My first time in Amsterdam, and I really enjoyed it. This city is really special, not only that the people are more open and relax, but also that you smell very often pot. Before my trip to Amsterdam, I thought that those where just prejudices, but indeed, you notice that weed is not prohibited there. But I think that this belongs also to the charm of the city.

Grachten of Amsterdam

Those are really the town’s landmark. Basically, these are artificially built water canals. You just can’t miss them when you’re in Amsterdam, because they are everywhere, in every single corner you can see them.

Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank House is not a typical touristic sight, but something that goes deeper. As it is an historical building which shows the destiny of a person and it is very emotional. But it is an absolut must do, but in another way. For those of you who don’t know who Anne Frank was, it was a jewish girl who lived during the WW2 and hided herself and her family in a backroom of a house in Amsterdam.

Oude Kerk – Old Church

Koninklijk Paleis – Royal Palace

The Royal Palace is located on the same Place as the Peek and Cloppenburg (a big fashion store) and the Mme Tussaud’s. It is the official location of the Dutch royal family in the capital.

Red-light district

This was something really unusual for me. As a Christian, I was a little bit shocked about the fact that the „ladies“ where standing right next to a church. So basically, you don’t have the typical street prostitution like in other countries, but you have facilities with windows where the ladies are presenting and selling themselves. It’s like window shopping.

Flower market

I know, this is typical for the Netherlands. But I love it! I love the flowers in the Netherlands. Their flower market is a row full with different stands who sell all sorts of flowers especially tulips and souvenirs. It’s really difficult to opt for something, because there’s such a huge amount of flowers.

Heineken Experience

It’s absolutely worth it, even if you’re not a beer lover 😉 For more informations, go and check my post about the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam.

Coffee Shop

I have to admit, that I didn’t went to a Coffee Shop. First, I had not that much time, because I was only on a day trip in Amsterdam and second, I didn’t know how to react in a coffee shop. Perhaps, it sounds a little bit weird, but since I don’t smoke, I really didn’t know what I shall do in such a Coffee Shop. If you’ve been already in one, tell me how it was. So that I know if I will enter it the next time.