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Why is Amsterdam the right place for your stay in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam is the capital and the most populous city in the Netherlands. The city is home to more than 850,00 inhabitants - the city owes its name to the dams, locks and the river Amstel, which runs through the city.
On the site of the Amstel Dam, an urban marketplace was built in the Middle Ages, which still bears the name Dam. This also forms the center of the capital.
Amsterdam is a city characterized by water. Throughout history, the canals (water channels and roads) formed the main transport routes for goods and people. Today, the canals are mainly used for tours for travelers from all over the world.
From the waterways, visitors have an ideal view of the city's historic buildings - of which more than 8,000 buildings are listed.
The variety of options for tours, museum visits and excursions is almost limitless in Amsterdam - whether you're spending just two days or a week in the Netherlands.
Bike tours, city walks or cultural excursions in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a city with many facets and hardly any other city in Europe can be better explored by bike than the city on the Amstel. Cycling is a way of life in Amsterdam, which is a lot of fun thanks to the very well developed bike paths and the flat surroundings!
Discover the historic streets and alleys, canals and sights of the city on a bike - there are numerous rental stations for this in Amsterdam.
A highlight in Amsterdam is undoubtedly the Jordaan neighborhood. A charming district with picturesque streets, small and stylish boutiques and numerous cafes and restaurants with regional products that are always reinterpreted.
You can leave the city map at the hotel and stroll through the alleys of the city! Enjoy the charm of the shopping district and lose yourself in the multifaceted labyrinth of Jordaan.
Art lovers will also be in their element in Amsterdam! In Museumplein, one renowned museum follows the next: the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk house historical and modern works of art by numerous artists - together they form the artistic heart of the city!