Without a doubt, the Dutch street food most frowned upon by tourists, expats, and immigrants, is herring. Squeamish tourists often assume the fish is eaten raw, but that is not the case.

Herring is the Netherland’s national snack: If you’ve never tasted fresh herring you don’t know what you’re missing.

You’ll have plenty of opportunity to eat this Amsterdam street food delicacy. The 2026 Hollandse Nieuwe — ‘New Herring’ — season starts on June 16. Hollandse Nieuwe is sold until September 30. But herring is enjoyed all year long.

Amsterdam has surprisingly few live webcam streams.

We show you the most popular ones.

See Dam Square, the River IJ, the beautiful Singel Canal, Amsterdam Central Station and more. Come at the right time for (weather permitting) beautiful sunrises and gorgeous sunsets!

On King’s Day Amsterdam puts on the world’s largest street party. Previously known as Queen’s Day.

While the tradition started way back in 1891, April 27, 2026 will mark the 13th edition of King’s Day in honor of King Willem-Alexander.

It’s actually a nationwide party, but Amsterdam definitely is the place to be.

Keukenhof is one of the world’s largest ands most famous flower gardens. It is the largest showcase platform for the Dutch flower industry. The park’s 7 million flower bulbs are supplied by 100 local flower bulb growers and exporters.

Open just 8 weeks a year. In 2026 the park celebrates its 77th anniversary. Keukenhof is open from March 19, 2026 through May 10, 2026.

Once a year, on the third Saturday in January, Amsterdam’s largest square – Museumplein – transforms into a giant field of tulips.

You may pick 10 tulips free of charge!

National Tulip Day on January 16, 2027 marks the event’s 14th edition.

On Christmas Eve 2025, an elephant was born at ARTIS!

Founded in 1838, ARTIS is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands, and one of the oldest zoos of mainland Europe.

Guidebooks rightly refer to it one of the most pleasant city zoos around. The whole place breathes a 19th-century garden atmosphere with winding paths, majestic trees, fascinating sculptures and monumental historical buildings.

As much as possible the over 500 species of animals live in landscaping that resembles their natural habitat.

The annual Amsterdam Light Festival is a winter event that combines light, art and — of course — water.

The organization promotes boat-, walking-, and bicycle tours along the 20 light art installations.

2025 marks the festival’s 14th edition. But is it worth it? We show you visitor reviews, share our own opinion, and suggest some excellent alternatives that show the real lights of Amsterdam.

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You may need a travel voltage converter and an international plug adapter kit to make use of your electronic equipment while traveling in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands.

Comprehensive, up-to-date information about public transport to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. You can travel by train, bus, taxi, Uber, or private transfer. Best choice: bus or train. Tickets are available here.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam contains the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world.

Our Van Gogh Museum guide includes details about the collection, along with information about the current temporary exhibition: Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last.

NOTE: No ticket sales at the door. You can only visit the museum after buying timed-entry tickets online. We show you how and where.