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June in Amsterdam

 June facts 
  • Perfect time to visit Amsterdam: the weather is mild and the days are long (with more than 16 hours of daylight).
  • Many seasonal events in the city (see below).
  • June falls within high season: airfare and accommodations are pricier than in other months.
  • Backpacking tourists reclaim the city centre.
  • Lines to the most popular attractions (like the Anne Frank House) can be quite long.
  • Hotels are full to capacity in June. Make your reservations in advance.

 June Festivals & Events 
June 5-7, 2009
IJAZZ Amsterdam Jazz Festival
Traditional jazz with cross-overs to other music styles like soul, blues, funk & hiphop. All stages are along the banks of the IJ.

website: www.ijazz.nl

IJAZZ Amsterdam Jazz Festival

third weekend of June (June 18-20, 2010)
Open Garden Days
Unique opportunity to discover Amsterdam's hidden gardens of private homes and institutions. Organised by 7 Canal Museums.

website: www.canalmuseums.nl

Open Tuinen Dagen

one week in mid-June (June 17-20, 2010)
Amsterdam Roots Festival   13th edition
Based on three routes (Africa Crossover, Balkan Beats and Urban Gypsy Night) Amsterdam Roots presents an overview of the major developments within contemporary world music. The mix of ethnic backgrounds, music styles and the contact between the different population groups has become essential for the festival.

website: www.amsterdamroots.nl

Amsterdam Roots Festival
Ana Moura at Amsterdam Roots Festival 2008

June 1-23, 2010
Holland Festival   63rd edition
The Netherlands's largest performing arts festival. Music, dance, literature, visual arts, theatre, film and opera performances from around the world fill venues throughout the city.

website: www.hollandfestival.nl

Holland Festival

June 22-30, 2010
International Theatre School Festival
Theatre and dance festival.

website: www.itsfestival.nl

International Theatre School Festival

June 24-27, 2010
Taste of Amsterdam
An exclusive culinary festival at a unique location. 15 Amsterdam top restaurants present their signature dishes at the Amstelpark.

website: www.tasteofamsterdam.com

Taste of Amsterdam

late April until mid-June
World Press Photo
the world's largest and most prestigious annual press photography contest and exhibition of award-winning and often shocking photojournalism.

website: www.worldpressphoto.org

World Press Photo

June-September
Strand Zuid (citybeach)
Trendy citybeach next to the RAI in the south of Amsterdam. With events, party's, exclusive DJ's, good food and drinks: a Mediterranean atmosphere in Amsterdam Zuid, with an à la carte menu and a large terrace next to the water.

website: www.strand-zuid.nl




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Festivals & Events


Temperature (in June)
Average high: 19°C   66°F
Average low:    11°C   52°F

Sunrise - Sunset (in June)
June 1:    5:26 am - 9:53 pm
June 31:  5:23 am - 10:06 pm


Upcoming exhibitions Find out what exhibitions are organised when you will be in Amsterdam


Purchase tickets prior to the performance via Amsterdams Uitburo
Handling fee: €2,50 per ticket.


Friday Night Skate The whole year round!


Amsterdam in numbers
a short list of interesting facts and figures


Practical information
parking tips, public transport, opening hours, bike rental ...