Essential Information for Visiting Amsterdam in October
Amsterdam Weather in October
The temperature bar ranges between 14-degree celsius to a minimum of 8-degree celsius making the days warm. To your delight, the weather this month is wet at times and it is important that you bring along your rain jackets!The climate is comforting and the month is best for the visitor who is looking for a destination that is less crowded. While the streetside cafes pack up their open-air sittings, the weather is perfect to explore the hot coffee the city is famed for!
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Why to Visit Amsterdam in October?
Something that makes the month of October a great pick is this is not the time of peak tourism and the prices of local happenings and tourism drop down, making your trip affordable. While the weather at this time is neither too hot nor cold, the soft chilling breeze keeps flowing around.
The nightlife in this month is alive and the variety of festivals like Techno festival, Amsterdam Dance Event, and several others are hosted in this month, making it just the right choice for the visitors!
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Things to Do in Amsterdam in October
Visit Hermitage Amsterdam
Location: State Hermitage in St Petersburg
Price: No fee, all free.
Timings: Runs from 26 May to 8 November
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Enjoy at Amsterdam Dance Event
Location: Various locations in Amsterdam
Price: Starting from INR 4000 per person
Timings: Variable timings depending upon the pass you take.
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise Location: Prins Hendrikkade 25, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Operational Timings: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Monday - Sunday)
Activity Duration: 1 Hour (Approx.)
About the Amsterdam Canal Cruise:
The Amsterdam canal cruise comes with an amazing 1-hour cruising experience through the pristine waters of Amsterdam. Witness the grand merchant houses, churches, and other notable landmarks as you pass under the beautiful bridges that are located on the waterways. Get a chance to sail across the most prominent canals in Amsterdam, including Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht. Plus, you get a multi-lingual GPS audio guide to help you get important information about the landmarks in your preferred language.
Celebrate Festival of the Dead
People paint their faces, use unique props, and dress up like different characters that they like. Some of them are the Witch Doctor, Evil Shaman, Angel Skull and several others too! The enthusiasm of the locals is pretty high and the celebration of this festival is like no other!
Location: Different parts of Amsterdam
Price: Starting from INR 3000 per person.
Timings: October month
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Activity Location: Europalaan 1, 5171 KW Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Activty Timings: 11:00am-6:00pm, daily
Activty Duration: 8 Hours (approx)
About the Efteling Park:
The largest Theme Park in the Netherlands, the Efteling Theme Park in Amsterdam is a magical world with engaging stories and thrilling rides. A fairy tale world where you can have a great time with your family, and especially kids with efteling park tickets. Kids love this place as it takes them near to those TV characters with joy and excitement.
Efteling Park is a place where the kids and even the adults embark on a journey with Jokie and Jet in the Carnaval Festival and the daredevils explore the gold mine of Baron 1898 at 90 km/h. You can also glide through the secret corridors and magical rooms of Symbolica.With sparkling lights, icy entertainment, and warming bonfires, this is an unmissable destination on your visit to the Netherlands.
Have Fun at The Pint Bokbier Festival
Location: Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Price: Starting from INR 2000 per person.
Timings: Month of October
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The brainchild of a Merlin Entertainments company, the Amsterdam dungeon is a unique way of gathering information about the dark history of the Netherlands. There are several rides and performances that are interaction based. Their main aim is to shed some light on the archival scenes of the Plague, the medieval torture and the Rembrandt workshop.
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Anne Frank House is a museum that has been transformed from the hiding place of the Frank family, who were forced to hide in the house to escape the Nazis during World War II. Situated on a canal in Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, this biographical museum houses the personal belongings of Anne and possessions of the people who were in hiding with her during the war.
Meeting Location: Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Operational Timings: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Activity Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes (Approx.)
About Heineken Experience Tickets:
Visit the amazing world of Heineken and learn about the manufacturing process behind some of the world's finest beers. Take this semi-guided interactive tour that includes multiple tastings and free beer. Enjoy interactive games from the brand's global sponsors, like the UEFA Champions League, Formula One, and Rugby World Cup. Also, get the chance to engage in some activities, like "a beer bottle for a day," and have a fun time. Book these Heineken tour tickets now and learn about the heritage and culture of the world's best beer company.
Rijksmuseum Location: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Rijksmuseum Operational Timings: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Note: The Rijksmuseum Gardens, Rijks Shop, and Café are also open to visitors without a ticket from 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Duration: 4-5 Hours
About Rijksmuseum Tickets:
Explore one of Amsterdam's most visited destinations, the Rijksmuseum, where you can see a collection of artworks famous all around the globe. Walk through different sections of the museum to see the iconic paintings by well-known artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Jan Steen. Stop by the one-of-a-kind painting that bursts its artist Van Gogh into tears watching it displayed at the museum 'The Jewish Brid'. By booking the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam tickets see the best some of the ancient sculptures and artworks like still-life paintings, biblical themes, portraits, and more.
