Amsterdam: Orientation

(Earth -> Europe -> Netherlands -> Western Provinces (Randstad) -> Amsterdam )

Introduction

Amsterdam, the 'Venice of the North', and indeed, the inner city is a miracle of architecture of the 17th century and listed on the Unesco list of World Heritage. And it is not a museum, but still alive, well and changing all the time. And there is so much more: museums, worldclass performances and a multi cultural and liberate atmosphere. Amsterdam is used to receive tourists from all over the world and welcomes them.

Amsterdam is also the capital of The Netherlands, a small country...

[more]

Reason to go there*

Moving

Practical information*

Background information*

 (Culture, media & history)

Nearby activities*

---

-> Moving

To get in*

To get around*

Orientation

---

Tourist information

Landmarks of Amsterdam

In this guide Amsterdam is divided in 5 areas: Centre and Jordaan, South and the Pijp, West, East and North

[more]

Useful maps of Amsterdam

At the official tourist information offices one can get a free map of Amsterdam. It is called " Stadsplattegrond". They also provide a good brochure about public transport around Amsterdam with all information necessary about trains, buses, metro's etc.

Another good map is available for free in the trams at the conductors desk. It is called...

[more]

Add Orientation