If it happens to be raining during your Amsterdam visit, then it’s also worth noting that the passage is covered!ĭuring the mid-18th-century, the passageway that once led to the almshouses was repurposed for selling goods. Located in a narrow walkway that runs between quintessential Dutch canal houses, Oudemanhuispoort can literally be translated as ‘Old Man’s House Passage’. Often with a long line out the door and decorated in traditional wooden furniture, this is one bakery you won’t want to miss off your Amsterdam bucket list… I highly recommend visiting the site earlier in the day if possible so as to avoid queuing up too much outside in the rain! Go shopping for rare and vintage books Located down a little cobbled alley off Spui and close to Amsterdam’s main Begijnhof, you’ll smell this nostalgic sweet shop before you even see it. This may sound like a bit of a weird activity and not something that merits a place in a rainy day guide all on its own but I’m being completely serious when I say that the cookies from Van Stapele are some of the best sweets I’ve ever eaten in my life.Ĭrumbly, warm, and still fresh from the oven: “the best cookies in Amsterdam” are often said to be those from Van Stapele Koekmakerij. For more inspiration, check out our guide to the best small museums in Amsterdam. One of the oldest museums in Amsterdam, Our Lord in the Attic (known in Dutch as ‘Museum Amstelkring Ons Lieve Heer op Solder’), is a fairly substantial church, located in the attic of a 17th-Century house. One of my personal favourites when it comes to off the beaten path museums is Our Lord in the Attic. From a museum dedicated to tulips to a cultural hub that’s all about cats, there really is something for everyone when it comes to the Dutch capital. If there’s one thing I absolutely adore about Amsterdam, it’s the number of quirky and small museums on offer. Best rainy day activities in Amsterdam Head to a small museum The rainiest months in Amsterdam are between October and February. Have a sleepover at a friend/sibling’s house 10 Out-of-the-House Things to Do on a Rainy Dayġ00.Typically, there are around 200 days of rain in Amsterdam in a year, meaning that, if you’re not planning to visit the Dutch capital during the summer, it will probably rain at least once or twice during your visit. Have someone over for a movie marathonĩ0. Leave nice comments on 5 Instagram postsĨ3. Clean out your Facebook friends list (bye, bye toxicity!)Ĩ0. Text an old friend you haven’t talked to for a minuteħ9. Get rid of expired/dried-up toiletries 15 Social Things to Do on a Rainy Dayħ8. Take an online course on something interesting to youħ5. Write down favorite recipes for a physical recipe bookħ2. Learn a new skill (YouTube is your friend for this one)ħ1. Make a list of new ways you can save moneyħ0. Make lists of anything that needs to be replenished in your pantryĦ4. Go through your pantry… toss expired foodsĦ3. Vacuum (play some good music while you do!)Ħ2. Tackle a few quick at-home organization projectsĦ0. Take selfies 30 Productive Things to Do on a Rainy Dayĥ6. Listen to an AudioBook – Get 3 free books using this linkĤ5. Catch up on YouTube videos (I love vlogs!)ģ8. Play scrabble or a word game on your phoneģ3. Listen to music… maybe have a dance party too!ģ2. Go on Pinterest (that always kills lots of time for me!)ģ0. Play an old video game (I’ve been oddly loving my Nintendo Switch!)Ģ8. Start a blog – learn how I started my money-making blog hereĢ3. Look at real estate (anyone else find this oddly relaxing?)ġ5. Pop some homemade popcorn (getting an air-popper is the best thing I ever did!)ġ4. This list combines relaxing, productive, social, out-of-the-house, and random fun rainy day activities! 45 Relaxing Things to Do on a Rainy DayĦ. When it’s rainy outside, your options are endless for things you can do.
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