Save this list ↓🇳🇱 1. Wander Bloemenmarkt—the world’s only floating flower market 🌷 2. Watch the sunset from NDSM Wharf ⛵ 3. Stroll or cycle through Vondelpark ☀️ 4. Catch free concerts at Concertgebouw on Wednesdays 🎻 5. Visit the Rijksmuseum Gardens—full of sculptures & fountains 🌿 6. Watch street performers at Dam Square & Rembrandtplein 🎭 7. Explore art murals in Amsterdam-Noord 🎨 8. Take the free ferry from Centraal to NDSM 🚢 9. Walk the canals in Jordaan 🚶♀️ 10. See modern architecture in the Eastern Docklands 🏛️ 11. Visit the Begijnhof courtyard—an oasis in the city centre 🕊️ 12. Browse vintage at IJ-Hallen (free outdoors) 🧥 13. Relax at Pllek’s urban beach 🏖️ 14. Climb the NEMO rooftop for skyline views (free!) 🌇 15. Picnic or join free festivals at Westerpark 🍓 16. Wander Steigereiland in IJburg for floating homes 🏠 17. Explore De Wallen’s hidden courtyards 🏘️ 18. Catch open-air cinema in Vondelpark/Noorderpark 🎬 19. Wander Sunday Market at Westergas 🌮 20. Browse free-entry galleries in De Pijp 🖼️ 21. Visit the Public Library (OBA) and head to the terrace 📚 22. Hear buskers near the Nine Streets & Spiegelgracht 🎶 23. Do a DIY film tour—Fault in Our Stars, The Hitman’s Bodyguard 🎥 24. Visit Artisplein—part of the zoo, but free 🦜 25. Explore the City Archives (Stadsarchief) 🗺️ 26. Chill on the NEMO rooftop with coffee & views 🌿 27. Walk the historic Jewish Quarter 🕍 28. Browse indie shops on Haarlemmerdijk 🛍️ 29. Join free summer events at Museumplein 🎉 30. Spot the De Gooyer windmill—tallest wooden one in NL 🌬️ #AmsterdamFreeThings #SpringInAmsterdam #AmsterdamOnABudget #HiddenAmsterdam #ThingsToDoInAmsterdam #EuropeTravel
Attraction
Vondelpark
Park
4.7
Expansive, 19th-century urban park with a playground, ponds & an open-air theater.
Begijnhof
Historical landmark
4.5
Former women's religious community, with houses & a serene courtyard dating to the 14th century.
Steigereiland
Natural feature
4.5
IJburg
Natural feature
4.4
Set amid canals, this trendy neighborhood offers modern floating homes, a large park & public beach.
Noorderpark
Park
4.4
Large green space featuring playgrounds, cafes & a seasonal splash pool for kids.
Gashouder Westergasfabriek
Event venue
4.6
Spiegelgracht
Natural feature
4.7
Rijksmuseumtuinen
Garden
4.7
OBA Oosterdok - Public Library
Library
4.5
De 9 Straatjes
Landmark
4.5
Quaint, picturesque canal-district area featuring vintage & designer boutiques, plus cozy cafes.
Jewish Cultural District
Historical landmark
4.6
Activity/Tour
Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise with Audio
Activity
3.5
Entertainment
The Concertgebouw
Concert hall
4.8
Landmark 19th-century concert hall with renowned acoustics for orchestral, chamber & pop music.
Pllek
Restaurant
4.4
All-day dining, regular live music & yoga are offered in this trendy waterfront restaurant.
Place
Dam Square
Landmark
Rembrandtplein
Landmark
4.6
Lively city square known for its clubs, cafes & cocktail bars, plus nearby theaters & museums.
Jordaan
Landmark
Trendy neighborhood featuring boutiques, pubs & restaurants, plus several niche museums.
Westerpark
Landmark
De Wallen
Landmark
Amsterdam's medieval city center is home to a red-light district, as well as bars & coffee shops.
De Pijp
Landmark
Artisplein
Town square
Haarlemmerdijk
Landmark
4.6
Home to Amsterdam's oldest cinema, this cozy shopping street offers upscale cafes, bars & galleries.
Museumplein
Landmark
Surrounded by major museums, this large public space also hosts summer concerts & a winter ice rink.
Transportation
Amsterdam Centraal
Transit station
4.4
The city's largest depot, built in 1889 in Gothic-Renaissance style, including shops & restaurants.
Museum/Gallery
NEMO Science Museum
Museum
4.5
Interactive science exhibits, experiments & shows in a huge, waterfront, boat-like museum.
De Gooyer
Museum
4.6
Stadsarchief Amsterdam
Museum gallery
4.6
Shopping
Flower Market
Market