Amsterdam
Queen’s Day
Did you know that as of next year there will be no Queen's Day on 30 April anymore? Starting 2014 King's Day will be...
Larger-than-life bookcase in Amsterdam Oud-West
Did you know that each book in this giant bookcase weighs about 25kg? This artwork in Amsterdam Oud-West is part of a neighbourhood where...
Free tours of Amsterdam diamond factories
Did you know that you can take a free tour of one of Amsterdam's diamond factories? A guide will take you on a tour...
National Tulip Day: pick tulips for free in Amsterdam
Did you know that you can pick a beautiful bouquet of tulips for free at Amsterdam's Dam Square on National Tulip Day Saturday 20...
Kissing Couple XXXL: Feel the love in Amsterdam
You most likely know the Delftware kissing couple as a little cute souvenir. When you arrive at Schiphol Airport and exit through the doors...
Unlimited travel day ticket Amsterdam
Did you know that the GVB day ticket (€7.50) provides 24 hours of unlimited travel on all 15 tram routes, 41 bus routes and...
Poezenboot: floating cat sanctuary in Amsterdam
Did you know that the Poezenboot in Amsterdam is a floating cat sanctuary with around 50 stray and abandoned cats?
About a dozen cats are...
Museum-hop into the wee hours during Museum Night
During the yearly Museum Night (Museumnacht) this Saturday in Amsterdam you can museum-hop into the wee hours (19.00-02.00). Tickets (€17.50) include entrance to 45...
Cruising Amsterdam’s canals
Did you know there are about 200 tourist vessels in Amsterdam? Each year more than 3 million tourists enjoy a tour of Amsterdam's canals.
Swimming in Amsterdam’s canals to raise awareness for ALS
Did you know that over 1000 brave people took a swim today in Amsterdam's canals to raise awareness and funds for the incurable motor-neuron...