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WELCOME TO AMSTERDAM! For many decades, Amsterdam has been one of Europe’s main destinations. With years of experience, the tourist sector in Amsterdam is very professional and service-oriented. A wide range of companies, big and small, are at your service to assist you in arranging a complete package for groups and individual travellers. In the back of this brochure you will find an overview of companies that can help with planning your tour. Do you need some more assistance? Amsterdam Marketing is pleased to provide you with advice and refer you to the right contact persons for the best (group) rates. Simply send your questions to trade@iamsterdam.com More travel trade information is available on www.iamsterdam.com/ trade, here you can also subscribe to the Amsterdam Travel Trade Newsletter. We look forward to welcoming you and your clients to Amsterdam!

CONTENTS P.04 WHAT’S NEW? P.06 CULTURE P.16 CITY ESCAPES P.30 SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP P.32 FAMILY FUN P.35 TASTING AMSTERDAM P.42 HOTELS P.45 I AMSTERDAM CITY CARD P.46 WHAT’S ON 2015 P.51 CITY TO MEET P.54 NEED TO KNOW P.56 MAPS

P. 60 CONTACT INFORMATION See the complete list of relevant contact information starting on page 60.

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What’s new?

All the latest cultural news, plus the fresh new events and venues making Amsterdam the place to be.

AMSTERDAM 2015: CREATIVE, DETERMINED AND OPEN-MINDED In 2015 Amsterdam will focus on the creativity, determination and open-mindedness that have characterised city life here through the ages. In February, the Rijksmuseum celebrates the genius of maverick Golden Age painter Rembrandt van Rijn with a major retrospective of his later works, while 19th-century genius Vincent van Gogh – who died 125 years ago in 2015 – will have a major exhibition in September at the museum that bears his name, together with Norwegian painter Edvard Munch. Other landmark events include the 120th birthday of the Stedelijk Museum and 50 years of the National Opera, while SAIL Amsterdam sees the world’s finest sailing vessels, historical and modern, moored here from 19 to 23 August.

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2015 is set to be a spectacular year for the Van Gogh Museum, as it honours the 125th anniversary of Vincent van Gogh’s death. The museum celebrates with a new entrance building, the blockbuster exhibition Munch: Van Gogh and a spectacular new design of the permanent collection – the first in 20 years. This redesign lets visitors track Van Gogh’s path to his artistic mission. How did he succeed? Who were the artists that inspired him? What makes Van Gogh the artist that so many people feel passionate about worldwide? A visit to the Van Gogh Museum will become a fascinating journey with the artist.

Close your eyes to see more. At CtheCity you experience a microcosm of Amsterdam in the dark. Feel the grass of the Vondelpark beneath your feet or ride a bike along the city canals– all in the pitch black. Your guides are Amsterdammers with visual impairments, who give a glimpse of their sensory world.

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AMSTERDAM 2016: INTERNATIONAL CITYOF DIVERSITY

RIJKSMUSEUM OPENS RENOVATED PHILIPS WING WITH PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Following the reopening of the main Rijksmuseum building in 2013, the completely renovated Philips Exhibition Wing – designed by architects Cruz y Ortiz – will open its doors for the first time on 1 November 2014 with the inaugural exhibition Modern Times. Photography in the 20th Century, which will occupy all Century nine of the wing’s new exhibition rooms. The Philips Wing will be dedicated to both large and small temporary exhibitions and also house an à la carte restaurant plus café with outdoor terrace on the Museumplein. READ MORE PAGE 6.

A’DAM TOWER This iconic waterside tower, on the northern bank of the IJ opposite Central Station, has been transformed into the Amsterdam Dance and Music Tower, a business and leisure hub for the dance-music industry. With club Heaven on the top floor and Hell in the basement, in between will be a hotel, restaurants and office space. The upper floors will be transformed into a rotating observation deck, providing spectacular 360-degree views of the river, docklands and historic city centre. Opening is scheduled for early 2016. www.adamtoren.nl

In the year the Netherlands becomes President of the European Union, Amsterdam celebrates the city’s diversity. Since the Golden Age, Dutch creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit has made Amsterdam a melting pot of nationalities – 178 at the latest count. As well as many international meetings, the city plays host to Europride and the European Athletics Championships, and 2016 offers visitors the chance to get to know the city from its diverse residents’ perspective. READ MORE PAGE 49.

