CHRISTMAS AMSTERDAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CIRCUS
World Christmas Circus 3.
Winter Circus Amsterdam 4.
OPERA / BALLET
National Opera & Ballet 5.
ICE SKATING
Christmas Village On ICE 6.
Ice skating Leidsesquare 7.
MUSEA / COMEDY
Science Center Nemo 8.
Van Gogh 9.
Stedelijk Museum 10.
Hermitage 11.
Rijksmuseum 12.
Madame Tussauds 13.
New Kids On The Gracht 14.
SHOPPINGMALE
De Bijenkorf 15.
THEME PARC
Efteling 16.
WELNESS CENTRE
Spa Zuiver 17.
ZOO
Artis 18.
DUTCH SWEET
Oliebol 19.
FOREST / PARC
Amsterdamse bos 20.
Het Vondelpark 21.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Train, Tram, Bus, Metro 22.
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WORLD CHRISTMAS CIRCUS
The World Christmas Circus is one of the most acclaimed circus festivals in the world and features countless top stars of the ring. The event in Royal Theatre Carré has been a festive tradition in Amsterdam for more than 25 years, seeing this beautiful royal theatre once again transformed into a circus theatre – as it was originally designed to be.
Performances: 17-12-2015 / 03-01-2016
Entree Tickets:
From 12 years To 11 years Gouden Rang €69,- Gouden Rang €64,- Loge Normaal €59,- Loge Normaal €49,- Rang 1 €54,- Rang 1 €49,- Rang 2 €49,- Rang 2 €44,- Rang 3 €39,- Rang 3 €34,- Rang 4 €29,- Rang 4 €24,- Rang 5 €16,- Rang 5 €10,-
Address: Amstel 115-125, 1018 EM, Amsterdam
Website: www.carre.nl/voorstelling/wereldkerstcircus
Tel: +31 0900 2525 255
Distance from hotel: 0.7 MILE
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WINTER CIRCUS AMSTERDAM
The family-friendly spectacle introduces artists from around the world, displaying their prowess at acrobatics, classic horse tricks and flying through the air by trapeze. All the action is interspersed with choreographed dance routines, musicians and circus clowns.
Performances: 19-12-2015 / 03-01-2016
Entree Tickets:
From 12 years To 11 years Loge Front €49,- Loge Front €45,- Loge Zijkant €45,- Loge Zijkant €40,- Premium Seats €45,- Premium Seats €40,- Front Tribune €40,- Front Tribune €35,- Categorie 1 €35,- Categorie 1 €30,- Categorie 2 €19,- Categorie 2 €15,-
Address: Europaplein 22, 1078 GZ, Amsterdam
Website: www.wintercircusamsterdam.nl
Tel: +31 0900 300 6000
Distance from hotel: 2.5 MILES
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NATIONAL OPERA & BALLET
During the festive season, the National Opera & Ballet giving a great show. In the presentation of the Nutcracker and Mouse King spinning ice skaters on the canals of Amsterdam. The dark days are lighter with the family show Nutcracker and Mouse King.
Performances: 11-12-2015 / 01-01-2016
Entree Tickets:
1ste Rang €153,00 - €165,00 2de Rang €125,00 - €136,00 3de Rang €96,00 - €106,00 4de Rang €80,00 - €86,00 5de Rang €64,00 - €68,00 6de Rang €47,00 - €52,00 7de Rang €33,00 - €35,00 8ste Rang €20,00 - €20,00
Address: Amstel 3, 1011 PN, Amsterdam
Website: www.operaballet.nl
Tel: +31 20 625 54 55
Distance from hotel: 0.4 MILE
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CHRISTMAX VILLAGE ON ICE
Christmas Amsterdam is the ideal place to enjoy some typical Dutch wintertime fun. Head along for a spot of skating or simply to watch the action and take in the great atmosphere. Located next to the rink: a charming wooden chalet offering a range of delicious Dutch and international dishes.
Performances: 18-12-2015 / 27-12-2015
Day Opening Hours Sunday - Thursday 11.00 – 20.00 Friday and Saterday 11.00 – 21.00
Entrée Tickets:
Skating Ticket €4,50 Skate rental 2 hours €5.50
Address: Museumplein, 1071 DJ, Amsterdam
Distance from hotel: 1.6 MILE
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ICE SKATING LEIDSESQUARE
Leidsesquare is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring an ice skating rink. If you don’t have your own skates, you can also rent them. In addition to the skating rink, you’ll find festive lights, a small Christmas market and typical Dutch treats for hours of winter fun.
