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Amsterdam, Netherlands travel guide

You are most likely to arrive to the Netherlands via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (IATA: AMS, ICAO: EHAM), which is the main international airport of the Netherlands.  It is just 9.1 km southwest of Amsterdam, which takes 20 minutes by car hire Amsterdam Airport.

Schiphol handles roughly 47 million passengers per year, and has five main runways.  Schiphol has large shopping areas, a museum called the Rijksmuseum, with free admission and both contemporary and classical art, and even houses its own mortuary.  

The city of Amsterdam has a rich history, and a high cultural and financial status in the world.  The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in the world, and many of the world's tom 500 companies, including Philips and ING are based in the city.

Amsterdam's main attractions, including its historic canals, the Van Gogh Museum, and its many cannabis coffee shops attract more than 3.66 million international visitors per year.  Tour Amsterdam starting after your arrival by Amsterdam Airport car hire.

Local time in Amsterdam, Netherlands:
GMT+1
Population of Amsterdam, Netherlands:
762,057

Tourist attractions at Amsterdam, Netherlands

Begijnhof

Begijnhof

Visit the Old Center of the city which dates back to medieval times.  Two medieval wooden houses can be found here. 

The Begijnhof is a late-medieval enclosed courtyard with the houses of beguines, these were Roman Catholic women living in a semi-religious community.  House number 34 in Begijnhof is the oldest home in Amsterdam.

Westerkerk

Westerkerk

Not the oldest of the five main churches in Amsterdam, but the Westerkerk definitely provides the best view.  The church is open and free for visitors from Monday to Friday, April through September. 

Located on the Westermarkt near the Anne Frank House, climb the tower with a guide, where in good weather you can see all of Amsterdam as far as the coast!  The perfect place to plot the rest of your sight-seeing journey in Amsterdam, Netherlands car hire.

Homomonument

Homomonument

Stop by the very culturally significant and touching memorial to gays and lesbians murdered in the World War II. 

Homomonument is a call for vigilance against homophobia, and an inspiration for gays and lesbians the world over.  Located between the Westerkerk and the Keizersgracht canals.

Recommended daytrips from Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dappermarkt

Dappermarkt

Take your car hire Amsterdam, Netherlands out for a shopping trip to the Dappermarkt, voted best street market in the Netherlands! 

Pick up souvenirs, a couple things for yourself, or local produce.  Here you can find everything from clothes and flowers to furniture and vegetables.

Albert Cuypstraat

Albert Cuypstraat

Plan for a lunch or dinner in the south of Amsterdam, get adventurous with your taste-buds and try Surinamese food.  One of the signature dishes here is Viaamse Frites, large french fries served with mayonnaise.

Molinos de Viento

Windmills

Plan for a cheap car rental Amsterdam, Netherlands for a scenic ride outside the city to see the beautiful Dutch Windmills. 

The Amsterdam windmills were all originally outside city walls, which is why they are now located in Amsterdam West and Amsterdam South.  The nearest to the city center are the De Gooyer in Plantage or the Molen fan Sloten in the South.

Hotels at Amsterdam, Netherlands

NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

Dam, 9. 1012 JS

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tél. +31.20.5549111 | Fax: +31.20.6228607 |

E-mail: nhkrasnapolsky@nh-hotels.com

http://www.nh-hotels.com/

AMSTEL AMSTERDAM

Professor Tulpplein 1 • Amsterdam, 1018 GX •

Netherlands

Tel: +31-20-6226060 • Fax: +31-20-6225808

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/

Local conditions for Amsterdam, Netherlands

Jue 02 Sep 2010 22:05:00 +0200
Jueves at 21:00 CEST: grey cloud. 14°C (57°F)

Temperature: 14°C (57°F), Dirección del viento: N, Velocidad del viento: 4mph, Relative Humedad: 89%, Presión: 1021mb, rising, Visibilidad: Very good

Weather forecast for Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Viernes

    Soleado intervals, Temp máx: 17°C (63°F), Temp mín: 12°C (54°F)

    Temp máx: 17°C (63°F), Temp mín: 12°C (54°F), Dirección del viento: WNW, Velocidad del viento: 5mph, Visibilidad: poor, Presión: 1022mb, Humedad: 73%, Amanecer: 06:56CEST, Atardecer: 20:24CEST

  • Sábado

    Grey cloud, Temp máx: 16°C (61°F), Temp mín: 11°C (52°F)

    Temp máx: 16°C (61°F), Temp mín: 11°C (52°F), Dirección del viento: NE, Velocidad del viento: 6mph, Visibilidad: buena, Presión: 1022mb, Humedad: 66%, Amanecer: 06:57CEST, Atardecer: 20:21CEST

  • Domingo

    Soleado, Temp máx: 18°C (64°F), Temp mín: 12°C (54°F)

    Temp máx: 18°C (64°F), Temp mín: 12°C (54°F), Dirección del viento: E, Velocidad del viento: 11mph, Visibilidad: buena, Presión: 1021mb, Humedad: 61%, Amanecer: 06:59CEST, Atardecer: 20:19CEST

Airport Information

Airport name:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Airport code:
AMS
Phone number:
+31(0)20 794 0800
Fax number:
+31(0)20 604 1475
Address:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Post office box 7501 1118 ZG Schiphol The Netherlands
Map:
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Distance from airport to Amsterdam:
Amsterdam city|| 5.6 Miles / 9.1 km / 20 minutes in a rental car from downtown Amsterdam
Car Rental office location:

Car rental counters at Amsterdam Airport are conveniently located in Schipol Plaza. You'll find it easily after arriving to the Arrivals Hall in Schipol Airport

Car hire companies operating in Amsterdam Airport include:

  • Avis
  • National
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Budget

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