This Saturday, for the first time in fifteen years, the Keizersrace — a short distance ice skating race is to held in Amsterdam.

The Emperor’s Race, organized by local news daily De Telegraaf, takes place on Keizersgracht — literally, Emperor’s Canal. »

Once in every five years Amsterdam harbor — one of Europe’s busiest ports — become the backdrop for one of the largest maritime manifestations in the world: SAIL

For five days, from August 19th through August 23rd, the whole IJ (pronounced as: Ay) harbor behind Amsterdam’s Central Station will be filled with music, culture and some 600 boats, including many historic vessels and a huge number of impressive tall ships from all over the world. »

If you see an unusual amount of pink in Amsterdam these days you could be forgiven for thinking it’s in honor of one this city’s gay and lesbian events. But you’d be mistaken.

Amsterdam this year is the starting point for the Giro d’Italia — Italy’s equivalent of the Tour de France. »