EVENTS
Amsterdam
- Traditional Events and Attractions
It doesn't happen
every year, but when it does it's legendary: if the canals freeze
right, you can't miss the Eleven Cities' Journey, a gruelling skating
marathon through the countryside of Friesland, held in January.
In March, Catholics walk along the Holy Way in the Silent Procession,
which commemorates the Miracle of Amsterdam.
Queen's Day,
on 30 April, is the day to be in Amsterdam - there's a free market,
street parties, live music and lots of beer. National Windmill Day
is in May and open garden days are held the same month. The Holland
Festival, the country's biggest arts festival, runs throughout June,
and in August local theatre groups and orchestras perform free throughout
the city. September hosts the Flower Parade, and in November Sinterklaas
arrives by ship from Spain. Also in November, the Cannabis Cup celebrates
the sacred herb. Sinterklaas, the traditional Dutch Christmas, is
held on 6 December, although gifts are handed out the evening before.
The standard-issue Christmas is also celebrated on the usual date.
If you're interested
in the arts (theatres, concerts, films, etc.) AUB has lots of free
magazines and brochures, and sells tickets. The office is open daily
from 10 am to 6 pm.
AUB - Amsterdam Uitburo
Leidseplein 26
Phone: 0900 0191 (information and ticket reservations)
E-mail: aub@aub.nl
Attractions
Holland Experience
3D Theatre
Waterlooplein 17
1011 NV Amsterdam
Phone: +31 (0)20 422 22 33
Fax: +31 (0)20 422 22 34
E-mail: info@holland-experience.nl
De Mirandabad
(tropical/wave pool)
De Mirandalaan 9
1079 PA Amsterdam
Dierentuin Artis (zoo planetarium/observ.)
Plantage Kerklaan 38 40
1018 CZ Amsterdam
Heineken Experience (amusement park)
Stadhouderskade 78
1072 AE Amsterdam
NEMO, Ontdekkingsreis
tussen fantasie en werkelijkheid (amusement park)
Oosterdok 2
1011 VX Amsterdam
Speeltuin
De Duinpan (playground)
Duinluststraat 52
1024 VK Amsterdam
Stichting
Volkssterrenwacht Vesta (planetarium/observ.)
Zuideinde 195 - 197 City:
1511 GD Oostzaan
