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Amsterdam

Canals, world-class museums and a city best seen from a bike.

Reviewed October 2026. Times and rules change, so check before you travel.

When to go

April and May bring tulip season (Keukenhof opens from mid-March to mid-May). September is mild and calmer.

Trains run from Schiphol (AMS) to Amsterdam Centraal in about 15–20 minutes, several times an hour. Tap in and out with a contactless bank card.

Narrow canals, brown cafés and markets.

Food spots and the Albert Cuyp market.

The UNESCO-listed heart of the city.

Leafy, local and close to the Tropenmuseum.

Book the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum online; both use timed entry.
Anne Frank House tickets are sold online only and go fast, so book as soon as your dates are set.
Take a canal cruise, then explore Vondelpark.
Hire a bike for a day and ride out along the Amstel.

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