Amsterdam, the capital city of Netherlands, has so much to offer for a perfect family trip. Amsterdam is a haven for family holidays. Age of your kids can hardly put bars on their enjoyment for the duration of the trip to Amsterdam. You can either book a hotel or can choose Amsterdam houses to rent for short stays. There are endless options for accommodations in Amsterdam.
There are many things that you can enjoy with your kids. These places will make them learn about the rich cultural heritage of the city and about other aspects that will help them grow.
Let’s have a look at these top family attractions in Amsterdam
- Science Centre NEMO
Science centre NEMO is located amidst the city’s Eastern Docklands. Your kids will love to visit this place as it offers them to explore science in a fun filled way. NEMO also offers various educational exhibitions and events like Theatre Performances, workshops, films and demonstrations that your kids will surely enjoy while learning.
All of these events are so interactive that will make your kids learn about “how things actually work.” NEMO also offers various outdoor activities for kids as they have an outdoor cafe and sand beach on the rooftop that serves as a playground for kids.
- Artis Royal Zoo
Artis Royal zoo is located in the centre of the city and is the first established zoo in Netherlands. Artis royal zoo contains a wide range of Flora and Fauna. It was established in 1838, and it is a place where nature and cultural heritage join hands together. It is a home to more than 700 species of animals and around 300 species of plants. Artis royal zoo is a heaven for animal lovers and kids always love to see animals.
Artis Royal zoo is much more than a zoo as it has preserved the 19th-century architecture in a beautiful way. It also contains the biggest planetarium in Netherlands. The Micropia Museum in Artis royal zoo is a famous spot of attraction, and it focuses on the microscopic world.
- Madame Tussauds Museum
This is the world famous museum and is located in the centre of the town. Madame Tussauds has numerous wax figures of world renowned celebrities, famous personalities, athletes and many more. If your kids want to have a picture with these famous stars, then you should definitely take them to Madame Tussauds Museum.
- Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve
Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve is a goat farm located in the heart of the Amsterdam Bos. This farm contains goats, chicken, cows, pigs, horses, etc. Your kids will love to play with these young animals or might like to feed baby goats with a bottle. This farm offers organic goat milk products for producing various items like yogurt, milk, cheese, ice cream, etc. Your kids will surely love this place.
- The Amsterdam Dungeon
You can also take your kids to this Amsterdam dungeon to experience the dark fairy tales. More than 500 professional artists play different characters of dark stories of the past.
These are some of the places that you can prefer to take your family along. There are certainly other places and to know them a comment below.
