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 in 2026? We…
Where to eat herring in Amsterdam?
Did you know that herring isn’t typically served in restaurants in the Netherlands? This often surprises travelers who aren’t sure where to find it. In fact, herring is a popular…
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…
Day trips from Amsterdam: best places to visit
What are the best places to visit in the Netherlands? Here we have selected some ideas for day trips from Amsterdam. The Netherlands is a relative small country with good…
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…
Where to buy antiques in Amsterdam?
Looking for authentic antiques in Amsterdam instead of boring souvenirs? Antiekcentrum Amsterdam is one of the city’s best hidden gems for vintage furniture, jewelry, Delftware, silver, and collectible Dutch pieces…
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…
Metro in Amsterdam: tickets, map, opening times
Amsterdam metro includes 5 lines and 39 stations. You can pay for your metro rides with your bank pass (OV-pay) or buy a local transport ticket. Here is all you…
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…
Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket: 1-3 days travel pass (2026)
Use the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket (ARTT) to explore Amsterdam and the area (Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, Haarlem, the beach in Zandvoort, Keukenhof and much more). In this guide…