So you have a birthday coming up and you don’t know what to do? Whether you need ideas for your own birthday, or you want to surprise your loved one or your best friend – you’re in the right place.
We’re here to inspire you with some fun, unique, and unforgettable activities you can do for celebrating birthdays in Amsterdam.
- Here's How You Can Spend Your Birthday in Amsterdam
- 1. Have a Birthday Dinner at a Michelin Starred Restaurant
- 2. Spend the Birthday Night at Luxurious Hotel
- 3. Rent a Cabin in The Woods
- 4. Go for a Picnic
- 5. Cocktails at Door 74
- 6. Roller Dreams by WONDR
- 7. Enjoy a High Tea Birthday in Amsterdam
- 8. Try The AMAZE Experience
- 9. Visit NXT Museum
- 10. Attend a Comedy Show at Boom Chicago
- 11. Smash Some Cars
- 12. Attend a Cocktail Making Workshop
- 13. Take a Day Trip
- 14. Visit WondR Museum
- 15. Have a Luxury Canal Ride
- 16. VR GameHouse
- 17. Try Japanese Soufle Pancakes at Molly’s
- 18. Aloha Bowling (laser game mini gold)
- 19. Play Mini Golf at Amstelpark
- 20. Karaoke at Duke of Tokyo
- 21. Go To Pink Beach by WONDR
- 22. Enjoy a Spa Day
- 23. Attend a Ceramic Course
Here’s How You Can Spend Your Birthday in Amsterdam
1. Have a Birthday Dinner at a Michelin Starred Restaurant
Surprise your birthday one with a fancy dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Amsterdam. Luckily, you have plenty of them to choose from.
According to the official Michelin Guide Website, there are 25 restaurants with 1 Michelin Star and 6 others with 2 Michelin Stars. Can you believe it?
Here is the official 2023’s list where you can see all of them. Make sure to make reservations in advance, cause it might be fully booked.
2. Spend the Birthday Night at Luxurious Hotel
Depending on your budget, you can choose to spend the birthday night at a more or less luxurious hotel in Amsterdam.
Choose one that has SPA facilities, and a bathtub, where you can enjoy a good dinner, sauna time, swim in the pool, have a massage, and sleep in an extraordinarily comfortable bed in a room with a view.
Hotel TwentySeven, the Conservatorium Hotel, Amstel Hotel, or Waldorf Astoria – one of the most expensive hotels in Amsterdam – are all amazing choices.
If you’re not ready to spend more than 1000 EUR on a hotel night, Krasnapolsky, Pestana, or Sofitel are more affordable choices.
3. Rent a Cabin in The Woods
For a more chilled experience, consider renting a tiny house or a cabin somewhere in nature.
You can do it with a small group or just in two for a romantic getaway.
We reviewed our favorite cabins a few weeks ago, check out here the best tiny houses in the Netherlands you can rent today.
4. Go for a Picnic
If the weather is nice, grab a picnic basket, and cushioned picnic blanket, and go for a picnic in Vondelpark, Beatrixpark, Amsterdamse Bos, or somewhere by the water.
Make sure you pack non-perishable foods and grab a cooler for the drinks.
5. Cocktails at Door 74
Start the birthday night or end it with some tasty cocktails. For extra deliciousness, try the Door 75 cocktail bar.
The ambiance is sophisticated and cozy, and the bartenders are highly skilled and you can see that in every cocktail they pour.
6. Roller Dreams by WONDR
80s vibes, only good old-school songs, and roller skating – what a disco paradise! This place is so f un to go with friends, family, or your loved one.
They have a cozy bar area where you can have drinks, cupcakes, birthday cake, popcorn, and bubbles. The atmosphere is fantastic and perfect for a girl’s night out.
It’s something that’s worth doing once in a lifetime, and a birthday day is simply wonderful.
Book your Roller Dreams tickets here
7. Enjoy a High Tea Birthday in Amsterdam
Another great idea is to start your birthday afternoon with High Tea.
