Carmen Varner // Food, Luxury, Lifestyle, and Travel Writer
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Press + Media
  • Travel
  • Food and Beverage
  • Disclaimer
Amsterdam best travel blogs California lifestyle California lifestyle blog Europe Holland lifestyle blog Netherlands style and lifestyle blog top travel blogs travel

Visiting the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam

The Anne Frank House is a must to experience if you're in Amsterdam, Netherlands. There's no denying that. The Anne Frank House, also called the Anne Frank Huis, is a humbling reality. Anne Frank is a Jewish girl who went into hiding during World War II to escape the Nazis. You've probably heard about her journal The Diary of Anne Frank & its many other titles.

anne frank house

About Anne Frank
Anne Frank is known for keeping a diary during her time in the Secret Annex. She wrote short stories, diary entries, & favorite quotes from other writers. She wanted her diary to be published as a novel after the war, which was why she attempted to rewrite it. She didn't get the opportunity to finish because her family was discovered & arrested. Anne, her family, & four others hid in the small Secret Annex for two years before being found. 

Waiting in Line
Prepare for a long queue if you want to visit the Anne Frank House. The waiting time ranges. I ended up waiting for 90 minutes, but I talked to a local who said it's not unheard of to wait up to four hours. It really varies per day & depends how long you feel like waiting in line. If you know ahead of time when you're heading to Amsterdam & the Anne Frank Huis, you may buy entrance tickets online, print them out or show them on your smart phone. It gives you a direct entrance. However, these tickets can be sold out months in advance.

anne frank house

Admission & Tickets
You may purchase your tickets in advance or buy them at the door. That just means you have to wait in the queue. Adult admission prices are €9. If you're 10 - 17 years old or have a European Youth Card, it's €4.50. You can learn more about prices, admission, & hours of operation here.

Once You're Inside
Photos, videos, & using your cell phone are not allowed out of respect for other visitors & to preserve the original documents & photos. That said, I have no pictures from inside the building. That's just something you'll have to witness yourself. Once you're inside, you can see the photos that Anne hung up in her room & even the lines on the wall to mark the growth of the children. Throughout the Annex you'll see personal documents from the Frank family & even some videos with background information.

anne frank house

The Overall Experience
The Anne Frank House is a place to learn & understand the history & horror of the past. It's not a palace with enormous chandeliers & gold covered ceilings. But it most certainly is grand. It's magical. It's thought provoking. You will leave the Annex feeling changed, feeling inspired, possibly even feeling somber but grateful.  If you make it to the Netherlands & Amsterdam, absolutely take the time to go to the Anne Frank House. I recommend it to anyone.

Have you been to the Anne Frank House? Have you read her diary? I'd love to learn about your journey too! :]


Follow me on social media for more travel & style:
Bloglovin // Facebook // Instagram // Pinterest // Twitter

Add me on Snapchat: carmenvarner
Read more →
best travel blogs Copenhagen Denmark Europe Journal of my Journeys Oceanside street art top travel blogs travel

Copenhagen (Denmark) Street Art & Graffiti

I seriously love street art. Sometimes it has something important to say. Sometimes it has nothing to say. Sometimes it's just a visual to peak your interest. Sometimes it's colorful. Sometimes it's black & white. Sometimes you only find it if you're looking. I've featured several posts on the graffiti, stickers, & street art I've seen throughout the years.

copenhagen graffiti

copenhagen graffiti

There's Oceanside, Los Angeles, Seattle, Venice Beach, Canada, & Israel. Take a gander at some of my previous finds! Street art & graffiti always manages to capture my attention; I know it's not for everyone, but I shall forever enjoy the small but public art gallery that is street art. If you keep your eyes open, you can see the world.

copenhagen graffiti

copenhagen graffiti

Today I'd like to share with you the street art, stickers, & graffiti that I found throughout Copenhagen, Denmark. Denmark has a lot to offer for anyone interested in art, architecture, & history. Copenhagen, also referred to as København, is the stunning capital of Denmark.

copenhagen graffiticopenhagen graffiti

There's The Little Mermaid sculpture made of bronze & granite, inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. There's Amalienborg Palace, constructed in the 1700s, where you can see the changing of the guards as they march from the barracks. I visited these sites & admired their grandeur. However, I kept a keen eye out for any sign of graffiti on the streets.

copenhagen graffiti
copenhagen graffiti

Some of the street art I captured has political undertones & commentary on social issues. While some others are just silly little monsters. Take a look at this Copenhagen gallery for yourself. Let me know what you think of them. If you haven't ventured into a museum or art gallery lately, consider this a free admission. Hope you enjoy.

copenhagen graffiti

copenhagen graffiti


Which Copenhagen street art was your favorite? Do you have any in your city? Keep an eye out from now on. :]

Follow me on social media: 
Bloglovin // Facebook // Instagram // Pinterest // Twitter

Oh & add me on Snapchat: carmenvarner
Read more →
Prev Next
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

POPULAR TOPICS

Beauty California California Things to Do Carlsbad Coachella Del Mar Disney Disneyland Europe Food and Beverage France Germany Halloween Irvine Mexico Oceanside San Diego Things To Do Trader Joe's USA Travel beer easy vegetarian recipe fashion food healthy vegetarian recipe travel vegetarian wine

Popular Posts This Week

  • 100+ Reasons Why I Love You: Ways to Say I Love You
    People express their love and affection in a beautiful range of ways. We're all so different. "I love you" is three words, bu...
  • Halliwell Manor: Where is the Charmed House Located? Where was Charmed Filmed?
    If you're a Charmed fan you've seen a lot of Halliwell Manor over the seasons. In the TV show, the Victorian-style manor is based in...
  • Best Halloween Candles on Amazon
    Halloween season is always such a festive time of year. If you're on the hunt for Halloween candles this spooky season, you're in lu...
  • Things to Do Little Italy in San Diego
    San Diego County has no shortage of things to do and places to see.  San Diego’s Little Italy has been around since the 1920s. At the time, ...

Subscribe

Sign up for my blogging & social media newsletter for juicy insider tips, tricks, & best practices to get seen, heard, & make money.

Lurk Me on Social Media

Search

  • Privacy Policy
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Food
Powered by Blogger.
© 2011 - Carmen Varner // Food, Luxury, Lifestyle, and Travel Writer • Theme by MG Studio