Performances: 13 November 2015 t/m 10 January 2016
Day Opening Hours Monday - Friday 10.00 – 23.00 Saterday and Sunday 10.00 – 24.00
Entrée Tickets:
Skating Entree €2,50 Skate Rental €5,00
Address: Leidsesquare
Website: www.ijsbaanamsterdam.nl
Distance from hotel: 1.2 MILE
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SCIENCE CENTER NEMO
Science Center NEMO takes you into the world of those everyday things that still very special. Every visitor, young or old, experienced scientific knowledge here.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) Closed
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 10.00 – 17.30
Entree Tickets: €15,00
Address: Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX, Amsterdam
Website: www.e-nemo.nl
Tel: +31 20 5313 233
Distance from hotel: 0.7 MILE
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VAN GOGH MUSEUM
With this exhibition, the similarities between the two highly influential artists are researched in detail for the first time. Edvard Munch (1863-1944) and Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) are both known for their highly personal, expressive visual language, emotionally charged paintings and drawings and, not least importantly, their lives full of hardship. Their art is intense, expressive and radical.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) 09.00 – 17.00
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 09.00 – 18.00
Entree Price: €15,00
Address: Museumstraat 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam
Website: www.vangoghmuseum.nl
Tel: +31 20 674 7000
Distance from hotel: 1.8 MILE
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STEDELIJK MUSEUM
Stedelijk museum is an international institute devoted to modern and contemporary art and design. It is also a home for art, artists and the general public, where artistic production and originality are encouraged, presented collect, protect and reconsidered. An absolute must for lovers of modern art.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) 10.00 – 18.00
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 10.00 – 18.00
Entree Price: €15,00
Address: Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam
Website: www.stedelijkmuseum.nl
Tel: +31 20 573 2911
Distance from hotel: 1.6 MILE
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HERMITAGE
The Amsterdam Hermitage has semi-annual exhibitions. Superb collections of art, mostly from the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. There are several exhibition halls and always there is the permanent exhibition about the history of the building accompanied by various explanations and antique rooms.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) Closed
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 10.00 – 17.00
Entree Price: €15,00
Address: Amstel 51, 1001 GR, Amsterdam
Website: www.hermitage.nl
Tel: +31 20 530 8755
Distance from hotel: 0.5 MILE
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RIJKSMUSEUM
In 80 halls tell 8000 objects of art and history soon the story of 800 years of Dutch culture from the Middle Ages until now. The finest art and most exciting stories can be found in the new Rijksmuseum. Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) Closed
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 10.00 – 17.00
Entree Price: €17,50
Address: Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam
Website: www.rijksmuseum.nl
Tel: +31 20 674 7000
Distance from hotel: 1.2 MILE
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MADAME TUSSAUDS
A fun attraction in which guests face to face with favorite celebrities. Famous stars like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney and Kylie Minogue are all provided. Visit Captain Jack Sparrow and step aboard the Black Pearl, lay down next to Robbie Williams in a large double bed, mix your own tracks with Tiësto or test your football skills while Ronaldinho is watching.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) 09.30 – 17.30
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 09.30 – 17.30
Entree Price: €22,50
Address: Dam 20, 1012 NP, Amsterdam
Website: www.madametussauds.com
Tel: +31 20 522 1010
Distance from hotel: 0.6 MILE
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NEW KINDS ON THE GRACHT
New English-language show in Boom Chicago (international) city life. With lightning-fast improvisations, skits, video, social media and music take the actor's trends on the heel.
