Best spots for marriage proposals in Amsterdam
Reguliersgracht (Seven bridges)
Amsterdam is a city of bridges, and whether you’re standing atop them or on a boat passing under, they’re a distinctive city sight – and will make an unforgettable experience unique to the city. No stretch is quite as remarkable as the so-called love tunnel at Reguliersgracht, where seven arched brick bridges can be seen together.
Secluded city gardens
Behind those charming canal houses are some truly stunning gardens. Escape the crowds to a little-known garden, where you can surprise your other half in relative seclusion. Canal house museums, such as Museum van Loon, Museum Willet-Holthuysen (pictured), and Huis Marseille, all have cute gardens.
Botanical gardens
Have you and your loved one managed to successfully nurture a fiddle-leaf fig and feel ready to take your commitment to another level? Let plants be the theme by marvelling at the exotic specimens at Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam’s botanical gardens. Pop the question beneath the palms or head up to the treetop and walk inside the greenhouse for a proposal with a view. Don't miss our guide to botanical gardens in the Amsterdam Area for more off-the-beaten-track locations.
Magere Brug
The historic wooden drawbridge, the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), was once so narrow that it was difficult for two people to pass each other. Luckily, there’s now enough room for you and your partner to enjoy this charming spot on the water. Legend has it that couples who share a kiss on or under this beautiful little bridge will be blessed with everlasting love. The best time to visit is in the evening when thousands of lights illuminate the bridge.
Keukenhof Gardens
What better place to get the Instagram-friendly engagement shot than among bright and beautiful flowers as far as the eye can see? If you arrive in spring, the famous Keukenhof tulips will be the perfect backdrop for a proposal, or explore the Flower Strip by bike. And, if the answer’s yes, you might as well start discussing wedding flowers.
Hidden corners of Vondelpark
If you’re feeling like stretching your legs pre-knee bend, take a loop around Vondelpark, the green heart of the city, where there are plenty of charming spots for a crucial question. Check out the pavilion, one of the park’s bridges, or the historic Vondelkerk, with its Gothic architecture giving a hauntingly romantic backdrop. Make sure to pack bubbly for a celebration picnic.
Private canal cruises
There are many canal cruise companies in Amsterdam offering private cruises and onboard dinners for a romantic sail around the city. Vaartuig offers a proposal package with Champagne and flowers (and boasts a 100% ‘yes’ rate), or hop aboard the charming luxury saloon boat from Amsterdam Odyssey. Lovers offers a candlelight canal cruise for an intimate experience.
Romantic restaurants
There are many romantic restaurants in the Amsterdam Area where you can wine and dine with your partner and enjoy an extraordinary evening. For a romantic restaurant with a view, head up to the revolving restaurant Moon, offering a 360-degree panorama on the 19th floor of the A’DAM Tower. Or hop aboard a romantic boat ride before dinner on the rugged, historic Vuurtoreneiland. A six-course dinner awaits at the greenhouse-style summer restaurant or, during winter, in the atmospheric military fort.
