Ebook: Amsterdam Encounter

Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other' New York Times.

Full of color images and only the best of the city, Lonely Planet's Encounter Amsterdam is the on-the-road necessity to get you to the heart of the city. Find the best attractions, restaurants, shops, theatres, galleries and more with our hyperlinked maps, top highlights and itineraries for short stays. With content broken down by neighborhood, Encounter guides make city travel easier than ever.

Our experienced, passionate team of authors and local experts immerse themselves in each city they visit, finding and sharing the unique experiences, and practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. Be it sipping cold beer and watching canal boats float by in the Jordaan, discovering clever Dutch design in the boutique-filled Negen Straatjes or experiencing the convivial Dutch gezelligheidat a traditional brown cafe - there's a lot to love about Amsterdam!

Local expert perspectives include...