| Easter is a time for celebration in Amsterdam and | | | | and many offer special holiday menus, quite |
| there are plenty of ways for visitors to join in on | | | | commonly brunch or high tea. |
| the fun. Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag) and | | | | If you fancy getting into the spirit of things then |
| Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag) are both official | | | | head to the famous Vondelpark where an egg |
| holidays in the Netherlands so you can be sure | | | | hunt takes place at “The Big Milk House” |
| there will be plenty going on to keep you amused. | | | | (Het Groot Melkhuis). This |
| Amsterdam embraces the Easter spirit and as | | | | former-dairy-turned-café has a terrace which is |
| the spring sunshine makes an appearance, bakery | | | | great for catching a few rays of springtime sun |
| windows glimmer with sugary works of art and | | | | and indulging in a spot of people watching. |
| you can pick up traditional Easter foods at one | | | | The quaint house and its outdoor areas are the |
| the many markets held in the city. Sweet treats, | | | | centre of Easter activity and Easter egg hunts |
| from chocolate tarts to traditional holiday breads, | | | | take place throughout the day. |
| abound this time of year so it's easy to sample a | | | | No matter what time of year you visit |
| taste of the local flavours. | | | | Amsterdam you can take a canal cruise and |
| Markets have been commonplace in Amsterdam | | | | observe the city from a different angle. |
| since the early 18th century, when the first stall | | | | Amsterdam's canals are one of its defining |
| was set up in the Jewish Quarter. There are now | | | | features and they criss-cross throughout the |
| around 12 daily outdoor markets, 15 markets | | | | whole of the city. There are several different |
| which are open one or two days of the week | | | | types of cruise offered by different operators so |
| and several markets which open on a certain day | | | | have a scout around to find the one that suits |
| of the season. Most are open during normal | | | | you best. |
| shopping hours so weather permitting, you can | | | | Amsterdam's museums rank highly when it |
| shop to your hearts' content. | | | | comes to the most popular visitor attractions. |
| The Albert Cuypmarkt is Amsterdam's largest | | | | The “Big Three” are the most popular and |
| and busiest market where traditional Dutch foods | | | | include the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum |
| and all sorts of other goodies can be picked up. | | | | and the Anne Frank House. |
| The Farmer's Market at Noordermarkt is excellent | | | | There are approximately 40 more museums, so |
| for biological food, fresh fruits, cheese, cakes and | | | | be sure to read about them beforehand so you |
| other snacks. | | | | don't miss out. |
| Once you are finished at the market you might | | | | Amsterdam hotels are as varied as the |
| fancy a seat and cup of tea. You are in luck over | | | | attractions and sights offered by the city and |
| the Easter weekend as countless restaurants in | | | | there is something to suit everyone, from budget |
| Amsterdam are open for service on these days | | | | hostels to five star luxury. |