“Are you going to Amsterdam with your children? And what will they do there: smoke weed?” - even on passport control and on the plane, people sometimes react with great surprise to the idea of ​​a children's trip to Amsterdam. However, this city is great for a family trip: there are many parks, museums, playgrounds and very friendly residents.

Interactive museum for children of all ages. The first floor is dedicated to physical phenomena. On the second floor there is a sensory zone and a huge model of a robotic ball factory, where you can practice working in a warehouse or loading goods into trucks. They also show a very cool film about the origin of the Universe, in which molecules travel through time from the Big Bang to the present.

On the top floor there is a cafe with a huge veranda and views of the city. Master classes are held in different parts of the museum, and children can make something for themselves as a keepsake. And if not, it’s below big store scientific souvenirs and toys.

You can spend half a day at the museum. And it’s better to come early on weekdays, as there are always a lot of people on weekends.

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Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam Tue-Sun from 10.00 to 17.30. In days school holidays The museum operates according to a different schedule, which can be found at the link. children under 4 years old are free, visitors over 4 years old - € 16.50 Read more

Artis Zoo

The Royal Zoo, where animals are kept as freely as possible: there are almost no cages or fences, but a lot of greenery and flowers. At the entrance you can find materials for the quest: throughout the zoo there are stations where you need to mark completed tasks with stamps.

You can't miss the butterfly house and the aquarium with fish from different ecosystems. However, it’s nice to look at all the animals: they are well-groomed, well-fed and look healthy and happy.

It is also located next to the zoo Botanical Garden. There is a pleasant cafe with an open veranda where you can relax from the noise of the city.

Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam Mon-Sun 10.00 - 18.00 children under 2 years free, 3-9 years € 19.50, over 9 years € 23.00. When purchasing tickets online, the cost is 2 euros cheaper.

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Netherlands Maritime Museum

Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam Mon-Sun 9.00 to 17.00 children under 3 years free, from 4 to 17 years € 8.00, adults - € 16.00 Read more

Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum

These two museums are must-have rooms for children and adult program. The Rijksmuseum presents Dutch painting from the Early Middle Ages to the mid-19th century. Paintings by Vermeer, Terborch, Rembrandt and other famous artists are kept here. Separately, the painting “Night Watch” hangs in the Gallery of Fame. Children will be interested in looking at the collection of doll porcelain and doll houses. These houses came into fashion in the 17th century and served as birthday gifts for young ladies. The houses are an exact copy of real mansions: with vases, chandeliers and fireplaces. Children love looking at them.

The Van Gogh Museum exhibits 200 paintings and many drawings by the great artist.

Museums are not always easy with children, so preparation is important. Before your trip, you can look at reproductions of paintings, read about artists, and draw while looking at the works. Children are much more interested in meeting or finding something familiar in a museum.

For older children, you can prepare a quest of 10-15 questions and tasks (for example, count the sunflowers in a Van Gogh painting, find the largest painting in the museum (Rembrandt “Night Watch”). The quest takes about an hour, because that’s how long a child can walk with concentration through the halls “like an adult.” The Reichsmuseum sells a family guide to help make your visit more interesting.

Van Gogh Museum Museumplein 6, Amsterdam Mon-Thu, Sun 10.00 - 19.00, Fri-Sat 10.00-21.00 children under 18 free, adults € 18 Read more

Rijksmuseum Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam Mon-Sun 10.00 to 17.00 visitors under 18 years old free, adults - € 17.50 Read more

Keukenhof Park

At the end of April - beginning of May, you should definitely visit the Keukenhof flower park. This royal park is famous throughout the world for its tulips. Blooming spaces invariably impress children and become almost the main memory of the trip. In 2018, the park was open from March 22 to May 13. In 2019, Keukenhof will be open from March 21 to May 19. The park's theme for 2019 is Flower Power.

Stationsweg 166A,2161 AM Lisse 21 March 19 May 2019 Mon-all 08:00 - 19:30, ticket office closes at 18:00 children under 3 years free, 4-11 years € 8, over 11 years and adults € 18. Tickets available purchase in the online store in autumn 2018 or buy at the ticket office at the entrance to Keukenhof during park opening hours

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Bicycles

There are bicycle rental points at every turn and almost everywhere they offer child seats. A bicycle costs about 14 euros per day (you can bargain). Before leaving “for the big arena,” it would be good to practice a little on quiet streets. The main rule of movement is to be in the flow, not to make sudden movements and to indicate all maneuvers with your hands. Bicycles must be fastened, even if you leave for 5 minutes; they will tell you this many times at the rental office and show you how to use the locks.

Where there is?

The key to successful trips with children is to feed them on time and give them rest. In Amsterdam, the best option is Albert Heijn supermarkets. There is a huge selection of ready-made food: salads, chopped fruits and vegetables, sandwiches, smoothies, cheese. French fries and hot dogs with herring are sold everywhere (many children really like them).

In Amsterdam, the weather is very changeable: 5 minutes after the sun and heat it can rain, a strong wind can start, and then the sun will come out again. Therefore, it is better for children to take rubber boots and raincoats/windproof jackets with a hood or light down vests that can be worn under the jacket and then removed if it is hot. Very useful for evening bike rides.

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Amsterdam - unusual city, combining different aspects. This is also a museum open air with ancient buildings dating back several hundred years, and a city of artists and numerous museums dedicated to them, a city of idyllic canals and a city of flowers, especially tulips. In a word, Amsterdam is amazingly diverse, so tourists who come here have a lot to do and a lot to see.

