{"id":12782,"date":"2022-12-21T15:46:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T13:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides?p=12782"},"modified":"2023-11-29T15:00:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T13:00:34","slug":"fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun and cool things to do in Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Amsterdam has long had the reputation of being one of the hippest cities in Europe &#8211; and it&#8217;s easy to see why. From quirky eateries to outrageous museums, there are plenty of unique things to do in the Dutch capital. Check out our list of best alternative, crazy things to do in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">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: #999;color:#999\" 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: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#Make_your_own_cocktails_with_Amsterdams_best-stocked_liquor_collection\" >Make your own cocktails with Amsterdam&#8217;s best-stocked liquor collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#See_the_Netherlands_in_5D\" >See the Netherlands in 5D<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#Visit_the_worlds_most_Instagrammable_museum\" >Visit the world&#8217;s most Instagrammable museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#See_a_Banksy_original\" >See a Banksy original<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#Head_into_the_Red_Light_District\" >Head into the Red Light District<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#Uncover_some_Red_Light_Secrets\" >Uncover some Red Light Secrets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#Take_a_tour_of_the_coffee_shops\" >Take a tour of the coffee shops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#Pay_a_visit_to_the_Pot_Museum\" >Pay a visit to the Pot Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#Escape_the_heat_at_the_Xtra_Cold_Ice_Bar\" >Escape the heat at the Xtra Cold Ice Bar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#Visit_the_Cheese_Museum\" >Visit the Cheese Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/fun-and-cool-things-to-do-in-amsterdam\/#Make_some_feline_friends\" >Make some feline friends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_whats_on_the_inside_at_Body_Worlds\"><\/span>See what&#8217;s on the inside at Body Worlds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amsterdam is one of the few cities to boast a permanent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodyworlds.nl\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Body Worlds<\/a> museum, based on anatomist Gunther von Hagens&#8217; unique plastination technique. Here, you can get up close and personal with real human bodies, perfectly preserved and designed to show off their organs, bone structure, musculature and more. It&#8217;s not for the squeamish, but this fascinating, unusual museum offers a day out that you&#8217;ll never forget.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29366\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29366\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-29366 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1.webp\" alt=\"Body Worlds Amsterdam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1257\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271257%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201257%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271257%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1-200x131.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1-300x196.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1-400x262.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1-600x393.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1-768x503.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1-800x524.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1-1024x670.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1-1200x786.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1-1536x1006.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/anatomical-exhibits-human-hand-study-body-1.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Body Worlds Amsterdam<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_your_own_cocktails_with_Amsterdams_best-stocked_liquor_collection\"><\/span>Make your own cocktails with Amsterdam&#8217;s best-stocked liquor collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bols.com\/cocktail-experience\/house-of-bols\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mirror Bar at the House of Bols<\/a><br \/>\nis an absolute must for any lover of the finer things in life. Take part in an interactive tour to explore how alcohol is made, then sample some truly special artisan cocktails. There&#8217;s even the Do It Yourself Bar, where visitors are encouraged to explore their mixology skills and create their own signature cocktail. The cocktail museum, which comes complete with an audio guide, is definitely worth a visit, but if you don&#8217;t have enough time, you can head straight to the bar and indulge yourself.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20148\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20148\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"House of Bols\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271440%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201440%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271440%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam-200x150.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bols-bar-amsterdam.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">House of Bols<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_Netherlands_in_5D\"><\/span>See the Netherlands in 5D<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisholland.com\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">This is Holland<\/a> offers a cutting-edge trip across the entire country &#8211; all without leaving Amsterdam. This 5D flying experience will have you soaring over the Dutch countryside, getting a true bird&#8217;s-eye view of the country. You&#8217;ll enjoy not just the sights but also the sounds, smells and more. This thrilling attraction takes most visitors by surprise and offers one of the most inspiring technological experiences you&#8217;ll find in any European capital.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_worlds_most_Instagrammable_museum\"><\/span>Visit the world&#8217;s most Instagrammable museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/youseum.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Youseum<\/a> is a museum like no other. Visitors are encouraged to climb all over its 30 wacky installations, posing for one-of-a-kind pictures. Ball pits, giant mirror balls, jungle-themed bathtubs and other elaborate photo opportunities are waiting for you in this museum that allows you to become the exhibit. It&#8217;s no wonder that the Youseum has become hugely popular with young people, both Dutch locals and international travellers. Put on your best clothes and get ready to pose, pose, pose!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29373\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29373\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-29373 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background.webp\" alt=\"Youseum Museum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pink-balls-pool-background.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Youseum Museum<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_a_Banksy_original\"><\/span>See a Banksy original<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amsterdam&#8217;s most famous art museums focus on long-dead Dutch masters &#8211; but if you&#8217;d like to see some art that&#8217;s totally contemporary, visit the Moco Museum. This modern art museum includes original works by legendary graffiti artist Banksy, as well as some locals. The inspiring Digital Immersive Art exhibition by Dutch feminist Studio Irma introduces the concept of Connectivism, a brand new art movement for the 21st century. If you want to be on the cutting edge of the art scene, Moco is the place to go.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29379\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29379\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-29379 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"Moco Museum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/museum-moco-amsterdam.