There is no better time than spring to visit Amsterdam. After a cold and icy Northern European winter, the city bustles with the promise of new life. The weather is crisp and clear and locals and tourists alike are tempted to take the long way home. Who can blame them? Amsterdam is one of the oldest and most pedestrian-friendly cities in the world. The city is spellbinding and best enjoyed at the gentle pace of a slow walk or cruise on a rented bicycle.
17th century houses perch above quiet canals over which small bridges stretch to join narrow cobblestone streets and alleys. Not to be missed are the legendary flowers which splash the city with color every spring (daffodils in April, tulips in May). American visitors can even purchase their own bulbs at the famous Floating Market and be reminded every year of an unforgettable Amsterdam Spring.
As published in Art du Voyage’s Travel Notes, January 2007
Filed under: Europe, The Netherlands | Tagged: Amsterdam, bike rental, Europe, flower market, Holland, Netherlands, tourism, Travel
