Comprehensive, up-to-date information about public transport to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. You can travel by train, bus, taxi, Uber, hotel-shuttle, or private transfer.
There are more museums per square kilometer in the Netherlands than in any other country in the world.
And there are more museums per square kilometer in Amsterdam than in any other city in the world.
On King’s Day Amsterdam puts on the world’s largest street party. Previously known as Queen’s Day, 2023 will mark the tenth edition of King’s Day in honor of King Willem-Alexander.
It’s actually a nationwide party, but Amsterdam definitely is the place to be.
The Anne Frank House is the third most popular museum in Amsterdam — after the van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum.
Tickets are sold online only, for a specific date and time slot.
This is a must-see museum for anyone visiting Amsterdam. We provide you with practical information to help you plan your visit.
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the premier art museum in the Netherlands. It is the most visited museum in the country.
The Rijksmuseum is devoted to several national collections — and consists of Dutch art from the earliest moments to the 19th century. One of its most popular paintings is The Night Watch, by Rembrandt.
Guide to public transport in Amsterdam.
There are many ticket options. Some include transfer between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the city.
For most tourists, 1-7 day tickets are the best deal. They entitle you to unlimited travel through Amsterdam – day and night – by tram, bus and metro. Ferries across the river IJ are always free.
No more coronavirus rules.
Also: check whether you can visit Amsterdam (and the rest of the Netherlands), and what the entry requirements are.
Quick: What is the official name of Rembrandt’s most famous painting, The Night Watch? And what does the painting depict?
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam sees 2.2 million visitors a day — and most of them want to see The Night Watch.
Created in 1642, the painting is currently being restored.
New: view an ultra high resolution photo of the Night Watch.
You don’t have to travel to Amsterdam in order to enjoy its sights and sounds. These photos and videos will take you there.
In our latest update we have added a superb drone video of our magnificent city.
The Coat of Arms of the city of Amsterdam is somewhat of an enigma: not much is known about its origins or its precise meaning.
However, we do know that the three X’s don’t stand for anything untoward.
Also: we’ll tell you why a vexillologist really likes the Amsterdam City Flag