Family route

Routes

Family route

NEMO, Vondelpark, canal boat, ARTIS and easy food.

Why visit

Amsterdam is small, flat and full of parks, ferries and hands-on museums — perfect for kids.

Best for: Smart route
Suggested duration: 5–8 h
Best time: Start before 10:00 to enjoy quiet streets and book key museums for late morning.
Tip: Use trams for longer jumps and walk the scenic parts.

Useful tips

Strollers fit on trams; ferries are free for everyone including bikes and prams.

Suggested plan

09:30 NEMO Science Museum (rooftop view + free entry to roof). 12:00 Lunch nearby on the IJ waterfront. 13:30 Free ferry to NDSM and back. 15:00 Vondelpark playgrounds. 16:30 Snack at Foodhallen. 18:00 Optional ARTIS Zoo or canal boat.

Nearby ideas

Add a canal cruise, a brown café break and one nearby neighborhood walk.

Stops in order

  1. 1NEMO Science Museum Amsterdam
  2. 2Vondelpark Amsterdam
  3. 3Canal boat Amsterdam
  4. 4ARTIS Amsterdam
  5. 5Foodhallen Amsterdam