Amsterdam

03/27/2017 Reading time: 1 Minute

Amsterdam city trip - A delightful city between canals
Amsterdam is one of the most enchanting small cities in the world. From its canals to world-famous museums and historical sights, Amsterdam is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe.

But the city also has tolerance and diversity to offer, as well as all the advantages of a big city: culture, nightlife, international restaurants, good transport links - but is quiet, and thanks to its many canals, there is relatively little traffic. In Amsterdam, your destination is never far away, but take the bike to experience the city authentically.

Location

Niederlande

Area

219 km²

Population

780,152 Inhabitants

Language

Dutch

Largest city

Amsterdam

Weather

You should be prepared for rain in Amsterdam at any time of year. February is the month with the least rainfall, while strong summer thunderstorms are often to be expected from August to October.

Best time to travel

Due to the mild climate, Amsterdam can be visited at any time of year, but most tourists come between April and July.

Climate

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max. Temperature	5	6	9	12	17	19	21	22	18	14	9	6
Min. Temperature	1	0	2	4	8	10	12	12	10	7	4	2
Hours of Sunshine	2	3	4	5	7	7	7	6	4	3	2	1
Rainy days	21	16	20	18	18	19	18	18	19	21	23	23

Time difference (to MEZ)

Mitteleuropäische Zeit (MEZ) mit europäischer Sommerzeit

Currency

Euro

Visa

For EU members and international guests from certain countries, a tourist visa is not required if the duration of the trip is less than three months.

Vaccinations

Vaccination is not compulsory in the Netherlands.

Food in Amsterdam - multicultural highlights
Experience an adventurous culinary journey around the world in Amsterdam - from Cambodia to Ethiopia and Peru. In recent years, however, Dutch cuisine has also evolved.
has also developed further. Modern cooking variations of local and seasonal delicacies&nbspare being invented and offered, and long-forgotten vegetables are being rediscovered and used in new ways. But dishes from the former Dutch colonies, such as China, are now also firmly rooted in Dutch cuisine. This is why dishes such as "Nasi Goreng" (rice with shrimps and chicken) or
"Saté" (chicken skewers with peanut sauce) are well known and popular in Amsterdam. This is probably why the
Indonesian restaurants in Amsterdam are among the best in Europe.
In addition, Chinatown offers the opportunity to try original
Chinese food without making any concessions to the European palate.
taste.

Culture Amsterdam - versatility in every respect Culture is very important in Amsterdam, which is why it offers a varied and rich cultural scene. You can enjoy classical concerts in the Concertgebouw, one of the
best concert halls in the world, or you can be intoxicated by jazz in the Bimhuis. The Muziekgebouw
aan 't IJ is a cultural meeting place with different events
events every day of the week. Theater and cabaret are in full bloom in the Carré and the Amsterdam City Theater.
Shopping in Amsterdam - The shopping paradise
Amsterdam is considered a shopping paradise of a special kind, because you can find everything your heart desires. Whether you are looking for rare antiques, unusual shoes or fashionable clothing and interesting books
fashionable clothing and interesting books, you are sure to find what you are looking for in Amsterdam.

With so many options to choose from, it is
of course difficult to choose the right stores.
In general, the stores are open on Mondays from 12 noon to 6 pm and Tuesdays,
Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Every Thursday there is
there is a long shopping evening until 9 pm. In the city center, stores are open on both Saturdays and Sundays.
open on Saturdays and Sundays;
If you are looking for unusual souvenirs or outstanding bargains, you should try your luck at one of the numerous street markets. Most
markets are open Monday to Saturday during normal business hours and are easy to reach by public transport.
easily reached by public transport.