Amsterdam Instagram Spots: 25+ Best Photo Spots in Amsterdam

Visiting the Netherlands and looking for all the best Amsterdam instagram spots?! I’ve rounded up the 25+ most beautiful photo spots in Amsterdam – don’t forget your camera!

Before visiting the city this past summer, I completely forgot just how beautiful Amsterdam is. I mean, the city is stupidly picturesque – there’s scenic canals to explore, beautifully preserved 17th-century Golden Age architecture, quaint cobblestone streets to stroll down, and world-class art galleries to see. Plus thousands of houseboats, bikes, and alllll the cheese samples you can imagine (my favorite).

I had been to the city before, but after spending just one day in Amsterdam, I now understand the overwhelming appeal. And I honestly cannot wait to head back, and ultimately make it a stopover on every trip to Europe (it’s such a good airline hub).

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So without further ado, let’s get to it – the best Amsterdam instagram spots, coming right up!

Iconic Amsterdam Instagram Spots

1. Damrak Waterfront

The Damrak waterfront is easily my favorite place we visited on our one day in Amsterdam. Not only is it an iconic sight of the city, but it’s by far one of the best Amsterdam instagram spots as well.

Why? The narrow townhouses look like they’re floating in the water – just look at those photos; absolutely wild! Doesn’t make it one of the most instagrammable places in Amsterdam for nothing!

These narrow canal houses were built way back when in the 17th century. They needed to be secured by large wooden poles since the soil was so swampy along the canals. Because of this, they’ve slowly sunk over time, and are slightly tilted and leaning forward. Many people call them the Dancing Houses of the Damrak for this exact reason!

Why are the canal houses so narrow?! Well, back in the day, owners paid taxes depending on the size of the building’s facade. It just made sense to keep them narrow – the wider the facade, the more tax you’d pay! Everyone likes a tax loophole, right?!

While you’re over here, stand in line for some hot Belgian fries from Manneken Pis. Were they the best fries I’ve ever had? Probably not, but topped with some truffle mayo, they’re absolute fry heaven.

2. Canal Cruise

A canal cruise is one of the most obvious Amsterdam instagram spots! It’s one of those touristy-but-still-super-fun activities to do in the city, and I honestly wouldn’t miss it.

One day in Amsterdam itinerary canal cruise

While wandering around the canals on foot was one of my favorite things all day, you get such a different perspective on the water! On a canal cruise you’ll see oh so much – the waterfront 17th-century buildings lining the canals, iconic bridges (like the Skinny Bridge), modern cosmopolitan 21st-century buildings, the Music Building in the harbor, and so much more.

Plus, it’s a great way to give your feet a rest. By this point in the day you’ve probably been walking A TON – we clocked in over 20k steps during our 1 day in Amsterdam. On that note, wear comfy shoes!

Canal cruises typically take between 60 – 90 minutes and leave from various locations, many around the Central Station area. A perfect activity during your time in the Damrak.

I recommend taking a Classic Canal Cruise with Cheese and Wine for the best photos – think panoramic views, unlimited delicious Dutch cheese, and beer and wine! Sounds like a perfect afternoon to me.

Or there’s also the Evening Canal Cruise. What’s more romantic than sitting next to your honey, sipping a glass of bubbly, with views of the city bathed in that gorgeous golden hour glow? Not much, am I right?

3. The Nine Streets

The Nine Streets (aptly named for its nine narrow, charming streets) are one of the most quaint and picturesque parts of Amsterdam. The neighborhood is on the edge of the canal ring, and is filled with great shopping! Expect to find tons of independent boutiques, galleries, vintage shopping (check out King Louie, Bij ons vintage, and Who’s that Girl?), and a bunch of fun specialty stores.

And here you’ll find some of the prettiest canals in all of Amsterdam – including Herengracht (one of the main canals and actually a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, and Singel (all part of The Nine Streets).

We enjoyed walking around the cobblestoned streets, stopping for a quick drink to cool off at REE7 (and my drink ended up being pink, which of course I loved, haha).

Take a photo with some flower pots and a bike – the most iconic Amsterdam instagram photo you’ll get in the city!

4. Jordaan Neighborhood

Right next to The Nine Streets you’ll find the Jordaan Neighborhood. This area is so super charming, and full of residential houses with cozy courtyard gardens, flower-lined leafy canals, and quaint shops and boutiques.