Amsterdam is the capital and The largest city The Netherlands, as well as one of the most important ports on the European continent. Amsterdam is located in the northwest of the country at the mouth of the Amstel River on the coast artificial lake IJsselmeer, separated from North Sea dam. It is to her that the city owes its existence, because Amsterdam is located as much as 2 meters below sea level.

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands

The population of the city itself is just over 800 thousand people, but together with the suburbs it increases to 2.3 million people, and together with neighboring cities it forms the Randstad agglomeration (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht), which is 6th in population. th in Europe. Amsterdam is a highly urbanized city, with a territory of 219 km 2, the population density reaches 4,768 people per km 2.

Amsterdam is a relatively young city for Europe. It was founded in 1300 and originates from a small fishing village founded near a dam built in the 13th century. It was Amsterdam’s favorable location that allowed it to gradually take a leading position in port transportation, first in the North Sea and then in the Baltic Sea. Even greater success came to the city at the end of the 16th century, when the United Provinces of the Netherlands won independence from Spain. Amsterdam's main competitor, Antwerp, remained under Spanish rule, and was also devastated by Spanish troops during the uprising.

Amsterdam is a relatively young city for Europe

The “Golden Age” of Amsterdam and the entire Netherlands began in the 17th century. The seizure of colonies, the development of capitalism and trade, as well as the increasingly increasing status of the main port of Europe made Amsterdam one of the richest and most developed cities on the continent. The same century also saw the rise of Dutch culture, which is reflected in numerous museums these days. However, despite these achievements, Amsterdam was not the capital of the country, although it remained its largest city.

The following centuries somewhat reduced the role of Amsterdam in international trade, but in the Netherlands itself its role remained unshakable. Finally, at the very end of the 18th century, during the era of the Napoleonic Wars, Amsterdam became the capital of the country, which it remains to this day.

How to get to Amsterdam

The easiest way to get to Amsterdam from Russia is by plane. The city is connected by regular flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg. Several daily flights depart from the capital of Russia to Amsterdam, travel time is 3 hours 35 minutes, ticket price starts from 13.9 thousand rubles. The flight from the Northern capital to Amsterdam lasts less (2 hours 55 minutes), but the cost of tickets is higher - at least 18.4 thousand rubles. If you wish, you can try to save money and purchase tickets on low-cost airlines with connections in Riga, Berlin or Budapest.

Flights from Russia are accepted by the city airport Schiphol, located 15 km from the center of Amsterdam. The city itself can be reached by train (from 4 euros), bus (4–5 euros) or taxi (50 euros).

The easiest way to get to Amsterdam from Russia is by plane

Until recently, Russians had the opportunity to get to Amsterdam by direct Russian Railways carriage, but this route has now been cancelled. So for travelers who prefer railway transport, you will have to change trains in one of the European cities, for example, Berlin.

Those wishing to travel to Amsterdam by bus can do so from Moscow or St. Petersburg. From the capital of Russia, the trip will take almost 48 hours, tickets cost from 7.5 thousand rubles. From St. Petersburg, travel duration and ticket prices are similar.

Well, the last way to get to the capital of the Netherlands is to use a personal car. You will have to spend at least 25–26 hours behind the wheel, so it will not be possible to cover a distance of almost 2.5 thousand kilometers in one sitting. The path to Holland lies through Belarus, Poland and Germany. Residents of St. Petersburg can take advantage of an alternative route through Finland and a ferry to Bremen, Germany.

The city's attractions

The sights of Amsterdam are a unique combination of canals, ancient mass buildings with individual outstanding buildings and numerous museums. Most of them are dedicated artistic arts, in which the Dutch and neighboring Flemings have historically excelled.

Amsterdam canals

The canals of Amsterdam are the most memorable feature of the city, which immediately catches the eye of visitors. In total, Amsterdam has several hundred canals and 1.5 thousand bridges, so Amsterdam rightfully bears the title of “Venice of the North”. The main channels completely surround Old city Amsterdam in four half rings. Amsterdam's canal system is listed world heritage UNESCO.

The canals of Amsterdam are the most memorable feature of the city that immediately catches the eye of visitors

The main canals of the Old Town were built several centuries ago - during the Middle Ages or the “golden age” of the Netherlands.

  1. The Singel Canal is the oldest in Amsterdam, its construction was completed in 1428. Initially, it was a city moat and protected Amsterdam from the outside world. However, due to the rapid growth of Amsterdam, he found himself inside the city walls. Among its attractions are the narrowest house in the world (1 meter wide), several ancient churches and classic buildings for the Netherlands from the 17th-18th centuries.
  2. Herengracht is the second oldest canal in the city, built in the first half XVII century. The banks of the canal are built up with small two- and three-story mansions of the 17th century. The most fashionable part of the coast is called the “Golden Bend”.
  3. The Keizersgracht canal is the city's widest canal. The development of its banks continued for several centuries, so here you can find buildings of various architectural styles, and not just classic Dutch houses.
  4. The Prinsengracht is the longest canal in the city, named after Prince William of Orange.

All Amsterdam canals located in the Old Town were massively built up in past centuries. So an ordinary walk along their shores, or, even more so, a trip on the water on a boat or motorboat can bring great aesthetic pleasure.

