Port of Amsterdam

Amsterdam in detail

Whatever your age and whatever your interests, Amsterdam is most certainly a city that lives up to its very good reputation.

Amsterdam became an official city in the 1300s meaning it is full to the brim with both history and modern culture. The atmosphere is both lively and calm; residents and tourists alike are friendly and welcoming. True to its diverse and multicultural character, Amsterdam plays host to a wide variety of activities from rowing races to lesbian and gay film festivals. Due to the flat nature of the Netherlands, Amsterdam and the surrounding areas are very popular with cyclists making it a very eco-friendly city too. What more could you ask for?

On top of everything Amsterdam has to offer for the active tourist, the city is jam packed with wellness spas, coffee shops and quaint canal tours, which are a great way to see the city whilst having a good old-fashioned rest.