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See The Sailors Dance With Family Deals On Amsterdam Flights

There is plenty for kids to get excited about when visiting the Dutch capital on holiday. Once you’ve got your Amsterdam flights booked, you and your family can be confident of enjoying a fun-filled trip to remember. Here are the top five attractions to investigate while away:

Pedal on the waterways

If you’re looking for an alternative way to explore the famous Grachtengordel, you should have a go on the pedal-powered canal bikes. These five-seater pedalos seat five, allowing the whole family to enjoy this charming, compact city from a unique angle. However, you should be prepared to get a little wet!

A trip to the zoo

Located in the Plantage district of the city, the Artis Zoo offers kids and parents alike the chance to see a wide array of different species firsthand. The aquarium is home to 2000 vibrant fish, tropical coral reefs and a murky cross-section of Amsterdam’s canals (kids love pointing out the discarded bikes and the sinister eels). On dry land, handsome zebras gallop and lions growl. And with in excess of 700 different species to discover, it’s a place that is sure to capture the imagination.

Science experience at the museum

Amsterdam’s popular Science and Technology Museum, Nemo, is a treat for children who like to be hands on. Kids can blow giant soap bubbles the size of a person, or head to the Wonder Lab to mix chemicals like a real scientist. The Amazing Constructions exhibit lets offers an easy way in to the complex laws of physics, including a summary of the reasons why Rotterdam’s Erasmus Bridge is still standing strong.

Exploring on two wheels

Amsterdam’s cycling culture is unique in that, unlike many other cities, cars must give right of way to cyclists. With large stretches of parkland and numerous cycle routes, the quiet district of Amsterdam Noord is a great place to explore by bike.

Ice-skating by moonlight

Amsterdam flights are at their most affordable between December and March, when the vast Museumsplein square and park is home to an ice-skating rink. The festive, free fun is a treat for all ages, and it gets even more atmospheric in the early evening when the sun goes down. The square and its surrounding buildings – including the curved Van Gogh Museum facade – are lit up with dazzling lights.

So, if you’re interested in a trip to the Dutch capital, check online now for great deals on Amsterdam flights.

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