Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of Netherlands, known for its artistic heritage; elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city's 17th-century Golden Age. It is a home to a huge range of historical buildings, museums, and shopping centres. Cycling is the key to the city's character, and there are numerous bike paths. If you love city breaks, Amsterdam is an excellent choice.

The best part is that you’ll enjoy a beautiful climate throughout August with cooling winds coming in from the North Sea. The weather remains consistent and comfortable throughout August with very little temperature fluctuations from day to night. While the climate is very warm in the summer, it's never too hot. This makes the city ideal for a summer holiday.

The city is also well known for its nightlife and festival activity; with several of its nightclubs among the World's most famous. 

Amsterdam is rife with summer events in August. You can enjoy a variety of outdoor events on your trip to the Netherlands.

• Amsterdam Gay Pride

• Comedy train International Summer Festival

• Dance Valley

• De Parade

• Grachten festival (Canal Festival)

• Hartjesdagen

• Loveland

• Mystery land

• Summer Concerts

• Uitmarkt

• World Cinema Festival Amsterdam