Dam Square and Royal Palace

Dam Square is the main square in the whole city, so it often becomes the venue for various events. The square owes its status to several outstanding architectural monuments located on it, including the Royal Palace.

Translated from Dutch, "Dam" simply means "dam". It was this building, built in the 13th century, that gave birth to the city itself. Its strengthening made it possible to arrange on the land reclaimed from the water enough large area. Its dimensions are small - 100 by 200 meters, but in the old city with its narrow streets it is the largest in area.

The main construction of the square took place in the 17th century. Unfortunately, several outstanding buildings have not survived to this day - the Chamber of Weights and Measures was demolished by order of Napoleon at the very end of the 18th century, and already in the 20th century the building of the Old Exchange was demolished. But what now remains of the ancient buildings will not disappoint. The ensemble of the square is formed by the Nieuwekerk Church (XIV-XV centuries), the building of the Madame Tussauds Museum and the National Monument dedicated to the victims of the Second World War. But the main building of the square is Royal Palace.

Dam Square is the main square in the whole city, so it often becomes the venue for various events.

After gaining independence from Spain, the Netherlands remained a republic for a long time. When, at the beginning of the 19th century, the Netherlands was nevertheless transformed into a monarchy, and the Orange dynasty came to power, the kings were given one of the best buildings in the city, previously occupied by the town hall. It was erected in 1665 according to the design of the architect J. Van Kampen. The classical architecture of Rome was chosen as a model. So the style of this building is Dutch neoclassicism, quite rare for Amsterdam.

Now the building has been purchased by the state, so it is open to everyone, however, the royal family is not offended either - royal receptions are held here. The luxurious appearance of the Royal Palace is fully consistent with its interiors. Three floors of exquisite and lush halls, the walls of which are decorated with paintings by Dutch masters of painting, decorations and decoration dedicated to the Age of Discovery, marble, gold and stucco - a walk inside the palace will not disappoint anyone.

The Royal Palace is located at Dam Square, the nearest metro station bears the same name. Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Tuesday - Sunday). On Mondays and days of official receptions, the palace is closed to the public. Ticket price: 10 euros (adult ticket), 9 euros (students), children under 18 years old - free.

Keukenhof Park

If Amsterdam is the “Venice of the North”, then Holland is often called the “Land of Tulips”. And the personification of this name can be National Park Keukenhof, located in the suburbs of Amsterdam. It is also called the Royal Park, the “Tulip Park” and the “Garden of Europe”.

Keukenhof is located in the small town of Lisse, halfway between Amsterdam and The Hague. Historically, it was the land of the Countess of Gennegau - greens and grass were grown here for the count's kitchen, which is why the land was named Keukenhof, which literally means “Kitchen Yard”. In the 19th century, a classic landscape park was founded here, but Keukenhof took on its modern look already in 1949, when flower growers decided to organize a amusement park colors.

Keukenhof is located in the small town of Lisse, halfway between Amsterdam and The Hague.

Now Keukenhof is a real “kingdom” of flowers. On an area of ​​32 hectares, about 7 million flowers are grown, of which 4.5 million are occupied by the national flowers of Holland, tulips of more than 100 varieties. Hyacinths, crocuses, daffodils and other flowers also grow here. The fantastic picture of fields dotted with flowers leaves an indelible impression on park guests.

Unfortunately, you can only get to Keukenhof for 2 months - from about the 20th of March to the 20th of May. Exactly then flowering fields transform Keukenhof into a real Garden of Eden. Park address: Lisse, Stationsweg 166A. You can get to the park by train, getting off at Leiden station, and then take a bus to Lisse. Opening hours: 08:00 - 19:30. Ticket price: 18 euros.

Zaanse Schans

Another symbol of Holland is the windmill. In many ways, the peasants of Holland owed their prosperity to this structure, fortunately there was never a shortage of wind in the Netherlands. You can admire windmills along with other examples of wooden architecture at the Zaanse Schans open-air museum in the suburbs of Amsterdam.

Another symbol of Holland is the windmill

In addition to windmills, tourists who come to Zaanse Schans can get acquainted with classic farms where Dutch cheese is made, traditional Dutch peasant houses, as well as folk crafts, for example, the making of wooden clogs.

You can get to Zaanse Schans by bus (No. 391) or train (direction to Alkmaar, exit at Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station). Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00 Ticket price: 10 euros (adults), 6 euros (children).

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum - main museum Amsterdam and all of the Netherlands, included in the Top 20 most popular art museums planets. It was founded by Louis Bonaparte (Napoleon's brother) in 1800, that is, when the Netherlands was conquered by revolutionary France.

The Rijksmuseum is the main museum of Amsterdam and the whole of the Netherlands, one of the Top 20 most popular art museums on the planet

The basis of the exhibitions of this museum are the works of the great Dutch masters of the 16th-17th centuries: Rembrandt, Vermeer, de Hooch, van Ruisdael, van Leyden and many other artists. There was a place here for the so-called “Little Dutch” and representatives of the national school of painting of subsequent centuries, for example. Trost. But the main asset of the museum is considered to be Rembrandt’s great painting “The Night Watch,” which belongs directly to the city authorities.

And although the Rijksmuseum is primarily dedicated to the national painting of the Netherlands, there was a place in this museum for other national schools: the Flemings (van Dyck, Rubens), the Italians (Tintoretto, Veronese, di Cosimo) and the Spaniards (El Greco, Goya). So a trip to this museum will not disappoint either those who are primarily interested in big names, or those who are interested in the works of little-known artists outside the Netherlands.

