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A river and a canal branching off around a built-up city

Jul 17, 20267 min read

22 Things to Know Before Visiting Amsterdam

Traditional houses and bridges in Amsterdam.

Apr 17, 202610 min read

Amsterdam's 8 Best Neighborhoods: Find Your Perfect Base

Three bikes locked to an iron fence above a canal with canal boats and brick buildings buildings in the distance.

Mar 20, 20269 min read

How to Have a Perfect Weekend in Amsterdam

Rows of colorful flowers in rows leading to windmill

Jan 15, 20267 min read

How to See Tulips Around Amsterdam in 2026

An annual calendar highlight in the Netherlands is King's Day (Koningsdag) with celebrations in April © Nisangha / Getty Images

Nov 4, 20254 min read

When Is the Best Time to Visit Amsterdam?

A canal bridge lit up for the Amsterdam Light Festival

Oct 23, 20253 min read

6 Reasons That Winter Is the Ideal Time to Visit Amsterdam

Dutch fries with mayo on an Amsterdam street. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

Jun 16, 20258 min read

15 of the Best Places to Eat in Amsterdam

Cafe Saarein, a corner bar in Amsterdam. van Blerk/Shutterstock

May 28, 20257 min read

The 10 Best Bars in Amsterdam

Vondelpark. Shutterstock

May 6, 20256 min read

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Amsterdam

Three bikes locked to an iron fence above a canal with canal boats and brick buildings buildings in the distance.

Apr 22, 20258 min read

Enjoy Amsterdam on a Budget

Will it be the grand Rijksmuseum, or the all-Vincent Van Gogh Museum? Shutterstock (2)

Apr 22, 20255 min read

Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh? How to Choose the Right Amsterdam Museum for You

Cycling is perhaps the essential mode of transport in Amsterdam. Wolf-photography/Shutterstock

Apr 6, 20257 min read

How to Get Around in Amsterdam

Historic Dutch houses reflected in the canal, Amsterdam. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

Mar 31, 202510 min read

17 of the Best Things to Do in Amsterdam

Our guide to Amsterdam's best places to eat and drink - for every meal of the day © Koen Smilde

Jun 19, 20247 min read

Local Flavor: Where to Eat and Drink in Amsterdam

Within an hour of Amsterdam, you can find modern architecture, charming historic towns and (naturally) windmills aplenty © Wut_Moppie / Shutterstock

Jun 11, 20247 min read

6 Great Day Trips from Amsterdam for Canals, Windmills, Cutting-Edge Buildings and More

Admiring the incredible gardens and architecture of Amsterdam doesn't cost a cent. Vladislav Zolotov / Getty Images

Mar 13, 20248 min read

The 21 Best Free Things to Do in Amsterdam

Innovative community and sustainability initiatives are enriching the diverse and creative city of Amsterdam today and into the future © Courtesy of Amsterdam&Partners

Dec 20, 20238 min read

It’s Time to Take Another Look at Amsterdam

Local writer Lily Heaton recommends the best places to shop in her hometown of Amsterdam © Getty Images

Dec 15, 20234 min read

Amsterdam in 5 Shops: Handmade Souvenirs, Designer Vintage and Dutch Cheese

Starting in 2024, hotel taxes will go up by 5.5% in Amsterdam © Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images

Oct 13, 20235 min read

Amsterdam Will Have Europe’s Highest Tourist Tax in 2024. Here’s What That Means for Your Travel Budget

From large parks to hands-on museums and cafes with play areas, here are the best things to do with kids © Ippei Naoi / Getty Images

Jul 11, 20234 min read

The Best Things to Do in Amsterdam with Kids

When visiting Amsterdam, consider greener, more socially responsible activities than wild nights in the Red Light District © Lana Iva / Shutterstock

Mar 30, 20238 min read

Amsterdam’s New Tourism Campaign Is Ready to Ruffle Some Feathers

Amsterdam's beloved canals may appear pristine on the surface, but there is plenty of work to be done to clean them up © Nikada / Getty Images

Jan 19, 20237 min read

The Amsterdam Canal Tour Where the Main Attraction Is Trash

Sunflowers with the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum behind, Amsterdam

Dec 14, 20215 min read

Best Museums in Amsterdam: 12 Must-Visit Spaces That Cover Everything from Dutch Masters to Digital Photography

A leafy city park in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sep 17, 20216 min read

Amsterdam's Loveliest Parks and Open Spaces

Red light district

Feb 2, 20212 min read

Amsterdam Plans to Move Red Light District Away from the City and into a Purpose-Built Center

Amsterdam, Netherlands - August 27, 2024: BELLE the Sex Worker Commemorative Statue in the center of Amsterdam, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-12T11:49:11.000Z, User: pinkjozie64, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP (for books) , client: amsterdam 14, other: Jo-anne Riddell

Jan 12, 20212 min read

Amsterdam to Ban Tourists from Buying Cannabis in the City

The canals of Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Jul 3, 20202 min read

Amsterdam's New Rules Will Restrict Airbnbs in Three Central Neighborhoods

Jun 30, 20202 min read

Sleep Inside a 70-Year-Old Industrial Lightship Floating in Amsterdam

The city center of Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Jun 24, 20203 min read

Amsterdam Plans to Restore the Balance Between Visitors and Locals

May 6, 20202 min read

Could These Dining Out Cubicles in the Netherlands Become a Trend?

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