I amsterdam City Card: is it worth it?
I amsterdam City Card is a popular tourist pass in Amsterdam. It includes nearly everything you need for an active 1 – 5 days stay in Amsterdam. Here you can…
Opening hours of Amsterdam museums on Christmas
Which museums in Amsterdam are open on Christmas (25 – 26 December 2025) New Year’s Eve (31 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January 2026)? Opening hours during the holiday…
Van Gogh museum tickets are sold out: what to do?
The Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam attracts millions of visitors every year. Demand for tickets exceeds capacity, and a few years ago the decision was taken to only sell tickets…
Nine streets in Amsterdam: De 9 Straatjes
De 9 Straatjes (which means the Nine Streets) is a charming area in the middle of the canal belt of Amsterdam, Unesco World Heritage. It’s a famous its mixture of…
Things to do in Amsterdam: must-see places and experiences
Planning a trip to Amsterdam and want to make the most of your stay? Here’s our top 15 list of must-see places, attractions and best things to do in Amsterdam.…
Do Rijksmuseum tickets ever sell out?
Do the Rijksmuseum tickets sell out? Do I need to buy them in advance? Or can I keep my plans flexible and enter the museum at any time? Let’s find…
Winter in Amsterdam: things to do
Let’s be honest – you need to be lucky to see white winter in Amsterdam. The photos of Amsterdam in snow above and below where taken by a talented photographer…
Bus 316 from Amsterdam to Volendam
If you’d like to explore Volendam at your own pace, take public bus line 316 from Amsterdam. The journey takes about 35 minutes. Here, you’ll find everything you need to…
Amsterdam Light Festival 2025/2026
Which Amsterdam Light festival cruises are the best? Amsterdam Light Festival is a famous winter festival of art, light and water in Amsterdam. Historical buildings, bridges and sculptures in the…
Best Christmas markets in Europe (2025)
Planning to visit some of the Christmas markets and fairs in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and other parts of Europe? We probably shouldn’t say this too loudly on a website…