As we have mentioned several times, Amsterdam is a wonderful city to visit at any time of year. However, we thought that it would be useful to post some videos to try and convey the character of Amsterdam and some of its tourist attractions. This is a selection of some of the best that we have come across, including general tourist guides, the Rijksmuseum, Cycling around Amsterdam and the Anne Frank Museum and the ferry to Amsterdam.

Lonely Planet Travel Guide to Amsterdam



Cycling around Amsterdam



Rijksmuseum State Museum Tour



Anne Frank Museum



Amsterdam in Spring Part 1



Amsterdam in Spring Part 2



There we go! - Hopefully these videos have given you a feel for the atmosphere around Amsterdam, as you can see it is a vibrant and exciting city - try and get there ASAP.

Brown café or bar

Have you ever wondered why the Dutch word ‘gezelligheid’ (cosy) is so popular in Holland and have you ever wondered what it really means, Then you must visit an authentic Dutch Pub called the ‘brown café’. It is pretty obvious why these charming café-style pubs are brown: nicotine. The decor includes wooden tables with carpets (on them!) with the interior a little faded and a friendly barmaid who has been there since it opened.

Once you arrive in Holland by an Amsterdam ferry you will be able to find the best brown cafe's roundabout central station, in the Jordaan district and along the Utrechtsestraat. The other popular areas are Rambrandtplein and Leidseplein.