Museum address: st. Museumstraat, 1. Opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00. Tickets cost 17.5 euros, free for people under 19 years old.

Van Gogh Museum

The traditions of national painting in the Netherlands are not at all limited to classical artists of the “golden age”. To some extent, the old masters were surpassed by an artist whose fame came to him after his death. Van Gogh became one of the greatest artists of the 19th century, so the dedication of a separate museum to him in Amsterdam is not at all surprising.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the world's largest collection of works by the mad genius, including paintings recognized as masterpieces: “The Potato Eaters”, “Sunflowers”, “Blossoming Almond Branches”, “Wheat Field with Crows”, “Bedroom in Arles” , Self-Portrait (1887), “Irises” (1890). In total, the Amsterdam Museum houses 200 paintings by the great artist, that is, about a quarter of his heritage.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the world's largest collection of works by the mad genius.

Museum address: st. Museumplein 6. Opening hours: 09:00 - 19:00 (Sunday - Thursday), 09:00 - 21:00 (Friday, Saturday). Ticket price: 18 euros (adult), children under 17 years old - free.

What to see if you come with a child

Amsterdam is a fairly child-friendly city, so even when traveling with the whole family, tourists have somewhere to go. As usual in Amsterdam, the greatest interest here is in museums, but in this case, aimed at children.

Nemo Museum

The Nemo Museum is the largest child-oriented science museum in the Netherlands, so it will delight the inquisitive child. Moreover, it is educational in nature and is designed to arouse interest in science and technology from a very early age. The museum was opened in 1997, and the author of its bright and unusual building The ship was shaped by the Italian architect R. Piano.

Nemo Museum is the largest science museum aimed at children in Holland

Nemo is an interactive museum, so its exhibits can and should be touched with your hands - after all, they “come to life” only after touching. The museum does not have a single scientific direction; children who come to the museum get acquainted with a wide range of sciences: from mechanics and chemistry to biomedicine and information technology.

Museum address: st. Oosterdok, 2. Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:30, Monday is a day off, but during school holidays the museum is open on this day. Ticket price: 16.5 euros.

Amsterdam Dungeon Horror Museum

Of course, not every child can be taken to the Museum of Horror, but for teenagers there will be nothing scary here, they will even be more likely to be delighted with such a museum, because who at that age does not love horror films.

The elevator brings visitors to the lowest floor, after which the group, passing by the rooms, must go upstairs

Amsterdam Dungeon is 5 underground floors, each of which gives you tremors. The elevator brings visitors to the lowest floor, after which the group, passing by the rooms, must go upstairs. Along the way, visitors will see frightening and exciting sights: from a torture room from the times of the Inquisition and the hold of a pirate ship to a street extinct from the plague and a tavern with a crazy owner. Well, right at the exit from the museum, in a small shop you can buy souvenirs whose themes are directly related to the focus of the museum.

Object address: st. Rokin 78. Opening hours: 11:00 - 18:00 (Sunday - Thursday), 11:00 - 19:00 (Friday, Saturday). Ticket price: 19 euros (online) or 23 euros (at the museum box office).

Amsterdam climate

Due to the influence of the sea, the climate of Amsterdam is characterized by mild winters and cool summers, rather strong sea winds that bring frequent rains. Therefore, when traveling to Amsterdam, it is absolutely necessary to warm yourself and arm yourself with an umbrella. In the winter season, it is better to stock up on a warm, windproof jacket and waterproof shoes, since even at above-zero temperatures, but in a strong wind it will be noticeably cold. In many ways, the same applies to spring and autumn. Summer in Amsterdam is quite cool and rainy, so a light jacket and umbrella will also come in handy. An alternative to them is a raincoat, which the Dutch themselves often wear.

How long does it take to look around the city?

Amsterdam is not a city of one or two striking attractions that overshadow everything else. Perhaps the city's monuments and interesting places cannot be called true masterpieces, but here their density is surprisingly high. Well, perhaps, the main thing why tourists come here is to feel the unique atmosphere of this city, incomparable to any other on the planet.

Perhaps the city’s monuments and interesting places cannot be called true masterpieces, but here their density is surprisingly high

Another important factor is the huge number of museums that are really interesting to visit. So it’s better to leave plenty of time for your trip to Amsterdam - in three days you can only walk around the city of canals and bridges. But there won't be much time left for a trip to the magnificent Keukenhof or the impressive Zaanse Schans. If fate spoils you with a trip to Amsterdam for a whole week, then you can go to any of the cities in the Randstad agglomeration, for example. The Hague or Utrecht. These cities are also very interesting and if they are inferior to the capital of the Netherlands in any way, it is only in size. In addition, getting here is very easy - the distances are short, and public transport runs on a convenient schedule.

The Netherlands is an expensive country even by European standards. The minimum amount per day here is about 50 euros per person, and in the summer during the peak tourist season it is even higher. This money is not enough for a bed in a hostel (25 euros per night), travel to public transport and food (fast food or inexpensive cafe). However, this amount does not include tickets to museums in Amsterdam, which are quite expensive (15–20 euros). And, for example, Double Room will cost at least 70–80 euros per night, so if you wish, you can easily spend 100, 200 euros per day or even more in Amsterdam. If we proceed from the minimum comfort and, accordingly, prices, then on a trip to Amsterdam you will have to spend:

  • for 3 days - from 11 thousand rubles per person;
  • for 5 days - from 18 thousand rubles;
  • for a week - from 25 thousand rubles.

