Amsterdam is a picturesque town on the river Amstel known for its canals, galleries with pictures of famous masters and cosmopolitan atmospehere.
It is one of the most visited European cities.
Tourists from all over the world come here to see the works of Vincent van Gogh, to look at the palace on the canals or to taste fish and Dutch cheese.
The main role played by water in Amsterdam: the net of hundred sixty „waterway“ leading Amsterdam.
It flows through the river Amstel.
In the city are four main canals:
- Singel, which forms the border between the medieval and later parts of the city.
- There from Monday to Friday held colorful and fragrant flower markets.
- Koningsplein and Vijzelstraat are considered real kingdom of tulips and Prinsengracht, which is renowned by painted houseboats and many cafes.
Other attractions of Amsterdam are bicycles. Everywhere there are bicycle paths and bicycles are the main means of transport that belongs to the everyday life of the Dutch.
UK Embassy:
Koningslaan 441075 AE Amsterdamphone: +31 (0)20 676 4343, +31 (0)20 676 4343
Visiting hours: Monday to Friday 08.30 - 13.30
Postal address:PO Box 754881070 AL Amsterdam.
American Citizen Services U.S. Consulate General Museum plein 191071 DJ Amsterdam The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)20 575 5309, +31 (0)20 575 5309
E-mail: USCitizenServicesAms@state.gov.
Important and useful phone numbers:
- Emergency 112
- Police 6 22 22 22
Connections From the Airport to the Center of Amsterdam:
TrainTrain station is at the terminal at the international airport Schiphol.
Journey to the center of Amsterdam takes about 15 minutes, departure is 6 times per hour, the trains run at night, 1x per hour.
From Amsterdam Centraal Station, depart 6 times per hour, the trains run at night 1x per hour.
Price one way: 2. Class: 3,80 EUR 1. Class: 6,50 EURPrice return: 2. Class: 6,90 EUR 1.Class: 11,70 EUR
BusThe way takes about 30 minutes, the cost is about 12 EUR.TaxiThe way takes about 20 minutes, approximate priceis 40 EUR.