Andrés Barrios · CC BY-SA 4.0
Amsterdam
Netherlands · AMS
Canals, cycling, and museums with the world's best Dutch art.
About
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 941,873 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source: Wikipedia — Amsterdam (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · excellent
- historical · excellent
- live music · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan44°F15d wet
- Feb46°F13d wet
- Mar51°F13d wet
- Apr56°F12d wet
- May63°F11d wet
- Jun69°F13d wet
- Jul71°F15d wet
- Aug72°F13d wet
- Sep67°F12d wet
- Oct59°F15d wet
- Nov50°F15d wet
- Dec46°F15d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Amsterdam Free tour World War II and Anne FrankFrom $6 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Amsterdam Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour with Fun GuideFrom $41 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Explore Amsterdam in 75 Minutes – Pedicab Rickshaw City tourFrom $213 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Amsterdam: Private Tour to Keukenhof and Flower-Farm with TicketFrom $458 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private All-Inclusive Cruise with CaptainFrom $225 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Ultimate Craft Beer Adventure in Amsterdam!From $129 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 7 mi away.
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