Amsterdam is packed full of activities that are popular at any time of the year but this small and active city really shines once the sun is out. During a short stay in the summertime is when you can have first-hand experience at some of the great activities that are essentially Amsterdam.

Overlooking the Prinsengracht Canal and set within the city’s fashionable Jordaan district, this delightful little museum is one of Amsterdam’s true gems. Boasting a huge array of traditional Dutch cheeses, the Amsterdam Cheese Museum is an attraction not to be missed.

Occupying a prime position alongside Amsterdam’s magnificent Herengracht Canal, the Cat Cabinet is a delightful museum which is dedicated to cats. Offering an alternative look at the role of the cat throughout history from an artistic point of view, this fascinating place is a must see for lovers of our feline friends.

Established over 60 years ago, the Holland Festival is Amsterdam’s oldest and most popular festival of performing arts and is an attraction not to be missed whilst visiting the city. Taking place in June of each year within an array of locations across Amsterdam, the festival boasts some truly spectacular productions of music and theatre.

Paint the city pink and prepare to party at Amsterdam’s infamous annual Lesbian and Gay Pride event which happens annually on the first weekend in August.

If you love shopping and you want to get the best Dutch and international highstreet brands in town, head to the always lively Kalverstraat, just a few steps off Dam Square.

Taking place in the world's capital of marijuana smoking in the beautiful city of Amsterdam, this highly acclaimed festival and competition offers you a chance to test some of the best weed cultures offered on sale in the Netherlands and beyond. The event transcends a simple "getting high" experience by offering a mixture of live musical events, spiritual sessions, as well as a trip to Amsterdam's most authentic coffee shops before you head back to your short stay apartment in the city.

Placed in the heart of the Red Light District in Amsterdam, right next to the famous windows where you can directly interact with gorgeous working young ladies, the Erotic Museum pleases the eyes and fantasies of its visitors through a fully fledged display of sex related objects and stories. Take a stroll from your apartment to the Museum so you can charge up your libido and imagination for more intense hedonistic encounters later on.

Self-proclaimed as THE coffee shop where the Dutch social regulated weed consumption has been initiated, the Bulldog nr 90 offers you a pleasant chilled environment in an old beautiful Amsterdam building for a lovely afternoon or evening relaxation in the company of board games, great music, and a friendly multi-cultural crowd. Take a stroll from your apartment, and benefit from a chilled out pleasurable time during your short stay in Amsterdam.

Occupying a perfect position upon Amsterdam’s much-loved Museumplein, the Concertgebouw is regarded as one of the world’s most exclusive concert halls. Boasting exceptional acoustics and the home to the fabulous Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, this spectacular building welcomes visitors from across the globe.