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| Amsterdam Travel |
| What you've heard is true - anything goes in Amsterdam. And you can find just about anything you are looking for, be it historical paintings, scenic strolls or even a wild night out on the town.From the famous art museums to the infamous hash bars, from the risqué red light district to the picturesque canals, Amsterdam is a study in contrasts and contradictions.It is the capital city though not the seat of the Dutch government. The population of 735,000 is made up of native Dutch and immigrants from just about every corner of the planet, giving the city a fantastic diversity.You can start your day with a peaceful walk through Vondelpark, tour the Van Gogh Musuem after lunch and attend a live sex show in the evening. It seems a surprising collision of beautiful and bizarre. But the Dutch, with their relaxed and liberal attitude, make it work. |
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Amsterdam Hotels Offers |
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Amsterdam Hotel Deals - Trianon from - £32.25
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Amsterdam Hotels - Nadia from - £32.25
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Discount Hotels in Amsterdam - Belfort from - £27.25
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Amsterdam Hotels - Hem from - £39.5
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Amsterdam Hotels - Tulip inn amsterdam centre from - £35.5
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Amsterdam Flights Offers |
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Bmi (British Midland) - £81.00 |
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Lufthansa - £89.00 |
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Amsterdam- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
From Schiphol, 20 minutes by train to Centraal Station. Seven trains leave each hour. Check www.ns.nl for details (also in English). |
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| Transport |
Besides bicycles, the tram and metro system are the best way to get around. You can buy individual tickets once you are on the tram, but the most economical route is to purchase a Strippenkaart (Strip Ticket) for ?6.40. This will give you about seven trips. This is also a great walking city. |
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| Currency |
Euros |
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| Cost of Living |
Less expensive than London, pricier than Prague |
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| Health and Hospital |
Dial 112 for emergency |
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| Embassy Numbers |
American (070) 310 9209; Australian (070) 310 8200; British (070) 427 0427; Canadian (070) 311 1600; French (070) 312 5800; German (070) 342 0600; Italian (070) 302 1030; Japan (070) 346 9544; Spanish (070) 364 3814 |
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| Public Holidays |
New Year"s Day (Jan 1); Easter Holidays (March/April); Queen"s Day (April 30); Ascension (May); Whit Monday (May); Christmas, First and Second Day (Dec 25 and 26) |
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| Time Zone |
GMT +1 |
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| Dial Codes |
Country Code +31 |
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| Etiquettes |
The local philosophy says it all: Live and let live |
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| Visas |
Not required for visitors who are staying less than three months and are from Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany (Federal Republic), Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary,Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela |
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| Language |
Dutch and Frisian; many Dutch also speak excellent English |
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| Safety |
Generally safe but beware of pickpockets |
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