It’s famous for its historic canal houses with unique gabled facades. Jordaan is kinda like Amsterdam’s own Greenwich Village (in New York City) – you won’t find any chain stories here, just quirky specialty shops (think handmade jewelry and vintage eyewear) and cafes.

While it’s far from the crowds and tourist attractions, don’t miss Jordaan – it’s easily one of my favorite places to wander in the city. Wander around the charming narrow streets and you’ll easily find plenty of gorgeous photo spots in Amsterdam. Here you’ll find some of the most picturesque canals and bridges – but more on those later!

Take note of the large, roof-mounted hooks at the top of the buildings, as they’re used to get materials and items up (the staircases are way too skinny for bulky items).

5. Red Light District at Dusk

Probably not your typical Amsterdam instagram spot, but it still deserves a spot on the list.

This is where you’ll find prostitutes offering their “services”, live sex shows, brothels, strip clubs, and sex shops. Not exactly my cup of tea, but worth checking out for at least a little while to see the liberal culture and overall uniqueness of the place.

Expect to see plenty of coffeeshops selling cannabis and window prostitution (yes, both are legal over here), so definitely wander around with an open-mind.

While you can hang around the Red Light District in daylight (it doesn’t close), the area really comes alive at night once it starts getting dark. This is not the place to take kids, so keep that in mind if you’re traveling with any young ones.

Do note you have to be really careful of what you take pictures of over here. You are not allowed to take photos of the ladies in the windows under any circumstances. The girls (and their guards) will literally shoo you away. And rightfully so – this is their job; police officers, security guards, and other methods are in place to protect them.

Instagrammable Landmarks and Museums

6. Moco Museum Amsterdam

The Modern Contemporary Museum, or Moco for short, is the newest museum in Amsterdam (opening in 2016), and it’s really something. It’s an independent art museum filled with inspiring modern, contemporary, and street art.

Think Warhol, Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, and KAWS – so much pop. If you don’t know those names, I promise you’ll recognize their artwork.

Plus a ridiculously impressive Banksy collection – the permanent display’s got a whopping 50 works (including rarely seen indoor paintings and drawings, plus famous street murals like the beloved Girl With Balloon we all know and love).

Besides all the paintings and street art, don’t miss escaping into the garden for some fresh air (plus, there’s sculptures!). But the starry Digital Immersive Art exhibitions (which kinda remind me of the trippy art museum I visited in Tokyo) is easily one of the best Amsterdam instagram spots in the whole museum.

I love the mission of the Moco → to attract a broader and younger audience, and show that art is cool and accessible to the public. There’s actually a second location in Barcelona that I’m dying to hit up on my next visit to Spain!

Just know that since it’s a private museum, a discount card like the museumjaarkaart won’t work. Thankfully it’s not terribly expensive, at around 20euro a person. You’ll wanna buy a ticket in advance to skip-the-line (and yes, this place gets busy).

7. Oude Kerk

Step inside Amsterdam’s oldest building, a 13th-century church. There’s beautiful Gothic architecture, more than 700 years of history, and colorful stained glass windows.

You can even head up to the Old Church Tower for great views of the city below (it was a former watchtower afterall). A must see if you love history, art, and/or architecture. There’s even sometimes an art installation or two inside the church.

8. Zevenlandenhuizen (Houses of Seven Countries)

Before doing some research on the best Amsterdam instagram spots, I totally thought everyone was taking photos of some random white and red striped building. Boy was I wrong!

This row of seven houses (built in 1894 and designed by architect Tjeerd Kuipers), represents 7 different architectural styles from 7 different European countries. And the houses are even now national monuments. So nope, definitely not some random houses, haha.

You’ll find this one-of-a-kind architectural project in the Vondelparkbuurt neighborhood, near the Museumplein and the beautiful Vondelpark. If you don’t have time for a whirlwind of a trip to Europe (hey, I get it!), just come over here!

The 7 countries and architectural styles represented are:

Germany (Romantic style)
France (style of the Loire castle)
Spain (typical Mudéjar style)
Italy (Italian Palace “Palazzo” style)
Russia (based on a Russian Orthodox cathedral)
Netherlands (Renaissance style)
England (typical Cottage style, now a hotel!)

While all the houses are intriguing in their own way, the Mudéjar styled Spanish house with the red and white stripes is the most photogenic of the bunch. No wonder it’s one of the best Amsterdam instagram spots. Psst – if it looks pink and white in some photos on IG, that’s because people slide the red color to have a pinkish hue on photo editing apps!

