Amsterdam
in The Netherlands

Dare we call it the Venice of the North? Amsterdam has no shortage of charms. Think armies of bicycles for after work traffic, lovely canals and all the beer your heart desires.

how long to go for

a weekend, a long weekend, a week

when to go

march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october

holidays

King’s Day, PRIDE, Liberation Day, Sinterklaas

how to get there

Fly to Schiphol Airport and get the train into town or take a taxi.

how to get around

on foot, by bike, by boat

nice to know

The Dutch are often very direct, so it's good to wear your thickest skin when you're here. Smile, stand your ground and don't take things too personally.