The Netherlands is steeped in history, and these stories are etched in the tourist spots that the world loves about this place. This country in northwestern Europe intertwines tradition and innovation. Lose yourself in artistic masterpieces, centuries-old windmills, tulip fields, and romantic candlelit cafés co-existing with visionary architectural designs, cutting-edge landmarks, and vibrant nightlife.
Even if you don’t visit the Netherlands’ provinces, you could experience everything that this nation has to offer when you head over to Amsterdam. Ridesharing Forum won’t take the word for it. Lonely Planet itself has spoken about Amsterdam, saying, “Golden Age canals lined by tilting gabled buildings are the backdrop for Amsterdam’s treasure-packed museums, vintage-filled shops and hyper-creative drinking, dining and design scenes.”
Truly incredible. And, Uber is such a big ridesharing system nowadays that it won’t let itself get left behind in such a wonderful city like Amsterdam. Here’s Uber’s guide to the best things to do in this Netherlands capital.
Visit Van Gogh Museum
It doesn’t matter if Vincent van Gogh is being rumored to have suffered from bipolar syndrome, but the hometown of this artist is worth paying a visit when you’re in Amsterdam. Start your way in Van Gogh Museum.
This museum, spanning four levels, houses Van Gogh’s works, as well as traces his life and artistic development. Over 200 canvases are on display, ranging from his early portraits of peasants in the Netherlands to his later years in France. The museum also houses 500 of his drawings and 700 of his handwritten letters.
Re-live World War II in Anne Frank House
The Netherlands may have played a not-so-significant role during the Second World War, considering the roles that other nations played, but the country still took part and made history.
One of the biggest personalities in the Netherlands during wartimes is Anne Frank, and here in Amsterdam, you can tour the actual building where Frank and her family hid during the war, and see her original diary.
Frank was a key figure during World War II. She was a German-born Jewish girl who became a famous diarist and Holocaust victim, known for the diary detailing her family’s two years in hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam during World War II, where she chronicled her hopes and fears before their discovery and her eventual death in a concentration camp, making her story an impactful symbol of the Holocaust.
Cruise the Dutch canals
No Amsterdam tour would be complete without trying the canal cruises. Canal cruises are a quintessential Amsterdam experience. If Paris is to the Eiffel Tower, Amsterdam is to these canals. They offer a unique perspective on the historic 17th-century canal ring, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Options range from daytime sightseeing to evening cruises with drinks and snacks.
More activities to encounter in Amsterdam include visits to Rijksmuseum, Vondelpark, the Jordaan neighborhood, the Albert Cuyp Market, the science museums, and more. Go book your Uber ride across Amsterdam!