North Holland
International Pillow Fight Day in Amsterdam
Did you know that International Pillow Fight Day is taking place in many countries all over the world tomorrow? The Amsterdam edition starts at...
Carillons in Amsterdam
Did you know that the world's greatest concentration of carillons is found in Amsterdam? Most of the 9 carillons date back to the 17th...
Restoration of Anne Frank’s appartment
Did you know that the apartment in which Anne Frank and her family lived from 1933 until they went into hiding in 1942 has...
206 paintings by Van Gogh in Amsterdam
Did you know that you can see 206 paintings by Vincent van Gogh in Amsterdam?
Click below to book your instant e-ticket to skip the...
Artis: The oldest zoo in the Netherlands
Did you know that Artis is not only the oldest zoo in the Netherlands but also one of the oldest zoos of Europe?
The zoo...
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...
Solar bicycle path
Did you know that this solar bicycle path generates enough energy to power one household for a year? The 70 meter long test track...
Marken fishing village
Did you know that fishing village Marken is a former island connected to the mainland by a land bridge since 1957?
Marken is located 18km...
Kalverstraat: Amsterdam’s busiest shopping street
Did you know that Amsterdam's busiest shopping street Kalverstraat is named after the cattle market that was held there until 1629? Not only is...
Royal Palace overlooking Dam Square in Amsterdam
Did you know that the 17th century Royal Palace overlooking Dam Square in Amsterdam is used by King Willem-Alexander for official functions and to entertain...