Amsterdam shines like a jewel in the world tourism map. Whatever be the season Amsterdam is eternal beauty. It holds wonders that fill souls even if it is a winter month. So what makes Amsterdam the right place to visit during the winter months? Read ahead to know.
The Snowfall Makes Amsterdam Even More Pretty
White snowflakes covering the city, sets the right mood and pleases every visitor’s aesthetics. If you love playing around in the snow, visit Vondelpark or Westerpark and have fun packing the snow into snowballs.
Amsterdam Light Festival
No worries about the darkness in winter months, the Amsterdam light Festival conducted every year from November to January in the coldest winter months is a feast to the eyes. The light installments decorate streets, canals, and literally every landmark of the city. To get the best experience, go on private boat tours in Amsterdam during the light festival.
The Frozen Canals are the Right Skating Spots
When the temperature drops below 4°C and the temperature remains constant for four consecutive nights, the canals turn into flat lands of frozen snow. The fun of going ice-skating on these frozen canals is beyond words. Apart from this, you have a plenty of outdoor skating options available like the Jaap Eden ice rink and many more.
The Winter Markets of Amsterdam Blow your Minds Away
Amsterdam has a number of festive fairs and the approach is unique when compared with the fairs in other European markets. In the weekends prior to Christmas, markets that sell a wide range of products pop up in different parts of the city.
It is the Ideal Valentine Spot
Where to celebrate the Valentine’s than at the most romantic city in the world? Taking a trip to Amsterdam is the right thing to do to spend the valentine’s of your lifetime.
Cuisine Made for the Winter
Dutch cuisine suits the colder months really well and you can go on exploring the Dutch delicacies in the winter months. Every Dutch dish starting from the stamppot to ham soup, warm up your body and mind.
The Streets are All Yours in the Winter
The winter is the right time to go on Amsterdam private museum tours. The city is less crowded during the winter months and this means you are saved from standing in long queues in the museums and waiting to get a table at the restaurants.
Sinterklaas Parade
The Sinterklaas parade takes place every year before Christmas and the Dutch Father Christmas goes on a long parade through the town welcomed by thousands of spectators.