Amsterdam Weekend Guide (Easter Edition 18-21 April)

All things Easter

In collaboration with Holland Ticket Service

Grab tickets for Keukenhof Gardens

With Easter landing right in the middle of Keukenhof’s blooming season, it’s the perfect time to explore the self-proclaimed “world’s most beautiful spring garden”. Open for just eight weeks each year, Keukenhof boasts a staggering seven million blooms planted over 32 hectares. The garden isn’t just a treat for flower fans, as families can enjoy kid-friendly highlights like a petting zoo, a Miffy-themed playground and a fun-filled hedge maze. For a convenient and unique way to visit Keukenhof (20 March-11 May 2025), check out the range of combi tickets and tours offered by Hop On Hop Off Holland. This includes a classic entry ticket with a round-trip shuttle from Amsterdam and a full-day tour of the garden, tulip farm, and windmills. There's even a tour combining entry to Keukenhof with entry to the iconic Zaanse Schans windmills. Many tours include a roundtrip shuttle from Amsterdam.

Tip: Be sure to grab a 25% discount on your Keukenhof tours with your I amsterdam City Card!

Easter with the family

There’s also no shortage of family-friendly activities in Amsterdam and the nearby area, which are guaranteed to bring smiles to all ages.

• Join an Easter egg hunt plus fun colouring and crafting activities at The Willet-Holthuysen House | 19-21 April 10:00 - 15:00
• Explore the outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt, bird-watching and castle tours at Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot | 20-21 April 10:00 - 15:00

Easter parties

With an extra day to recover, Easter weekend is the perfect excuse to dance from dusk till dawn, and we’ve already lined up the best parties for you.

• Experience a next-level roster of electronic music at DGTL Festival | 18-20 April | NDSM Werf
• Celebrate Easter in true Amsterdam style at Paasweekender Thuishaven | 19-20 April | Thuishaven
• Uncover a secret line-up and dance into the early hours at IsBurning| 19 April, 15:00-05:00 | Lofi

Easter Brunches

Easter is all about delicious food and quality family time and these eggy brunches are a fantastic way to mark the occasion.

• Savour smooth tunes (and good food of course) at the Easter Sunday Jazzy Brunch at Cancún | 20 April, from 13:00
• Enjoy a laid-back brunch, the chef’s legendary flaky pithiviers included, at Bodega | 20 April, from 13:00
• Indulge in bottomless Bellinis at La Nostra Gigi’s Easter Brunch | 20–21 April

SHOPPING AND MARKETS

Markets are a staple in Amsterdam and these are our favourites to check out this weekend.

• Discover top-notch creations from Amsterdam's makers and brands at The Maker Market | 19-20 April, 11:00 - 17:00 | De Hallen
• Browse food, jewellery and art among some of Amsterdam's most iconic museums at the Museum Market | 20 April, 10:00 - 18:00 | Museumplein

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Sprouts Film Festival

Sprouts Film Festival returns for its fourth edition, redefining the film festival experience through provocative (and greener) cinema. This year’s line-up features socially critical and sometimes playful fiction films designed to challenge and reshape your connection with nature.

Sprouts Film Festival | 14-20 April | various locations

Flower Days in Limmen

Each spring, the charming village of Limmen turns nature into art as hyacinth mosaics bloom in front gardens throughout the town. Starting this Saturday, visitors can wander past these perfumy masterpieces, browse the local market and even catch some live rock 'n roll along the way.

Flower Days in Limmen | 19-23 April | various locations

ART & EXHIBITIONS

Photography Exhibition Roundup (Last Chance + New Openings)

Ranging from thought-provoking to downright spooky, some of Amsterdam’s most compelling photography exhibitions are opening or closing this week, so catch them while you still can.

• Phantasmopolis at the Amsterdam City Archives brings history to life, though not literally, with a series of eerie photomontages | until 20 April | Amsterdam City Archives
• The World Press Photo Exhibition premieres in Amsterdam, spotlighting the most striking press photography of the year | 18 April - 21 September | De Nieuwe Kerk
• Saul Leiter at FOAM is a must-see retrospective of a true pioneer of colour photography, featuring a mix of his colour and black-and-white work alongside abstract paintings| until 20 April | Foam

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