Amsterdam Tourism Guide

Independent, up-to-date guides to visiting Amsterdam

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Schiphol is one airport building. Not three terminals, not a shuttle bus between satellites – one long structure with three…

September 6, 2026 · 22 min

Amsterdam’s tourist tax + hotel costs jumped dramatically in 2026. The city tax remains 12.5% but the national VAT on…

Updated September 7, 2026 · 8 min

Amsterdam is one of Europe’s greatest art cities — home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Modern Art Museum,…

Updated September 6, 2026 · 9 min

Amsterdam’s weather is famously changeable — locals like to say you can experience four seasons in one day. Average annual…

Updated September 7, 2026 · 7 min

Amsterdam runs on a calendar of year-round festivals and cultural events — from the orange-soaked King’s Day to the wild…

August 18, 2026 · 7 min

Tulip season in the Netherlands is one of Europe’s most photographed natural events — 7 million flowers blooming in fields…

August 17, 2026 · 7 min