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Amsterdam help please!!

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Inapickle3012 · 07/05/2025 19:10

Sorry to post on AIBU but need traffic and quick.

Its my boyfriends 30th next week and I’ve booked him Amsterdam for December as his present. I’ve had an idea that I’d life to put together a mini scrapbook for him to open on his birthday. In this scrapbook will be hotel details, flight details etc but I’d also like to book some excursions and stick them in there too.

Can anyone guide me on what’s the MUST DO things in Amsterdam please? Anything you recommend booking/seeing?

He is so lovely and I want for nothing, so I’d love to be able to give him something back for such a special birthday.

thank you!

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TeaIsNice · 07/05/2025 19:57

sweetpickle2 · 07/05/2025 19:51

I did- but you are talking about December because that is when the OP is said they're going. Absolutely no reason for you to say it'll be grim for any other reason than to stick the boot in.

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I commented on the poster who suggested "Keukenhof" for a December outing and yes - NL is grim in December weatherwise. I live in NL so yeah - I think I have a pretty good idea. Anyhow - be nice. And chill

DinnerOfKings · 07/05/2025 19:53

If you want to go to Van Gogh museum you have to book in advance now so bear that in mind
Across from grand central station there is a big tower block with something called the sky swing - but might be cold in Dec

does he like football ? You could see about getting tickets to Ajax as they aren’t expensive compared to UK and it’s easy to get to from Dam centre .

we went in Oct with kids ( their first time) amongst other things mentioned - drove our own boat down the canals and went to the zoo which was brilliant. But might again be cold. So many good places to eat as well - so will really depend what he’s into tbh.

sweetpickle2 · 07/05/2025 19:51

TeaIsNice · 07/05/2025 19:49

maybe read whose comment I commented on. Have a nice evening

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I did- but you are talking about December because that is when the OP is said they're going. Absolutely no reason for you to say it'll be grim for any other reason than to stick the boot in.

TeaIsNice · 07/05/2025 19:49

sweetpickle2 · 07/05/2025 19:46

The OP has already said they've booked it for December, why would you dump on it?

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maybe read whose comment I commented on. Have a nice evening

MissHollysDolly · 07/05/2025 19:47

Chateau Amsterdam wine and food tasting just outside the city

sweetpickle2 · 07/05/2025 19:46

TeaIsNice · 07/05/2025 19:25

keukenhof in December will pointless - also December in NL is generally pretty grim.

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The OP has already said they've booked it for December, why would you dump on it?

Ablondiebutagoody · 07/05/2025 19:37

First stop The Grasshopper, a stones throw from Central Station. Couple of grams White Widow, couple of cold beers, aclimatise and take it from there.

BluebellBuddha · 07/05/2025 19:31

TeaIsNice · 07/05/2025 19:25

keukenhof in December will pointless - also December in NL is generally pretty grim.

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I missed that it would be December. I’ve been to Amsterdam several times in December and it’s magical with the fairylit canals. Wrap up warm and it’s a good time of year to go. Keukenhof would be pointless but the museums, shops, and markets are all open.

tarheelbaby · 07/05/2025 19:26

Diamond district ...

TeaIsNice · 07/05/2025 19:25

BluebellBuddha · 07/05/2025 19:15

Albert Cuyp market
Keukenhof gardens - there is a bus from the train station
Heineken tour if he likes beer
Rijksmuseum
Evening canal cruise
Anne Frank house but book in advance as queues can be 2-3 hours
The Old Bell pub in Rembrandt Square

keukenhof in December will pointless - also December in NL is generally pretty grim.

MissMoneyFairy · 07/05/2025 19:17

What interests does he have, I'd book a canal trip, is he going on his own, I'd look,at what's on in December if he likes music, art and culture, there are so many museums and galleries.

BluebellBuddha · 07/05/2025 19:15

Albert Cuyp market
Keukenhof gardens - there is a bus from the train station
Heineken tour if he likes beer
Rijksmuseum
Evening canal cruise
Anne Frank house but book in advance as queues can be 2-3 hours
The Old Bell pub in Rembrandt Square

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Inapickle3012 · 07/05/2025 19:15

*like

bloody rushing!

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