What to do in Amsterdam with kids
Amsterdam is a wonderful city, known for its colorful tulip fields and windmills, but there is more to this city than meets the eye. Besides these main attractions, there are also plenty of activities to have fun with the smallest members of the family, so they can be part of the travelling experience too!
Amsterdam is a wonderful city, known for its colorful tulip fields and windmills, but there is more to this city than meets the eye. Besides these main attractions, there are also plenty of activities to have fun with the smallest members of the family, so they can be part of the travelling experience too!
The preferred means of transport in Amsterdam is the bicycle, so getting around with your car could be a problem. The easiest solution is leaving your vehicle in one of the city carparks, replacing it with a bicycle. You will be contributing to improving the environment as well as helping your health!
Amsterdam’s landscapes make it a perfect place for hiking with children, and the Dutch culture makes for an enriching destination for more cultural visits. Both options guarantee plenty of places to go to. We suggest 5 places to spend the day in Amsterdam with the kids:
NEMO Science Museum
This interactive multi-floor museum with the shape of a boat is the perfect mix of entertainment and learning. It is filled with all kinds of science experiments suited for all ages, from gravity and electricity to water mechanics, a variety of scientific concepts for kids to explore at your fingertips. Besides all the exhibits, there is also a café on every floor and a restaurant with spectacular views of Amsterdam at the rooftop.
Efteling theme park resort
The distinctive theme park surrounded by nature with all kinds of attractions has both calm and thrilling options to pass the day. With roller coasters, restaurants, storytelling, hotels and the largest water show in Europe, Efteling is bound to exceed any expectations for all types of plans. Want to stay for a few nights with the family in an enchanting environment? Or maybe an exciting day at an amusement park? Either way, Efteling is a great option.
Amsterdam's canals cruise
Enjoy the most remarkable parts of Amsterdam on a 1-hour-long cruise, perfect for photographing, drawing or learning about the city’s history. An opportunity to compare the old Amsterdam with the new one. With buildings of the XVIII century on the one hand, and modern XXI century structures on the other. Beautiful tulip fields from a distance, the canal water close up. All these things and more in one boat ride.
Bicycle routes
Being a small city, parking in Amsterdam can be a hassle, but park your car at any MOBIHUB location and you can substitute your car for some electric bikes for as long as you need! Take a bicycle route through your favorite parts of the city or select a route from the internet. With bikes, a parking, the family, and a city like Amsterdam, prepare for a great time!
Keukenhof tulip field
A wonderful garden filled with Amsterdam’s famous tulips! Couldn’t be missing in an Amsterdam travel guide with kids. More suitable for spring or summer visits, since the flowers will be in full bloom, it is an ideal destination for a walk in nature. Beautiful flowers on each side of the path, all kinds of trees… Certainly, a breathtaking view.
Plenty of things to do in Amsterdam!
Enjoy a family trip in a magnificent city like Amsterdam and its historic city center, its cultural richness and all its other beautiful highlights; but don’t worry about your car, just book a parking spot and enjoy.