Amsterdam Light Festival: 6 Dec – 19 Jan

The Amsterdam Light Festival will return this festive season, putting the beautiful city centre and its canals in the limelight from 6 December 2013 to 19 January 2014.

Centred on the theme of ‘Building with Light’, the second edition of the event features a canal cruise and walking route taking in this year’s selection of spectacular illuminated artworks. An extensive side-programme will also see a host of activities and events take place at museums, theatres, restaurants, shops and other locations in Amsterdam.

For more information head to www.amsterdamlightfestival.com/en

Stena Line operates a twice daily return crossing from Harwich to the Hook of Holland, from where you can drive to Amsterdam in less than an hour.