Exhibitions, film sessions and urban tribes on fire
If the weather is good on your trip to the Dutch capital, you will see that you will not find many natives in the center of the city. They prefer to leave the museums and the red light district to the tourists to take their bike or boat to the terraces and gardens , which are mostly found on the banks of the canals that form the backbone of this city.
Amsterdam Roest, favorite of the locals, is an example of this. Sand, hammocks, wooden benches and unfolded towels everywhere they make one feel that one is on the shore of the beach and not in an industrial zone of old factories where it is actually located.
Couples, groups of friends, lonely people with their books... you will find all kinds of styles and tribes . Perfect to be back and forth in the sun during the day and at night with a more party atmosphere to the rhythm of the music played by the DJs. Sometimes they also organize exhibitions and film sessions.
Just 10 minutes walk from the Amsterdam Central Station stands **Hannekes Boom**. This place is a meeting point for people of all ages in a relaxed and funky vibe , which gather around a colorfully painted wooden hut, hidden from the typical tourist route.
Your keys are its terrace overlooking the IJ bay, to the NEMO science center and the Maritime Museum, its barbecues and live music that attract locals and travelers alike.
Hannekes Boom
If you take the ferry (free) behind the Central Station in the direction of 'NDSM Werf', it will take you to the Amsterdam neighborhood Noord where **Pllek** is a must stop.
Offers an urban beach with small boats like hammocks and old cargo containers, where inside comfortable sofas await you to enjoy the views of amsterdam bathed by the river , offering a different perspective to what the tourist is used to seeing the city always from the other shore. Take a look at its website because every week it has an extensive offer of cultural activities and events such as summer cinema, theme parties and concerts.
Pllek
However, if you are looking for a quieter plan, right next to the Olympic Stadium is the Park Schinkeleilanden . Athletes and cyclists go through this green area that becomes the perfect place to have a picnic or barbecue when the good weather is good.
Many come with their book and towel in search of a moment of peace and some dare to take a dip in the channel, being careful that the boats that cross its waters have spotted them.
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Park Schinkeleilanden