Things to do

Openbare Golfbaan Spaarnwoude

The 66 holes of Golfbaan Spaarnwoude

The golfcourse Spaarnwoude, 25 min by car from city center, is a public course, also open for non-members and partly open even for absolute beginners.

Even though the course can be overcrowded on weekend, the atmosphere is more relaxed than on many other courses.

Over all Spaarnwoude offers six 9-holes courses of which 3 are open for beginners. Even advanced players will find a challange on the championship courses.

Openbare Golfbaan Spaarnwoude

Het Hoge Land 2

1982 LT Velsen-Zuid

Telefoon: +31-23-5385599

Spaarnwoude info (Dutch only)

type:	Golf
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url:	www.golfbaanspaarnwoude.nl
email:	info@golfbaanspaarnwoude.nl

Frans Otten

The place where the pros meet. Outside of the center near the Olympic Stadium.

type:	Spa and Sauna
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url:	www.fransottenstadion.nl

Birdwatching close to Amsterdam

Just 40 km outside Amsterdam is the nature reserve Oostvaardersplassen. It is a good place to go Birding. There are eurosian spoonbills, white tailed eagles and many other bird species. You can also see deer, heck cattle and foxes.

You can go by your own, but you will need a rental car or hire a local bird guide who meet you at station Almere Buiten (30 minutes from Amsterdam Central)

type:	Trekking
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accessibility:	Train or rental car, 30 minutes
url:	www.birdsnetherlands.nl
email:	flevobirdwatching@gmail.com

Amstelborgh/Borchland B.V.

The golf course has several big advantages: Amstelborgh/Borchland is very easy to reach, by car 5-15 min. from the city center into direction Utrecht, there is a huge parking lot. Or by public transport to the stadium (Arena).

Prices are modest, the driving range is free(!) and balls are cheap and of a great quality. There are several chipping and pitching greens, not very big and - esp. on the weekend - a bit crowded.

The course has 9 holes (par 3 - total length 863 meter) and is open to everybody, not only for members. Equipment can be hired but the choice is not really more..

type:	Golf
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address:	Borchlandweg 6-12
tel:	+31 (0)20-56 333 33
email:	info@borchland.nl
url:	www.borchland.nl
zipcode:	1099 CT Amsterdam/Duivendrecht

Anne Frankhuis Tour

For the cost of a cup of coffee and a muffin, visitors to Amsterdam can purchase a ticket for the unforgettable Anne Frankhuis (Anne Frank House) tour. Located in the center of Amsterdam, The Anne Frank House is the former place where Anne Frank wrote her diary. Now a museum, the featured texts and displays recount the history of the eight people in hiding and the story of those who helped them during the war. Collections, exhibitions, and a virtual display (to show pieces that could not be displayed) are all a part of The Anne Frank House experience. The museum is open daily more..

type:	Other
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tel:	020 5567100
url:	www.annefrank.org
address:	Prinsengracht 267

Canal fishing

Don't let the title fool you, canal fishing has nothing to do with fish, but you will use a length of line/rope and a hook of some fashion. Canal fishing is usually born of desperation, the desperation that comes with having your bike (fiets) stolen for the umpteenth time. Many of these stolen bikes find there way into canals for some reason or another and unless they are "fished" out will remain there in an ignoble grave. To begin, gather the necessary equipment (as described above) and walk the older canals slowly, peering over the side for the perfect fiets habitat. When you more..

type:	Cycling
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THEA

THEA is in the west of Amsterdam in an old Church. The name actually means between Heaven and Earth. You can rent equipment.

type:	Climbing
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Jogging in Amsterdam

Finding scenic places to jog or power walk in Amsterdam is easy as the city has more than 30 parks and four beaches to choose from. Vondelpark – Amsterdam’s largest and busiest, is a popular place for jogging as well as Sarphatipark, which is smaller and more peaceful than Vondelpark. Sarphatipark is also a popular place for dog-walkers and grabbing a bite to eat at a snack bar or café. Other popular Amsterdam parks include: Amsterdamse Bos, Frankendael, Beatrixpark, and Amstelpark. Amsterdam’s four beaches also offer opportunities for jogging and walking as well as more..

type:	Going to the Beach
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url:	www.iamsterdam.com

Hamam zaanstraat

Turkish bath with full service, massage, peeling, olive soap, towel, tea room and snacks.

Monday 16:00-22:00h for men.

