Moon Amsterdam Walks

Step off the plane and head right for the newest, hippest caf in town. Find out where to get the best fish in the city or where they have locally brewed beer on tap. In Moon Amsterdam Walks, our authors give you inside information on numerous hidden gems. Skip the busy shopping streets and stroll through the city at your own pace, taking in a local attraction on your way to the latest and greatest concept stores. Savor every second and make your trip a truly great experience.

Amsterdam is a compact city and a multicultural melting pot with open-minded inhabitants. Theres a reason people say that anything goes in Amsterdam. But as far as were concerned, what makes Amsterdam so special are its numerous, splendid museums and the incredibly diverse range of shopsfrom vintage and design to trendy pop-up storesall to be found in central neighborhoods, together with the most varied restaurants, new eateries, and pubs. The suburbs also provide a raw industrial feel with numerous festivals, underground parties, and secondhand markets. Well take you to Amsterdams most fascinating places.

In this book, locals share the genuine highlights of their city. Discover the city by foot and at your own pace, so you can relax and experience the local lifestyle without having to do a lot of preparation beforehand. That means more time for youwhat we call time to momo. Our walks take you past our favorite restaurants, cafs, museums, galleries, shops, and other notable attractionsplaces we ourselves like to go to.

None of the places mentioned here have paid to appear in either the text or the photos, and all text has been written by an independent editorial staff. This is true for the places in this book as well as for the information in the time to momo app and all the latest tips, themed routes, neighborhood information, blogs and the selection of best hotels on www.timetomomo.com.

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FEMKE DAM

CITY

AMSTERDAM

WORK & ACTIVITIES

PHOTOGRAPHER AND BLOGGER

Femke knows the city better than many of its natives and likes nothing more than sharing her love of Amsterdam. She especially enjoys discovering new cafs, picnicking in Westerpark, and Sunday evenings when Amsterdam has that village feel. A personal favorite: taking the ferry to Amsterdam Noordits almost like going on vacation.

The six walks in this book allow you to discover the best neighborhoods in the city by foot at your own pace. The walks will take you past museums and notable attractions but, more importantly, theyll show you where to go for good food, drinks, shopping, entertainment, and an overall good time. Check out the map at the front of this book to see which areas of the city the walks will take you through.

Each route is clearly indicated on a detailed map at the beginning of the relevant chapter. The map also specifies where each place is located. The color of the number tells you what type of venue it is (see key at the bottom of this page). A description of each place is given later in the chapter.

Without taking into consideration extended stops at various locations, each walk will take a maximum of three hours. The approximate distance is indicated at the top of the page, before the directions.

We give an idea of how much you can expect to spend in each location next to its address and contact details. Unless otherwise stated, the amount given in restaurant listings is the average price of a main course. For sights and attractions, we indicate the cost of a regular full-price ticket.

In addition to Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost (whose dates vary each year), the Dutch celebrate the following official national holidays:

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January 1> New Years Day

April 27> Kings Day

May 5> Liberation Day

December 25 & 26> Christmas

Amsterdam hosts a number of different festivals held throughout the city, especially in the summer.

Rollende KeukensMay and June (www.rollendekeukens.nl)

During this festival, the Westergasterrein and Westerpark turn into one giant outdoor restaurant with food trucks, live music, and lots of finger food.

Amsterdam RootsJune (www.amsterdamroots.nl)

This world music and culture festival features around 60 concerts each year at different locations throughout the city, plus the Roots Open Air festival in Oosterpark.

ITs Festival AmsterdamJune and July (www.itsfestivalamsterdam.com)

A new generation of national and international performing artists present their graduation show performances at the International Theater School Festival.

Amsterdamse BostheaterJune, July, and August (www.bostheater.nl) Outdoor performances, including theater (Shakespeare and other classics), concerts, and childrens shows are held in the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdams largest wooded park).

Summer in the TolhuistuinJune, July, and August (www.tolhuistuin.nl) This cultural festival in North Amsterdam, in Tolhuistuin Park, is complete with an outdoor stage, music, a wooden dance floor, and good food.

Keti Koti FestivalJuly 1 (www.ketikotiamsterdam.nl)

This festival is a celebration and remembrance of the abolition of slavery in the former Dutch colonies, with an exuberant music party in Oosterpark.

Over het IJ FestivalJuly (www.overhetij.nl)

This is a pop-up theater festival in Amsterdam-Noord that features performances at various locations, including the NDSM shipyard area.

JulidansJuly (www.julidans.nl)

Performances take place throughout the city, from West to Zuid-Oost, during this renowned festival of international contemporary dance.

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