DK Travel : Amsterdam : Museum Quarter : Editor's choice

Broekmans & Van Poppel

Founded in 1914, this store has one of the largest collections of sheet music in the world.
Concertgebouw

Every Wednesday at 12:30pm (except in summer) there are free lunchtime concerts here. Atmosphere informal, quality unsurpassed; queue early.
De Peperwortel

Just two minutes from the Filmmuseum, this charmingtraiteur is ideally placed for picnicking in the park. Delicious quiches, pasta, salads and soup, with vegetarians particularly well catered for. Plus a choice selection of wine.
Filmmuseum

Don’t miss the live musical performances to silent classics, or the open-air screenings from the historic building’s balcony in summer.
Friday Night Skate

Join this huge group of skaters for a free, two-hour, 15 km (9 mile) tour of the city. Anyone who is reasonably proficient can join in. Gather from 8pm.
Het Blauwe Theehuis

This teahouse in the Vondelpark is one of the city’s bestkept secrets, despite its central location.
Hollandsche Manege

One of the more unusual places to stop for a drink in town. The upstairs café of this stables overlooks the sand arena below as classes are being held.
Van Altena Zeebanket

One of the best places in town to try the traditional Dutch custom of slipping a raw herring down your gullet. The less brave can settle for a salmon sandwich.
Vondelpark Openluchttheater

Catch a bit of drama, flamenco, puppetry or pop in the Vondelpark’s open-air theatre.
Zuiderbad

This recently restored Art Nouveau swimming pool, dating from 1911, is the city’s most stylish place to bathe.