Things to do in Amsterdam with kids
When you travel with your kids you want to make sure that there are things to do that are fun for you and your kids. Luckily Amsterdam has several activities that are fun for all, no matter your age. There are museums with dedicated junior exhibits and attractions that make adults feel like kids again. So if you wondering if there are things to do with kids in Amsterdam, the answer is yes!
Discover Amsterdam with kids
City Sightseeing Amsterdam is a great way to discover Amsterdam with children. Especially the Hop-on Hop-off boat, which gives all travellers lasting memories of the city. Exploring the city from the water in this way is not something you can do in most other cities.
Other fun things to do in Amsterdam with kids include:
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam: this attraction will have you doubting reality and reminds you that the world is filled with wonder
- ARTIS Royal Zoo: visiting this historic zoo and it’s animals brings out the kid in everyone
- Jewish Cultural Quarter: the Jewish Museum has a dedicated children section so that everyone can learn from the past
- Madame Tussauds: meeting your favourite celebrities and heroes is fun no matter how old you are
- National Maritime Museum: step inside a VOC ship experience the seafaring history of the Netherlands
- NEMO Science Museum: hands on experiments show everyone the fun there is to be had with science
Is Amsterdam good for families?
Amsterdam is a very family-friendly city. It is safe and welcoming, easy to get around, there are lots of different food options, and of course there are plenty of things to do in Amsterdam with family. Besides the kid-friendly museums and attractions, the city also offers plenty of green spaces, such as Vondelpark, where kids can run around safely.
Favourite ways to get around the city are by bike and public transport, which means that there are fewer cars than in other major cities. As long as you don’t walk in the bike lane, you are unlikely to get into a traffic accident. And then there is the kid-friendly food, such as pancakes, poffertjes (tiny pancakes), and stroopwafels (syrup waffles). There are also plenty of international restaurants to choose from, so you're sure to find something to please everyone.
