NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam
If you are visiting Amsterdam with children from 1,5 to 15 years old, the NEMO museum is probably the first place you’ll be recommended to visit. And for good reason!…
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…
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. In this…
How to book tickets for Anne Frank house
Planning a visit to Anne Frank House, one of Amsterdam’s most iconic museums? While the process is simple, it does require a little preparation. To ensure you get in, you…
Haarlem city guide: things to do in 2026
Visit the beautiful city of Haarlem is located just 15 minutes away from Amsterdam. It’s a must-see if you like art, history, culture and shopping. In our guide we’ve selected…
Amsterdam night buses explained: routes, tickets and tips
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…
Museum Our Lord in the Attic: a hidden church in Amsterdam
The canal house at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40 looks much like its neighbors in the Red Light District. Take a look at the photo below, it’s the one with white window…
Parking in Amsterdam: rates, zones and rules
Here is all you need to know about parking in Amsterdam in 2026. Street parking, car parks, Park + Ride, parking tariffs, where to find free or cheap parking in…
Amsterdam to Paris by train: when and where to book tickets?
Paris, the capital of France, is just a short train ride from Amsterdam. You could wake up in your Amsterdam hotel and be enjoying fresh croissants near the Eiffel Tower…
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…