Netherlands

Amsterdam

Amsterdam (Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm] ; lit. 'Dam in the Amstel') is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 941,873 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amsterdam was founded at the mouth of the Amstel river, which was dammed to control flooding.

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Must-see in Amsterdam

The most notable places, ranked by how widely they are documented on Wikipedia.

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Rijksmuseum

Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00Photo: Wikimedia Commons

More places in Amsterdam

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NEMO Science Museum

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Amsterdam Museum

culture · Mo-Su 10:00-17:00Details & map

The National Maritime Museum

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Mint Tower

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Westerkerk

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Artis

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Jewish Museum

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Sexmuseum

culture · Mo-Su 10:00-18:00Details & map

Red Light District

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Dam Square

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H'ART Museum

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Our Lord in the Attic

culture · Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00Details & map

Synced from OpenStreetMap on Fri Nov 13 2026. Places not seen for 45 days or reported closed are removed automatically.

Plan your days in Amsterdam

Your Amsterdam day plan

Grouped by neighbourhood, lunch included. Built from places we verified recently.

How many days?

Longer trips (up to 10 days): part of Pro

2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops

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Climate in Amsterdam

Best time to visit: Jun–Sep

Average temperature

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Flights to Amsterdam

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Day trips and nearby cities from Amsterdam

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Amsterdam; times are rough estimates by road.

From Amsterdam you can reach Almere (22 km), Hilversum (25 km), Alkmaar (30 km), Utrecht (35 km) and Leiden (36 km) in about 25 min to 40 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about Amsterdam

The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.

Among the most notable places are Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, Stelling van Amsterdam, Concertgebouw. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

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