Free Things to Do in Amsterdam
Places with no entry charge
Amsterdam's parks, squares, street markets and a few memorials cost nothing to enter. The places here are the ones listed without an entry charge, so check each page for current rules.
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Museum · Plantage Hollandsche Schouwburg A former theatre that was used as a deportation centre in the Second World War and is now a memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.
Landmark · Nieuwe Zijde Dam Square The main square of the old city, with the Royal Palace and De Nieuwe Kerk on its edge.
Landmark · Nieuwe Zijde Begijnhof A courtyard of small houses with a garden, a short walk from Spui.
Landmark · Canal Ring Homomonument A monument on Westermarkt, near Westerkerk, to celebrate, commemorate and protest.
Landmark · Canal Ring Magere Brug A bridge over the Amstel in the canal ring.
Landmark · Oude Zijde Montelbaanstoren A tower beside the Oudeschans canal, in the east of the old centre.
Landmark · Nieuwe Zijde Munttoren A tower on Muntplein, at the end of the Kalverstraat shopping street.
Landmark · Canal Ring Rembrandtplein A square in the canal ring with cafes and terraces.
Landmark · Canal Ring Leidseplein A square at the southern edge of the canal ring, with the Stadsschouwburg, cafes and restaurants.
Landmark · Nieuwe Zijde Spui A square in the Nieuwe Zijde with bookshops and cafes, next to the Begijnhof.
Landmark · Oude Zijde Nieuwmarkt A square in the Oude Zijde around the Waag.
Landmark · Canal Ring Blauwbrug A bridge over the Amstel between Waterlooplein and Rembrandtplein.
Park · Vondelpark and Oud-Zuid Vondelpark The largest city park in Amsterdam, between Oud-West and Oud-Zuid.
Park · Westerpark and Haarlemmerbuurt Westerpark A park beside the Westergasfabriek in the west of the city.
Park · Oost Oosterpark A park in Amsterdam Oost, next to the Wereldmuseum.
Park · De Pijp Sarphatipark A small park in De Pijp.
Park · Oud-West Rembrandtpark A park in Oud-West.
Park · Zuid Beatrixpark A park in Amsterdam Zuid.
Park · Oost Flevopark A park in the east of the city.
Park · Noord Noorderpark A park in Amsterdam Noord.
Park · Nieuw-West Sloterplas A lake and park in Nieuw-West.
Park · Oud-West Erasmuspark A park in Oud-West.
Park · Amstelveen Amsterdamse Bos A forest and park south of the city that is three times bigger than Central Park in New York and has more than 6 million visitors a year.
Market · De Pijp Albert Cuyp Market The street market on Albert Cuypstraat in De Pijp.
Market · Jordaan Noordermarkt The square beside the Noorderkerk in the Jordaan that hosts a market.
Market · Oost Dappermarkt A street market in Amsterdam Oost, a bargain market for more than 100 years.
Market · Oud-West Ten Katemarkt A street market on Ten Katestraat in Oud-West.
Market · Jordaan Lindengracht Market A street market on Lindengracht in the Jordaan.
Shopping · Nieuwe Zijde Kalverstraat The main pedestrian shopping street of central Amsterdam.
Shopping · Canal Ring Nine Streets A grid of nine small streets between the main canals, known for small independent shops.
Shopping · Museumkwartier P.C. Hooftstraat A shopping street near the Museumplein.
Shopping · Canal Ring Utrechtsestraat A shopping and restaurant street between Rembrandtplein and Weteringcircuit.
Shopping · Westerpark and Haarlemmerbuurt Haarlemmerstraat A shopping street in the Haarlemmerbuurt, north-west of the centre.
Day trip · Haarlem Grote Markt Haarlem The main square of Haarlem.
Church · Oude Zijde Mozes en Aäronkerk Monumental church on Waterlooplein and home base of the Sant'Egidio community. Visitors can come in to rest or light a candle.
Church · Plantage Oosterkerk 17th-century church monument managed by Stadsherstel, used as a venue for concerts, theatre and neighbourhood events.
Viewpoint · Eastern Docklands NEMO Science Museum Rooftop Rooftop plaza on top of the NEMO Science Museum, reached by the staircases on the east side, with views over the IJ and the city.
Landmark · Noord NDSM Former shipyard in Amsterdam-Noord, now a 10-hectare creative area with makers, cultural venues, food and drink spots and public art.
