Sports and leisure activities - Amsterdam - Pays-Bas in 2025

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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 regaining the popularity they once enjoyed. Some competitions are open to the general public, such as the city's famous marathon.

Tourist traps

Beware of tickets sold on the sly. It's always best to buy them through authorized sales channels.

Sports and leisure activities Amsterdam

Map of top points of interest Amsterdam

JOHAN CRUIJFF ARENA STADIUMTOUR

JAAP EDEN IJSBAAN

ROCYCLE

TUNFUN

ZUIDERBAD

SMASHING PINK

AMSTERDAMSE BOS

CANAL SUP

DE ROOS

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