An Adventure Across the Atlantic
For Austinites looking for an international destination, Amsterdam is your spot! In our previous blog post, we talked about the things that make the capital of Texas special is also what makes the capital of the Netherlands shine -- local Austinites looking to experience a city rooted in culture, nature, and food will find their ideal getaway in Amsterdam!
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For those who enjoy art and history, the Rijksmuseum contains over 800 years of Dutch history, including works by of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh. If you’re interested in seeing more work by and inspired by Van Gogh be sure to visit the Van Gogh Museum. For those looking for historical sites, the Anne Frank House and the Grachtenmuseum are great stops.
If you enjoy spending time outside during trips, there are many ways to take in Amsterdam. Vondelpark, the largest city park in Amsterdam, is a great spot to walk, people watch, and enjoy music with free concerts at the open-air theatre. Of course, Amsterdam is synonymous with tulips, and there are many bike tours offered both within the city and in the surrounding countryside. The sights are truly like a picture book come to life.
Don’t worry, foodies, we didn’t forget about you! For street food, you can’t go wrong with bitterballen, stroopwafels (you already know), french fries, kibbeling (fried white fish), poffertjes, and oliebollen – there's quite a variety! Amsterdam is also known for great Asian cuisine thanks to its immigrant population. Jun Indonesian’s rijsttafel (sampler platter) and Krua Thai’s massaman chicken curry both come highly recommended. And if you’re traveling with a picky eater who wants a taste of home, they’ll be a happy camper with a Happy Bull burger.
When flying nonstop from Austin to Amsterdam, KLM will get you there in comfort and style. The 787 Boeing Dreamliner is known for its larger windows, comfortable seating, improved cabin pressure, and adjustable lighting that make for a more smoother traveling experience. Business class passengers will even receive a Delft Blue House to take home, a miniature ceramic house modeled after a real Dutch building and filled with Dutch Gin. Maybe you can even see the real house in person!
If you’re looking to enjoy a storied location filled with culture, nature, and food, travel from capital to capital — now is the perfect time to book your getaway to Amsterdam! Nonstop flights depart five times a week from AUS.
Use this direct link to find the best deals to Amsterdam: https://www.klm.com/en-us/flights-from-austin
More flights, more adventure! For more nonstops out of AUS, visit: www.austintexas.gov/department/nonstop-flights-out-aus.
Disclaimer: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport hereby disclaims any responsibility for any flight cancellations made by the airline. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport advises all customers to check with the airline for any cancellation information.