Visit the Anne Frank House: an educational and moving experience

The background story

Along with her family and four others, Anne Frank took refuge from Nazi persecution in the hidden rooms of a house in Amsterdam in 1942. Betrayed by unknown informers the family was deported to the concentration camps. Anne's sister Margot died in 1945 and Anne passed away shortly afterwards. Only their father Otto Frank survived the camps and it was he who fought against the demolition of the house. After the war Anne's diary was discovered and it was first published in 1947. Anne Frank House museum opened in 1960.

Walking through the historic museum

The permanent exhibition recounts the horrors of the Holocaust and visitors are humbled as they pass through a door concealed by a bookcase and enter the family's hiding place. The decor has been preserved just as it was in 1944 including the photos that Anne had pinned to the wall of her room.

Practical tips

The Anne Frank House can get busy during the summer so it's best to visit in the evening before the museum closes. Booking tickets in advance online is also a good idea. The visit takes about an hour and photography is strictly forbidden. You can buy a copy of the Diary of Anne Frank from the bookshop on your way out. The Anne Frank House is a 15 minute walk from Central Station and other popular attractions lie in close proximity. Make the most of this unforgettable experience in Amsterdam.

Planning your trip to Amsterdam? Check out our favorite downtown hotels in Amsterdam.

Author: Lana de Wit

Guest Relations Manager at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

My name is Lana de Wit, Guest Relations Manager at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. Together with the Guest Relations and Guest Services team we are making sure that all guests are having the best experience at our hotel and look after their special requests, celebrations and expectations. I get energy out of solving problems and striving for the best there is possible and I love the fact that every day is different and full of surprises. I always wanted to work at Krasnapolsky since I was a little girl, so being able to work here the past years has been a dream together with my fantastic colleagues. My biggest mission is to let every guest leave with extraordinary stories and unforgettable memories to take home. I look forward to welcoming you here in Amsterdam to give you the true Anantara experience!