Amsterdam

Twenty-five 17th-century canal houses knocked together between the Prinsengracht and the Keizersgracht.

Inside the A'DAM Tower, three minutes from Centraal on a ferry that runs free around the clock.

Rooftop hot tubs and a sauna open 07:00–23:00, with the Amstel and De Pijp a short walk away.

Line F4 leaves from behind Centraal, takes about fourteen minutes and costs nothing. It lands at a former shipyard.

Wednesdays at 12:30, half an hour, September to June. Free — but you still need to claim the ticket, up to a week ahead.

Amsterdam's biggest street market runs the length of Albert Cuypstraat, Monday to Saturday. Closed Sundays.

Open every day 09:00–17:00, public holidays included. A start time is compulsory, Museumkaart or not.

Sold online only, with a start time. Every Tuesday at 10:00 the tickets for six weeks later go up — and go fast.

A walled courtyard open daily 09:00–17:00, free. Het Houten Huys in the corner dates from about 1528 — timber fronts were banned in 1521.

The whole city turns orange and becomes a flea market. Book a bed months out, not weeks.

Light works along the canals, seen from a boat, a bike or on foot. The 2026–27 edition runs 26 November to 17 January.

The Canal Parade is the only pride parade on water. Late July into the first week of August.