From December through early March, Amsterdam natives and visitors can visit the Museum Quarter of Museumplein, located just south of Leidseplein, where a public ice skating rink draws novices and experts to skate across an ice-covered plaza. Ice skating is free for patrons and the museum square is lit at night, providing an outdoor activity for the frost-bitten city of Amsterdam in February. Local vendors serve signature refreshments like Dutch hot chocolate and Dutch miniature pancakes called Poffertjes in the surrounding plaza.
Museumplein
Located between Paulus Potterstraat and Museumplein off Van Baerlestraat
1071 CX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Those who visit Amsterdam in February can warm up with a tour of the Heineken Brewery, located in the city center of Amsterdam. Patrons of the Heineken Brewery learn about the Heineken family and the ins and outs of brewing beer. Tours include a stop at the Heineken World Bar, and there's also a tasting bar for patrons to get the full Heineken Experience. Two drinks are included with the Heineken Experience, and tours run 90 minutes long.
Heineken Brewery
Stadhouderskade 78
1072 Amsterdam, Netherlands
011-31-20-523-9222
heinekenexperience.com
Most things to do in Amsterdam in the winter months are indoor activities, but museum lovers visiting the Netherlands' most vivacious city don't seem to mind. The Van Gogh Museum is a must-see for art aficionados, as the renowned museum features the largest collection of Vincent Van Gogh works in the world. It also includes several exhibitions from other famous artists. The Van Gogh Museum is located in the city's Museum Quarter and is situated in between the Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum.
Van Gogh Museum
Paulus Potterstraat 7
1071 CX Amsterdam, Netherlands
011-31-20-570-5252
vangoghmuseum.nl
