Category: About Amsterdam

Flying a drone in Amsterdam is prohibited. There are some exceptions. But they probably do not apply to you.

Virtual amsterdam is still being put together

It is no surprise that many people want to move to Amsterdam — one of the ‘most livable’ cities in the world.

But moving here isn’t easy. You’ll have to deal with anything from visas to finding a house, and from employment to getting to know the culture.

On October 27, 1275 Floris V, Count of Holland, granted the inhabitants of ‘Amestelledamme’ the right not to pay toll fees on goods moved throughout the county.

It is in part thanks to this toll concession that the small village quickly grew into a major commercial center.

The Netherlands has the best drinking water in the world. And it simply comes from the faucet.

How good are Dutch water agencies at purifying water? Watch this demonstration.

You’d be surprised how many bicycles a years fall, or are tossed, into the canals of Amsterdam.

The city’s Water Authority has a special bike fishing unit.

Located west of Amsterdam’s city center the Jordaan is an atmospheric, bohemian quarter with a labyrinth of narrow streets and picturesque canals.

It is peppered with small shops and galleries, restaurants and brown cafes.