Netherlands and Amsterdam: Online Travel Resources

Amsterdam Online Travel Resources roots go back to a… hmm… somewhat smelly problem. Into our second week in the Dutch capital, we run out of clean clothes. A task of finding a laundromat suddenly became a number one priority. Naturally, Google came to the rescue.

You know how it goes: one link after another, I got a few ideas for where to eat, how to use public transportation and even how to find a doctor. Alas, Amsterdam Online Travel Resources was born. By the way, online refers to the fact that all listed services have websites where the curious visitor can find more information.

Below, are a few helpful links to make your visit to Amsterdam or trip to the Netherlands less stressful. If you know any other useful resources, drop us a note or comment below. We will review and add them here too. Happy travels!

Netherlands Travel Resources » General info

• You and the Netherlands – a very useful website maintained by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Wikitravel Guide to the Netherlands
• The Netherlands in the EU
• Main English-language News website for the Dutch government, including a daily E-zine
• The Netherlands from the CIA’s World Factbook
• Fun Facts about the Netherlands
• 30 Interesting Facts about the Netherlands
• Brief History of the Netherlands from Netherlands Tourism (an unofficial travel guide)
• Emergency Contacts

Netherlands Travel Resources » Visa Info

• Which visa do I need to travel to the Netherlands?
• Government of the Netherlands
• The Netherlands Schengen Visa Application Requirements
• Netherlands Immigration – Visa Information
• Residence and Work Permits – from the US Embassy website

Netherlands Travel Resources » Communications (Prepaid Sim Cards, etc)

• Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki

Netherlands and Amsterdam Travel Resources » Transportation

• All About Traveling by Train: Tickets, Pricing, etc
• Maps, Schedules and Fares for over 50 different train companies across Europe
• Eurail (aka Eurorail) is the European train experience that lets you discover destination with a single rail pass
• Rail the Trails – a guide to rail travel in the Netherlands
• Luggage Lockers and Bag Storage from Rail The Trails
• Find and Book Ferries to Holland

Netherlands and Amsterdam Travel Resources » Health & Medical

• Emergency numbers in Netherlands from IAmExpat.com
• How to find a doctor in Amsterdam from EasyExpat.com
• Expat Medical Centre – medical service in your language
• ZorgkaartNederland – local doctor search (in Dutch)

Netherlands Travel Resources » Where to eat

• IENS – the largest online restaurant review guide in the Netherlands. Generally, more than four thousand of new reviews added every week

Netherlands Travel Resources » Tourism & Sightseeing

• The Official Website of the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions
• Netherlands Tourism – an unofficial travel guide to the Netherlands run by Jan M.
• Top 10 Cities to Visit in the Netherlands by Train
• Buy Attractions and Excursions Discount Tickets Online and skip the long waiting line
• Top 10 cities to see in the Netherlands – from The River Cruise Line. The Netherlands is the perfect place to enjoy a river cruise. In this article, they list their choice of top cities to visit on a trip to the country

AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam Travel Resources » General Info

• Amsterdam.info – tourist information, travel guide. Tons of helpful information about Amsterdam
• I amsterdam – your guide to visit, enjoy, live, work & invest in Amsterdam
• Travel tips and advice from Traveling Bytes

Amsterdam Travel Resources » Tourism & Sightseeing

• Interactive Street Map of Amsterdam
• Amsterdam Holland Pass (aka Holland Pass) offers free tickets and discounts on admission to over 100 museum and tourist attractions in Amsterdam and major cities of the Netherlands
• Amsterdam attractions and excursions tickets online
• I amsterdam City Card (previously known as the Amsterdam Pass), a discount card, which gives free access to several Amsterdam museums, free ticket on public transport within the city, free canal cruise, and several other gifts and offers

Amsterdam Travel Resources » Transportation

• Schiphol Airport
• Train from Schiphol to Amsterdam (Airport transfer Schiphol – Amsterdam (and back))
• Overview of transportation options in Amsterdam
• GVB, the Amsterdam Public Transportation Authority
• OV-chipcard Info
• OV-chipkaart (travel ticket)
• Trip Planner (public transportation)
• FlixBus – bus service offering connections to and from Amsterdam as well as around Europe. Affordable and convenient alternative to train travel
• 9292 – a real-time source of travel information for public transport for all kinds of passengers. They bring all information from all transport companies together in a user-friendly way
• Amsterdam Taxis (general info + list of mobile apps and taxi companies)
• myDriver – Schiphol Airport (AMS) affordable airport transfer
• Suntransfers – Amsterdam Airport (AMS) Transfers (private door-to-door transfers to and from Amsterdam airport)

Amsterdam Travel Resources » Where to eat

• Café-Restaurant Amsterdam – our favorite place to eat in Amsterdam
• Moeders (Mothers) Restaurant
• Restaurant Recommendations by The Amsterdam’s Foodie
• Amsterdam Restaurants from Amsterdam.info
• IENS – the largest online restaurant review guide in the Netherlands with more than four thousand of new reviews added every week

Amsterdam Travel Resources » Laundry services

• Dobbi – running out of clean clothes? They pick up and deliver at home, office or hotel.
• Powders Launderette – the name says it all.

Amsterdam Travel Resources » News & Culture

• Dutch News – daily news from The Netherlands in English
• Dutch Daily News
• NL Times
• Netherlands Newspapers

Published January 2015. Last updated February 2019.

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