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GASSAN Dam Square

Located opposite the Royal Palace of Amsterdam in the heart of the city, GASSAN Dam Square is the perfect place to shop for a brilliant gift for yourself or someone special this holiday season. With an extensive range of loose polished diamonds, exclusive jewellery and watches, it’s a true shopper’s paradise.

Zevenlandenhuizen

The Zevenlandenhuizen (seven countries houses) on the Roemer Visscherstraat were built in 1894. As the name might imply, seven houses are lined up next to each other, with each house representing an architectural style from a different European country. The houses were designed by architect Tjeerd Kuipers and commissioned by Amsterdam philanthropist Sam van Eeghen.

Bubbel Voetbal in Amsterdam

Bubble Football in Amsterdam

Bubble football is one of the best team-building activities of the moment. Play this hilarious activity now with your friends, colleagues or family. Teams will compete against each other, wrapped in a giant transparent bubble. Think of a game of football combined with the bumper cars at the fair. Bounce, bounce and bounce in the Zorb balls.

Clara Maria cheese farm & clog factory

The Clara Maria cheese farm and clog factory is set in the rural polder landscape just southwest of Amsterdam. This historic 150-year old farm lets visitors experience the old-world charms of the Netherlands.

https://www.oba.nl/openingstijden/detail.1442048.html/oba-bijlmerplein/

OBA Bijlmerplein

OBA Bijlmer in Amsterdam Southeast offers an extensive collection of books, DVDs, newspapers and magazines. You can enjoy a snack and drink in the spacious reading café with its beautiful courtyard garden.

Ruïne van Brederode

The Ruin of Brederode is a remnant of the medieval castle of the lords of Brederode. The castle of an older fortress was built around 1355.

CSST - Chinese Speaking Services & Tours

CSST is a tour operator specialized in individual or group excursions, city walks, transfers, business meetings, day trips and translations with Chinese-speaking guides.

Homodok-lesbisch Archief Amsterdam - IHLIA

The Homodok-lesbisch Archief AmsterdamBibliotheek is an archive, information and documentation centre on homosexuality and sexual diversity.

Cheese Factory Volendam

Volendam is a village of fishermen, music and cheese. The Cheese Factory is one of the newest attractions in the centre of Volendam. Despite the name, it’s much more than a factory – it is an interactive experience that will introduce you to the wonders of Dutch cheese.

Powerleague Amsterdam

Powerleague Amsterdam is a brand new, purpose-built 5-a-side football centre. You can play a game of football against other teams or rent a field to kick a ball around with friends. A great idea for a family, friends or team outing. Powerleague Amsterdam organises competitions almost every evening and in the weekend.

https://www.oba.nl/openingstijden/detail.199278.html/oba-molenwijk/

Bekijk hoe OBA Molenwijk een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt.

Molenwijk Branch Amsterdam Public Library (OBA Molenwijk)

The Molenwijk branch of the Amsterdam Public Library is located next to Molenwijk shopping centre. This large neighbourhood library offers plenty of space for reading, learning and meeting. It houses a large collection of 30,000 books, 1800 audio books, as well as CD-ROMs and games. It offers a selection of over a hundred national and international newspapers that visitors can enjoy reading from a large and comfortable roundtable.

https://www.oba.nl/openingstijden/detail.1442051.html/oba-geuzenveld/

See how The Public Library Geuzenveld makes visits accessible for people with disabilities. (information is in Dutch)

Geuzenveld Branch Amsterdam Public Library (OBA Geuzenveld)

Located near Lambertus Zijlplein square, the Geuzenveld branch of the Amsterdam Public Library is housed in the Pluspunt building together with the local Huis van de Wijk (community centre). The branch has an extensive collection with a special focus on crime and literary fiction. It offers a good collection of beginner books and a BoekStart (beginner reader's) corner for young readers.

De Hallen Branch Amsterdam Public Library (OBA De Hallen)

De Hallen branch of the Amsterdam Public Library is housed in a former tram depot that gives it its name. The collection caters to both adults and children alike. De Hallen branch offers a BoekStart (beginner reader's) corner for the youngest readers and hosts storytime sessions every Wednesday afternoon for children from 4 years of age. But within the tram depot building, visitors will find so much more than a library. De Hallen complex also houses a hotel, TV studio, cinema, food hall and an art loan gallery.

Bekijk hoe OBA Staatsliedenbuurt een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt.

https://www.oba.nl/openingstijden/detail.1442061.html/oba-staatsliedenbuurt/

Staatsliedenbuurt Branch Amsterdam Public Library (OBA Staatsliedenbuurt)

The Staatsliedenbuurt branch of the Amsterdam Public Library is located in Amsterdam’s Westerpark area near the Jordaan. The library houses a varied collection of over 150 magazine titles and over 25,000 books and other items offering everything from graphic novels to travel guides. Visitors can take their time exploring the collection from the branch’s coffee shop or many work and study areas. The collection includes reading materials for all ages, from the BoekStart beginner reader collection for babies, to large print titles for seniors.

Zuiver Amsterdam

Zuiver Amsterdam, the luxurious wellness centre, offers plenty of
different ways to relax and rejuvenate. At their gorgeous location in the Amsterdamse Bos, guests will find eight saunas, a variety of baths, cosy relaxation rooms, and a forty-metre long, partially-covered pool that will help guarantee a refreshing experience for all.

Escape Through Time

Time travel has made it possible for you to journey back to the time of the Dutch Resistance. But now you just need to find your way back again. Can you complete the puzzle and break free from the room before the hour is up?

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