Amsterdam

A great place to visit!

One of Europe’s most exciting and promising cities.

Attractive and open to the world, it’s a city that reflects the personality of its people. Amsterdam boasts a nearly eight hundred years old history. For many centuries Amsterdam struggled against water, and now water is a source of pleasure. But Amsterdam has to offer much more. Such as a rich cultural programma with many theatres, museums, numerous restaurants and last but not least a lively night life.

Welcome to Amsterdam, one of Europe’s most exciting and promising cities. Attractive and open to the world, it’s a city that reflects the personality of its people.

A Cosmopolitan City

The Netherlands is bordered by Germany and Belgium, has very good sea links and is within a short hop of France and the UK. It offers a stable and advanced environment for business, and is home to the headquarters of many global companies. Holland is one of the founding members of the EU and home to the International Court of Justice at the Hague.

An extensive, reliable transport network

Holland is a densely populated country with an excellent rail, road, water and air transportation infrastructure. It is possible to reach any point in the country in a matter of hours and reach any location in the world via Schiphol or one of Holland’s other major airports. Amsterdam itself has an excellent train, tram, metro and bus network offering fast, low-cost travel in and around Amsterdam.

English spoken fluently

Amsterdam is very welcoming towards visitors, as celebrated by the slogan “I Amsterdam”. Holland’s multi-cultural history and accessible geographic location make for a very internationally minded people. Just about everyone in the capital speaks fluent English and visitors are given a warm welcome.

An open-minded and tolerant culture

From the Golden Age to the modern global economy, Amsterdam is a city built on a proud history of commerce. Today’s Amsterdam is business-minded and accessible, with an open and tolerant culture borne of centuries of international exploration, trade and co-operation with other nations.

A cosmopolitan city in brief

738,000 inhabitants comprising 173 nationalities.

16 million visitors a year.

The Dutch are widely considered friendly, efficient, reliable, well organised and helpful.

A great location for international business thanks to its rich culture, diversity and innovative spirit.

Amsterdam has a rich and perfectly preserved cultural heritage to show for its success over the years. Much of its beautiful and unique architecture was built in the 17th Century when the Dutch merchants and explorers found their fame and fortune on the high seas.

Today, clean and quiet, its gabled town houses, peaceful canals, elegant bridges and cobbled streets are a world away from the stress of other major European cities.

By boat or bicycle

Amsterdam is a compact city with a dense network of canals and bicycle paths - and a complete lack of cars for such an important location. It’s the perfect place to explore at a leisurely pace by boat or bike. Hop on a boat or rent a bike and take in the colourful sights and sounds as you enjoy its gentle, elegant ambience.

Most of Amsterdam’s major attractions are located in and around the city centre and very easy to find. These include the Rijksmuseum, flower market, Ann Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and diamond factories. A single day is all it takes to –find your way around, and after that you won’t believe how much there is to do.

A wide range of attractions

Amsterdam values the good things in life. The city is full of great restaurants, hip bars and wonderful museums, not to mention the nearby fascinating cities of Den Haag, Haalem, Delft, Leiden, Rotterdam and Utrecht.