February 2021: Ice Skating on the Canals of Amsterdam
February 13, 2021 Canals
The thaw has set in, and whatever ice remains on the canals of Amsterdam is now unsafe.
Most likely the ice skates won’t come out of storage again this year.
Travel Guide to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tag: Prinsengracht
Love Song to the Canals of Amsterdam
August 24, 2014 Canals
The yearly Prinsengracht concert traditionally finishes with an ode to Amsterdam, a Dutch song called “Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten.”
Amsterdam in the snow
Amsterdam was covered under a blanket of snow this morning, and we ventured out to bring you some photos.
OK, we also ate some apple pie at Café Papeneiland — something we highly recommend to anyone who visits Amsterdam.
Amplified music taboo on Amsterdam’s canals
August 28, 2011 News
Starting in the summer of 2012 boats sailing through Amsterdam’s downtown canals may no longer carry amplified music.
It is an effort to curtail noise nuisance. Plus: will there be one-way traffic in Prinsengracht?