When in Amsterdam....there are so many things to do. Here we have translated advice from famous Amsterdammers of what to do in the city for visitors. These exerts were taken from a book titled:
Mijn Plek Amsterdam. 2013. The book was only released in Dutch but is a great gift idea.
Hanna Bervoets
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Hanna Bervoets
Photo taken from film1.nl |
Hanna Bervoets is born and breed Amsterdam. She is famous for being a writer, journalist, columnist and appearing on Dutch television.
Hanna's tip: "visitors should go to
Cafe-Restaurant Noorderlicht in Amsterdam-North at the NDSM wharf. There, tourists get to see a special and little exposed piece of Amsterdam."
Job Cohen
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Job Cohen
Photo taken from nrc.nl |
Job Cohen is former social democratic politician and famous for being Mayor of Amsterdam 2001-2010. He was rated European of the Year 2005 by Time for his handling of race tension in Amsterdam.
Job's tip:"a tourist should be directed to the
new (eastern) Ij islands. An example for the whole world how an ancient port which no longer serves it initial purpose can be transformed into a modern part of the city. When I started as mayor there was nothing, now it is really beautiful."
Leo Blokhuis
Leo Blokhuis is an expert in the field of pop. He is also a professional graphic designer and a broadcaster.
Leo's tip: "tourists should visit the
museums, it's really not normal how much there is to see in the larger museums of the city. Very happy they are open again to the public."
Jeroen Pauw
Jeroen Pauw is a journalist and television presenter.
Jeroen's tip: "I hope that tourists see Amsterdam as a relaxed and cheerful village. I get annoyed by people watching and thinking it is dangerous. Walk to
Wilhelmina Dok (north Amsterdam)
find a cafe and drink quietly a coffee. Then Walk through the park and go to the museum (Film museum)."
Glennis Grace
Glennis is a born and breed Amsterdam famous for her singing.
Glennis's tip: "A
boat tour is really special. But also a bus or perhaps even by bicycle. A fun and comfortable way to see the city."
Johannes van Dam (deceased)
Johannes was born an Amsterdammer and died in Amsterdam. A journalist and the Netherlands most famous food critic. He had a column for 25 years in the national daily
Het Parool.
Johannes's tip: "Go to the
Rijksmuseum, the
Stedelijk Museum, the
Van Gogh Museum, the
Maritime Museum and the
Hermitage. Then a cruise the canals. For the
best croquettes in Amsterdam you need to go to confectionery
Holtkamp on the Vijzelgracht."
Tygo Gernandt
Tygo Gernandt was born in Amsterdam. He is famous for being a voice, television and film actor.
Tygo's tip: "Just the city sweep you up.
Walk out of Central Station and just keep walking.
Be yourself and do what you want to do. This is what I would advise."
Ellen Hoog
Ellen is a famous for her field hockey talent. She was a member of the Netherlands' European and World Champion national field hockey team
Ellen's tip: "Visit the
Nine Streets. When I 'm abroad I look for this atmosphere. The squares, terraces and canals give a very pretty picture of Amsterdam."
Youp van 't Hek
Youp is famous for being a comedian and making fun of the rich. He is also a columnist for the national daily NRC Handelsblad since 1988.
Youp's tip: "At
five in the morning take a boat through the city. The students are home, the whores go to bed and sleep. The city wakes up at the same time.
Its really great. Get on your bike and
go eat somewhere you 've never been without a reservation."
Lnage Frans
Lnage Frans is born in Amsterdam and is famous for being a rapper and a television presenter.
Lnage's tip: "
Cruise through the canals. Just an hour of listening to the tape and admiring all the beautiful things."
We hope this was helpful. If you would like to see the book this came from
Mijn Plek Amsterdam. It is a book that asked 25 famous Amsterdammers about their part of Amsterdam. We bought a copy from the
Amsterdam City Archives bookshop.
When in Amsterdam....enjoy!
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