Places That Are Unmissable for Lovers in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, which is charming and historical, was named the most romantic city in Europe by the Independent.
Amsterdam is something like an open-air art gallery or postcard that was brought to life. Just walking through the old city streets and the canals is enough to inspire you to be in love with the city and the person in front of you. Art lovers will love the vast collection of Dutch masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. The cobblestone streets are lined with ancient houses, intricate old churches and patches of lush green parkland. Here are the best romantic things you can do while in Amsterdam.
Check out the Rijksmuseum
Ferris Bueller knew museums were the perfect spot for lovers and friends alike. Rijksmuseum is difficult to spell, but it is a great place to date in Amsterdam.
The museum is among the most visited attractions in the city, and with good reason. Book your Rijksmuseum tickets online to secure your tickets in advance so you can skip the line. It is home to thousands of amazing artworks on display, including works of Dutch artists such as Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Tour Amsterdam’s Super Popular Canals
Some of the most romantic spots in Amsterdam are the canals which are also one of the main reasons that millions of visitors visit the city each year. Amsterdam’s 17th-century waterways are unique, consisting of more than 165 canals accessible on a boat.
Prinsengracht (Prince’s Canal) is the most popular one, where you will discover some of the fascinating home boats in Amsterdam.
The most memorable and enjoyable method of exploring the city is by water. It’s the most romantic thing you can imagine, particularly when the sun sets.
Be in Awe Together at the Van Gogh Museum
A visit to a museum can be a romantic experience, particularly if you are at the Van Gogh Museum.
The museum is home to one of the largest collections of Van Gogh’s work which his brothers and relatives donated. You and your loved ones will be in admiration of the Dutch artist’s famous paintings like The Potato Eaters (1885), Skull of a Skeleton with burning Cigarette (1886) as well as Sunflowers (1889).
Also, you can view his drawings, drafts and heartfelt letters describing his personal and artistic struggles.
Visit Europe’s Most Popular Garden
Nothing says love more than Holland’s blooms’ aesthetics and scent. Visit the Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse if you plan to visit Amsterdam in the middle of April.
Keukenhof is regarded by many to be one of the most romantic places in the Netherlands. The country is famous for its gorgeous flowers and tulips, which are the most beautiful in this area.
Also called”the “Garden of Europe”, it is the largest floral garden that covers 32 hectares and around seven million bulbs. Couples can be enticed in love while walking with their hands in the parks, stunned by the vivid streams of yellow, red and violet tulips.
Visit the park to enjoy the romance of a stroll and take some stunning wedding or engagement pictures. There are 26,000 visitors a day, about 1.5 million people per year, who are here to view the beautiful flowers.
Have Fun at Artis Zoo
Artis Zoo is a family spot but is also a great place for romantic dates and a romantic getaway in Amsterdam. A visit to the Zoo and watching the animals can be a lot of fun. You can visit the Zoo to see more than 6000 animals, representing more than 700 species from all over the globe.
It was established in 1838. Artis is among the most famous zoos in Amsterdam. It also has an aquarium, planetarium and botanical gardens, and two museums dedicated to geology and zoology.
