We spend about an hour mini-golfing here last month on a Saturday morning. We had a very fun time…read more Some of the mini-golf course were a bit challenging and the others were easy to medium challenging. I think admission was about five to seven Euros a person.

If you are used to Leidseplein crowded with bar tables and people drinking and chatting... well…read more. it all changes from 15th November until 13th January ... with a small but nice ice rink where you can enjoy ice skating ... even if temperature is not below freezing point (artificial ice). No need to take your own skates... you can rent them here... for just an apre shopping sport activity :) It is open from 10 in the morning until 11 in the evening and on Saturday and Sunday until midnight.. of course with Dutch folk music and Christmas ones.... you might find a Santa Claus skating if you are lucky!! Not expensive at all, totally worth it ... and yes.. it gets crowded in the weekend during the evening. You can train and get ready for the real deal when (if) the canals freeze!!

One of the best summer spots in Rotterdam - which is why is gets SO crowded when the weather is…read morenice!

Miniworld is a nice place to visit with family or friends. We each used our RotterdamPas membership…read moreand so its free admission for us. Otherwise, admission is currently 14.70 Euro per person. You'll get to see miniature models of Rotterdam's landscape, such as the Erasmusbrug bridge, Euromast, Stadhuis (City Hall building), Rotterdam Centraal Station, and etc. You can spend about 30+ minutes here to browse the entire exhibits. They are also constructing a miniature version of Great Britain in the lower level, but it will probably take a few more years to complete. Overall, it's a cool tourist attraction to check out while in Rotterdam. It's also a five minutes walk from Rotterdam Central Station.

One of the most fun things we did in Rotterdam. Admission (~10,0) euros is reasonable, and free…read morelockers once you get your 2 euro coin back. Stepping inside, you are steeped in a vast, complex mini world highlighting Rotterdam and many neighborhoods and smaller local cities to the area. At a scale of 1min. = 1hr., it's really cool to watch the day lighting transition to evening lighting (pinks), and finally end with night. All the little lights in mini world light up, and you feel like you are watching a tiny world exist. Highly recommend!

A cute little park near the Euromast. I would have loved to spend more time here checking it out,…read morebut it was a cold and wet September day when we visited Rotterdam, and we had to keep moving. The walking paths, while spacious, felt intimate because of the tall trees growing along them, and branching out over them, creating a tunnel like effect. The gardens that I saw from atop the Euromast looked like English formal gardens and were beautiful. I recommend a visit, but go on a sunny day... 11/2020

Kind of super lame…read more It's far out of the way, and there's not really anything there. There were people picnicking and barbecuing, but in terms of interesting things to look at/photograph, not much. The actual Euromast is cool to look at from afar, but gets boring after a while, especially if you don't plan to go to the restaurant on top. This one's definitely a skip.

I'm of two minds about riding lessons here. I like to put in some equestrian time wherever I am in…read morethe world, and after the whole process of getting approved at this stable, I was excited to ride here. On one hand, it was beautiful and the horses were well-trained, and once I got into a nice riding rhythm, the experience was enjoyable. On the other hand, the trainers... I dunno, maybe it was a cultural barrier... because they seemed checked out. They just never seemed particularly enthusiastic or personable. I get that these trainers might be 20-year-olds used to training adolescent girls and they don't need to be particularly sociable to be good instructors, but it kind of felt like I was in their way and they were just rolling from one lesson to the next. Then again, I might be overthinking. My regular private instructor once said that busy riding schools tend to be like this - filling up as many lessons as possible, resulting in stretching their attention thin. They were respectable enough and some of the other students I interacted with were fantastic and much more willing to talk and trade helpful tips.