Performances:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) 20:00
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) Closed
Entree Tickets: €25,50
Address: Rozengracht 117, 1016 LV, Amsterdam
Website: www.boomchicago.nl
Tel: +31 20 217 0400
Distance from hotel: 1.2 MILE
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DE BIJENKORF
De Bijenkorf is one of the most famous shopping males of The Netherlands. During the Christmas period De Bijenkorf will be turned in a fantastic Christmas atmosphere. At De Bijenkorf you will see the most exclusive brands about cloths, cosmetic, jewellery and leisure products.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) Closed
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 09.30 – 21.00
Address: Dam 1, 1012 JS, Amsterdam
Website: www.debijenkorf.nl
Tel: +31 0800 0818
Distance from hotel: 0.6 MILE
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EFTELING
During Winter Efteling you can enjoy heart-warming bonfires, live entertainment, thousands of twinkling ligths and special winter attractions, such as ice skating and cross-country skiing. What are you wainting for? Put on your mittens and your warmest woolly hat and come and enjoy Winter Efteling.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) 11.00 – 20.00
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 11.00 – 20.00
Entree Tickets: €36,00
Address: Europalaan 1, 5171 KW, Kaatsheuvel (Reistijd minimaal 1uur en 15 minuten)
Website: www.efteling.com
Tel: +31 41 6537 777
Distance from hotel: 65 MILES
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SPA ZUIVER
At Spa Zuiver you have every possibility to relax and recharge, at a beautiful location in the Amsterdam Forest. We offer eight saunas, various baths and whirlpools, different lounges and restaurants, a 40 meter swimming pool and a modern wellness hotel.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) Closed
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 08.00 – 18.00
Prices: Monday to Sunday Spa entree € 22,95 From 09:00 till closing time Monday to Sunday Spa entree by evening € 22,95 From 17:00 till closing time Bathrobe Rental € 8,50 Rental including towels change Towelset € 8,50
Bathrobe and Towelset Rental € 13,50 Slippers € 6,50
Address: Koenenkade 8, 1081 KH, Amsterdam
Website: www.zuiveramsterdam.nl
Tel: +31 20 3010 700
Distance from hotel: 8.5 MILES
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ARTIS
Artis Zoo is the oldest zoo of The Netherlands, located in the centrum of Amsterdam. Artis is a great place to enjoy the approximately 900 different kind of animals. You can also enjoy the great nature or the fantastic aquarium area where you can spot the most exotic sea creatures.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) 09.00 – 17.00
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 09.00 – 17.00
Entree Price: €19,95
Address: Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1000 HD, Amsterdam
Website: www.artis.nl
Tel: +31 0900 27 84 796
Distance from hotel: 0.7 MILE
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DUTCH SWEET
Oliebollen (tipical Dutch sweet) during the december month you can enjoy this tipical Dutch sweet of different kind of places.
Address:
Leidsesquare
Dam
Rembrandtsquare
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AMSTERDAMSE BOS
The Amsterdamse bos is the perfect place to make a nice walk. During the Christmas days you can enjoy the most wonderful nature of this forest.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) 24 / 7
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 24 / 7
Address: Bosbaanweg 5, 1181 DB, Amstelveen
Website: www.hetamsterdamsebos.nl
Distance from hotel: 12.4 MILES
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HET VONDELPARK
The Vondelparc is one of the most famous parc of Amsterdam. During the Christmas days you can enjoy this parc by a nice walk.
Opening Hours:
Opening Hours
25-12-2015 (First day of Christmas) 24 / 7
26-12-2015 (Second day of Christmas) 24 / 7
Address: Vondelpark Amsterdam
Website: www.hetvondelpark.nl
Distance from hotel: 1.8 MILE
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT AMSTERDAM
During the Christmas days there are custom of times for the public transport of Amsterdam
Time Table Tram: Waterlooplein – Amsterdam Central 1e Shift Last Shift
Christmas Evening 06:10 – 06:20 00:20 – 00:30
First day of Christmas 07:40 – 07:50 23:45 – 23:55
Second day of Christmas 07:40 – 07:50 23:45 – 23:55
Time Table Bus: Waterlooplein – Amsterdam Central 1e Shift Last Shift
Christmas Evening 06:10 – 06:20 00:20 – 00:30
First day of Christmas 07:40 – 07:50 23:45 – 23:55
Second day of Christmas 07:40 – 07:50 23:45 – 23:55
Time Table Metro: Waterlooplein – Amsterdam Central 1e Shift Last Shift
Christmas Evening 06:10 – 06:20 00:20 – 00:30
First day of Christmas 07:40 – 07:50 23:45 – 23:55
Second day of Christmas 07:40 – 07:50 23:45 – 23:55
Time Table Train: Amsterdam Central – Schiphol
Christmas Evening Runs All Night
First day of Christmas Runs All Night
Second day of Christmas Runs All Night
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