I always have fun at street festivals and acquaint myself with people pretty easily usually -but- I'm wondering if visiting Amsterdam by myself on Queens is the wisest idea. Ideally I'd stay in a Hostel and pair with other people visiting the city but I've never actually travelled by myself so I don't know how to proceed. My week+ in Europe is more about spending a few days in Stockholm and Bergen but since this festival was happening around the same time I thought I'd see what all the madness was about. I'm 26 male... Anyone done this by themselves already and have a positive experience?

<i>Anyone done this by themselves already and have a positive experience?</i>

A couple of times alone and then with a friend. I have more fun alone because I meet more locals.

How to proceed? Just keep a beer in your hand and keep your elbow working like everybody else.

I'm planning my trip for this year. I hang out at the Spui square. Good music and not quite so crowded as other areas I think. Great party. Don't miss it.

I suggest that you get a room ASAP. Arrive at least a day early. Many people will be coming to Holland for the tulips also. See Keukenhof Garden when you sober up, or before the party.

Wear something orange. Essential.

Make the most of it - next year or the year after it will become Kings day!

Thanks for the great info! Making my reservations now.

http://www.koninginnedagamsterdam.nl/

Sadly they have forgotten to translate great chunks of the website!