Free things to do · Amsterdam

Free things to do in Amsterdam

No-spend weekends in Amsterdam — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.

Editor's pick

Top spots in Amsterdam

  • Vondelpark

    Outdoors

    Oud-Zuid

    City's central green — bike loops, picnics and free summer concerts.

  • NDSM Wharf

    Culture

    Noord

    Former shipyard turned creative compound — free ferry from Centraal.

  • Rijksmuseum

    Culture

    Museum Quarter

    Vermeer and Rembrandt — the Night Watch alone is worth the trip.

  • Van Gogh Museum

    Culture

    Museum Quarter

    The world's largest Van Gogh collection — book a timed entry.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Rijksmuseum, Vondelpark, Van Gogh Museum. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Amsterdam and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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