Cycle around Amsterdam

In this city where bicycles outnumber vehicles, the soundtrack includes cling-clanging bells and spinning spokes. The city is covered in bike lanes, the ground is flat and forgiving, and rental shops are plentiful.

The historic shipbuilding yards of Amsterdam Noord, the sprawling woodlands of Amsterdamse Bos, and the charming port of Muiden with its picture-perfect medieval castle are just a few of the wonderful sites to discover beyond the congested streets.

In Amsterdam, there are more than 800,000 bicycles. More bikes than people, that is! The city's unrivaled network of bike lanes and flat terrain make cycling in Amsterdam a way of life. There is no better way to discover the region's attractions than by pedal power, and Amsterdam consistently tops lists of the world's most bicycle-friendly towns.

Get on your bike and ride to Sloterplas to cool off in the expansive lake, or ride to Ouderkerk aan de Amstel to see a picturesque 12th-century village full of historical landmarks. You can explore a lot of Amsterdam's best-kept secrets while sitting comfortably in your saddle.