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moco Museum<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Head_into_the_Red_Light_District\"><\/span>Head into the Red Light District<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amsterdam&#8217;s Red Light District is known around the world, and it continues to be a major draw for visitors. Wild, daring and always controversial, the Red Light District truly must be seen to be believed. Some of its weirder corners include the Oude Kerk, the oldest church in Amsterdam, which became enormously rich by encouraging local sinners to donate to cleanse their souls. There&#8217;s also the myth-busting Prostitution Information Centre, which allows curious visitors to learn about the industry from the sex workers&#8217; point of view.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29385\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29385\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-29385 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1.webp\" alt=\"Red Light District\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201281%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1-1200x801.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/red-light-district-amsterdam-netherland-1.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Light District<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uncover_some_Red_Light_Secrets\"><\/span>Uncover some Red Light Secrets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you&#8217;re in the Red Light District, take a trip to the salacious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redlightsecrets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Red Light Secrets<\/a>, the world&#8217;s only museum dedicated to sex work. Sit in one of the Red Light District&#8217;s famous windows or listen to audio stories about the industry. For a true eye-opener, allow yourself enough time to read the Confession Wall, where anonymous visitors have left their sexiest secrets on display.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29391\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29391\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-29391 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory.webp\" alt=\"Red Light Secrets\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201281%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory-1200x801.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/whips-bdsm-on-dark-background-accessory.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Light Secrets<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_tour_of_the_coffee_shops\"><\/span>Take a tour of the coffee shops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the dawn of the 21st century, laws about cannabis have been relaxed in many countries around the world, but Amsterdam was always a step ahead in this area. The city&#8217;s famous coffee shops serve totally legal cannabis, either to smoke or in the form of an unusual snack. Some of these coffee shops are located in the seedier parts of town, so to stay safe as you sample the wares, sign up for a guided coffee shop tour. Your guide will take you through the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of Amsterdam&#8217;s coffee shops, sharing some cheeky local knowledge along the way.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29397\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29397\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-29397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"Coffeeshop Amsterdam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coffeeshop-amsterdam.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coffeeshop Amsterdam<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pay_a_visit_to_the_Pot_Museum\"><\/span>Pay a visit to the Pot Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, it&#8217;s actually the Hash, Marijuana and Hemp Museum. Located in the Red Light District, this museum tells the story of how Amsterdam became the cannabis capital of the world. It&#8217;s surprisingly informative, as it outlines the many uses of hemp. This remarkable museum is ideal for anyone who wants to delve a little deeper into the world of the cannabis plant.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29403\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29403\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-29403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"Hash Marihuana &amp; Hemp Museum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cannabis-green-amsterdam.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29403\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hash Marihuana &amp; Hemp Museum<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Escape_the_heat_at_the_Xtra_Cold_Ice_Bar\"><\/span>Escape the heat at the Xtra Cold Ice Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amsterdam&#8217;s Xtra Cold Ice Bar offers you more than just a cool spot to sip a drink. It includes a voyage to the Arctic, where visitors follow in the footsteps of 16th-century Dutch explorer William Barentz, who was stranded at the North Pole for almost a year. Inspired by Barentz&#8217;s adventure, you&#8217;ll sit in a bar with a constant temperature of 14 F (-10 C), keeping yourself warm by sipping on alcoholic drinks. Everything, from the glasses to the seats, is carved from ice. A ticket to the Ice Bar includes three drinks, along with a thick coat and gloves to stay warm while you&#8217;re there.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20196\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20196\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20196 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"Xtra Cold Ice Bar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ice-bar-amsterdam.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xtra Cold Ice Bar<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Cheese_Museum\"><\/span>Visit the Cheese Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not a fan of the Red Light District and cannabis culture? Don&#8217;t worry &#8211; you can still sample Amsterdam&#8217;s other famous products! The Henri Willig Singel Cheese Museum is a very small museum and will only take an hour or so to visit. Here, you can see a short explanatory video about how cheese is made and admire a few exhibits, as well as indulge in a tasting session. That&#8217;s really the main attraction here. Try the many, many different kinds of cheese on offer, and choose your favourites to take home as a souvenir.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29409\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29409\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-29409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"Cheese Museum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1202\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271202%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201202%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271202%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam-200x125.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam-400x250.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam-600x376.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam-768x481.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam-800x501.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam-1024x641.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam-1200x751.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam-1536x962.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cheese-heads-amsterdam.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheese Museum<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_some_feline_friends\"><\/span>Make some feline friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tired of museums? How about a museum full of cats? The Cat Cabinet is an old canal house that has been transformed into a small art gallery that is truly one of Amsterdam&#8217;s hidden gems. Every piece on display features cats. There are sculptures of cats, paintings of cats, sketches of cats &#8211; it&#8217;s a true cat lover&#8217;s paradise. Founded in memory of the original owner&#8217;s beloved pet, this museum is also home to five friendly cats. This quirky, high-culture take on the cat caf\u00e9 trend is an absolute must if you&#8217;re a cat person. Just make sure to leave the dog at home!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29415\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29415\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-29415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying.webp\" alt=\"The Cat Cabinet\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/black-white-cat-green-eyes-lying.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Cat Cabinet<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amsterdam has long had the reputation of being one of the hippest cities in Europe &#8211; and it&#8217;s easy to see why. 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