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…
Best time to visit Keukenhof in 2026
In 2026 Keukenhof is open from 19 March to 10 May. It stays beautiful the whole season. But most travellers want to visit Keukenhof during special festival events and during…
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…
Do Rijksmuseum tickets ever sell out?
Do the Rijksmuseum tickets sell out? Do I need to buy them in advance? Or can I keep my plans flexible and enter the museum at any time? Let’s find…
Amsterdam Airport Express (bus line 397)
Travel with the Amsterdam Airport Express bus line 397 from Schiphol airport to Amsterdam in 30 minutes. Here is everything you need to know about the Amsterdam Airport Express bus…
Easter 2026 in Amsterdam
Easter in Amsterdam falls on April 5 – 6, 2026 (with Good Friday on April 3). With tulip season in full swing and a long holiday weekend ahead, Amsterdam gets…
Keukenhof bus 858: timetable, prices, tickets
Bus 858 will not run in 2026. Instead, you can travel to Keukenhof from Schiphol airport with the direct shuttle bus. It will take you from Amsterdam airport to the…
Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket: 1-3 days travel pass (2026)
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).…
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…
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…