City Break Getaways to Amsterdam

City Break Getaways to Amsterdam - Charming traditional architecture 

Come rain or shine, a visit to Amsterdam offers a beguiling mix of contrasts and an action packed short break in one of the continent's most dynamic cities. Modernity and evocative history rub shoulders in a city easily accessible on foot, yet is even more rewarding exploring on bicycle or through its remarkable network of canals. A city break getaway to Amsterdam offers a quaint urban landscape of half timbered gabled houses, royal palaces and picturesque canal promenades. It simply belies its reputation as a vibrant 24 hour clubbing mecca.

 

 

Culturally, Amsterdam is pretty hard to beat and features some of Europe's most evocative museums with an appealing mix of old masters to view and an eclectic selection of antiquities and religious treasures. Amsterdam city break getaways are likely to sample the exquisite classical art at venues devoted to Rembrandt and Van Gogh or at the impressive Rijksmuseum. An unforgettable experience also awaits at the house of Anne Frank. The waterways of Amsterdam are the beating heart of this lively city and comprise its most vibrant quarters in terms of drinking, dining and shopping. A leisurely waterfront stroll will chance upon romantic floating restaurants and cafe bars, chic waterfront boutiques and galleries and eccentric street artists. Better still soak up the modern vigour of Amsterdam by night with a cruise along its illuminated waterways.

 

 

There is never a dull moment in Amsterdam whatever the time of year with a feast of festivities, parades and carnivals illuminating city streets. Perhaps best known are the acclaimed jazz and dance and drama festivals or the spectacular flower pageant which adds a splash of colour to a city break getaway in Amsterdam during September. Amsterdam short breaks have never been more accessible to UK travellers with virtually every UK regional airport serving the Dutch capital. Eurostar short breaks to Amsterdam via high speed rail services through Brussels are just as convenient and offer great value packages especially during low season.