Snowy streets in Amsterdam

By Eileen M.

Jan. 16, 2026


While I spent time in Amsterdam, I enjoyed many of the activities they had to offer. I went to the Van Gough museum, Anne Frank House, the Lookout and more. Walking through the streets of Amsterdam wasn’t exactly how I pictured it to be.

Snow covering the top of the Lookout that gives a view of the city
Snow covering the top of the Lookout that gives a view of the city

There was slush and snow blanketing the ground all over. Snow doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but for the people of Amsterdam, it was the first time it had snowed in over 10 years!

Canals beautifully lit and sprinkled with snow
Canals beautifully lit and sprinkled with snow

I was thrilled to experience this and it truly made the city even more beautiful. We witnessed school kids having snowball fights and even some of our own students having snowball fights. The snow gave the city a relaxing break and a picture-perfect view.

My friend Katherine and I swinging over the city while the snow comes down on us
My friend Katherine and I swinging over the city while the snow comes down on us

Learn more about this blogger’s study abroad program: Business: Europe