Meeting places

Dam Square

The square is centrally located and very easy to find. This is the center of Amsterdam's culture and history and around the square there are many interesting things to discover. The square has a lot of history and guided tours are available. In 1808, Napoleon and his troops gathered here to take over the entire city.

The Royal Palace is located here, which attracts a lot of attention with its beautiful design and sculptures. Around the square there are also various shopping streets and malls. The square is a quiet place where hundreds of tourists gather every day to take in Amsterdam's history.

There are a variety of restaurants and cafes adjacent to the square and it's a great place to take a break and just take in the surroundings.

Leidseplein

Leidseplein is one of Amsterdam's most popular squares. It is extremely rich in nightlife and this is where both locals and tourists move until the wee hours. Here you will find some of Amsterdam's biggest nightclubs and the square is always in motion, weekdays as well as weekends.

Everything is here for you to have a successful evening, regardless of what you are looking for. You can have a good dinner at one of the many restaurants and round it off with a visit to a cozy bar or a visit to the cinema.

There are also quite a few coffee shops and livelier nightclubs to visit in the later hours. Keep in mind that some places are so popular that it can sometimes be good to be out in good time.

There are plenty of theatres, and if you don't want to go to a real show, you can always sit at an outdoor terrace and watch one of the many entertainers in the form of musicians, fire eaters and jugglers who stay there.

Rembrandtplein

Rembrandtplein is the main gathering place for tourists at night. Some of the locals move here as well, but most of the people who stay there in the evenings are Europeans of various kinds. Here you can experience Dutch culture at various music bars that only play Dutch music.

Here are the biggest gay bars and it can be very nice and interesting to meet the colorful world with all that it entails. In the middle of the train there is a small park where you can sit until the morning and just hang out and see the beautiful surroundings.

There are also lively nightclubs that are open all night and hold several hundred people. During the day you can shop in the small shops which are filled with souvenirs and Dutch symbols of all kinds. Or why not have a cup of coffee at one of the outdoor restaurants here.

Museumplein

Home to three world-renowned museums - the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum - Museumplein offers something for everyone. The Rijksmuseum is the largest and most popular museum in Amsterdam, with works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and other Dutch masters.

Next door you will find the Van Gogh Museum dedicated to the life and work of Vincent van Gogh, with the world's largest collection of his paintings. Finally, the Stedelijk Museum is home to a large collection of modern art, including works by Picasso and Matisse.

Whether you're a fan of art or not, Museumplein is a great place to meet.