Every year Amsterdam is visited by about 4,5 million people from all over the world. In addition, almost 16 million day tourist come to Amsterdam every year. The main tourist attractions are not the big museums, shops and restaurants, but the Red Light district. The coffee shops and window prostitution are very attractive and are always the subject of discussion in the media. The Red Light District is located in the old town area of Amsterdam, mostly on Oudezijds Achterburgwal and surrounding streets and canals.
Unique venues
In the heart of the Red Light District you will find unique venues that cannot be missed. Bananenbar and Hospital Bar are famous strip clubs. Erotic theatre Casa Rosso offers professional live shows on stage since 1958. There is also a true peepshow, the only one in the Netherlands, where you can see a show from a private cabin for 2 euro per 2 minutes. Need to go to toilet? Sexy Loo offers clean toilets plus a true Red Light Experience.
Red Light Jazz Amsterdam
Since 2014, entrepreneurs in the Red Light District organize a popular jazz festival, with free performances by known and unknown jazz artists. Unexpected musical encounters and a look behind the scenes in the most hospitable neighbourhood in the Netherlands. With the Red Light Jazz Festival, the organization aims to breathe new life into the jazz history of the Red Light district and at the same time improve the image of the area. More information and the program can be found on the website of Red Light Jazz.
