Many families would avoid traveling to Amsterdam with kids, but the truth is that: Amsterdam is a top destination for families traveling with kids. There are so many outdoor and indoor activities to keep both tourists and locals entertained.
So, jump on your bike and visit one of these great places in Amsterdam you have to visit with kids!
GOAT FARM DE RIDAMMERHOEVE
We all know how kids love nature, and your trip cannot be complete without visiting the Geitenboerderij de ridammerhoeve. It is a goat farm located in the middle of the Amsterdam forest known as Amsterdamse Bos. Here your kids will get to feed and play with farm animals such as goats, horses, chicken, pigs, and cows. You can also participate in sessions where you are taught how to milk the goats and make cheese at home. Please do not leave the farm without having a taste of their cheese or any other of their products. A visit to the goat farm can be a good learning experience for your kids.
ARTIS ZOO
Zoo days are my daughter’s best days. Artis Zoo is a child’s paradise as it has a huge aquarium, picturesque buildings where butterflies and monkeys can roam freely. There is also a playground where kids can play. The zoo also has trolleys, which you can use to move kids from one place to another if they are tired. During summer, the park is open till sundown on Saturdays. You will also be entertained with live music and fairy lights.
CANAL BOAT TOURS
If you and your kids want to enjoy the wonders the canals of Amsterdam have to offer, why not take a boat tour. The best part of making a canal tour is your kids will be sited throughout the, meaning that they will not be tired. You will all get to enjoy the picturesque waterways and beautiful canal houses. To make I more fun, you can purchase the ticket that will allow you to hop-on and hop-off, so that you can get to visit some tourist sites on the way such as museums. You can also book a Pancake Boat Cruise with unlimited pancakes and a ball pit, what more to ask.
NEMO MUSEUM
Do I have to say anything more? Close to the Central station, this unique, kids-friendly Science Museum is a treat for kids and adults of any age. All five floors of NEMO are filled with hands-on exhibitions, unique experiments, demonstrations or workshops. It combines science and technology with fun, creating whole new gereations of curious little scientists, even if just for a day. But, be warned, it will be extremely hard to get your kids to leave.
ARTIS ZOO
Zoo days are my daughter’s best days. Artis Zoo is a child’s paradise as it has a huge aquarium, picturesque buildings where butterflies and monkeys can roam freely. There is also a playground where kids can play. The zoo also has trolleys, which you can use to move kids from one place to another if they are tired. During summer, the park is open till sundown on Saturdays. You will also be entertained with live music and fairy lights.
VONDEL PARK
Vondel Park is one of the many parks in Amsterdam that provides parents and children with a means of escaping from the busy city life. You can bring along a bike, where you can ride with your kids. You can also choose to picnic, bring along a blanket, and snacks for your kids. It is cheap and the ideal way to spend time with your kids.
TROPENMUSEUM
A visit to the Topenmuseum can help your kids learn about the history of the land and the world. The Museum displays many artifacts from different places in the world. The Museum also has a kids program referred to as Tropenmuseum Junior, which hosts special kids events such as crafts workshops, theatre plays, and guided tours.
Traveling with kids can be hectic, therefore plan before to make it easy. Make sure you have purchased tickets of the places near Amsterdam you want to visit with kids. Other places to visit in Amsterdam with kids include Micropia, the Scheepvaartmusem ( Maritime museum) and Anne Frankhuis.