Christmas Holidays in Amsterdam
Christmas Holidays in Amsterdam
The last month of the year is a long-awaited time not only for children. The Dutch of all ages like the most popular actions of December in the Netherlands, and specifically for some of them foreign tourists come to the country. In December in Holland have taken place: the Holiday of Candles, the Winter Festival in the Efteling amusement park, the Dickens Festival, the Christmas enchanting spectacle in Het Loo Palace, and also circus performances, celebratory fairs and musical festivals everywhere.
If you are in the fascinating city for your Christmas holiday in Amsterdam, here are some of the must do things: Visit Museumplein during Christmas it will be turned into a Christmas square, it's the ideal location for passing an afternoon there will also be an ice skating rink there. Don't forget to browse the stalls for seasonal food and drinks.Have an evening stroll in the glittering city, the best direction can through the Leidseplein and its neighbouring areas or in the direction of the Jordaan, which is bursting of welcoming and cosy cafes and matchless shops ideal for window shopping. The red light area seems more colourful with many lights, not just red to fill up the place with Christmas magic.
If you want something a little less traditional than the typical holiday celebration, head over to the Westergasfabriek complex in the Westerpark neighborhood of Amsterdam. The Winterparade showcases theater, music, dance, film, cartoons and comedy wrapped in a special Christmas package. And all the while you can eat, drink and be very merry at the many nearby restaurants and bars. Winterparade's last night promises to be quite the New Year's Eve bash.
There are many great things about celebrating Christmas in Amsterdam. First of all, there are several churches that you can visit no matter what your particular affiliation is. This means that you will be able to still enjoy your favorite holiday services, without having to worry about not being in you home church. There are several religious monuments and shrines that you can visit during your stay, which will make your Christmas even more memorable.
The Path Tuschinski is one of the few cinemas open on Christmas Day, and is offering a special screening of The Wizard of Oz at 10:30, as well as several other films throughout the day. The Concertgebouw (www.concertgebouw.nl) is offering special classical Christmas concerts, on 24, 25 and 26 December and will cost from 13-75, although reduced-price tickets may be available last minute. Spain - The Country That You Have To Visit Santiago Tourist Attractions Flinders Ranges Tours Invaluable Travel Advice For India Tours How To Enjoy Bangkok Holidays Reasons To Choose A France Holiday Glasgow Tourist Attractions The Beauty Of A Dubai Tour Pointers To Consider At The Time Of Searching For Beach Rentals In St Augustine! Spring Ushers Fresh Shade to Venice's Open Gardens Luxury Villas in Italy for your Great Holday Wuxi Wu Culture Festival Mens Suits Guide On Summer