7 days in Amsterdam Itinerary

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Step out of the city life by going to Kayaking & Canoeing and Singel. Head to The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery and Leidsepleinfor plenty of shopping. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Scheveningen Beach (in Scheveningen), Zandvoort aan Zee (in Zandvoort) and Madurodam (in The Hague). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House, admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), take a stroll through De 9 Straatjes, and contemplate the waterfront views at Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht).

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Amsterdam trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Malaysia, the closest major airports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. In December, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.