Amsterdam Icebar + Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Every capital city has must-do activities that everyone does when they visit. But every capital city also has unexpected activities that should be must-do’s. Exploring the Arctic cold is the heart of Amsterdam is one of those things, and so is visiting an odditorium filled with curiosities and unbelievable sights.

Immerse yourself in an exhilarating Arctic adventure at the XtraCold Icebar, a captivating attraction that brings the frozen wilderness of the North Pole to the heart of the city. Your adventure starts in the lounge bar, where you can enjoy your first free drink of your icebar visit. Next, you’ll don your provided warm jacket and gloves, and step into a world sculpted entirely from ice.

In the icebar it is -10° Celsius, a stark contrast to the average temperature of the city outside. Here you can enjoy your second and third free drink, this time from glasses made from ice. Will you have a Heineken beer, a shot of vodka or do you prefer some orange juice for the extra vitamins.

Reality takes a curious turn at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam. From the moment you step through the doors, you'll be enveloped in a world of extraordinary exhibits that will challenge your perceptions and leave you questioning what's possible. Prepare to encounter shrunken heads, see the world’s longest fingernails and compare yourself to the world's tallest man.

Along with the incredible collection of natural oddities, Ripley’s also features the only vortex tunnel of the Netherlands, where you can challenge your sense of balance. There are also optical illusions you can play with, which are a great opportunity for fun social media content. And there is more, such as micro miniatures, incredible art, pop-culture memorabilia, a mini disco and mini cinema.