The Ted Lasso Amsterdam episode “Sunflowers” was the midway point of season 3, but in many aspects it was the beginning of a new chapter for many of our favorite characters.
Filmed on location in Amsterdam, the episode shows us quite a lot of the city despite the characters only spending a single night there. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the show or are using the episode as a little destination inspiration, here’s where you can find the Ted Lasso Amsterdam filming locations.
Hannah Waddingham and Matteo van der Grijn in Ted Lasso. Image Credit: Apple TV+
Ted Lasso Amsterdam episode filming locations
Whether you’re having an epiphany thanks to a cup of psychedelic tea or having a sober night out along the canals, check out these filming locations from the Ted Lasso Amsterdam episode.
Van Gogh Museum
Closest station: Vijzelgracht
Can we just geek out for a moment over how cool it must have been for the cast and crew to film in the real Van Gogh Museum? It’s a must-visit as is, but now even more so for Ted Lasso fans.
Jazz Cafe Alto
Closest station: Vijzelgracht
You don’t need Higgins to drag you to this jazz cafe. Stop by the legendary Jazz Cafe Alto like Higgins and Will did, only a few minutes away from the Rijksmuseum.
Image Credit: Getty Images, PEDRE. Image Location: De Gooyer Windmill, Amsterdam, Netherlands
De Riekermolen Windmill
Closest station: Amsterdam RAI
Come to Amsterdam by train, but explore it on two-wheels like Jamie Tartt and Roy Kent did. You can ride (or walk or take the train) to the De Riekermolen windmill that the frenemies cycled to at the south end of Amstelpark.
Skinny Bridge
Closest station: Waterlooplein
If you’re following Roy and Jamie’s footsteps on your Amsterdam itinerary, walk across the famed Skinny Bridge for a wonderful photo op.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Walter Bibikow. Image Location: Raamgracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Raamgracht
Closest station: Nieuwmarkt
The Skinny Bridge is not the only bridge that got love in the Ted Lasso Amsterdam episode. The Raamgracht was the bridge that Rebecca Welton stumbled off of when she fell into a canal.
Prik
Closest station: Rokin
Are you a footballer or journalist in need of a drink? Colin Hughes and Trent Crimm, The Independent, hung out at Prik, the bubbly LGBTQ-friendly bar that welcomes all peoples with open arms.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Lya_Cattel. Image Location: Homomonument, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Homomonument
Closest station: Centraal
Not far from Prik, Colin and Trent, also stopped at the Homomonument for a brief, brave chat. This memorial was created in the 1980s to commemorate all of the LGBTQ community members who have endured or still endure persecution by their governments.
Hotel Prins Hendrik
Closest station: Centraal
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Amsterdam, book a night at the Hotel Prins Hendrik. It’s where Leslie Higgins and Will stopped to pay tribute to jazz musician Chet Baker.
Billy Harris and James Lance in Ted Lasso. Image Credit: Apple TV+
Ted Lasso trivia every fan should know about "Sunflowers"
Was Ted Lasso filmed in Amsterdam?
Yes, the Ted Lasso episode “Sunflowers” was set and filmed in Amsterdam. The majority of the locations were real, including the team’s stop at the Van Gogh Museum and the windmill Roy and Jamie cycled to. Some locations, like the houseboat Rebecca stayed in and the American burger joint Ted ate in, however, were built on sets in London.
Is the American restaurant in Amsterdam in Ted Lasso real?
The American restaurant in Amsterdam in the Ted Lasso “Sunflowers” episode is not real. Anyone who desires an American dining experience in the heart of Amsterdam won’t find The Yankee Doodle Burger Barn, but Burgerbar Kolksteeg or Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers should ease those homesick hunger pangs. Visitors looking for a more authentically Dutch experience, however, should sample Amsterdam's local delicacies and food markets.
Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso. Image Credit: Apple TV+
What did Ted Lasso drink in Amsterdam?
Ted Lasso enjoyed a night in Amsterdam not unlike other American visitors: he took a hallucinogen. The psychedelic he imbibed was mixed in with a cup of tea, much to Ted’s displeasure. Coach Beard said it was a bad batch, Ted’s night seemed to disprove that theory. Either way, visitors shouldn’t take mushrooms from a bus driver, just to be safe.
Where is the Ted Lasso jazz club from the Amsterdam episode?
The jazz club that Higgins and Will visited in the Ted Lasso Amsterdam episode is called Jazz Cafe Alto. It is a real jazz club that’s hosted nightly jazz concerts every night since 1953. Jazz Cafe Alto is a 12-minute walk from the Van Gogh Museum, another filming location used in the “Sunflowers” Amsterdam episode of Ted Lasso.
What is the significance of the BBQ sauce in Ted Lasso?
Ted Lasso hails from Kansas and viewers will remember way back in season one that a care package from home included a bottle of Arthur Bryant’s barbecue sauce, a sauce Ted calls one of the best in the world. In the Ted Lasso Amsterdam episode, a server at the Yankee Doodle Burger Barn brings Ted a bottle of Arthur Bryant’s because “it’s the best one”. The taste of home triggers a coaching epiphany for Ted: use the Triangle Offense on the pitch, an offensive strategy created in his home state of Kansas.
Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso. Image Credit: Apple TV+
Personal train-er
Searching for the real-life Ted Lasso locations you can visit while in London? You’ll be surprised which are real, which are staged, and how far apart AFC Richmond’s practice pitch and stadium are.
And if you’re looking to catch a friendly match over in Amsterdam during your London visit, either ask Coach Beard if you can hitch a ride or download the Trainline app and let us get you from London to Amsterdam by train.
Once you're in the Dutch capital, you can explore Amsterdam whatever your budget. You're also within striking distance of a bunch of fantastic day trips from Amsterdam, all accessible by train, including Paris on the Eurostar.
If you aim for a vacation in Spring, you'll also find Amsterdam's tulip fields in full bloom. Otherwise known as the Garden of Europe, Keukenhof is just a short train ride from Amsterdam's center.
And remember to stay out of the bike lane, lest you find yourself falling into a canal and being rescued by a dreamy Dutchman.
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