To this amount you need to add the cost of travel in both directions, the cost of insurance (1 euro per day) and visa (35 euros).

Public transport in Amsterdam is quite expensive, so many travelers arriving in the city through Schiphol Airport prefer to buy an Amsterdam Travel Ticket. It allows you to travel to and from the airport free of charge on the NS train, as well as freely move around the city using public transport operated by GVB (trams, buses, metro and river ferries). The ticket is not valid for buses of other carriers. A one-day Amsterdam Travel Ticket costs 15 euros, a two-day ticket costs 20 euros, and a 72-hour ticket costs 25 euros.

Amsterdam is a city of fairly free morals

Another way to save money, including on public transport, is to purchase the I amsterdam city card, which not only allows you to travel for free on the same GVB transport, but also gives discounts to numerous museums in the city. The cost of such a card is slightly higher: for 24 hours - 59 euros, for 48 - 74 euros, for 72 hours - 87 euros, for 96 hours - 98 euros.

An alternative to the Amsterdam Travel Ticket may well be a bicycle, because Amsterdam is considered the “Mecca” of this two-wheeled transport. Renting will cost only 10 euros per day - the cost of 2-3 trips by public transport.

Amsterdam is a city of fairly free morals, which is manifested in coffee shops known far beyond the country's borders and, of course, the Red Light District. However, if you avoid establishments selling soft drugs and a tiny quarter, then Amsterdam will seem quite decent and even a somewhat puritanical city. So you shouldn’t expect debauchery and debauchery from Amsterdam and be afraid to come here or bring children.

A trip to Amsterdam is suitable for almost any tourist: lovers of architecture and painting, admirers of idyllic rural landscapes and those who prefer narrow stone streets, those who adhere to free morals and guardians of strict morality. Every traveler who comes here can find in this city something of his own, something that is closest to him.

Arrival in Amsterdam, meeting at the airport, transfer and hotel accommodation.

Sightseeing walking tour of Amsterdam - the route of our journey will take place along oldest squares and the streets of Amsterdam. You will visit Dam Square, where the Royal Palace and the National Monument are located. You will see the Central Station building, built by the famous architect Kaupers and standing on 9 thousand stilts. Visit the famous flower market and the former Jewish quarter of Amsterdam. Take a walk past the Coin Tower. Explore the famous Kalverstraat shopping street, home to the courtyard of the Begijnhof Monastery, home to Amsterdam's oldest surviving house.

Day 2 - April 29 - Visit to the Van Gogh Museum and Rembrandt's House.

Maybe, one of the most famous artists in the world... Vincent Van Gogh in his entire life he sold only one painting... and even that was an act of compassion for one of his friends. Now, in the list of the 10 most expensive paintings in the world ever sold at auction, there are three works by this great master!

You will learn about the life and secrets of Van Gogh’s work, the history of his relationships with his family and with other famous artists, receive explanations of the paintings - during an excursion to the most visited museum in Amsterdam - the Van Gogh Museum, where about 200 original paintings of the unfortunate genius await you, these include his famous Sunflowers, Irises, Blossoming Almond Branches, Potato Eaters, the Yellow House in Arles and many self-portraits.


Rembrandt Museum is located in Amsterdam and is located in the house where he once lived, created and enjoyed life. It was here that the great artist spent his brightest days. Today, almost all of his unique engravings are collected within the walls of this house, but among other things, here you can admire his drawings, things that belonged to Rembrandt, as well as antique furniture that furnishes the halls of the museum. The walls of the house are decorated with paintings by the great artist’s students and paintings by the teacher Peter Lastman.

In Rembrandt's house, children will go to a master class on drawing in the style and manner of Rembrandt. While the children are busy, the adults will take a walk through the green-shuttered house, where during the tour they will see almost all of Rembrandt's engravings (250 out of 280), as well as his drawings, personal belongings and furniture from the 17th century.

Another symbol of the country, in addition to tulips, is undoubtedly the windmill. Many of these structures stand throughout the Netherlands, giving a special flavor to the surrounding landscape. A place where you can get acquainted with the different types of mills, their structure and organization of the technological process, is the village of Zaanse Schans. Many of the exhibits in this open-air museum still work today, grinding grain and churning butter.

The Netherlands is the world's largest exporter of cheese. The history of cheese production in Holland dates back to the time of Julius Caesar. Flowers and cheese have become an integral part of Dutch life!

We are glad to welcome you to our cheese farm! Here you will learn everything about making the national peasant cheese Burenkas, and you can even make it yourself! While the wheels of your freshly made cheese are under pressure, you can enjoy a tour of the cheese farm and the workshop for making klomps (national Dutch shoes), located here. During the excursion you will be able to try all types of cheese produced on the farm, as well as taste local wine and national Dutch cookies. After the tour, you can take the cheese you made from the press and complete its preparation.



If you don't know anything about klomps, you don't know anything about the Netherlands!

Colorful wooden shoes, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages, characterize Holland in the same way as tulips, canals and windmills. Klomps are an integral part of the Dutch national clothing. In the cultures of many countries, the fashion of wearing “national” shoes has long been lost in time. Residents of the Netherlands managed to maintain the significance and significance of klomps. They will tell you everything about the history of clamps, the traditional methods of their manufacture, and demonstrate this process in practice (both manually and using machines).

