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Amsterdam is entirely built on long poles
Did you know that Amsterdam is entirely built on long poles hammered deep into the ground, otherwise the buildings would sink away in the...
Schiphol Airport 4.5 metres below sea level
Did you know that when your plane arrives at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, it lands 4.5 metres below sea level?
The people of Overijssel cycle more than other Dutchies
Did you know that the inhabitants of Overijssel cycle more than people in other provinces of the Netherlands?
In 2016 they covered a distance of...
Take tram line 2 for a beautiful ride in Amsterdam
Did you know that Amsterdam tram line 2 is considered one of the most beautiful tram rides in the world? It takes you along...
Over 1 million passengers a day for Dutch Railways
Did you know that NS (Dutch Railways) was founded in 1938 after 2 railway companies merged? Today NS handles over 1 million passengers a...
Schiphol’s busiest day of the year
Did you know that today is the busiest day of the year at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Over 177,000 departing, arriving and transfering passengers are...
The concept of ‘shared space’ in traffic safety
Did you know that Hans Monderman (1945-2008) from Friesland designed the concept of 'shared space' in traffic safety?
This is based on the theory that...
85% of the Dutch population regularly rides a bicycle
Did you know that 85% of the Dutch population regularly rides a bicycle?
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...
Archaeological gold mine in the heart of Amsterdam
Did you know that the construction of the North/South metro line ('Noord-Zuidlijn' in Dutch) in Amsterdam not only came with a lot of headaches,...