Museumkaart vs I amsterdam Card: which pass is better?
Museumkaart vs I amsterdam City Card: which Amsterdam museum pass saves you more money? I have been living in the Netherlands for the past 13 years and have used both…
May 2026
Light Festival 2026/2027 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…
Do Rijksmuseum tickets ever sell out?
Do the Rijksmuseum tickets sell out? Do I need to buy them in advance in 2026? Or can I keep my plans flexible and enter the museum at any time?…
Rembrandt house museum in Amsterdam: tickets, prices & tips
Visit the Rembrandt House Museum, where the famous artist once lived and worked in Amsterdam. In this guide, I’ll explain how to prepare for your visit, what to expect inside…
Madame Tussauds museum in Amsterdam: plan your visit
Madame Tussauds is the second largest museum in Amsterdam. Its collection of wax figures includes celebrities, icons and historical figures. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, Madame Tussauds offers a…
Is Amsterdam expensive? Calculate your travel budget
How expensive is Amsterdam? Here you can check prices in Amsterdam in 2026, including prices for transport, museums, food and drink, hotels and souvenirs, that will help you plan your…
Red light district Amsterdam: rules and tips
De Wallen, Amsterdam’s red-light district, is the most vibrant and internationally known part of the city. It offers legal window prostitution, sex shops, brothels, live shows, strip clubs, and a…
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…
From Amsterdam to Zandvoort beach: 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…
Rooftop restaurants in Amsterdam
We have selected five cafés and rooftop restaurants in Amsterdam where you can drink coffee, have lunch and enjoy a great view of Amsterdam in 2026. Photos: Kristina Kutena Check…