We are waiting for a half-hour journey by ship to Pampus, because the base can only be reached from the sea!

Mauderslot Castle, surrounded by a wide moat and connected to land only by a drawbridge, it will amaze you with its mighty gloomy walls and 48 loopholes, taking you to the crosshairs. This is one of the oldest castles in the Netherlands. But, despite his advanced age and tragic story, it is perfectly preserved: the interior of the castle fully reflects the life of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

It will be interesting for both adults and children. Special routes have been created for young visitors: the route of the knights and the route of the towers. They will be able to defeat the dragon, receive count seals, and fight enemies. In the castle, children will be offered a quest with various tasks, many of the tasks are interactive, which causes great delight among young visitors. Children will be able to follow two routes - the route of the towers and protect the castle from the enemy and the route of the knights, where they will learn a lot of interesting things about the life of knights of the Middle Ages and will even be able to try on the costume of a knight or his lady love.


After successful completion of the quest, children will be knighted , during which they will receive real knight's medals from Mauderslot Castle.

Also on the territory of the castle park we will see real birds of prey: falcons, hawks and owls. These birds were an integral part of the life of knights in the Middle Ages!

Day 5 - May 2 - Keukenhof Flower Park and Corpus Museum of the Human Body

Have you ever wondered where it is Dreamland elves, where did Thumbelina find her happiness? If an elven kingdom existed in real life, it would probably be Holland. Or more precisely, the Keukenhof Flower Park.

Located near Amsterdam near small town Lisse, for 8 weeks a year (from mid-March to mid-May), Keukenhof Park turns into something wonderful. 7 million tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other bulbous plants bloom on 32 hectares of the park. Incredible compositions created by the hands of designers are spread both on the banks of reservoirs and among blooming sakura and rhododendrons. In addition to the floral splendor, works by famous Dutch sculptors also “settled” among the tulips and daffodils in the park, which gives the park even more charm.


Visit the world's only museum of the human body, Corpus

The museum building is a 35-meter tall figure of a seated man, inscribed on one side of a seven-story building. We offer a fascinating tour of the human body, during which you will be able to see, feel and hear how the body works and functions. The beginning of our excursion is located in the knee. We will travel or go through all the organs - we will go up the escalator from the stomach to the lung, listen to a lecture on the work of various parts of the body. Why, for example, do we sneeze, why do we need to sleep, how the brain works, hair grows, or why for some people sour is sweet and vice versa.

But the most impressive thing is the work of the heart from the inside. We will travel through the heart in stereoscopic glasses in the role of red blood cells and at the same time we will be told how it works, and why it has so many valves and ventricles. And in the mouth, children can jump on a giant tongue. In the eyeball, you can see how light enters through the pupil and is transformed into electronic impulses.


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If you are traveling to Amsterdam, then don’t worry, there is plenty of entertainment for children there too.

First of all, you can go to the Artis Zoo. It is located at Plantage Kerklaan, 38-40, near the Castle (Burcht), an 8-minute drive and half an hour walk from the railway station. The zoo can be reached by tram number 9 (from the station), 14 (from Dam Square), or 10, as well as by bus 357 to the Plantage Kerklaan stop, or by metro to Waterlooplein station and then you have to walk for 10 minutes.

The zoo is open from 9 am to 6 pm, from November 1 to February 28 - until 5 pm. For children from 3 to 9 years old, the entrance ticket will cost € 16.50, for children over 10 years old and adults - € 19.95. The zoo presents more than 900 species of animals, reptiles, fish, birds and insects, as well as about 200 species of rare plants.

Here you can see even the rarest animals - capybaras, giant anteaters, lemurs, bison, wildebeest, etc.
Animals live in enclosures, cages and fenced areas.
The territory of the zoo is quite large, so please be patient and strong and come to the zoo early. You can order the services of a guide, although I don’t know about a Russian-speaking one, but English excursion free for a group of 8 people or more.
On the territory of the zoo there are cafes and restaurants, as well as mobile carts with snacks and drinks.
You can bring your own food and have picnics on the grass.

Older children will be interested in the NEMO museum, a kind of science center and laboratory. The building itself is unusual, reminiscent of a huge ship (well, this “ship”, one might say, is located on the water, in general).
Inside, on five floors, there are giant installations, such as a huge domino or a bell, and there is also a ball factory, exhibitions dedicated to metal or electricity, an experimental laboratory where you can make your own chemicals, as well as a hall where you can test your 6 senses.
There is also a hall with slot machines, a space hall and much more.

The building has a cafe and children's area. This unusual museum is located at Oosterdok, 2, you can get from Dam Square by tram 9 or 14 to the Mr. stop. Visserplein and then walk 10 minutes to the museum.
Or take bus 32, 33, 34 and 35 to the IJ tunnel stop and it will only take 5 minutes to walk to the museum. Ticket price: children from 4 years old and above - € 15, children under 4 years old - free. With the IAmsterdam Card - € 7.50, for those who have the “I Amsterdam City Card” - admission is free. The museum is open on all days except Sunday, from 10.00 to 17.00. From May to August, as well as during school holidays (in 2014 these are: 02.15-03.02, 04.26-05.05, 10.11-26.10, and from 20.12) the museum is open all week.

If your child loves horror movies, take him to the Amsterdam Chamber of Horror - the Amsterdam Dungeon attraction. This is definitely not for small children, it’s creepy, as it depicts pictures from the life of the city in the Middle Ages: torture, epidemics, hangings. The museum is located at Rokin, 78, a 5-minute walk from Dam Square. The nearest tram stop is Spui, served by trams 4, 9, 14, 16, 24.