IMPORTANT: Remember, people live in these houses! Take photos from either across the street or on the sidewalk. Try not to disturb anyone and be extra respectful.

8. Rijksmuseum Research Library

The Rijksmuseum Research Library (also known as Cuypers Library) is the largest public art history research library in The Netherlands. AND IT’S FREAKING GORGEOUS.

Picture a wrought-iron spiral staircase, four stories of shelves stacked with periodicals, monographs, and art auction catalogs and an impressive ornate floor.

But what you see is only one-fifth of the collection – how wild is that?! There’s so much here! And remember – this is a library! Keep your voice low!

The library was designed by Pierre Cuyper in the same Gothic and Renaissance style of the Rijksmuseum. Pictures hardly do this place justice, so you gotta go see it for yourself!

Since the library is part of the Rijksmuseum, you’ll need a ticket to access it (I recommend grabbing the iAmsterdam card if you’re planning to visit a few museums and want unlimited rides on the tram).

As a museum visitor, you’ll only be able to access a little balcony (with amazing views), but if you’ve got a library card to borrow books you can use the reading room downstairs. And plus, there’s free WiFi access both in the library and throughout the museum.

Do note that you are not allowed to take photos on the first floor of the library. But that’s ok, because the Amsterdam instagram photo you’re probably after is on the 2nd floor anyways (from the balcony overlooking the whole library).

I’m so bummed we didn’t make it here ourselves – there’s a reason it’s one of the most instagrammable places in Amsterdam! Just look at it! Definitely add it onto your itinerary if you’ve got more than one day in Amsterdam.

9. Rijksmuseum Cycle Path

The Rijksmuseum Cycle Path is one of the most iconic cycle routes in the world. Why? It’s actually a tunnel/underpass that runs right through the Rijksmuseum – I mean, what did you expect? This is Amsterdam afterall, where there’s more bikes than people!

It’s obviously not meant for your IG photos, haha. The bike “tunnel”/underpass serves as a shortcut for locals across the city. So, if you’re planning on coming here to get your perfect Amsterdam instagram photo, be extra (extra, extra) careful.

Bikers tend to not stop for anything, and if you’re in their way, well, that’s too bad! You’ll either get run over or get a ton of nasty stares. But no really, I’d avoid rush hour and any other time of day where it’s super congested.

What’s wild is that the museum is all around the bicycle path; on top and to the sides of it, but also underneath it. There’s galleries surrounding it, and the path even has glass walls so you can see right into the museum as you walk under the vaulted ceiling. How cool!

10. Vondelkerk (Vondel Church)

Ohhhh Vondelkerk – a gorgeous fairy-tale-like church built by the one and only Pierre Cuypers (the same architect who designed both Centraal Station and the impressive Rijksmuseum). It’s got a Gothic Revival exterior, stained glass windows, and a stately 50m high tower! Find it on the edge of the Vondelpark, in between a bunch of classic residences.

For that perfect Amsterdam instagram photo, stand in front of the building – you’ll wanna use a wide angle lens! It’s nearly impossible to take a photo without a whole bunch of cars, but that just adds to the authentic city scene.

Gardens and Green Spaces

11. Bloemenmarkt Flower Market

The Bloemenmarkt Flower Market is one of the most colorful Amsterdam instagram spots around (there’s a reason it’s stayed open for over 100 years – dating back to 1862 exactly)! While you won’t find fresh flowers year round, you will find flower bulbs (in every color imaginable), tons of traditional Dutch souvenirs (think wooden tulips and wooden clogs), and thousands of seed packets. Simply walking around for a bit is fun as well.

20 minutes will suffice if you’re not planning to buy much (although I kept getting distracted by the flowers and couldn’t put my camera away). If you’re visiting the flower market in the summer, you’ll find fresh tulips and other local plants/flowers – and boy were they just oh so gorgeous. I wish I could’ve packed them straight in my suitcase!

12. Rijksmuseum Garden

Yes, you’ll find another one of the best Amsterdam instagram spots at the Rijksmuseum – this time in the outdoor garden! And best of all, you don’t even need a ticket to enter — it’s completely free!

Want some peace and quiet? Head to the Rijksmuseum Garden! It’s surprisingly tranquil even though it’s right in the bustling museum. There’s sculptures to check out, a pond with cute ducks, a Hide and Seek fountain (which turns on and off unexpectedly, so watch out), and colorful flowers among the hedges in the spring and summer.

13. Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam

Although there’s greenery lining the canals, the Hortus Botanicus botanical garden is one of the most picturesque places to take pictures in Amsterdam. It’s got that gorgeous glass, domed ceiling, and is one of the world’s oldest botanical gardens!

Here you’ll find an amazing collection of exotic and rare plants, an impressive butterfly house, and tons of peace and quiet (especially if you visit on a weekday morning). And if you’re visiting in April, expect tons and tons of tulips (more than 30 types)!

So much lushness! It kinda reminds me a tiny bit of the Botanical Garden in Balboa Park in San Diego (another great city for photos!).

The Hortus Botanicus is one of the best Amsterdam instagram spots to visit when it’s chilly and overcast outside – take a step into the greenhouse and you’ll instantly feel the benefits of the tropical and subtropical climates.

Picturesque Canals and Bridges

Not everyone knows this, but Amsterdam has over 100km of canals – even more than Venice, Italy does! And there’s so many gorgeous ones. I’m honestly having a hard time figuring out exactly where I took my photos, haha. They’ve all got bikes and bridges and gorgeous leafy plants alongside them. Kinda hard to tell them apart unless you’re a crazy canal expert. Which is not me…

While you don’t necessarily need to visit the ones below to get great photos, they are considered some of the most beautiful in Amsterdam for a reason! Even wandering around aimlessly will undoubtedly lead you to some pretty epic views and canals.

Psst – gracht in Dutch means ditch, or canal. You’ll see all the names of the canals below have the word gracht in them – now you know why!

14. Prinsengracht (Prince’s Canal)

Ohhhh, the Prinsengracht – known as the city’s most gorgeous canal, and by far one of the most beautiful Amsterdam instagram spots on this list. Along the canal you’ll find historic churches, museums, bars, coffee shops, and even hidden cafes. Plus beautiful canal boats and such lovely architecture! You can even see the WesterToren (West Church Tower) from here down the canal.

Since it’s the outermost of the three main canals in Amsterdam (on the canal belt), it’s also the longest at 2 miles! Don’t feel like you need to walk the whole thing to find a gorgeous spot to photograph. There’s pretty views everywhere!

Check out these cool things on the Prinsengracht:

One of the narrowest houses in Amsterdam, at 245 Prinsengracht – it’s only 5 feet wide! Can you imagine?! Shorter than the arm span of an average human being! Crazy!
One of the oldest cafes in Amsterdam, established in 1641, called ‘Papeneiland’. Perfect for a traditional Dutch lunch and some beers! Plus some scrumptious apple pie – I’ve heard it’s super yummy.
Anne Frank House (Prinsengracht 263), the location where Otto Frank’s business was registered and where Anne Frank and her family hid out, known as the Secret Annex. During our one day in Amsterdam, I made it a priority to visit the Anne Frank House, and wow was it as moving and emotional as I thought it’d be.

15. Herengracht (Gentlemen’s Canal)

Herengracht is another canal in Amsterdam’s canal belt, actually considered to be the most important one in the entire city!

Back in the 17th century, this is where the richest merchants and most influential mayors of the city lived. And it’s still got its prestige to this day – an address on the Herengracht is super chic and high-end. Since the owners way back when were rich, the houses are a bit wider than most canal houses in Amsterdam (since they could easily pay more taxes).

A few things to look out for here on the Herengracht:

The oldest residential house in Amsterdam, built in 1590 as a traditional merchant’s house. It’s got a gorgeous stepped gable (a cool architectural style where it looks like there’s steps on the triangular roof). It even has the year on the front – you can’t miss it!
The most beautiful merchant’s house in Amsterdam, known as the Bartolotti House (Museumhuis Bartolotti). And it’s now a museum so you can go inside and check it out! This is not your regular museum though – you’re encouraged to sit on period furniture, peek in the cupboards, sip grape juice from a 19-century cooler, and cookies and coffee are even made in the kitchen. Way different than your typical museum in Amsterdam, and it’s gorgeous and oh so fun!
Restaurant Zuid Zeeland, where even some famous people like Al Gore and Matt Damon have dined.

16. Seven Bridges of the Reguliersgracht

The Seven Bridges of the Reguliersgracht (one of the most picturesque canals in the city) is easily one of the most instagrammable spots in Amsterdam. Why?! You can see all seven bridges of the Reguliersgracht from the same location all lining up, kinda peeking through each other. An architecture lover’s dream!

