse through the extensive collection of fantastic art in the Rijksmusem.
• Wander through the blaze of colors that is the Singel Flower Market.
• See the city at a leisurely pace on a canal cruise.
• Marvel at one of the city's many historic churches.
• Learn about life aboard a ship at the National Maritime Museum.
• Discover the Begijnhof's well-preserved medieval architecture.
• See animals of all kinds, as well as the butterfly pavilion and aquarium, at the Artis Zoo.