The number of Amsterdam residents continues to grow rapidly.
And with a reported 180 nationalities, it is one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
But is Amsterdam really “the world’s most diverse city”?
If Amsterdam were a country, “Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten” – an ode to the canals of Amsterdam – would certainly be its national anthem.
The annual Amsterdam Light Festival is a winter event that combines light, art and — of course — water.
The organization promotes boat-, walking-, and bicycle tours along the 20 light art installations.
11th edition.
Clever marketing has made ‘Old Amsterdam’ cheese a brand recognized around the world.
But the cheese is not that old, and is not from Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is a city best explored with a good helping of serendipity, aided by some pre-trip planning.
Serendipity helps you stray off the beaten path, while planning makes sure you don’t spend your vacation standing in line at tourist hot spots.
A’DAM Lookout is Amsterdam’s only publicly accessible observation deck.
It provides spectacular, 360° panoramic views of Amsterdam and surroundings.
Plus: are you brave enough to take a ride in Europe highest swing. You’ll swing right over the edge, 21 stories above the ground! Legitimately one of the best ways to get high in Amsterdam
On King’s Day Amsterdam puts on the world’s largest street party. Previously known as Queen’s Day,
Did you miss the party on April 27, 2023?
Join us next year! 2024 will mark the 11th 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.
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.
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.