There’s a reason photographers love this spot – and it’s actually one of the most photographed views in Amsterdam. We saw this view on our canal cruise, but I was too slow to take a photo!

If you come at night, you’ll see all these bridges illuminated. A beautiful sight!

17. Bloemgracht

Another gorgeous canal, right in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam. In the 17th century, Bloemgracht was full of sugar factories, dye manufacturers, and of course those gorgeous traditional gabled houses. Plus window boxes overflowing with flowers.

It ain’t considered the most picturesque canal in the city for nothin’! Wander along the canal a few times and I promise you’ll keep finding new things to admire – its super quaint yet still full of life.

Don’t miss the famous houses at Bloemgracht 87-91, known as “De Drie Hendricken” – one of the most striking of the 17th-century. Well, it’s actually three houses next to each other but they look connected and kinda like an old-school gingerbread house!

18. Canals at Sunset

The canals at sunset are really something special. The way the light reflects on the buildings and into the water – ohhhh, it’s so dreamy and romantic. After running around the city all day (quite literally, we had over 20k steps), it was so nice to go for a last wander around sunset and see the city light up.

The old canal houses and many of the bridges are lit up, creating such a unique atmosphere. Don’t miss it! I recommend wandering around from sunset until Blue Hour (about a half hour after sunset, before the sky gets too dark) if you wanna take some pictures. Absolutely gorgeous! And if you wanna take some night time shots, you’ll need to keep your phone/camera exceptionally steady – a tripod will help lots!

19. Flower Bikes

As we were wandering around, we kept coming across beautiful bikes all decked out in flowers. At first I was super confused (in the best way possible), but then I realized this must’ve been someone’s flowery creation – and it is! Enter – the Flower Bike Man!

The backstory is pretty cute! Warren Gregory, an American man in his 50’s, decorated his wife’s bike in bright flowers so she wouldn’t lose track of it. She’d been having trouble remembering where she left it, and a bike decked out in color would be unmissable! He also decorated a few abandoned bikes along her route home. Well, everyone in town loved them, so Gregory started decorating even more bikes and scattering them throughout the city.

And he’s been doing it for years! He’s even decorated bikes with old clocks, whimsical butterflies, and music records, but we didn’t see any of those unfortunately. My favorite one we saw was the cheese bike – made specially for the smallest cheese shop in Amsterdam, Cheese and Gifts.

You can’t ride the bikes (although many of them are functional), but you can take a few pics next to them! They aren’t in any specific location, so have fun spotting them around town. We saw maybe 4 or 5 during our one day wandering around Amsterdam, and I wasn’t even looking for them. Fingers crossed you find a few, too!

Foodie Instagram Spots in Amsterdam

20. van Wonderen Stroopwafels

What’s a stroopwafel you ask? A thin, crisp waffle filled with melted cinnamon caramel – a super popular (and downright famous) Dutch treat! I fell in love with the branding at van Wonderen, and the shop makes for a perfect IG photo. They have some of the prettiest stroopwafels in all of Amsterdam in my opinion.

To be honest, while it was absolutely delicious, they were kinda hard to eat – too big, too messy, and too many toppings (I recommend sharing one). Regardless, I left a very happy (and full) customer! Easily the yummiest of all the instagram spots in Amsterdam! Just come hungry and don’t plan on eating for a while afterwards.

For the ultimate instagram photo, take your stroopwafel to a nearby canal! Just make sure not to drop half your toppings like I did, whoops!

21. Cheese Shops

One day in Amsterdam itinerary cheese shops

You can’t visit Amsterdam and not spend half the day eating cheese, haha. But no really, wander around and you’ll find plenty of cheese shops here. We popped into at least five during our one day in Amsterdam, and I swear I ate at least a pound of cheese that day. When in Amsterdam, am I right?!

The Amsterdam Cheese Company and Henri Willig both have multiple shops around the Damrak and the city in general, so I promise you’ll be able to find all the cheese! And there’s so much to sample – smoked jalapeno cheese, fig cheese, herb and garlic cheese, green pesto cheese, organic truffle cheese; you name it, they got it!

There’s something so photogenic about perfectly rounded blocks of cheese, mmmm….