It is better to book tickets online, it will be cheaper. For adults over 16 years old, a ticket online will cost €17.50 (€21 at the door), for children 4-15 years old - €17 at the entrance and €12.50 online. By the way, you can also buy a ticket “for couples”. On the Internet, such an online ticket costs €34.99 (€56 at the door), and includes a joint photo and a gift. Family tickets cost €54.50 (2 adults + 1 child) and €62.50 (2 adults + 2 children). Children under 15 years of age have the right to enter the museum only if accompanied by an adult. You can also buy tickets combined with other museums in the city, for example, with Madame Tussauds. Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.thedungeons.com/amsterdam/en/book-tickets/ticket-prices-and-offers.aspx. Since we are talking about Madame Tussauds, you can go here with your children.
It is located right on Dam Square and is a collection of wax figures of celebrities from all over the world. There are all kinds of options to save on tickets to this museum, such as buying adjacent tickets, going to the museum after 15:00, buying a family ticket, buying tickets online, or using the IAmsterdam Card.
Well, in general, tickets at the entrance cost € 22.00 for adults and € 18.00 for children (under 15 years old). Children under 4 years old have free admission. Tickets purchased online are valid for 2 months after purchase. The museum is open from 10:00 to 17:30, at holidays Opening hours vary slightly. Opening hours on certain days are here: http://www.madametussauds.com/Amsterdam/en/Regeljebezoek/Openingstijden/Default.aspx, and you can order tickets here: http://www.madametussauds.com/Amsterdam/en/KoopKaartjes /default.aspx

If you are going to visit the capital of Holland at the end of April, you will come to an interesting event for you and your child - Queen's Day.
It is celebrated on April 30th, and on this day the streets of the city are painted orange (the main color of Holland, so stock up on an orange T-shirt or cap). On this day, markets and shops selling a variety of handmade goods open on the main streets of the city, and in Vondelpark (Voldelpark, 25 minutes drive from Dam Square, take tram 1 to the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat stop, or trams 3, 12 to Overtoom stops) open up a huge market for children's toys, plus all this is accompanied by music, performances by artists and clowns.

Well, at night, for adults, the holiday continues in clubs and bars.

You can go to a very nice museum in Amsterdam - the Cat Museum, or Kattenkabinet.
The museum contains all kinds of images of cats and kittens: sculptures, paintings, engravings. By the way, some of the works were made by famous masters, for example, Picasso and Rembrandt. In addition to sculptures, the museum also has living inhabitants constantly running around - cute cats who are allowed to bask on window sills, shelves and tables.
This museum is located at Herengracht 497, next to Flower market Bloemenmarkt. You can get to the museum by tram 16 or 24 from Dam Square to the Keizersgracht stop, and then cross the bridge. The entire journey will take no more than 10 minutes. Entrance ticket costs €6 for adults, children from 4 to 12 years old - €3. The museum is open from 10:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday and from 12:00 to 17:00 on weekends.

And finally, you can go to the Jaap Eden Ice Stadium and skate (you can rent them there). The stadium is located at Radioweg 64. You can get there by metro in the direction of Gaasperplas from Nieuwmarkt station to Venserpolder station (about 10 minutes).

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You can safely travel to Amsterdam with children. Sufficient quantity interesting places will not let young travelers get bored. Children will have a fun time at the numerous playgrounds.

They will really enjoy pedalo rides along the canals or launching paper boats. The main thing is that the weather does not disappoint.

Girls will enjoy visiting the flower market, rocking on the waves of the Singel Canal. He settled on boats between Muntplein and Koningsplein. In this place you can see many beautiful flowers and the process of growing them. Those interested can buy bulbs of the plants they like.

There is a rather unusual cafe in Amsterdam. It works especially for children. The secret of this place lies in the fact that the waiters and assistant cooks in this establishment are children. Every interested child over 7 years old can try himself in the role he likes. Called cafe KinderKookKafe and it is located at Oudezijds Achterburgwal, 193. The establishment is open from 10:00 to 17:00.

Children will undoubtedly enjoy an excursion to NEMO Science Museum. This is not just a museum, but a real playground. Even adults enthusiastically blow bubbles in this place, let alone children. Young visitors take great pleasure in conducting experiments in laboratories, studying the human body from the inside and blowing bubbles. The most unusual corner of the museum is the roof. In addition to the fact that it offers a magnificent view of the historical part of the city, children can play with water or huge checkers here. NEMO is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. The museum is located at Oosterdok 2.

The next point in the tourist program may be Artis Zoo. It is considered one of the oldest zoos in Europe. This place has a unique atmosphere and a large number of inhabitants.

After looking at the animals, children can play in one of the zoo’s playgrounds. There is also an aquarium, a planetarium and two museums on the territory. You can get to the zoo by tram. Artis is located at Plantage Kerklaan 38-40. Tickets to the zoo cost 18.5 euros for adults and 15 euros for children over 3 years old.

Boys can be entertained by visiting Maritime Maritime Museum. They will be able to see several hundred models of various ships and visit a replica of the real Amsterdam clipper ship. The museum is located at Kattenburgerplein 1–7.

