A Walk Through De Pijp, 阿姆斯特丹’s Coolest Neighborhood, While Studying Abroad 

这不是什么秘密 阿姆斯特丹 has its fair share of interesting neighborhoods; from the narrow, 布满运河的约旦河街道, 到红灯区的哥特式街道, 肯定有适合每个人的东西. 对我来说，这就是德·皮帕.  

穿过德皮皮普住宅区的街道, it becomes clear why the neighborhood is so popular with young people. The quiet bike-filled streets lined with cozy apartments are only minutes away from exciting restaurants and bars. 

虽然这里不是我的家, I found myself wandering its charming streets on a regular basis. I found this neighborhood by accident one day, after heading south of the city center on a long walk. 这个熙熙攘攘的社区是年轻人的理想去处, 你可以轻松地在街上闲逛一整天, 因为每个角落都有令人兴奋的东西.  

De Pijp is also home to one of 阿姆斯特丹’s most popular tourist attractions: the Heineken Brewery. While the historic building is no longer the actual brewing site, 你仍然可以近距离看到大的铜煮壶! 

如果你想在这个波西米亚社区度过一天, I strongly recommend starting it off with a good cup of coffee and perhaps a sweet treat to pair with it. 有很多选择, but on this rainy afternoon I quickly ducked into the Scandinavian Embassy to escape the rain and tried a Scandinavian-style breakfast. 它没有让人失望, 最小值, rustic space was the perfect environment to cozy up in as I waited for the rain to pass.  

Like any good neighborhood, De Pijp is filled with amazing cafes. This mushroom Danish pastry and oat milk latte is from the Scandinavian Embassy. Their no-laptop policy makes it a great environment to catch up with a friend, 甚至像我一样打开一本书. 

Luckily, the rain let up rather quickly and I made the short walk over to the Albert Cuyp market. Open Monday through Saturday, this market has vendors for just about anything.  

The Albert Cuyp Market—a lively, 300-stall open street market open any day of the week—is a must-see. Stop by to pick up lunch, unique clothing, or even some fresh produce. 

I liked going there every Monday to get some fresh produce for the week, but this day I was more interested in finding a good souvenir for my mom back home. 我发现了一套精美的代尔夫特工艺品, the Dutch word for the blue and white pottery typically found in the 荷兰.  

This dishware collection at one of the market’s stands immediately caught my eye. The beautiful blues and carefully painted tulips make for the perfect Dutch souvenir (while also supporting a local artist!). 

出去的时候，我拿了个新鲜的 stroopwafel 去萨尔法蒂公园散步, where I picked up some fresh jams and jellies from the annual Natuur & 环境市场就在公园的正前方.  

While on my Sunday stroll through Sarphatipark I accidentally stumbled upon the annual Natuur & Milieu Market—a pleasant, green, and organic market accompanied by live music. This gathering for sustainable entrepreneurs is the perfect place to pick up some new plants or fresh jams. 

If you’re lucky enough to catch a bit of sunlight, Sarphatipark is the place to be. 位于De Pijp的中心, this serene park is the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature. 

当然，我在市场的最后一站是一家 stroopwafel! 它们醉人的香气让人难以经过. Made fresh right in front of your eyes, these are an absolute must for any person with a sweet tooth. 

I finished up my day by heading down Gerard Doustraat and getting some shopping in. 在De Pijp度过的一天是值得的——随便问一个当地人, and they’ll surely confirm that it’s most certainly 阿姆斯特丹’s coolest neighborhood.  

During this time of year, you can plan on seeing quite a few orange racks upon entering any store. 感谢费利斯品牌之家的这个部分, 我为国王节拼凑了一套行头, 满是橘子的国王生日庆典. 

If you're looking to do some shopping, Melting Pot 阿姆斯特丹 is a great starting point. This eclectic store on van der Helststraat is the first of many boutiques full of clothing, 家居用品, 及配件.