Tourist taxes in hotels (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…
July 2025
How to travel from Schiphol airport to Paris?
Planning to take a train from Schiphol to Paris right after landing at Amsterdam airport? Here’s everything you need to know for a smooth journey: train schedules, ticket information, travel…
How to save € 244,95 in 72 hours with the I amsterdam card
Is the I amsterdam city card worth it? The price of the I amsterdam Card includes free travel on public transport, free canal cruise and entrance to many museums as…
From Amsterdam to Zandvoort: travel by train, bus, car
Zandvoort aan Zee is a beach place at North Sea, often called Amsterdam’s beach. In fact the distance between Zandvoort aan Zee and Amsterdam is 40 km. But there is…
Visit Texel in 2025: the ultimate travel guide
Welcome on Texel island! Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, tranquility and stunning landscapes of this beautiful Dutch island. In this guide we will provide practical tips where to stay on Texel,…
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…
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…
Dutch Countryside Card: explore Amsterdam and the area
Discover the charm of the Dutch small villages with the Dutch Countryside Card. Travel to Volendam, Edam, Zaanse Schans, Haarlem, Zandvoort Beach, and many more picturesque day-trip destinations. With its…
Travel to Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Volendam, an old fisherman’s village, and Marken, a former island in the Zuiderzee, are two must-see places the Netherlands. Here’s our guide on how to travel to Volendam and Marken…
Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket: 1-3 days travel pass
Use the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket (ARTT) to travel to Keukenhof and explore Amsterdam and the area (Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, Haarlem, the beach in Zandvoort and much more).…