Dutch Amsterdam does not provide a complete listing of events in Amsterdam. Instead we highlight some of our personal favorites.
This Saturday, for the first time in fifteen years, the Keizersrace — a short distance ice skating race is to held in Amsterdam.
The Emperor’s Race, organized by local news daily De Telegraaf, takes place on Keizersgracht — literally, Emperor’s Canal.
Once in every five years Amsterdam harbor — one of Europe’s busiest ports — become the backdrop for one of the largest maritime manifestations in the world: SAIL
For five days, from August 19th through August 23rd, the whole IJ (pronounced as: Ay) harbor behind Amsterdam’s Central Station will be filled with music, culture and some 600 boats, including many historic vessels and a huge number of impressive tall ships from all over the world.
Queen’s Day is Amsterdam’s alternative to carnival. Here are some tips on how and where to celebrate it.
“Pluk de Nacht” (Seize the Night) is an annual outdoor film festival held at the Stenen Hoofd, a man-made beach near Amsterdam Central Station
Gays, lesbians, bisexuals and a large contingent of heterosexuals put on their brightest plumage Saturday, and a rainbow fleet sailed through Amsterdam’s historic canals, as the city celebrated its annual Gay Pride festival.
Spencer Tunick captures nude figures through film and video, with public space as his decor. On June 3, 2007, he will shoot an installation in Amsterdam. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of naked men and women will spill into some of the Amsterdam streets and squares.
Details about Amsterdam’s 2nd Annual Open Day in the Red Light District.