subject: A Great Guide On Zaanse Schans Getaways Along Easy To Follow Ideas On Finding Transportation [print this page] Amsterdam for the Ultimate Food Lovers Amsterdam for the Ultimate Food Lovers
Most of the dining stops in Amsterdam are famous for their cozy atmosphere, warm setting and relaxed manner more than just the culinary delights they offer. Most restaurants and cafes in Amsterdam are meant to be conversation places rather than fine dining areas where one can just sit back and relax with the comfort of friends. Take Bistro Sante at Regio, for example, an ideal restaurant for those who like big portions. Another nice choice is Caf aad de Wolf which is restaurant by day and bar at night, meant for quiet conversations and a much older crowd. Restaurant de Hoop op d Swarte Walvis has a great outdoor setting ideal for lunch with girlfriends found in a historic building at Zaanse Schans. For those who like a bit of seafood and Thai flavor, check out 't Waepen van Naang-Nuan with great emphasis on their dessert and fresh fish every night. There are still so many restaurants to choose from, and all are great places to try out while in Amsterdam!
Taking a Road Trip down at Zaanse Schans
Just 20 minutes away from Amsterdam proper, Zaanse Schans is a great village to visit for those looking for a bygone era in Amsterdam and Dutch history. There are so many details in this town that show remnants of it as an old 17th century industrial village from the clog workshop, the still working windmills which allow visitors in on selected days and the cheese factory. The cheese factory is a great place to go to as it gives out a quiet tour of how cheeses are made and even distributes samples for tourists. Getting there from Amsterdam is easy as you can just take a train going to Koog Zaandjik which takes one to the heart of the town, then its just a 10 minute hike going to Zaanse Schans, or one can also bike going there. Zaanse Schans is best kept as a one day trip and not an overnighter since they only have one accommodation available, the Hotel Sans Pareil. After walking through the town, drop by the Museum Zaans to get some knowledge about how their local customs came to be.
How to Get Around Amsterdam
For tourists and travelers visiting Amsterdam, one will be glad to know that Amsterdam has user-friendly transportation services which allow even visitors to be self-sufficient when moving about. Even before your trip to Amsterdam, you can already check out the various routes easily with their interactive map found at their online official website. The website gives out practical pointers such as which routes are the fastest to take and where else to go in Amsterdam. Arriva is a public transportation service that provides a convenient route going to major parts of the city via buses, trains, taxis or coaches. Another service which is a cross between planned tour transport and custom travel is Oostenrijk Touringcars and is best reserved especially during Amsterdams peak season. But if you need the luxury of controlling your own time, then the best alternative would be to rent a scooter, bicycle, car or boat just so its convenient for you.
Visiting the Historic City of Alkmaar
Like Amsterdam, the city of Alkmaar has so many beautiful sights to behold worthy of a day trip away from the more populous Amsterdam. Alkmaar, considered as the cheese capital of Holland, has something to offer everyone aside from cheese but of course they have plenty of that too. Different museums are found in this city of canals such as a Beatles Museum since John Lennons first guitar was made in this city, the National Beer Museum, City Museum of Alkmaar and of course, the Holland Cheese Museum. Among many attractions, the cheese market in Waagplein is by far the most popular of them all. The market is open every Friday from April to September, during which different cheeses are weighed for spectators. But the actual buying takes place in the specialized stores surrounding the area. There are also many unique boutiques, shops and cafes which arent found in the more tourist-laden gift shops of Amsterdam. And after all that shopping, relax in their airy terraces and restaurants, and people-watch.
