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After many requests to share tips about good places to visit in Amsterdam,….here it is: “The best secret guide to Amsterdam – De Pijp” or “Don’t forget to bring your umbrella!”
When visiting other cities there is nothing I like doing more than following a local guide and discover the hidden treasures of a place. The kind of places that only locals knows about.
All the places & shops mentioned in this guide are based on my personal recommendation only. I don´t have any benefits from sharing this information. I collected them because for me they make this place special. All photos are taken by me (unless mentioned otherwise). I also included Google maps for easy searching and localization.
http://www.werkplaatswillemien.nl/
Tweede Jacob van Campenstraat 2, Amsterdam
Fashion and accessories
http://www.lovelyatthepark.nl/
Sarphatipark 24 1072 PB ,Amsterdam
Cafe/art deco shop
Gallery/Shop10+10
Albert Cuyp daily Market
Prints and gifts
Play ground (open till 18:00)
Wood fired ovens pizzeria
vegetarian restaurant
Cook book shop
Museum plein
Rijks Museum
Stedelijk Museum
Van Gogh Museum
kitchen appliances
Deli + Cafe
Shop+ Cafe
Open only on Sundays
gemstones, minerals and fossils.
Kids books and toys shop
macarons shop
Kid’s party shop
fashion accessories
vintage design, art
Shop +cafe
De Pijp/Museum Quarter is where I live for the last 10 years, the neighborhood that I love very much. You can find here museums, parks, shops, cafes, restaurants and a daily market. All that makes it one of the most popular places in the city. It’s ever changing, full of energy and fun. Some of the places are there for 30 years or more and some of them are brand new.
This guide covers the area between the three biggest museums of Amsterdam:The Stedelijk museum, the Van Gogh museum and the Rijks museum. Between them is the Museumplein – a big square with a green grass field to take a rest, relax and enjoy. For children there is a small playground. In a few minutes walk you will find the Albert Cuyp market, greats shops, cafes restaurants and the wonderful Sarphati park.
So here it is, the the ultimate guide for all the curious and adventurous…:-)
Please click on the pictures below to start your favorite tour:
Off course I can’t leave you without some recommended places in other parts of Amsterdam:
Canal cruise – a must. The best way to see and feel the city. Great for kids.
Nine streets – don’t leave the city without spending some time between those beautiful little streets.
The Eye Museum– Dutch center for film culture and heritage and one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Take a ferry across the water and enjoy the view.
The bag museum /Tassen museum Hendrikje -Â I wrote about this museum here. Charming, interesting, beautiful to see. Located in one of the most beautiful canals of the city.
Utrechtsestraat – Beautiful shopping street. Don’t misses the small side streets with second hand shops and art galleries.
Haarlemmerstraat -Â Chosen to be the best shopping street in the city and indeed if you love unique design and fashion shops with nice cafes, this street is for you.
OBA (the central library in Amsterdam) – if you have time, do visit the central library. In the kid’s floor you will find the “The Mouse Mansion -Het Muizenhuis” in real size (stunning work!) and on the top floor you can sit in the cafe/restaurant and enjoy one of the best views on the city.
Unique shops in the city:
Het Grote Avontuur/the big adventure- shop that sells paper goods, vintage home accessories and assorted treasures
Vlieger Papier –Â paradise for paper lovers. In the second floor is for art and craft.
The New Label Project-Â a unique concept shop that presents the work of emerging artis.
Athenaeum– Favorite shop for design and art books and magazine.
Markets:
Hand made market Museumplein – Original and hand-made design, art and crafts market on the Museumplein. Very diverse and interesting to visit. Check the link to the coming dates.
Sunday Market – Hand-made, art, fashion and design market at the Westergasfabriek, at the first Sunday on the month.
IJ Hallen – The ultimate and by far the best second hand market in the city. don’t miss it!
Note: check the opening hours of shops and restaurants. Especially on Monday morning most are open a bit later (relaxed Amsterdam…;-)
And last but not least note: don’t forget your umbrella!
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