Tuesday till Sunday for women (12:00 to 20:00h).

type:	Other
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address:	Zaanstraat 88, 1013 RW Amsterdam
tel:	+31-20-681 48 18

Squash City

Great court. Also fitness club. Taking a sauna after the match is included. A ten minute walk from the Central station, near the Haarlemmerdijk.

tel: +31-20-626 78 83

type:	Spa and Sauna
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address:	Ketelmakerstraat 6

Golf Course "De Hoge Dijk"

"De Hoge Dijk" is an 18-hole competition course (PAR 71, 5755 meters), designed by the renowned golf course architect Joan Dudok van Heel. The first nine holes were inaugurated in 1990; the second nine holes have been ready for play since 1995.

The golf course is open to all golfers against payment of a green fee providing he/she has an official handicap.

The facilities consist of a driving range with 32 tees, a large putting green, a chipping and pitching green and two practice bunkers. Use of these facilities is free.

46 Abcouderstraatweg

1105 AA more..

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Klimmuur Centraal

Klimmuur Centraal
photo by: S.Andrew

Near the Central Station, walk in the direction of the Bote (East) then it's between the tracks. Since the other climbing halls are located outside of the center, I would recommend this one. You can hire your gear here. you can also buy great food; try the BLT, for instance.

De Ruyterkade 160, 1011 Amsterdam

tel: +31-20-427 57 77

type:	Climbing
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SC Leidseplein

Right in the center, just 100 meters off Leidseplein, this is a great place to play; incl. Sauna. Pretty crowded, therefore a reservation is recommended.

tel: +31-20-620 66 31

Borchland Amstelborgh

Lots of pretty good squash courts, as well as in- and outdoor tennis. It's cool to hit some balls at the (golf) driving range behind behind the building before squashing!

Borchlandweg 6-12

1099 CT Amsterdam (near the Ajax Arena)

tel: +31-20-5633333

Roada: It's a good place to sport, but they don't offer a sauna for the squash and tennis players ... that's a bit cheap.

Jordaan Walk

This 1.5 hour walk starts at Dam Square -- considered the Times Square of Amsterdam, and ends at by Egelantiers canal – the center of Jordaan. During the walk you will travel past Anne Frank’s House and through the charming Jordaan neighborhood to explore the exteriors of quaint structures and homes as well as some of the city’s most attractive canal scenery. Other attractions along the route include: Torensluis Bridge, Homomonument, St. Andrew’s Hof, and Electric Ladyland – the world’s first and only museum of fluorescent art.  St. Andrew’s Hall of Fame, more..

Explore Haarlem

Haarlem is the world’s very first “Harlem” and yes -- it’s where New York’s Harlem got its name. Visitors to Amsterdam’s Haarlem are in for a treat – the area offers everything from markets and architectural sights to restaurants, cruises, and museums. Specific points of interest include: the 700-year old Haarlem Market Square, Town Hall (built in mid-1200s), Frans Hals Museum, a 15th-century Gothic Church featuring a 400-year-old cannonball, and the History Museum Haarlem. Not to be missed is the 50-minute Canal Cruise that loops through and around Haarlem. The more..

Amsterdam History Museum Tour

The Amsterdam History Museum Tour is one of Amsterdam’s most popular tourist attractions. During the tour visitors will explore dozens of rooms that tell the story of Amsterdam’s history through numerous displays and interactive exhibits covering roughly 1,000 years. Expect to visit rooms that cover the history of the growth of the city, the history of Amsterdam’s Harbor, the history of the carillon player, World War II, the Hippie Age, and more. The Amsterdam History Museum Tour last around an hour or so and hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday more..

Explore Bruges

This Gothic city is a major tourist attraction that can be enjoyed for a few hours, but a full 1-2 days here is highly recommended. The town is popular for shopping, museum tours, bike riding and horse-buggy tours, canal tours, and dining. Points of interest include: the bell tower on Market Square, Gruuthuse Museum, the Church of Our Lady (see Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child), Burg Square, the De Halve Maan Brewery tour, and Groeninge Museum. The bell tower on Market Square offers spectacular views of Bruges – but you have to climb it first so wear comfortable shoes and more..

De Mirandabad

If you’re interested in sneaking in a full body workout or two during your stay in Amsterdam, De Mirandabad is a great place to suit up and take a rejuvenating swim. This subtropical swimming pool complex features a beach, several indoor and outdoor pools, and wave machines. Other amenities include squash courts, a solarium, and a restaurant. Rates vary, so visit the website (www.mirandabad.nl ) for details on pricing or inquire within (020 5464 444, mirandabad@zuideramstel.amsterdam.nl).

Rent a boat

At Boaty you can rent your own boat for a couple of hours to explore Amsterdam at its prettiest. You can either decide where to go yourself or choose one of Boaty's free routes. The boats are electrically driven which means they are silent and free of exhaust fumes. They boats are very stable, unsinkable and accompanied by free life vests. You can find Boaty at the Jozef Israëlskade next to the hotel Okura, between the city center and the Amstel river.