In dit prachtige rijksmonument van bouwmeester Van Gendt is de oudste rijschool van Nederland…read moregevestigd. Dezelfde architect is verantwoordelijk voor Concertgebouw en Stadsschouwburg. De ingang is aan de Vondelstraat. Bezoekers komen binnen via een museumwinkeltje waar de entree betaald kan worden. Die geeft toegang, recht op een drankje en komt deels ten goede van het Levend Paardenmuseum. Deze stichting heeft tot doel de binnenkant van het gebouw in oude luister te herstellen en te onderhouden. De gemeente Amsterdam is verantwoordelijk voor de buitenkant, manegehouder Vincent Valk voor het paardenbedrijf en de horeca. De manege heeft een binnen- en een buitenrijbaan. De buitenrijbaan en binnenplaats grenzen aan de tuinen van de buren. Dat was bij de bouw in 1882 wel anders, toen was dit braakliggend terrein, ver buiten de stad. De foyer bevindt zich boven, daar is ook de bar. Via de foyer kom je op het balkon. Van daaruit een goed uitzicht op de binnenrijbaan en een prima plek om een drankje te drinken. Je kunt hier paardrijden, volwassenen kopen een starterspakket alvorens in een groepsles verder te gaan. Kinderen vinden zo ook hun weg. Voor hen zijn er ponykampen waar een hele week met vriendjes en vriendinnetjes met en tussen de paarden wordt beleefd. Er zijn hier twee studentenverenigingen actief. Er wordt dressuur-, spring- en carrousel les gegeven. Carrousel is een teamsport waarbij figuren op muziek wordt gereden. Privépaarden stappen na de les regelmatig uit in het Vondelpark, altijd een bezienswaardigheid in dit stadspark tussen de joggers en fietsers. De manege heeft ook een paardenvrachtwagen waarmee buitenritten in het Amsterdamse bos kunnen worden geaccommodeerd. Dit mooie gebouw kan gehuurd worden voor onvergetelijke feestjes, groot en klein. Er zijn hier films opgenomen, even geleden "Keetje Tippel", meer recent "Pak van mijn Hart". Kinderfeestjes met taart, pannenkoeken of patat en een begeleid ritje op paard of pony zijn hier te boeken. Voor de volwassenen zijn er high teas met lekkere hapjes. Zo timmert 's lands oudste rijschool aan de weg om ook in deze moderne tijd succesvol te zijn. En dat lukt aardig, ga maar kijken!

Where to begin! We got lost in the forest and a local suggested we talk the 3 km to this restaurant…read moreand it was so welcoming. Food was delicious, lots of young waitstaff smiling and answering questions. Sunny day, outdoor seating if you'd like and part of the venue was reserved for a party. The forest is beautiful and the food was delicious. Off the beaten track but worth the visit.

Sloterpark is situated New West of Amsterdam, it's a pocket of greenery with a wonderful view of…read morebig great lakes along the city. Sloterpark is a great place to go if your looking for a mental break or more of an intimate atmosphere to revive. You can unwind here and connect back to nature, by taking a stroll through the shaded footpaths or relax on the bench and enjoy the cool breeze of Amsterdam. We cycle through here sometimes when we are visiting friends on the west side. This park is ideal for the people who live in the community or for those who happen to be in the neck of the woods. Make sure to walk around the neighborhood and you will discover some lovely residential neighborhood streets, just tucked away in this quiet community. You can also sail, canoe, and fish in Sloter Lake. If you have a hobby for catching fish, then this area is popular to go fishing.

Sometimes you just have the need to get out of the city...without getting out of the city. You know…read morewhat I mean? It was a beautiful summer day and I wanted to go to the beach without paying for the train. So we ended up in Sloterpark and its mini-beach. I really liked the park atmosphere with the grass and trees (for needed shade) but with an area with the sand and water. Everyone was enjoying the sunshine on this day. Some were laying out and getting tan, some kids were running from the sand to the water squealing because the water was so cool, then laughing and running back. Some people put up mini tents to help with the shade (especially for the little ones). Others were kicking a soccer ball around with their parents. It is the perfect setting for simply enjoying life. There are canoe and stuff like that to rent, but I didn't go there to check it out. Whether you are allowed to or not (I know there's a city website for that information), people were using mini BBQ grills that made the whole area smell amazing. There was even an ice cream truck that made the rounds. If you walk past the whole beach area, there's a quiet spot that's quite a good size overlooking the lake. I think it would be the perfect spot for a group of friends or a romantic picnic.