Enjoy The Outdoors With Summer Flights To Amsterdam

Spending time outside in Amsterdam is a treat - the city bursts with green spaces and waterways, inviting visitors to laze about in the sun and take in the scenery. What's more, summer brings oodles of outdoor festivals and events to the city. Holidaymakers taking advantage of inexpensive flights to Amsterdam this summer have found an array of outdoor activities and attractions awaiting them. Here are some of the top ways to enjoy the outdoors in and around the Dutch capital:

A Safari through the Wetlands
Those with an appetite for adventure can hop in a canoe and take a scenic nature tour with Wetlands Safari through the wetlands north of the city. Pass by 17th-century villages, windmills, reeds and wildlife while learning from knowledgeable guides, who have over 15 years of experience.

Cycling in Vondelpark
Vondelpark oozes relaxation and fun when it's warm - and cycling its easy, mellow loop never gets banal. Pedal past pretty ponds and people-watch - glimpse Amsterdammers barbequing on the lawn, musicians strumming guitars and children giggling in the sun. Its as if all the city is here, unwinding and enjoying life.

In the Garden
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam's Botanical Garden in the Plantage neighbourhood, beckons during clement weather. Explore the swirl of plants and flowers - highlights include the dune bed with vegetation from North Holland and a large pond full of swamp plants.

1001 Outdoor Nights
Lounge at the Westergasfabriek's Rainarai for an unforgettable dining experience. Lay back on the comfy cushions set up on the ground outdoors while sampling Algerian food under the stars.

A Walk in the Woods
Head to the southern fringes of the city and explore Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Woods), a 1000-hectare mixture of grassy fields and thick forest. Crisscrossed by walking trails, it's a peaceful oasis, despite the planes landing at Schiphol Airport nearby. Explore its organic goat and cheese farm and meander across the countryside - the green expanse boasts 137 km of footpaths.

A Sunset Times Two
Head to the Muziekgebouw aan t'IJ (the city's ultra-modern concert hall) and grab a seat at its cafe, the Star Ferry, to imbibe on the vast outdoor terrace surrounded by the harbour. Soak up the sun while contemplating the expansive, sparkling water. Be sure to remain until the sun sinks: The Muziekgebouw's massive glass wall reflects the sky's vivid colours like a mirror - it's as if you're looking at two sunsets at once.

The Jordaan's Two Al Fresco Markets
Tooling around Jordaan's Noordermarkt square on balmy market days is a summer must. Putter over bric-a-brac at Tuesday's antique and flea market or hit the Saturday food market for cheese and organic vegetables. Either day, visitors will find themselves under a canopy of trees in one of Amsterdam's liveliest neighbourhoods.

Must-See Windmills
More often than not a trip to the Netherlands evokes images of windmills. So, for the best display of these quintessentially Dutch symbols, head to Zaanse Schans, home to parade of eight windmills situated on the lovely Zaan riverbank - several are fully working mills. It's like an open-air museum a mere 20-30 minutes away from the city centre by train.

Cycling through a city park, examining working windmills in their element and catching live theatre under the night sky are just some of the delights awaiting visitors stepping off flights to Amsterdam this summer. Whatever you're tastes, Amsterdam's outdoors is beckoning and is sure to offer something to fulfil your holiday desires.