22. Moeders Restaurant

Any moms out there? This place is solely dedicated to you, so expect lots of warm and fuzzy feelings! The restaurant serves traditional Dutch classics, like stamp pot (mashed potatoes with veggies and meat), beef stew, and lamb skewers. We both raved about our stamp pot (so many carbs though)! Easily the best homey authentic food you could get in all of Amsterdam.

And the place was super unique and quirky too – photos and photos of mamas and tons of antiques lining the shelves and walls. I loved how all the place settings were different as well; each one had a different set of cutlery, plates, glasses, etc. Felt so homey and I was there for it!

It’s a bit out of the way, so if you don’t feel like walking, hop in an Uber. Make a reservation in advance as there were none available during our time in Amsterdam, so we showed up at opening (5pm!) and enjoyed a ridiculously early dinner. One of the quirkiest Amsterdam instagram spots for sure.

23. MaMa Kelly

Picture yourself sitting on a mid-century modern pink velvet chaise lounge. In an all-pink interior. Sipping pink drinks. That’s MaMa Kelly’s in a nutshell! Amsterdam’s version of Peggy Porshen, Elan Cafe, or even SKETCH in London.

The whole restaurant is decked out in bubblegum pink. The plush pink carpets, pink velvet booths, thick millennial pink tablecloths, and even bright pink ceiling pipes make it one of the most instagrammable places in Amsterdam. A true pink palace just perfect for instagram (because, well, it was likely made for instagram afterall)! It’s way over-the-top and you’ll find loads and loads of photo ops here.

And if that wasn’t enough, their signature dishes feature lobster. Yes, freakin’ lobster! Lobster croquettes, lobster with hollandaise, lobster salad, etc. If you’re not a fan, there’s also chicken, sandwiches, and salads, but I’d stick with the theme and get some lobster.

24. Ree7

Ree7 is just the cutest place. It’s got that cozy house Scandinavian “hygge” vibe going on, super comfy seating, good lighting, and tons of leafy green plants. My kinda place! And of course it’s super photogenic, making it one of the best instagram spots in Amsterdam.

While they’ve got your typical coffee drinks and brunch fare on the menu, their claim-to-fame is the freakshake. An over-the-top milkshake, topped with all the sweets you can think of (cotton candy, twix, liege waffles, marshmallows, frosted donuts, cookies, etc) – kinda like the ones we have in Las Vegas!

We were too full from our morning of eating (most likely cheese samples, haha) to indulge in a freakshake, but it’s on my list for next time.

I have to admit I picked this place for a drink because of the cute pink tables and chairs outside. My pink dragon fruit iced tea was perfect on a hot summer day, and Ree7 was the perfect place to relax after walking for miles and miles.

Right up the street there’s Pluk, another spot by the same owner, and it’s just as cute!

25. Albert Cuypmarkt

Albert Cuypmarkt is one of the largest and most popular outdoor street markets in not only Amsterdam, but in the Netherlands as a whole. There’s over 250 stands selling everything from fresh veggies and spring rolls to shoes and luggage. Plus of course a whole slew of traditional Dutch treats, including pickled herring, cheese toasties, and of course piping hot stroopwafels right off the cooking plate (be careful – the caramel burnt my tongue).

I LOVE visiting local street markets whenever I travel (especially the ones in Mexico, London, Provence, and Bangkok). So when I found one in the De Pijp area of Amsterdam, I was overjoyed and knew I needed to go. Once I devoured not one, not two, but three freshly made stroopwafels, it was time to leave, haha.

26. Dutch Pancakes

I don’t know about you, but I love photographing my food. And with pancakes being such an iconic food in The Netherlands, I couldn’t leave it off my list of best photo spots in Amsterdam!

You’ll find two different types of pancakes in Amsterdam:

Pannenkoeken: large, full-plate-sized pancakes that are much thinner than a traditional American pancake (but not as thin as a French crepe)
Poffertjes: small, bite-sized pancakes typically served in a pile loaded up with toppings

You really can’t go wrong with either – I mean, they’re pancakes!

We went to the Happy Pig Pancake Shop for breakfast one morning, and despite not being your traditional Dutch pancakes, they were still bomb! You’ll find rolled pancakes here – with a ton of toppings and fillings to choose from. Of course I chose one with nutella inside – my absolute favorite no matter where I am. My husband devoured his plate of apple-cinnamon caramel pancakes, so highly recommend those as well!

Which of these Amsterdam instagram spots are on your list? Have the best trip ever, and happy photographing! Don’t forget your camera!