Amsterdam
Fri 8th - Sun 10th August 2025Skate with Asha in the Netherlands, the flattest country in Europe (where the only hills are bridges).
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, tram lines & other skills happen throughout the weekend.
Meeting point for all 3 days: Vondelpark https://maps.app.goo.gl/5BSigqGyeHHxAyUJA
For cheap hostel style accommodation that’s right next to Vondelpark try: https://www.stayokay.com
Trip Itinerary
Friday Night Street Skate 8 August
Meet at Vondelpark 2000 for 2015 departure
Saturday 9 August
Meet 1030 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 10 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.
Cost
Cost of the trip is £175
We ask for a non-returnable deposit of £50 (balance payable by end March)
or
payment in full (£175) to reserve your place.
Places are strictly limited and we must receive your deposit or full payment in order 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.
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).