Amsterdam in January?

[nightfly]

Have an opportunity to accompany my wife on a work trip and hang out in Amsterdam for a few days around the middle of January.

Haven't been in almost 20 years and was wondering if anyone has any opinions/suggestions on things to do and what it's like in mid winter. I assume similar to New York where I live weather wise. Basically would it be a fun trip for a long weekend? As I recall it seems like a good place to wander with a camera and site in cafes, etc.

 

[jslabovitz]

Yeah, it's probably a lot like NYC in the winter -- fairly chilly, sometimes sun, sometimes slushy snow. Although the weather's changed everywhere, so I can't say for sure.

I love wandering around Amsterdam, especially in the less-crowded off season. I prefer heading off to the Jordaan, a more residential district, rather than the very busy and touristy area just south of the train station.

 

[Renzsu]

yeah, expect anything but clear blue skies.. very foggy and wet now, lots of snow for a few weeks before that.
Still, lots of small cafes and of course the FOAM museum 🙂