From Amsterdam to Zandvoort: 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…
Bus 316 from Amsterdam to Volendam
If you’d like to explore Volendam at your own pace, take public bus line 316 from Amsterdam. The journey takes about 35 minutes. Here, you’ll find everything you need to…
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…
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…
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…
Opening hours of Amsterdam museums on New Year’s Eve and Day
Which museums in Amsterdam are open on Christmas (25 – 26 December 2025) New Year’s Eve (31 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January 2026)? Opening hours during the holiday…
How does Amsterdam public transport work on New Year’s Eve?
Planning to use public transport on New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam? Tip! Download the Glimble travel planner app for the most up-to-date travel information: Download Glimble for iOS >> Download…
December in Amsterdam: things to do
Let’s be honest – you need to be lucky to see white winter in Amsterdam. The photos of Amsterdam in snow above and below where taken by a talented photographer…