Location: Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
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Top 10 Things to do in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, The Netherlands
Ouderkerk aan de Amstel is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is largely a part of the municipality of Ouder-Amstel, and lies about 9 km south of Amsterdam. A small part of the town lies in the municipality of Amstelveen. It is connected to Amsterdam by the river Amstel. There is another village called Ouderkerk in South-Holland, Ouderkerk aan den IJssel.
Restaurants in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
1. Rijksmuseum
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
The Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands. The completely renovated Rijksmuseum tells the story of the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and more! Most famous is Rembrandt's masterpiece the Night Watch. A new display of the collection, a renewed building, new public facilities, a revamped garden and a new Asian Pavilion. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
Reviewed By walter f - Leonia, New Jersey
Amazing collection of old masters: Rembrandt, Vermeer, etc. Good 19th century artists with present exhibit, High Societ ( worth looking at) with a Munch and Sargent, etc. Hire a privateguide for this gem if you can swing it...
2. Clara Maria Cheese & Clog Farm
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4.5 based on 175 reviews
The Clara Maria Cheese Farm and Clog Factory is set in the pastoral polder landscape just southwest of Amsterdam. This historic 160-year old farm creates an inviting atmosphere for visitors to step back into old-world charm. The original barn has been charmingly transformed into the wooden shoe factory and the cheese making room, with a spacious, nostalgic gift shop that has a large variety of Dutch souvenirs. Visitors are welcome to drop in for a tour and to taste a variety of our delicious, freshly made cheese.
Reviewed By Jenny H - Regensburg, Germany
Walking into the building, the stress from the city melted away. The first impression may be that there are a lot of trinkets for sale. As soon as you meet the staff you know that this is a special place.
William invited our son to help make a clog. This was a highlight for our 10-year old and we heard about it the rest of the trip. The cheese-making explanation and tasting was memorable and well done. We appreciated the hospitality and friendliness of everyone. The petting of the cows and calves is "on your own." The staff will happily tell you stories of the animals when asked.
The generous sharing of time, expertise, and stories made this a family-friendly outing that we loved.
If you are cheese lover, the gouda drying racks will feel like cheese heaven. The different flavors are magnificent.
You can email Clara Maria and arrange for a guided tour, which we did (no cost). However when we got there the farm was largely empty since the tour group had just left. So it was just our family for the clog making and cheese sessions.
We rented a car from Amsterdam to stop here on our way to somewhere else as I had read that a bus from the city can take a while. It was easy to locate with the car's navigation system.
3. Ronde Hoep Polder
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By AndrewF31_KA
Rent a bike in Amsterdam and you can easily reach this area just south of the city and do a beautiful circular bike ride along the Amstel river down to the Oude Waver and back to Amsterdam in about 2 hours. You'll get a nice look into the Dutch countryside and farms and plenty of peace and quiet for a picnic along the way. A terrific escape idea from the city.
4. Anne Frank House
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Due to renewal work, until 1 July 2018, all visitors must purchase an online ticket with a time slot in advance. Tickets are made available on the website www.annefrank.org two months in advance. The Anne Frank House is a small museum with limited capacity. The demand for tickets is far greater than the number available, so there may be no tickets available for certain dates. We hope you can find a suitable date and welcome you in the Anne Frank House.
Reviewed By ami306 - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
This is probably my most recommended thing to do in Amsterdam. The museum is perfectly and respectfully done with enough information for people who have not actually read the diary to engage with it. A moving experience.
(I would also like to add that due problems with transport we were around half an hour late to our allotted time slot but were still allowed inside)
5. Cimitero Ebraico Beth Haim
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By TedinHawaii - Keaau, Hawaii
This small Jewish cemetery was started in the early 1600's and boasts many famous people buried there including the parents of Spinoza and friends of Rembrandt and many more. The graves are typical of Sephardic Jews from Iberia, with Spanish and Portuguese names. The cemetery has a mix of richly carved marble grave stones (Lying flat) as well as older, weathered limestone. This place is in consideration as a World Heritage Site.
6. Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve
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4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Sal R - Birmingham, United Kingdom
I come here regularly with my nearly 3 year old and she can literally spend about 4-5 hours here!!! It's free entry and well cared for. There are goats and baby goats, pigs, horses and chickens. You can feed the goats (20c for food and 50c for milk). There is a great playgroup and a fab restaurant and organic store. Highly recommended day out!!
7. Wijngaard de Amsteltuin
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5 based on 59 reviews
Just a short distance from Amsterdam, you’ll find Amsteltuin vineyard in the residential village of Amstelveen. This green, peaceful location has more than 3,500 grape vines spread across 1.5 hectares. In addition to making delicious and interesting wines, Amsteltuin provides constructive activities and a relaxing environment for people with (temporary) disabilities.The vineyard organizes a variet
Reviewed By Emily S
I came and got a tour with the students I teach from the US that are doing a semester abroad. I teach them a course at on public health in the Netherlands. During the tour, the students learned about the day center and daytime activities...MoreHello Emily, it was a pleasure to meet such a group motivated young American people, curious about Holland and the way we take care of our elderly people. We wish you all the luck and hope to meet you once again. jan en Tieke
8. Van Gogh Museum
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Discover the world's largest collection of works by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, featuring masterpieces such as Sunflowers, The Potato Eaters, Almond Blossom and The Bedroom.
Reviewed By mark n
Great information and opportunity to learn about Artist and see world classic art. Listened to guide and learned things we did not know. Sad how troubled he was!
Suggest getting here early. Was not ridiculously mobbed when we arrived but was getting like that when we left. They tell you no pics when there but I must have been the only person in the entire place that listened! Maybe they want to sell the pics and postcards in the gift shops?
9. Ouderkerkerplas
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4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Solodam J - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We visited Oudekerkerplas as we're looking for a place for windsurfing. It's quite nice place to walk around too. There are 2 Beaches both with a play ground for the kids. Absolutly no diving. Water is oke for swiming. The geese, moorhen, gulls or ducks enjoy the water even the crow seem found their food on the beach
10. The Jordaan
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
This charming neighborhood is Amsterdam's Greenwich Village, with its narrow alleys, leafy canals lined with 17th-century houses, quirky specialty shops, cafes and designer boutiques.
Reviewed By Tygr K - Ankara
After Amsterdam's crowdy touristic places, this neighbourhood was a great place to take a walk around and have a efw drinks. You may absolutely make the canal sightseeings here. During winter period most of the canals were frozen and it was a nice experience to walk on them. Do not forget to visit local markets.
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