Amsterdam the relatively small city, with a big list of mini adventures packed in it is a crazy haven in itself. One of the best features of Amsterdam is the canals of Amsterdam that are labeled as one of the best-looking sights to behold. Amsterdam is very popular with architecture enthusiasts as it has beautiful architecture that developed organically between facades of historical buildings, which adds to the beauty of this city. Amsterdam is one of the most planned cities of Netherlands and in the seventeenth century it was a centre of world economy, but now it is predominantly known as a tolerant city.
In Amsterdam prostitution and drugs are legalized and are well monitored over. Amsterdam is famous for having rowdy parties, and no wonder this New Year bash is going to be equally maddening. New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam is called Oudjaarsdag or Oudjaarsavond — “Old Year’s Day” and “Old Year’s Evening,” respectively. Fireworks and crackers are a big part of the celebrations and are usually everywhere, but take place at Dam Square, Nieuwmarkt and/or Rembrandtplein. These squares and the streets around them are packed. Nieuwmarkt is especially wild, as this is the heart of the Chinese community in Amsterdam and the fireworks are plentiful.
This year end, laughter really seems to be the best medicine to start off with. Popular Leidseplein comedy club Boom Chicago gives guests a chance to laugh away this passing year and welcome the new one with just as much as joy as the previous one. There are games , expert DJ’s , a champagne lounge and much more all at -General tickets (€ 37 pre-sale, € 42 at the door) include free Champagne at midnight; or pay € 120 for all that plus a pre-party comedy show, three-course dinner and unlimited beer and wine during both.
If fierce, fabulous and flawless is your tastes then we have something in store for you; it is the trendy super club offering Champagne, a surprise goody bag, a selection of finger foods and entertainment for just € 120 ticket.
Now enough of champagne and romantic evenings here’s the most innovative way of spending your New Years Eve at just € 40, the “Border Community Night” (named for a prominent electronic music label) at the Melkweg offers a good value for money — if you like electronica, which will pound in both main halls. The theater will pump disco while the cinema screens animated films. Go for this for all of you who are waiting for that streak of difference in your usual New Year bash.
If you are in Amsterdam during this New Years Eve then, well, lucky you, be ready for lot of wild fun and yes don’t forget to wish people gelukkig nieuwjaar (”prosperous new year”)!