Why travel to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is a sought-after destination, attracting visitors eager to discover its interesting blend of culture, famous canals, and vibrant nightlife. The capital of The Netherlands offers a myriad of things to see and do in any season.

When is the best time to travel to Amsterdam?

While Amsterdam is a destination that can be enjoyed and appreciated at any time of the year, certain highlights in the event calendar are not to be missed. Among those, Koningsdag is undoubtedly the most important. On 27th April, this national holiday honors and celebrates King Willem Alexander for his birthday. Another event of note is Bevrijdingsdag, which marks the end of the occupation of the country by Nazi Germany on 5th May. Spring is therefore the perfect season to discover what makes Amsterdam so exciting.

What do you need to know before you go to Amsterdam?

One of the things that may surprise visitors is the varied food scene in Amsterdam. Indeed, numerous restaurants in the Dutch capital serve cuisine by former colonies, including Indonesia, Surinam, and Netherland Antilles. Whereas the capital is rather expensive generally, especially in the tourist areas, prices in restaurants are sometimes cheaper than in the USA. Something else that is good to know is that there is a free ferry called "het pontje" starting from behind Centraal Station and crossing the IJ to NDSM, a former wharf turned into a cultural center.

Amsterdam: information about local accommodation and transport

After arrival in Amsterdam, several options are available to travel to the city. From the airport railway station, trains make the connection in 15 minutes for about 4 EUR, while bus 197 travels between the airport and Leidseplein in around 35 minutes. Also, cabs are available and cost approximately 50 EUR. Generally cabs are the most expensive choice to travel within Amsterdam, as 10-minute journeys cost around 15-20 EUR. Another option is to take public transport, either with single tram tickets, or with a 24h day pass. The latter costs about 8 EUR (approximately 3 EUR for children between 4-11).When it comes to accommodation, a wide range of options exist, including hostel rooms for around 20 EUR a night and hotels starting at about 45 EUR.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Atlanta Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (CPH, OSL) SK0930, SK1458, SK0827 17h 00min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0550, SK0929 16h 00min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	$499
Atlanta Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0930, SK1549 15h 25min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0552, SK0929 12h 35min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	$525
Atlanta Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0930, SK2551 32h 20min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0552, SK0929 12h 35min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	$510

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Austin Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (LHR) AY5410, BA0442 18h 05min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (HEL, DFW) AY1306, AY0019, AY4244 30h 11min	Finnair, British Airways		$653
Austin Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0190, BA0438 13h 05min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0443, BA0191 26h 55min	British Airways	?	$671
Austin Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0190, BA0440 16h 45min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0443, BA0191 26h 55min	British Airways		$663

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Birmingham-Alabama Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (ORD, EWR) UA4449, UA2091, UA0070 16h 55min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (MUC, ORD) LH2309, UA0952, UA4599 31h 38min	United Airlines	?	$545
Birmingham-Alabama Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (IAH, YYZ) AC4316, AC4277, AC0808 20h 30min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (YYZ, ORD) AC0809, AC5141, AC4441 30h 51min	Air Canada		$586
Birmingham-Alabama Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (ATL, MSP) VS5060, VS2631, VS3949 16h 00min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (LHR, ATL) VS7063, VS0103, VS4343 32h 51min	Virgin Atlantic Airways	?	$566

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
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Boston Amsterdam	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (KEF) OG0112, OG0460 10h 40min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (KEF) OG0461, OG0111 11h 05min	Play	$269

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Best option Baltimore Amsterdam	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (KEF) OG0102, OG0460 10h 50min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (KEF) OG0461, OG0101 11h 05min	Play	$270
Baltimore Amsterdam	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (KEF) OG0102, OG0460 10h 50min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (KEF) OG0461, OG0101 11h 05min	Play	$280
Baltimore Amsterdam	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (KEF) OG0102, OG0460 10h 50min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (KEF) OG0461, OG0101 11h 05min	Play	$279

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