Amsterdam Practical Information

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ABOVE: This drawing of an Amsterdam water scene is by the Dutch artist Hans Rijpma.

General tourist information

A Day in Amsterdam europeforvisitors.com
When you're stuck at Schiphol for more than a few hours, take the train into the city. (Our travelogue includes practical tips for the airport and Amsterdam).

An Outsider's Guide to Amsterdam
A short introduction to the city from a foreign visitor's point of view.

Amsterdam Hotspots: Tips
Photos enhance a page of useful advice for the tourist.

Maps

Amsterdam Map europeforvisitors.com
This embedded Google Map has options for street, satellite photo, and hybrid views.

Amsterdam.info: Street Map of Amsterdam
Click on a quadrant to enlarge a section of this excellent city map. An Amsterdam Metro Map is also available.

Amsterdam Quadrant Maps
The overview map is divided into quadrants that you can zoom in on by clicking. There's also a map of the Amsterdam area.

Money

Europe for Visitors Money and Currency Articles
Read these articles on ATM cards, hidden credit-card surcharges, mind-boggling "traveler's check card" fees, the euro, and other financial topics for travelers.

Amsterdam travel resources