Things to do in Amstelveen, no research required

Amstelveen is far enough from the city center to miss most first-time itineraries and close enough that skipping it is just laziness. De Krijtberg draws the most attention on the list, a neo-Gothic church that’s easy to walk past if you’re not looking for it. The Stroopwafel Workshop fills up faster than this town’s quiet reputation suggests, so book ahead, and making the real thing beats buying one from a stall. Elevate Coffee Lab is the top-rated coffee stop in between, and Café De Dokter covers the pub side later on. Cafes and arts and culture run close to even, which is plenty for a day trip.