What to do and see in Old Center, North Holland Province: The Best Traveler Resources

The Beurs van Berlage is the bustling meeting place in the heart of Amsterdam. An unmissable hotspot during a visit to this beautiful city. One thing is certain; there is always something going on in the unique historic building! A city trip simply is not complete without a visit to the building that seamlessly combines history and current affairs. Whether you enjoy a tasty lunch at Bistro Berlage, participate in an exciting escape room by Sherlocked, make your own chocolate bar at the Tony's Chocolonely super store, let yourself be overwhelmed at one of our exhibitions or visit a sparkling event. There is always something going on in the Beurs van Berlage, you will no doubt be impressed!

TOBACCO Theater, an impressive jewel in the cultural main street of Amsterdam. Industrial, fresh and sturdy. Love for detail and history is present in everything you’ll see in the Theatre! An innovative and pride location that offers and creates added value. And the kitchen, on Michelin level! A former tobacco auction has been transformed into a modern, industrial theatre- and event location, together with a lot of feeling for detail and multifunctional use. TOBACCO Theater features a sturdily Theatre hall and also eight rooms who completely differ from each other! An experience in itself! Commerce meets Culture: C2C The cultural atmosphere of the TOBACCO Theater inspires many commercial visitors and it has therefore received high ratings (score 8,4 in 2016). The combination of a fabulous kitchen on Michelin level and staff which receive guests with a genuine smile, is unique in Amsterdam. Culture and Commerce meet and strengthen each other, successfully, in the proud TOBACCO Theater.

Visit the NAP exhibition, located in the visitorcentre at Amsterdam City Hall. Its is shown just how far Amsterdam lies below sealevel. Go down the stairs and delve into the history of the water levels and discover how height measurement methods changed. See what the exact zero level looks like and check the water levels of the North Sea and the water level the disastrous 1953 floods in the Zeeland province. Put your hand on absolute zero meter point of all European heights. More details about tours on our website. Closed saturdays, sundays and public holidays.