I amsterdam City Card: is it worth it?
I amsterdam City Card is an official tourist pass in Amsterdam. It includes nearly everything you need for an active 1 – 5 days stay in Amsterdam: museums, transport, bike…
Canal cruises in Amsterdam: prices and tickets
A canal cruise in Amsterdam is one of the best ways to explore the city. Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the views from the water. You’ll see the city’s…
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. From Schiphol…
How to get from Amsterdam to Giethoorn
Planning a trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice? You can travel by public transport, shuttle bus or join a guided tour. Here are all the options for getting…
Tourist taxes in hotels in 2026 (Amsterdam and the area)
In almost all municipalities in Netherlands, you have to pay tourist/ city tax if you stay there overnight. Taxes are used to improve the city and its facilities. The tourist…
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…
Light Festival 2025/2026 in Amsterdam
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…
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…
The Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam: how to get there
Visit the Zaanse Schans, a typically Dutch village with the green-timbered houses (people actually still live there) and historical windmills. It is located just outside Amsterdam. How to get to…
Schiphol airport railway station
Amsterdam Schiphol railway station is located directly under the airport. In the arrival hall follow the Trains sign to the Schiphol plaza hall. There you can use twelve escalators and…