Practical Information in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is an open-minded place and likes it guests to feel the same way. So, get ready to open up and allow the city's unique atmosphere to flow right through you.
GMT
GMT +1 (+2 in summertime)
Money
Euro (€) is the currency.
Visas
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions for its visitors. Find specific visa information for your destination.
Health
Travelling to (sub) tropical destinations means taking care of your health. Read more about health issues for the area you're visiting.
Electricity
230V AC, 50 Hz, two-pin plugs are standard.
Dialling Code
+31 (national), (0) 20 + seven-figure number (Amsterdam).
Amsterdam Tourist Info
Travel Insurance
Read more and open a travel insurance policy straightaway.
Fit In
Amsterdam prides itself on its tradition of tolerance and willingness to accept alternative lifestyles. That doesn't mean that absolutely everything and anything is acceptable, but it does mean that it's hard for visitors not to fit in because there is no strict set of local rules to follow.
Public Holidays 2011-2012
- Good Friday 22 Apr
- Easter Monday 25 Apr
- Queen's Day 30 Apr
- Liberation Day 5 May
- Ascension Day 2 Jun
- Pentecost Monday 13 Jun
- Christmas Day 25 Dec
- Second Christmas Day 26 Dec
- New Year's Day 1 Jan
