Amsterdam Red Light

Which are Amsterdam red light hotspots? A short list…

As you may know, the Amsterdam red light district is a very popular place in the Netherlands. For many people, it is unlike any place else as it embraces all the virtues and vices people are known to. It covers a large area in the oldest part of the city and it has been servicing the personal needs and desires of locals and visitors for five centuries.

Where is Rossebuurt?

The Amsterdam red light district is also well known as the "Rossebuurt". It is consists of three sub-districts: the main area is in the Walletjes are located between Centraal Station and Nieuwenmarkt; the Singel, located between Raadhuistraat and Centraal Station; and de Pijp, situated behind the Rijksmuseum. It is worth noting that it is here where women of all nationalities parade their wares in red-fringed window parlors. Many of these women are ready to offer more than a school boy peep show in a private cabin. The Amsterdam red light district is also well-known for the pads of men, young and old, couples holding hands and pointing in shock of it all, giggling groups of women celebrating a hen night, as well as busloads of Japanese tourists toting cameras but not in the direction of the female entertainers for it is strictly banned. In Amsterdam red light district, you might get trouble if you do that.

There are several hotspots in the red light district of Amsterdam. Few of them are mentioned below, so please read on.

De Bananenbar

De Bananenbar is owned by the owners of the Casa Rosso, another famous red light hotspot. Here, active audience participation is highly encouraged as bananas are transformed into erotic devices by the hostesses. It is basically due to this kind of entertainment that De Bananenbar was made popular among tourists and stag parties. Also, there is a semi-negotiable cover charge here; however, once you are in, the drinks are on the house.

Casa Rosso

Casa Rosso is actually the hottest spot in the Amsterdam red light district. It is the most famous and certainly the largest night club, which is located in the middle of the red light district. This place is well-known for its clean and comfortable erotic theater, which manages to create a family atmosphere, making it a must see for every tourist. Also, in this particular area of Amsterdam red light district, live shows with audience participation are present every night.

Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge is but another hotspot in the Amsterdam red light district well-known for its erotic theatre. The erotic theater of the Moulin Rouge embraces the tradition of its famous Paris counterpart, which features striptease and live shows.

Absolute Danny

If what you are after is a sex shop in Amsterdam red light district, Absolute Danny deserves a special mention. This is actually one of the first shops managed entirely by a woman, and the atmosphere here is said to be distinctly different from the basic shop. As commonly noted, the orientation in this place is towards fetish clothing, with a number of clothes, lingerie and corsets in rubber, PVC, see-through and leather. Also, in this shop, accessories abound. You will greatly find books, jewelry, videos, erotic art, and the traditional sex articles like the one and only Tarzan vibrator.

Get more general information about Amsterdam Red Light in our other article about it, Amsterdam Red-Light District. The other interesting places to visit in the city are Amsterdam coffee shops.