Things to Do in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has more bicycles than people—around 881,000 bikes for a population of 873,000—making it the cycling capital of the world.

The city's 165 canals were built as part of a 17th-century expansion plan and are now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Anne Frank's hiding place during World War II, the Secret Annex, is preserved as a museum and one of the Netherlands' most visited attractions.

Amsterdam's famous 'floating' flower market (Bloemenmarkt) has operated since 1862 and sells bulbs, plants, and souvenirs from boats on the Singel canal.

The city sits 2 metres below sea level and is protected by a complex system of dikes, dunes, and water management—a feat of Dutch engineering.

Amsterdam's Golden Age (1580s–1680s) made it Europe's wealthiest city through the Dutch East India Company's global trade monopoly.