Near the pretzel-shaped bridge Koekjesbrug stands children's theater De Krakeling. In this place, performances for children are held in a playful way. Even children who do not know Dutch receive unforgettable experience from performances. You can get to the theater by tram 1 or 5. The cost of a ticket depends on the age of the child and ranges from 9-17 euros.

In fact, teenagers may enjoy visiting Rembrandt's House, Tussaud's Museum And Amsterdam Dungeons(Amsterdam Dungeon). IN scary place a ticket for a teenager costs 12.5 euros, for an adult the price is 17.5 euros.

Don't forget about windmills. A trip to Holland would be incomplete without a photo shoot with one of them. And in Amsterdam there are 8 of them. Many are located in the very center of the city and you can even look into their inner world.

If a trip to this a beautiful city planned for the winter, it can be adjusted to coincide with the celebration of St. Martin's Day. Interesting and unusual traditions will appeal to children of any age. It will be especially fun for children to collect sweets in a basket. At the beginning of winter, numerous fairs open, and on December 6, the whole of Amsterdam celebrates the arrival of Father Frost. In these parts it is called Sinterklass. At the same time, the museum-fair begins to work. Usually children really enjoy everything that happens.

You can buy food for children in Amsterdam in small supermarkets that are open until 22:00. There are no large stores in the city, but there are shops selling organic products.

The Vondelpark is located Cafe "Big House of Milk". In this place, young travelers can savor delicious dishes and play on the children's playground. And in pancake house "Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs" the whole family can try it different kinds pancakes

What is there to think about? Amsterdam is suitable for traveling with children!

Amsterdam is usually associated with entertainment for adults, so planning a children's program can be confusing for parents at first. But if you look around, you will realize that Amsterdam has a lot of interesting things to do for kids and teenagers.

Riverboat ride along the canals

– one of the most favorite entertainments for children and adults. The adventurous spirit of a boat trip and the opportunity to admire the most beautiful places and buildings in the city will bring a lot of fun to the whole family. In addition, a walk along the canals is an exciting and tireless pastime. On average, this takes about one hour.

Science CenterNEMO

Children's insatiable curiosity will be more than satisfied during excursions, presentations and experiments at the scientific center NEMO (Oosterdok 2). Here children will be able to literally “feel” the structure of the world and expand their knowledge base with scientific facts and terms. The opportunity to join the scientific mysteries will cost 15 euros per person. By the way, it will be fun here not only for children, but also for adults.

Your children will be delighted to meet the pets of the Amsterdam(Plantage Kerklaan 38-40). In addition to meeting the animals, you can also delve into the secrets of Amsterdam's canals, visit the Butterfly Pavilion and zip along the Universe in the Planetarium. Ticket price is 19.5 euros; reduced rates apply for children.

Museums

They are famous not only for their interesting exhibitions, but also for their modern multimedia equipment and a well-thought-out program of additional activities for the whole family. For example, in ( Paulus Potterstraat 7) special master classes in drawing and treasure hunts with small prizes are held for children. Ticket price is 15 euros, and entry for children is free. A separate program for children is also provided in ( Prinsengracht 263). A ticket to the museum costs 12.5 euros; there are special rates for children.

Shopping


Introduce the children to the famous bunny girl Miffy, who is very beloved in Holland. She even has her own store de Winkel van Nijntje (Scheldestraat 61), where you can buy Miffy herself in a variety of versions, as well as school supplies, clothes and souvenirs with her image. In the shop Goochem (1 e Constantijn Huygensstraat 80) you will find a large selection of Dutch wooden toys and a wide range of children's accessories.

Vondelpark

IN good weather it's so nice to take a walk in the fresh air, especially in the beautiful park Amsterdam. An undoubted advantage for walking with children is the availability playground. In addition, there is a cafe in the Vondelpark Kinderkookcafe (Vondelpark 6 b ), where cooking classes for children are held. While little chefs learn how to make pizza or sandwiches, parents can relax with a cup of coffee.

Skating

If your trip to Amsterdam is during the winter months, why not try the Dutch's favorite sport? On Museum Square Museumplein In winter there is a spacious skating rink where you can take figure skating lessons. Entrance – 3 euros. However, you can go ice skating in Amsterdam not only in winter: the largest skating rink in the city Jaap Eden (Radioweg 64) is open from October to March. Entrance – 6.6 euros. You can also ride for free along the canals.

Tasting local sweets

Even adults can't resist Dutch pancakes Pannenkoeken , and what can we say about children! You will be treated to this delicacy in many cafes and pastry shops, for example, in Pancake Bakery (Prinsengracht) 191), where for 6-10 euros you can order pancakes with a variety of fillings. Another popular product of Dutch confectioners is crispy waffles with syrup. Stroopwafels . Freshly baked Stroopwafels can be found on street stalls, and in stores you will find already packaged waffles that you can bring home as a souvenir.

Biking

Amsterdam is a city of cyclists, which is sure to appeal to many children. for the whole family and enjoy the opportunity to move quickly and freely through the streets of Amsterdam. IN Mac Bike You can rent a variety of bicycle seats, as well as children's bicycle seats and helmets. There are several rental points in the city Mac Bike , including near Central Station And Leidesplein.

Game centerTunFun

What do children like to do? Run, jump, roll, spin, play and, finally, grab something tasty to restore strength. Game center TunFun (Mr Visserplein 7) offers all kinds of leisure activities for children of different ages: construction sets, outdoor games, attractions, and for dessert after all this - fresh pancakes. The entrance ticket costs 8.5 euros.

Have a nice holiday!