Amsterdam is Not What You Think in 2026

6 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 4:09

   Bijlmer (Bijlmermeer)

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Amsterdam-Zuidoost

   Feels safe and friendly, with a free street gym, running track and tennis courts under the metro tracks near Gaasperplas.

2. 13:32

   Anne Frank House

   🏛️ Museum · Grachtengordel · brief mention

3. 47:57

   Red Light District (De Wallen)

   🏘️ Neighborhood · De Wallen

   A mainstream attraction where couples and even families with kids stroll through.

4. 50:31

   420 Cafe

   ☕ Cafe · De Wallen

   The menu is relatively tame: White Widow, Blueberry, 420 Kush and 420 Haze, plus pre-rolled joints.

5. 51:19

   Resin Coffeeshop

   ☕ Cafe · De Wallen

   Caramel Moroccan hash costs €12 a gram; a drink such as mango tea must be bought to sit inside.

6. 1:03:07

   Popeye Coffeeshop

   ☕ Cafe · Centrum · brief mention