Beurs van Berlage The Beurs van Berlage is a milestone in the history of modern architecture. It influenced many modernist architects, in particular functionalists and the Amsterdam School. It is build in the same period (1896-1903) as Amsterdam's Central Station and the Stedelijk Museum, but what is really special about the Beurs, however, is that 80% of it is authentic. If you visit the Beurs, you will be guided through former offices, archival spaces and a meeting hall, and then to the top of the bell tower. This tour through the southern part of the building will give you a clear idea of the beauty and history of the Beurs van Berlage. A climb to the tower observation walk offers an unparreled view of the old town center..one of our favorite little known escape spts Exhibitions In the Main Hall of the Beurs van Berlage exhibitions on architecture, design and applied arts are hosted on a regular basis. Current and coming exhibitions . How to get there: Beurs van Berlage is located right in the city center, at walking distance from the Royal Palace at Dam Square and 5 minutes from Central Station. By tram: 4, 9, 16, 24 or 25 stop Dam. By car: Nearest car park de Bijenkorf   Website: http://en.beursvanberlage.nl

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Swimming in Amsterdam Amsterdam has many public swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor which are of high standards. Facilities are always clean and well maintained. In testiment to this, some facilities are almost a hundred years old and although restored several times over their existance are in pristine condition and have also retained their classic good looks. Zuiderbad dates from 1911 A lot of these pools are located near recreation parks or have some amusement facility nearby and so are very popular. Pools are generally open from May to September, Hours generally tend to vary. Most swimming pools have reserved times for children, women as well as nude swimmers. It is a good idea to reserve before you go as pools tends to get crowded on weekends and especially holidays. Here are some of our most favorite pools: Mirandabad (indoor & outdoor) This is one of the most modern and popular pools in Amsterdam with both outdoor and indoor pools. Its swimming facility includes a stone beach and a wave generator. There are water slides, whirlpool and an amusement park, Aquagym, babysplash, prenatal classes. sunbeds available and a squash court included in the complex. They have reserved timeslots for nude swimmers. De Mirandalaan 9, Zuid At President Kennedyplantsoen 1, 1079 PA Amsterdam. Phone: +31 (0)20 546 4444 Access: Tram 15 / Bus 169 Hours: 7am til 10pm Mondays to Fridays; 9.30am to 5pm on weekends Website (Dutch):  http://www.mirandabad.nl Now matter what or where your favorite zone is we ~ have a hotel there Book your hotel with our experience Marnixbad An indoor public pool enclosed by glass. Facilities include a sauna and a whirlpool. A sport complex with swimming and sports facilities. Aquagym and swimming classes available. A wadding pool for children. Dutch Junior swim team from Amsterdam Marnixplein 1, 1015 ZN Amsterdam. Marnixplein 9, The Jordaan Phone: +31 (0)20 625 4843 Access: Tram 3, 7, 10. Tel: +31 20 524 6000 Fax: 020 524 6011   Website (Dutch):    http://www.hetmarnix.nl/dutch/home/ Zuiderbad Zwembad One of the first public pools in Amsterdam, this indoor pool has been functional since 1911.Public swimming baths for the Oud Zuid area. Swimming lessons for children, babies and toddler, and adults. Aqua jogging and nude swimming sessions. Whirlpools, steambaths and solariums provided. It was recently re-done in 2001. They have reserved timeslots for nude swimmers. Swimming pool located at the museumplein, well hidden in plain sight opposite the rear south corner of  the Rijksmuseum, even many locals don't know it's there..but we do because we love to swim nude :-) One time entry is € 3 and you can also enjoy jacuzzi or sauna upon €1.50 coupon coin. Zuiderbad Hobbemastraat 26, Museum Quarter 1071 ZC  Amsterdam Access: Tram 2, 16, 24, 25 Tel: +31 (0) 20 252 1390 Website (Dutch):  http://www.oudzuid.amsterdam.nl/sport_en_recreatie/zuiderbad Flevoparkbad Zeeburgerdijk 630, Oost Outdoor pools with playground. A favorite PicNic and family park...come for the whole day! Phone: +31 (0)20 692 5030 Access: Tram 14. to the END and you are at the front gate of the pool facility Hours: May-Sept 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (10 a.m.