Enjoy some delicious bites, scones, cake, sandwiches, tea, and bubbles in a luxurious location in Amsterdam.
Have fun with your friends or loved ones and celebrate in style.
Related: 13 Best High Tea Hotspots in Amsterdam
8. Try The AMAZE Experience
From start to end, the entire AMAZE experience is something you will remember.
Get immersed into another reality, and experience cool, interesting, futuristic vibes with some stunning lights and audio experiences.
Make reservations at least a week before.
9. Visit NXT Museum
Discover a new world of media art. Get immersed in “out of this world” exhibitions, virtual worlds and interactive experiences.
10. Attend a Comedy Show at Boom Chicago
With lots of good comedy shows and impro shows, Boom Chicago is a great place to spend a birthday evening.
Have some drinks, laugh, and enjoy the comedy with your friends.
11. Smash Some Cars
Sometimes, the best gift is to release your anger and get rid of any stress – by smashing cars! You need to be careful though, cause when you brake the glass it can go everywhere.
12. Attend a Cocktail Making Workshop
Shake and stir your own drink by attending a cocktail class. Perfect for a birthday party starter.
In one hour you get to learn how to make a proper cocktail and drink a complementary cocktail in the House of Bols.
13. Take a Day Trip
If you want to escape from Amsterdam, you can opt in for a Birthday Day Trip somewhere nearby.
If you wake up early, you can even go to another country and be back by night.
Related: Best Day Trips from Amsterdam (from a Local)
14. Visit WondR Museum
WondR Museum is simply something else.
You get to see all these unique, fun sensory rooms, where everything is full of color and overwhelmingly beautiful, weird, and interesting.
From giant ball pits and confetti rooms to beach rooms, swings, and disco skating, you really get a bit of everything.
It’s a perfect place to celebrate birthdays or any special occasions.
Book your WONDER tickets here.
15. Have a Luxury Canal Ride
Of course, we needed to include a boat ride in this list. Invite your friends and celebrate your birthday from the beautiful canals of Amsterdam.
16. VR GameHouse
If you’re feeling playful and want to try something new, then VR Game House is an ideal choice to celebrate your birthday in a fun way.
Get a break from reality and play all kinds of games from old to new.
17. Try Japanese Soufle Pancakes at Molly’s
We heard about this place from Tik Tok. Molly’s is an Anime Arcade and Ramen Bar.
Yes, you read that correctly. Located in Amsterdam West, give it a try and enjoy some delicious Japanese souffle pancakes, play VR games,
Arcade games and finally have some ramen (they also serve vegan ramen).
18. Aloha Bowling (laser game mini gold)
Aloha Bowling is a place where you can play mini golf, laser games, and bowling.
You can try their glow-in-the-dark activities and go to karaoke with your friends.
19. Play Mini Golf at Amstelpark
If you’re blessed with good weather, you can spend at least an hour or two playing Mini Golf in Amstelpark.
It’s one of the best ones in Amsterdam.
With cozy and cute little cafes around, ice cream, and snacks, you can be sure that you’ll have a good time, perfect for the birthday.
20. Karaoke at Duke of Tokyo
Book in advance and sing your heart out at the Duke of Tokyo.
Located in the Reguliersdwarsstraat area, it’s the perfect place to end a birthday day in a private karaoke booth.
21. Go To Pink Beach by WONDR
Nothing is more unique than celebrating your birthday pink-style at Pink Beach by Wonder.
Chill in pink sand, drink pink cocktails, and get some shade under the pink umbrellas.
The atmosphere is brilliant, the cocktails are delicious and the snacks are as well. Perfect for a girl’s day!
22. Enjoy a Spa Day
If you want something very chill, book a whole day at the Spa. With saunas, facials, massages, a pool, good food, and great wine, it’s such a great way to spend your birthday.
23. Attend a Ceramic Course
Get your hands dirty, clear your mind, and create something unique you get to keep forever.
Get a small group of people, and celebrate your birthday with clay and ceramics.
Studio Pansa is a great place to book.
