Amsterdam
About 2 hr by train from Brussels
Canals, world-class museums, bikes everywhere and cozy brown cafés.
Why locals go
Canals and museums, about two hours by direct train.
Visiting Brussels?
At 2 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Brussels for your flight home.
What to book
- Canal cruise
- Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum
- Anne Frank House (book weeks ahead)
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
See hotels in AmsterdamDate ideas
For two
- Evening canal cruise
- Dinner in the Jordaan
With friends
- Canal boat with drinks
- Bike tour of the city
When to go
Year-round.