Sports and leisure activities - Amsterdam - Pays-Bas in 2024

Practical information : Move & Laze around Amsterdam

Budget & Tips

Cycling is the perfect way to get some exercise while exploring the city! The city's large parks are the perfect place to go for a run. Amsterdam has several beautiful swimming pools that are well worth a visit. If you want to experience the joys of ice skating, head to the Jaap Edenhal or the Museumplein ice rink during the winter months.

What's very local

In winter, go to the Museumplein to enjoy ice skating! If the winter is very cold, you may have the opportunity to skate on the canals! But, due to global warming, this winter pleasure is becoming more and more rare..

Your documents please

Sometimes you will need to show a sailing license to rent certain boats. The best thing is to rent the boat with a captain so that you can enjoy it to the fullest. For the marathon, it is necessary to order your bib well in advance.

To be booked

For major events (such as the Light Festival, King's Day, Prinsengrachtconcert), it's highly advisable to book your boats in advance. For Ajax soccer matches, you should also book well in advance, especially for the European Cup..

Main events

Amsterdam is home to a number of high-profile sporting events. Ajax is once again at the forefront of European soccer, and its matches are once again attracting the attention they once did. The planned rebirth of the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit in 2021 was confirmed in 2022, with victories in the last two editions by Dutch prodigy Max Verstappen. Some competitions are open to the general public, such as the town's famous marathon.

Tourist traps

Beware of tickets sold. It is always better to buy them through approved sales channels: https://tix.nl/ ; www.livefootballtickets.com/city/amsterdam-tickets.html

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