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Updated Friday, November 12, 2021: Current risk level in the Netherlands: Serious (Highest level)

New restrictions in effect Saturday, November 13, 2021 – December 4, 2021

There are now more situations in which you must wear a mask, and/or show a Coronavirus Entry Pass as proof that you have been vaccinated.

Lots of travel restrictions are still in place.

Can you travel to Amsterdam, Netherlands? Details about the entry ban, rules, and exemptions.

You don’t have to travel to Amsterdam in order to enjoy its sights and sounds. These photos and videos will take you there.

In our latest update we have added a superb drone video of our magnificent city.

The Coat of Arms of the city of Amsterdam is somewhat of an enigma: not much is known about its origins or its precise meaning.

However, we do know that the three X’s don’t stand for anything untoward.

Also: we’ll tell you why a vexillologist really likes the Amsterdam City Flag

Where is Amsterdam? How many people live there? What is Mokum? How many canals and bridges are there? Why do so many buildings tilt forward?

These and many more frequently asked questions about Amsterdam are answered right here.

The Van Gogh Museum is open. You can visit without a coronavirus entry pass. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Current special exhibition: The Potato Eaters — Mistake or Masterpiece?

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

It is the second most-visited museum not just in Amsterdam — but in the entire country of the Netherlands.

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

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.

The I amsterdam City Card provides lots of free and discounted goodies.

See Amsterdam museums for free, use public transport for free, get a free canal cruise

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

The top 5 museums in the Netherlands, as measured by visitor numbers, are all located in Amsterdam.

Mind you, we quote pre-pandemic, pre-lockdown statistics.

But there’s no reason to assume this list we change any time soon.

Whether you want to splurge on a 3, 4, or 5 star hotel — or you prefer an ‘Amsterdam on a budget’ hostel — we’ve got this handy hotel guide for you

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.

Criminals actively target the Amsterdam housing market. They use online advertising- and auction websites to defraud people looking for rooms, apartments or houses.

The apartments on offer either do not exist or are already occupied by legitimate renters or owners.

Here’s how you can avoid Amsterdam rental scams.