- 7 p.m. in hotter weather) all days of the week. Floraparkbad Sneeuwbalweg 5 1032 VS Amsterdam-Noord Bijlmer Sportcentrum Bijlmerpark 76 1102 BL Amsterdam   Bijlmerbad Bijlmerpark 76 1102 BL Amsterdam Brediusbad Spaarndammerdijk 306 1013 ZX Amsterdam Jan van Galenbad Jan van Galenstraat 315 1056 CB Amsterdam Sports hall and swimmingpool De Meerkamp Van der Hooplaan 239 1185 LN Amstelveen Sloterparkbad Slotermeerlaan 2-4 1064 HB Amsterdam Sportfondsenbad Oost Fronemanstraat 3 1093 KT Amsterdam Sportfondsenbad West Cornelis Dirkszstraat 11c 1056 TM Amsterdam Best Hotels in Amsterdam Zones ~ Page 1 ~ Page 2 ~ Page 3 ~ Page 4 Ice Skating - Amsterdam's ponds and canals Skating on the canals When the temperature drops low enough for long enough, the canals become sparkling highways through the city. Skating on the canals of Amsterdam to the strains of classical music is a memorable experience. Little kiosks are set up on the ice to dispense heart-warming liqueurs. Go cautiously when skating under bridges, where the ice is usually thinner, and in general don't go anywhere the Dutch themselves don't. Ice-skating Rinks Around the city Around Christmas and New Year the Museumplein, Leidseplein, Thorbeckeplein (close to Rembrandtplein), Beursplein (close to Dam Square) and Westergasfabriek will have an ice rink, skate hire and surrounding poffertjes (mini pancakes) stalls to complete a winter wonderland feeling. Entrance is free on all ice-skating rinks (except for the 400m Jaap Edenbaan rink) if you bring your own skates with you. A pair of skates can also be rented for about €4. Museumplein - Ice-skating Rink  = 21 December - 2 March In front of the Rijksmuseum on the Museum Square (Museumplein) is a man-made pond. This is transformed in winter time into a real skating rink. Open from 8:00 to 22:00, bring your own skates or hire some there. The artificial ice rink behind the Rijksmuseum is free. In the evenings it will be festively illuminated. At the Cobra Café next to the skating rink you can have a break and enjoy refreshments. There will also be a stall selling poffertjes (miniature pancakes with powdered sugar). Open: 10:00-20:00 (Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat) Leidseplein - Ice-skating Rink 1 November till January Leidseplein will boast a real skating rink this year. The ice rink will be created in the same place as in former years, at the centre of the many cafés and restaurants between Leidsestraat and the Stadsschouwburg theatre. At the rink you will be able to hire skates if you don't have any yourself. The rink is open daily from 10:00 to 23:00 and is free of charge. Skates are available to rent for €4. Oliebollen (doughnut ball), poffertjes (small Dutch pancakes), waffles and braadworst are served up in little stalls around the rink. Open: 10:00-23:00 (Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat)   Beursplein - Ice-skating Rink  =  1 November till January Open: 10:00-23:00 (Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu); 10:00-24:00 (Fri Sat) Westergasfabriek (Westerpark) - Ice-skating Rink  = 5 December till January A covered ice-skating rink, next to Pacific Parc , including a winter restaurant. Open: 15:00-22:00 (Mon Tue Thu Fri), 12:00-22:00 (Wed Sat Sun) Wittenburgerplein - Ice-skating Rink (IJ Waterfront) = 5 - 18 December Open: 11:00-21:00 (Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat) Jaap Edenbaan   October-March The Jaap Eden Baan's marvelous outdoor rink, named after the legendary multiple Dutch world champion ice skating and cycle racing, is popular in wintertime, but unless you're highly competent, watch out for the long lines of speed skaters. Address: Radioweg 64 (Oost/Watergraafsmeer)     Dates and Time details are approximate and based on our experience over the years