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Rijksmuseum Location: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Rijksmuseum Operational Timings: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Note: The Rijksmuseum Gardens, Rijks Shop, and Café are also open to visitors without a ticket from 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Duration: 4-5 Hours
About Rijksmuseum Tickets:
Explore one of Amsterdam's most visited destinations, the Rijksmuseum, where you can see a collection of artworks famous all around the globe. Walk through different sections of the museum to see the iconic paintings by well-known artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Jan Steen. Stop by the one-of-a-kind painting that bursts its artist Van Gogh into tears watching it displayed at the museum 'The Jewish Brid'. By booking the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam tickets see the best some of the ancient sculptures and artworks like still-life paintings, biblical themes, portraits, and more.
Van Gogh Museum Location: Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Operational Timings:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Activity Duration: 2 hours (approx)
About Van Gogh Museum:
Book Van Gogh Museum ticket which gives you hassle-free entry inside and check out Amsterdam's most famous place with ease. Get to know Vincent Van Gogh's artworks in-depth through his amazing artistry, which is a symbol of his hopes, emotions, passion, and dreams. You will also be seeing mystic paintings including Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, and his most recognizable Self Portrait among many others.
Built in 1838, the ARTIS Royal Zoo was the first zoo in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This zoo provides shelter to more than 900 animal species, including zebras, ostriches, giraffes, springboks, and much more. Visitors can admire the beauty of the historical city park with its centuries-old trees and wealth of plants, a planetarium, and the butterfly pavilion.
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Activity Location: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Red Light Secret Museum Timings: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Activity Duration: 50 Minutes (Approx.)
Last admission: 45 minutes before closing
About Red Light Secrets Museum, Amsterdam:
Visit the Red Light Secret Museum, housed in a former 17th-century brothel near the city's oldest church in Amsterdam. It reveals the most intimate and darkest secrets of the world's most famous and oldest profession. The Red Light Secret, the only and one of its kind museum offers a unique and enlightening perspective on the world of prostitution. Book your Red Light Secrets Museum Tickets and prepare to get fascinated.
Operational Timings:
- Bus- 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM
- Frequency: Every 20 minutes
- Boat- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Duration: Duration depends on your itinerary.
About the Hop On Hop Off Amsterdam Boat and Bus Pass:
Explore the prominent landmarks of Amsterdam by opting for this package. Take a tour of this beautiful city at your own pace by hopping on and off a boat and bus. An opportunity for you to customize this whole trip according to your convenience and visit only those attractions that you want to explore.
Enjoy at Techno Music Festival
Location: Polonceaukade 27, 1014 DA Amsterdam
Price: Regular ticket starting from INR 4,500.
Timings: 4 days, variable days in the month of October
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Amsterdam Icebar
The visit to the Ice Bar includes three free drinks: a welcome cocktail in the lounge, and two more drinks at the XtraCold icebar, where you can choose from a variety of beers, orange juices, or shots. in order to enhance your experience and comfort. The bar provides warm clothing and gloves so you can keep a firm grip on your glass, which is also made of ice!
Location: Amstel 194, 196, 1017 AG Amsterdam, Netherlands
Timing: Wednesday & Thursday - 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday & Saturday - 4.20 PM to 12 AM, Sunday - 2.40 PM to10 PM, Closed on Monday & Tuesday
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Trip to Zaanse Schans and Volendam
Volendam is well-known for its famous Dutch-style cheeses, as well as its delicious seafood. The place also has antique cheese slices in a well-preserved facility. Clogs are made using traditional Dutch wooden art, which is exported all over the world.
If you enjoy cruising, Volendam also offers canal cruising for an hour at no cost. The Zaanse Schans is a museum and open-air conservation area known for its traditional architecture and windmills. The place preserves a variety of cultural artefacts and is well worth a visit.
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Celebrate Cinekid
It began as a small children's film festival and has since grown into a large organisation that creates year-round activities for children in the areas of film, television, and new media. These activities take place concurrently with the festival, while the festival itself screens films from around the world as well as a selection of the best children's television programmes.
It also organises a variety of new media activities and every year, over 50,000 people from all over the world attend the festival. Thus, it is one of the most renowned festivals around the world and is extremely popular amongst tourists.
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