by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Children, Summer
When the city swelters, you needn’t. Here are eight ways to keep your cool with the kids on a hot day in Amsterdam. 1. Fun Forest Let the kids make like apes on the climbing trails at FunForest, sheltered under the shady bowers of...
by Hazel West | Children, Summer, The Mamas Recommend
On hot days, let the kids cool off in one of Amsterdam’s many outdoor pools or paddling pools. Here is a list of the Mamas’ favourites. When summer arrives in the city, Amsterdam’s pierenbadjes (paddling pools) start filling up. As a general...
by Catarina Queiroz and Lisa Benoist | Life in Amsterdam, Summer
We’ve compiled the best local beach and lake destinations for families, based on recommendations from our Mamas. This information dates from 2021. Please check zwemwater.nl for the latest information. A summer’s day at the beach is the best activity for...
by Ellen Duckenfield | Quick Travel Guides, Summer, Travel
Looking to take some fun day-trips to help entertain your little one over the summer holiday but don’t want to venture too far outside the city? Ellen Duckenfield shares some of her favourite spots around Haarlem. Three years ago, while pregnant with my second...