Join thousands of orange-dressed revellers on the streets of Amsterdam for Queen’s Day, a nationwide celebration to mark the birthday of Holland’s Queen Beatrix. Queen’s Day hotels in Amsterdam go quickly, so plan ahead.
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Published 12/11/09
Courtesy of Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board
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Five more things to do in Amsterdam
- Van Gogh’s renowned The Bedroom in Arles in the museum named after him
- Take a canal tour and enjoy the charming coach houses along the Keizersgracht
- Pick up anything from cosmetics to socks at Bijenkorf, Amsterdam’s famous department store on Dam square
- The beautiful garden and wooden houses of Begijnhof
- Picnic in Vondelpark near The Fish, a sculpture by Picasso
Free Markets
A Queen’s Day holiday in Amsterdam would be incomplete without taking in the flea markets, or vrijmarkt. Sprawled throughout the city, they invite anybody to set up stalls for nothing. Pick up children’s toys around Jordaan and bargain for beautiful vintage clothing along Waterloopplein, as live music reverberates from stages across the city. Boats covered in orange decorations fill the canals and parades are held across the city.Family Fun
Family-orientated fun during Queen Day in Amsterdam centres around Vondelpark. Face-painting, puppet shows and other activities are held alongside food and drink stalls. Book an Amsterdam hotel near Vondelpark for easy access to the main events.Music & nightlife
Music forms the backbone of the nighttime celebrations. Museumplein and Rembrandtplein host outdoor concerts from early afternoon. Enjoy street performers, opera singers and theatre shows at Damrak and Leidsestraat before bars and pubs open for all-night parties. The night before Queen’s Day is known as Queen’s Night and is enlivened with fireworks and parties.Practical information
When: 30 AprilWhere: Amsterdam city centre and surroundings.
Tickets: Free, admission to bars vary
Don’t forget: Orange clothes! Queen’s day is known as ‘Orange Craze’ for a reason.
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