[TRAVEL TIP] Amsterdam's Most Scenic Tram Line
86National Geographic rated tram line 2 operated by GVB from Amsterdam as one of their top 10 most scenic tram rides in the world. The list was published in their magazine in 2010 and also online, but the reason to why was a bit underwhelming to say the least. It passes by numerous tourist attraction, but didn't go into details. It's true that tram line 2 passes by the main attractions of Amsterdam and the trams are often filled with tourists. However, there are many more things to see along the line. Let me introduce some interesting places you can visit on your next trip to Amsterdam!
Music used in this video:
* HOME - Commuter
* HOME - Tokyo Bay
* HOME - Digital Lagoon
* Infraction - Hokkaido
Sights visited in this video with their location in Google Maps:
- Magna Plaza ~ https://goo.gl/maps/LCUSX2vtkcVrfS436
- Leidsestraat ~ https://goo.gl/maps/G6qQbkMVi1UBPXsc7
- Rijksmuseum Garden ~ https://goo.gl/maps/sYstFs9TQhPv5kry8
- Electrische Museumtramlijn Amsterdam ~ https://goo.gl/maps/YDHnFNqGkz5Nz4zn7
- Sloten Village ~ https://goo.gl/maps/T7uoVWGQoXvVwpBFA
Additional Info:
- GVB the operator of tram line 2 even has a dedicated page to the tram ~ https://en.gvb.nl/bezoek-amsterdam/tram-2-toeristische-attractie
- The Magna Plaza shopping mall (former main post office) is open 7 days a week, but the opening times varies at the moment. Afternoon should be the best bet.
- The garden of the Rijksmuseum is only open during the Summer months and is free of charge.
- The heritage tram line from Amsterdam station to Amstelveen is run by Electrische Museumtramlijn Amsterdam (EMA) and usually operates every Sunday from Spring till Autumn. During the Summer season the foundation also runs a city tour with vintage trams.
- The village of Sloten can also be reached by bus 195 operating between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Lelylaan.
Additional credits:
- Camera assistent by hey.anikaa (TikTok)
- Background image made by Ekirii