What to do in Amsterdam when it rains

Caught by a shower in Amsterdam? There's history to explore indoors, art to admire, markets to browse and cafés to settle into until it clears.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

  • Winkel 43 Noordermarkt 43, 1015 NA Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Prix d'Ami. Haringpakkerssteeg 3, 1012 LR Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Volkshotel Wibautstraat 150, 1091 GR Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Generator Amsterdam Mauritskade 57, 1092 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • SAINT-JEAN Bakery Lindengracht 158h, 1015 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Pllek T.T. Neveritaweg 59, 1033 WB Amsterdam, Netherlands

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

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