Category: Crime and Safety

Amsterdam is a safe city for women of all ages traveling alone or together, but normal safety precautions do apply.

One quarter of Amsterdam — ‘the Venice of the North — consists of water, including 100 kilometers (60 miles) of canals.

So it is not surprising that the city sees a number of drowning incidents each year.

What may come as a surprise, though, is the reason many victims end up in the water.

Updated to include the latest statistics.

Pint-sized pickpockets, bold muggers, and even bolder fake policemen. When in Amsterdam, as anywhere, beware of thieves.

Eack year thousands of tourists and locals fall victim to pickpockets and other thieves.

We show you how not to lose your money to thieves.