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The I amsterdam City Card provides the widest choice of free attractions in and around Amsterdam.

Free entrance to Amsterdam museums, free public transport, get a free canal cruise, a free canal cruise, and more

Customers overwhelmingly agree that the pass provides good value for the money.

50th Anniversary Year: Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum contains the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world.

Our extensive Van Gogh Museum guide includes details about the collection, along with information about the current temporary exhibition: Van Gogh in Auvers.

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.

In 2023 the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam organized a “once in a lifetime” exhibition of works by Johannes Vermeer — one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age.

This was the most visited exposition in the history of the Rijksmuseum, which opened its doors in 1885.

Gedogen is a Dutch word used for a situation or activity that technically is illegal, but actively tolerated by the government.

A prime example of is the Netherlands’ tolerance policy toward cannabis cafe’s (known here as ‘coffeeshops’).

Keukenhof is one of the world’s largest 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 2024 the parks the park celebrates its 75th anniversary, and is open from March 21 through May 21.

The number of Amsterdam residents continues to grow rapidly.

And with a reported 180 nationalities, it is one of the most multicultural cities in the world.

But is Amsterdam really “the world’s most diverse city”?

If Amsterdam were a country, “Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten” – an ode to the canals of Amsterdam – would certainly be its national anthem.

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.

11th edition.

Clever marketing has made ‘Old Amsterdam’ cheese a brand recognized around the world.

But the cheese is not that old, and is not from Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is a city best explored with a good helping of serendipity, aided by some pre-trip planning.

Serendipity helps you stray off the beaten path, while planning makes sure you don’t spend your vacation standing in line at tourist hot spots.