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A real treat for art-lovers, Amsterdam is home to over 50 than museums, many of them famous across the globe. Check out our selection of the top cultural attractions across the city.

n a sequence of 80 galleries, 8,000 objects – including Rembrandt’s iconic ‘Night Watch’ – tell the story of 800 years of Dutch art history at the national museum of the Netherlands

Open 365 days per year, 09.00-17.00 DISCOUNT with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

MODERN TIMES. PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE 20TH CENTURY The Rijksmuseum’s first ever photography exhibition showcases the outstanding collection of 20,000 20th-century works that have been amassed since 1994, when it was decided to extend the museum’s photographic holdings beyond the 19th century. 1 November 2014-11 January 2015

LATE REMBRANDT For the first time, the Rijksmuseum will present a major retrospective of Rembrandt van Rijn’s later work, a period in which the painter experimented with

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RIJKSMUSEUM graphic and painting techniques. In collaboration with The National Gallery in London, the exhibition Late Rembrandt presents a comprehensive overview of the Master’s work, from around 1652 until his death in 1669. The paintings he produced during these years are among his most celebrated, and continue to define the lasting influence of the painter on modern audiences. 12 February-17 May 2015

DIGITAL CATWALK An overview of the Rijksmuseum’s enormous collection of beautiful fashion prints, both digitally and on paper. The museum acquired two large collections from the leading collectors of fashion prints, the Raymond Gaudriault Collection and the Ghering-Van Ierlant Collection. These acquisitions allow the museum to show on paper the major developments in fashion, for both women and men, from around 1600 up to the early 20th century. June-September 2015

FOOTBALL HALLELUYAH! Football has long been a quasi religion for dedicated fans. Using a playful combination of knowledge transfer and experience, this exhibition offers a new look at this number one national sport. Its relationship with religion is clarified by means of many recognisable and surprising examples of similar rituals and symbolism. 12 September 2014-11 January 2015

THE AGE OF IRON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THE BEGINNINGS OF THE MODERN-DAY NETHERLANDS

In the 19th century the Netherlands underwent a huge transformation, as roads, railways and canals were constructed. Across the country industries began to use modern machinery, and Amsterdam was the capital of progress. Overseas trade flourished and scientists brought home five Nobel Prizes. With historical footage, personal stories and items from the museum collection and on loan, this exhibition shows how modern and turbulent this century was. 6 March-31 July 2015

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he Amsterdam Museum offers an expansive collection of exhibitions and items that retell the compelling story of the Dutch capital, from its earliest developments through the surge of growth in the Golden Age right up to the present day. Housed in a former orphanage just a few minutes from Dam square, the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich collection of art, household objects and archaeological discoveries gives a detailed impression of the fortunes of Amsterdammers today and in days gone by. In less than an hour the Amsterdam DNA presentation offers a fascinating and concise overview of the history of Amsterdam through interactive images, sound, movement and specially chosen objects.

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____ A visit to Amsterdam would not be complete without a visit to the Van Gogh Museum. For more information please contact sales@vangoghmuseum.nl www.vangoghmuseum.com

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VAN GOGH MUSEUM

incent Van Gogh might just be the Netherlands’ best-known contribution to the art world. The Amsterdam museum that bears his name houses the largest collection of pieces by Vincent van Gogh in the world. In total, the permanent collection includes 200 paintings, 500 drawings and more than 700 letters, plus his collection of Japanese prints. For both locals and far-travelling visitors, the Van Gogh Museum is a unique and inspirational experience. Alongside his instantly recognisable impressionist works, such as his landscapes, self-portraits and still lifes – especially ‘Sunflowers’ – the museum provides opportunities to track the artist’s development and compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19th century – those who inspired him and those who drew inspiration from him. Every Friday evening, the Van Gogh Museum stays open until 22.00, inviting musicians, DJs and other performers to share its public spaces with the artworks and visitors – who can also enjoy a drink. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 61

MEET VINCENT: NEW STORIES, NEW INSPIRATION

As well as being a master of colour, Van Gogh was a storyteller. His work reveals to us his vision of nature, country life, love, religion, literature and, above all, his own artistic development. These stories still have universal appeal and his paintings are universally admired.

NEW ENTRANCE The Van Gogh Museum annually welcomes around 1.5 million visitors from all over the world. For the purpose of improving the expected visitor flows in the future, a new main entrance, a magnificent glass dome at the Kurokawa Wing, will open on the side of the Museumplein in 2015.

