Amsterdam Information
Amsterdam History
From its humble beginnings as a 13th century fishing village on a river bed to it's current role as a major hub for business, tourism and culture, Amsterdam has had a strong tradition as a centre of culture and commerce.
Read more about the history of Amsterdam.
Read more about the history of Amsterdam.
Public Holidays
Here you can see the dates of the public holidays in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Neighbourhoods
Some more information about the neighbourhoods in the centre of Amsterdam.
Map of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Tourist Information
For the most up-to-date tourist information, excursions, hotel reservations and the I amsterdam Card call the Tourist Service Center:
Telephone: 0900-400 40 40 (€ 0,40 p.m.)
Telephone from abroad: +3120-201 8800
Addresses of the Tourist offices
Telephone: 0900-400 40 40 (€ 0,40 p.m.)
Telephone from abroad: +3120-201 8800
Addresses of the Tourist offices
Coffeeshops
It is permitted to smoke cannabis or hashish in a ´coffeeshop´ in Amsterdam. However, it is useful to know that most other establishments do not allow this.