Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands is located in the province of North Holland.
Amsterdam is the world's most unique city, world-class metropolis and fun fulfilling city for everyone.
This city was founded in the 12th century as a very small fishing village but today it has become a part of the western world.
The population of this place is about 750,000.
Three canals that ring radiating from the port divide the city of Amsterdam into several islands.
Amsterdam Attractions: Museums Van Gogh Museum is a good collection of paintings of about 200 species arranged in chronological order.
Amsterdam's Historisch Museum exhibits portray the sequence of events in Amsterdam's history from early times up to now, the Rijksmuseum is a magnificent collection of works of Dutch artists and the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art is a contemporary art museum showcase the work of Dutch painters and French artists etc.
Amsterdam Red Light Districtwas the wealthiest cities in the world in the 17th century.
It was also a leading financial centre and very beautiful buildings were erected.
The city is known for the red light district where prostitution is legalised and for coffee shops.
Parks Vondelpark and Wertheimpark are popular place for those who want to go outside and enjoy picnics with family.
Free open air, water fountain, sun and more.
Festivals Koninginnedag or Queens' day and Holland festivals are most popular festivals of Amsterdam.
Some activities organised on this occasions are music concerts, children's game, opera and modern dance and more.
When to Visit Amsterdam, the city of canals can be best experienced in between April to October as the maritime climate of Netherland exhibit during this time.
Amsterdam Seasons High Season - April to August, December Low Season -October to November, January to mid-March Mid-Season - September, mid-March to late March When to Save The perfect time to save money on your Amsterdam tour is visiting between mid-September through mid-November and January through March.
Rest of the years, prices are quite high.
How to Get to Amsterdam Undoubtedly, Amsterdam is a major hub of Western Europe to see and experience many things.
The easiest and fastest ways to get at this place within your budget are by taking plane and train.
By Plane Schiphol Airport in the Amsterdam is located just 20km south west of the city.
Operators like KLM airlines, Air France, BMI airlines and Delta airlines etc run their flights at regular interval of time to Amsterdam from London.
By Train Amsterdam can also be reached with ease getting into high-speed Eurostar train as it is well connected to the cities all over Europe.
What you have to do is to take this train from London St Pancras International train station and reach Brussels which takes approx.
time of 1 hr and 15 minutes.
After here need to hop on the Thalys train Brussels to Amsterdam and the complete journey takes time of around 4hr 20 min.
General Information Where to stay - Hotels of different star, youth hostels, camping, bed and breakfast.
Eating and Drinking - Cafés, restaurants, coffee shops etc Places to see - Different tourist attractions, unique sights and museums etc Shopping and Sports in the city - Albert Cuyp and the Dam Square are famous shopping centers, whist the important sports of the city are Squash, table tennis, golf, cycling and ice skating etc.
Amsterdam is the world's most unique city, world-class metropolis and fun fulfilling city for everyone.
This city was founded in the 12th century as a very small fishing village but today it has become a part of the western world.
The population of this place is about 750,000.
Three canals that ring radiating from the port divide the city of Amsterdam into several islands.
Amsterdam Attractions: Museums Van Gogh Museum is a good collection of paintings of about 200 species arranged in chronological order.
Amsterdam's Historisch Museum exhibits portray the sequence of events in Amsterdam's history from early times up to now, the Rijksmuseum is a magnificent collection of works of Dutch artists and the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art is a contemporary art museum showcase the work of Dutch painters and French artists etc.
Amsterdam Red Light Districtwas the wealthiest cities in the world in the 17th century.
It was also a leading financial centre and very beautiful buildings were erected.
The city is known for the red light district where prostitution is legalised and for coffee shops.
Parks Vondelpark and Wertheimpark are popular place for those who want to go outside and enjoy picnics with family.
Free open air, water fountain, sun and more.
Festivals Koninginnedag or Queens' day and Holland festivals are most popular festivals of Amsterdam.
Some activities organised on this occasions are music concerts, children's game, opera and modern dance and more.
When to Visit Amsterdam, the city of canals can be best experienced in between April to October as the maritime climate of Netherland exhibit during this time.
Amsterdam Seasons High Season - April to August, December Low Season -October to November, January to mid-March Mid-Season - September, mid-March to late March When to Save The perfect time to save money on your Amsterdam tour is visiting between mid-September through mid-November and January through March.
Rest of the years, prices are quite high.
How to Get to Amsterdam Undoubtedly, Amsterdam is a major hub of Western Europe to see and experience many things.
The easiest and fastest ways to get at this place within your budget are by taking plane and train.
By Plane Schiphol Airport in the Amsterdam is located just 20km south west of the city.
Operators like KLM airlines, Air France, BMI airlines and Delta airlines etc run their flights at regular interval of time to Amsterdam from London.
By Train Amsterdam can also be reached with ease getting into high-speed Eurostar train as it is well connected to the cities all over Europe.
What you have to do is to take this train from London St Pancras International train station and reach Brussels which takes approx.
time of 1 hr and 15 minutes.
After here need to hop on the Thalys train Brussels to Amsterdam and the complete journey takes time of around 4hr 20 min.
General Information Where to stay - Hotels of different star, youth hostels, camping, bed and breakfast.
Eating and Drinking - Cafés, restaurants, coffee shops etc Places to see - Different tourist attractions, unique sights and museums etc Shopping and Sports in the city - Albert Cuyp and the Dam Square are famous shopping centers, whist the important sports of the city are Squash, table tennis, golf, cycling and ice skating etc.
SHARE
