Tulip Day 2026 in Amsterdam
Every year on the third Saturday in January the Netherlands celebrate National Tulip Day. This is the day when the tulip season officially starts. On this day Amsterdam’s Museum Square…
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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…
Trains in Amsterdam: tickets, prices, timetable
How to use trains in Amsterdam and the Netherlands? Where to buy tickets for the Dutch trains, check departures and how to travel by train with children? We have all…
Tulip festivals in Amsterdam in 2026
When is the Tulip festival in Amsterdam in 2026? There are quite a few spring flower events in Amsterdam and the area which are typically called the Tulip festival. Lets…
Night buses in Amsterdam
Public transport in Amsterdam operates 24 hours a day. From 06:00 till midnight you can use city trams, buses or metro. Later you can take a night bus. There are…
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. Photos: Kristina Kutena A’DAM Lookout &…
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…
Volendam Marken express: tickets and timetable
A boat from Volendam to Marken will take you from harbour to harbour in 30 minutes. The Volendam Marken express departs every 45 minutes from Haven 39. Volendam Marken express…
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…
Is it allowed to smoke at Schiphol airport?
It’s not allowed to smoke inside Schiphol airport and in parking garages nearby. From 1 April 2020 Schiphol airport is completely non-smoking. This also applies to e-cigarettes.There is only one…