Amsterdam
Fri 7th - Sun 9th August 2026Skate with Asha in the Netherlands, the flattest country in Europe (where the only hills are bridges).
Amsterdam is one of Asha’s favourite global skate cities as it’s designed for cyclists and therefore perfect for skaters.
We’ll join the famous Friday Night Skate (one of the longest running in the world), then an out of town countryside tour along the Amstel River and a City Tour taking in various parks, neighbourhoods and even a skate-on ferry.
Lesson time with Asha working on your skate technique, stopping methods, slope training, tram lines & other skills happen throughout the weekend at designated spots. You’ll leave a better skater, having had Asha’s eyes on your skating, plus know a fantastic city from multiple angles.
Meeting point for all 3 days: Vondelpark https://maps.app.goo.gl/5BSigqGyeHHxAyUJA
Trip Itinerary
Friday Night Street Skate 8 August
Meet at Vondelpark 2000 for 2015 departure
Saturday 8th August
Meet 0945 at Vondelpark for River Amstel Tour
We head east towards Oosterpark for smooth surface sliding practice and then continue south following the Amstel River. Plenty of time to work on your fitness stride (with Asha’s best tips and drills), enjoy the scenery and pass through small villages and calming countryside. We’ll stop for picnic lunch along the way. Evening free in Amsterdam.
Sunday 9th August
Meet 0930 at Vondelpark for Amsterdam City Tour
We will tour the city using cycle tracks and skateable roads, passing through several parks and taking the roll-on ferry to north Amsterdam, the newest (and quirkiest part of town) for some beautifully manicured downhill slopes practice.
You’ll learn some fascinating facts about the city from our experienced local skating tour guide Lex.
We’ll end the tour back at Vondelpark at the skater’s cafe for drinks and snacks.
Music by Bensound | Artist: Nick Petrov ‘Silent Waves’ | License code: ZSGFY6GZIBBAOAWZ
An optional extra on this trip will be some “Yoga for Skaters” sessions run by long time Skatefresh tripper Lamin who is a certified yoga teacher. These will help you stretch out any tightness and maybe introduce you to yoga if you haven’t tried it yet.
Once accepted onto the trip we ask you to pay the deposit but not to make travel and hotel plans until 3 months before the trip or until we have reached minimum numbers when we will contact you. If you make travel and/or accommodation bookings earlier, please check their cancellation & refund policies.
Cost
Cost of the trip is £175
We ask for a non-returnable deposit of £50 (and to wait until we notify you we’ve reached minimum numbers before making travel & accommodation plans & the full payment.)
Places are strictly limited and we must receive your deposit to reserve you a place on the trip.
Cost includes skate tours, classes and guiding.
Cost does not include accommodation, travel, insurance, meals or drinks.
For cheap hostel style accommodation that’s right next to Vondelpark try: https://www.stayokay.com
Once accepted onto the trip we ask you to pay the deposit but not to make travel and hotel plans until 3 months before the trip or until we have reached minimum numbers when we will contact you. If you make travel and/or accommodation bookings earlier, please check their cancellation & refund policies.
How To Apply For The Trip:
If you are applying for the trip and we already know you from a previous Skatefresh Trip:
Please email the office at bookings@skatefresh.com to register your interest.
If you have never been on a previous Skatefresh Trip:
Please complete & submit the application form here:
https://skatefresh.com/assessment/
Ability Level Requirements
This trip is NOT appropriate for beginner skaters and all participants must be able to skate and stop confidently (using at least the heel brake). If you do not use a heel brake then you must be able to control your speed and stop on downhill slopes using any other stopping methods. The ability level of participants on the trip needs to be closely matched so that the chosen terrain and average speeds can be appropriate for everyone and allow for greater learning.
Please do NOT make any travel or accommodation arrangements until you have been officially accepted onto the trip (by email).
Please Note: Skatefresh is responsible for providing the skate event services and not for any additional aspects of your holiday such as travel, accommodation and food. In the event of travel disruptions please refer to your travel insurance for assistance.