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Keukenhof in 2027: the ultimate guide
🌷 Keukenhof is closed for the season – reopens 18 March 2027 Plan your 2027 visit now Book early to lock in the best hotel rooms and avoid sold-out entrance tickets – Flower Parade and Easter weekends sell out months…
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Madame Tussauds Amsterdam: tickets, discounts and prices (2026)
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam is located on Dam Square and is open daily. Adult tickets cost €26.50, with online booking giving a €3 discount compared to door prices. With a e-ticket you’ll be able to skip the ticket at the entrance.…
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Museum Our Lord in the Attic: a hidden church in Amsterdam
The canal house at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40 looks much like its neighbors in the Red Light District. Take a look at the photo below, it’s the one with white window frames, just to the left of the tree. But if…
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Van Gogh tickets are sold out: how to visit museum?
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 online. In 2026, you need to pre-book them in advance,…
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How to book Anne Frank house tickets
Anne Frank House tickets must be booked online in advance, since they’re never sold at the door. Tickets go on sale every Tuesday at 10:00 AM (Amsterdam time) for the entire week six weeks later, and they sell out fast.…
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How to get from Amsterdam airport Schiphol to the city center?
Amsterdam airport Schiphol (AMS) is located 17 kilometers away from Amsterdam downtown. You can easily travel to the city center or your hotel by train, bus or taxi. In this article you will find everything about travel options, tickets, prices…
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Final Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort 2026: dates & tickets
Ready for the Dutch Grand Prix in 2026? Save the date! This is the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. The contract between Zandvoort and Formula 1 ends after the 2026 race, and the circuit will not return to the…
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NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam
If you are visiting Amsterdam with children from 1,5 to 15 years old, the NEMO museum is probably the first place you’ll be recommended to visit. And for good reason! What can you see there, how much do tickets cost,…
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Bus 391 from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans
One convenient way to travel from Amsterdam to the Zaanse Schans is by taking bus 391. This guide covers everything you need to know about bus 391 tickets, timetables, and departure points. Need help with tickets, Zaanse Schans tours, planning…
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List of museums included in I amsterdam card with 2026 prices
How much can you save with the I amsterdam City Card? Check the list below of free museums and attractions, add up the places you want to visit, and compare the total ticket costs with the price of the card.…