4 of us will be coming of a Viking Cruise on April 29 and will be in Amsterdam for Queens Day. Not sure how I feel about all the people. Is there anyway to get out of town for the day to a less chaotic place?
Posted by
Trussville, Al
187 posts
Barbara, I also posted a question on 8/17 about Queens Day Amsterdam 2012. You may want to read the responses I got back on my question. If you Google Queens Day Amsterdam you will get loads of information. I'm totally re-thinking my visit to Amsterdam during that period.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33848 posts
Yes, most public transportation will be working, as will taxis. Maybe you would enjoy a day wandering around (with crowds, I'm afraid, but well behaved ones) Keukenhof Gardens looking at the world's best collection of Tulips and Hyacinths and many other bulbs and orchids? I would. They will be at their peak.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9110 posts
...."Yes, most public transportation will be working, as will taxis....." Intercity trains will be operating. But within Amsterdam, most of the of the public transport will not be operating. All the streets are closed to vehicles in the center of the city...including trams and taxis.
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
Good thing that no automobiles will be allowed: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_attack_on_the_Dutch_royal_family
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9110 posts
That attack occurred in Apeldoorn. Be warned the video of the attacked posted on sites like YouTube is very disturbing.
Posted by
Elmwood, IL, USA
368 posts
I was in Amsterdam for Queens Day and found it not to be a big problem, but as Michael mentioned you can get a train out of town, to a smaller town perhaps. All of the Netherlands celebrate so each town will have some festivals to attend, it may be just the town "garage sales". The year I was there I went to the sales searching for candlesticks. Next time, maybe 2012 I will look for picture frames.