Amsterdam is undeniably one of Europe’s most alluring and attractive cities. Slender canal houses intimately press against one another, leaning in close over the canals, their window frames painted with white lipstick and roofs decorated with fine, ornate gables. As the sun sinks lower and the light begins to fade, the warm, orange glow of the street lamps that flicker on reflect in the water below and the fairy lights that snake their glimmering bodies into the trees wink down from above. Yes. Amsterdam becomes even more seductive after dark. No visit to the Red Light District needed.
Which cities enchant you the most after dark?
You truly have some gorgeous pictures, Amsterdam looks amazing at night. I love Barcelona at the evening and night too, it is a wonderful experience to see. With love,
Vera
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Thank you Vera 🙂 I agree — it’s fun to wander around Barcelona at night. Everyone is out late enjoying the city and there’s so much energy! x
Love your pictures! Amsterdam is so magical, especially at night 🙂
Thanks Lizzie! I agree and ‘magical’ describes the city perfectly. x
Hi Rachel, not so much a comment about after dark cities, but more a question about Amsterdam. Looks amazing, I am travelling there on my own for a couple nights in September and wondered if it was a safe place to walk around after dark? Thanks
Hi Sarah, oh lucky you! As with all cities, use your judgement and be aware of your surroundings in terms of venturing down unlit areas in the dark, but I personally have always felt very safe in Amsterdam. Even the Red Light District is strictly monitored by police. Have a great time! If you need any tips in terms of which neighbourhood to stay in let me know 🙂
Oooh, love the photos. Places can look so different and pretty after dark with all the lighting - gives a completely different perspective.
Not been to Amsterdam since I was a kid, it’s on my to-do list to go back to though. Possibly will wait until the new Eurostar trains go direct next year though - we’ll see 🙂
Thanks Penny! Amsterdam is so beautiful that it almost doesn’t feel like a real city! You should definitely plan your return visit. Where will you be travelling from? Happy travels! x
As a Dutchman in voluntary exile in Berlin, I love your Amsterdam pictures! A good Amsterdam post in my opinion mentions that there’s more than the red light district and the coffeeshops, a great one doesn’t mention them at all 🙂
Hey Robin, thank you! I agree — Amsterdam is definitely so much more than the Red Light district and the coffeeshop scene! How long have you lived in Berlin for?
Since Jan 2014 - and it feels very much like home! So much to see and do…
Love your photos! I live in The Netherlands so I go to Amsterdam every once in a while, but these photos make me really homesick!