Amsterdam got its name from this very river! The city developed from a small fishing village named Amstelredam in the 13th Century and has now developed into a thriving, bike and running friendly city! This loop takes you on a tour around the iconic river, past breweries that have been named after it as well. FUN FACT: The Amstel brewery, as many other breweries, was situated close to the Amstel river because river water was used to produce the beer!
Amsterdam got its name from this very river! The city developed from a small fishing village named Amstelredam in the 13th Century and has now developed into a thriving, bike and running friendly city! This loop takes you on a tour around the iconic river, past breweries that have been named after it as well. FUN FACT: The Amstel brewery, as many other breweries, was situated close to the Amstel river because river water was used to produce the beer!
