From new must-visit restaurants and cafes to iconic attractions and museum exhibitions — discover the best of Amsterdam with our curated guide to this year's new gems.

HERMES

Step into a world of luxury and architectural marvel at the Hermès store housed within the Crystal House in Amsterdam. This unique concept store merges the boundaries of fashion and design, with its transparent glass facade seamlessly blending into the historic surroundings. Drop by for a shopping spree or admire the latest window display art by artist Kustaa Saksi (from now until August).

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CONTRAST

Located on a former cargo ship, docked in Amsterdam Noord, chef Iñaki Bolumburu serves a menu that is contemporary, enticing and a new welcome voice in Amsterdam's culinary world. Find dishes like fried pumpkin with a vodka batter, aioli and a cumin powder dust, or a fresh dessert of Dutch clementine granita with spruce oil and candied apple. Read our feature on Contrast here.

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NELA

At Nela, it's all about live-fire cooking. About using heat to let seasonal produce come to life at its best. The newly opened restaurant is located inside one of the Valley towers on Amsterdam's Zuidas and is run by Hari Shetty and Ori Geller. Find dishes like sesame lavash with guajillo butter or yellowtail with burnt aubergine. Read our feature on Nela here.