Amsterdam

Sights

• Canal Ring – A UNESCO World Heritage Site – best seen from a boat.
• Rijksmuseum – Rembrandt's «Night Watch» and Vermeer.
• Van Gogh Museum – The world's largest Van Gogh collection.
• Anne Frank Huis – The secret annex – tickets online only.
• Jordaan – A cosy district with markets and cafés.
• Vondelpark – The big city park for bikes and picnics.

Food & nightlife

• Fries and kibbeling – Fries with sauce and fried fish from a stall.
• Stroopwafel – Syrup waffle, fresh at the market.
• Foodhallen – A food hall in a former tram depot.
• Indonesian rijsttafel – Lots of small dishes around rice.

Day trips

• Zaanse Schans – Windmills and wooden houses by the river.
• Haarlem – An old town with a market, 15 minutes by train.
• Keukenhof – A flower park with millions of tulips – spring only.

Good to know

When to go

April–September

Getting around

Bikes, trams and ferries across the IJ; Schiphol Airport is minutes away by train.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

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