MUNCH: VAN GOGH Vincent van Gogh and Edvard Munch are known for their emotionally charged paintings and drawings, their personal and innovative style and lives full of hardship. Despite many striking parallels in their oeuvres and artistic ambitions, and the fact that they are frequently considered as each other’s counterparts, never before has a museum taken up the challenge of juxtaposing them in one exhibition. The Van Gogh Museum and the Munch Museum have therefore joined forces to create this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. 24 September 201517 January 2016

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STEDELIJK MUSEUM

ith a notable collection comparable in style to The Museum of Modern Art in New York and Chicago’s Art Institute, Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum is dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design. The permanent collection includes 90,000 extraordinary objects dating from 1870 to the present day by world-renowned artists including Appel, Cézanne, Chagall, Kandinsky, De Kooning, Malevich, Matisse, Mondrian, Picasso, Pollock and Warhol. The design collection traces the history of design from 1900 to the present with furniture, ceramics, posters, jewellery and other objects. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 61

MARLENE DUMAS: THE IMAGE AS BURDEN With almost 200 drawings and paintings, Marlene Dumas: The Image as Burden is a unique survey of the remarkable oeuvre of the South African-born, Amsterdam-based artist. This retrospective exhibition brings together over 100 of her most important works, from the late 1970s to the present day. 6 September 2014-4 January 2015

HENRI MATISSE – THE OASIS OF MATISSE The first exhibition to tell the whole story of Matisse’s most important sources of inspiration, decoration, orientalism and exoticism, and their correlation. 4 April-16 August 2015

HET SCHEEPVAARTMUSEUM (THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM)

The 17th-century building that houses The National Maritime Museum holds one of the world’s biggest collections of nautical art and artefacts. Visitors can experience the sea stories of yesterday and today. There are special exhibits on whaling, the Port of Amsterdam, the Golden Age and more. And the replica of the East Indiaman Amsterdam, docked alongside the quay, is perhaps the museum’s biggest attraction, literally and figuratively. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

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HERMITAGE AMSTERDAM

he Hermitage Amsterdam is the Dutch branch of the world-famous Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Located on the banks of the Amstel River, the Hermitage Amsterdam is an exhibition space and cultural education centre with a focus on Russian history and culture. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card + € 3.50 surcharge during special exhibitions. Contact information page 60

DINING WITH THE TSARS

The magnificent porcelain tableware from the collection of the Hermitage St Petersburg will be displayed in a setting that conveys what the dinners and banquets of the Tsars’ court were like.

EYE FILM MUSEUM

This national museum for film, located on Amsterdam’s IJ harbour, manages more than 40,000 films from all genres. The building is open ‘from 11 to 11’ every day for anyone interested in film and film culture. Situated on the northern bank of the River IJ, just opposite Central Station, this cinema, film museum, café/restaurant and cutting-edge event venue is a standout location. A free ferry takes you to the other side in just five minutes. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

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NAPOLEON AND ALEXANDER

This exhibition brings to life the battle waged by two emperors on the turbulent European stage. 28 March-18 October 2015

GREEK AND SCYTHIAN GOLD

An exhibition of stunning golden treasures, jewellery and paintings, as well as the dramatic tale of the discovery of the Scythian tombs and their spectacular contents by Hermitageled expeditions. Winter 2015/’16-summer 2016

ANNE FRANK HOUSE

Anne Frank and her family spent more than two years in hiding in the back of Prinsengracht 263. The former hiding place is now a museum. Among the many writings in the collection is the diary of Anne Frank. Avoid the queue by buying tickets online or visit the museum at 09.00 or after 18.00. Contact information page 60

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Dive into history

From its humble beginnings as a 13th-century fishing village to its current role as a major hub for business, tourism and culture, Amsterdam has a strong tradition as a centre of culture.

THE #1 CANAL CRUISE There’s no better way to experience Amsterdam than from the unique perspective of its waterways. Canal Company offers a wide range of excursions on and around the canals, such as the Harbour Cruise. Featuring personal audio in 19 different languages, the #1 Canal Cruise introduces you to all the city’s waterside highlights in just one hour. Or create your own sightseeing tour on the hop on, hop off Canal Bus, the perfect way to get around town. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 62

HET GRACHTENHUIS Museum Het Grachtenhuis (Museum of the Canals) is the perfect starting point from which to explore the unique canal district. Visit the multimedia, interactive exhibition and travel through 400 years of history in 40 minutes. As the museum can only receive a limited number of visitors at a time – it is, after all, an historic canal house – please make sure you book your tickets in advance. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

JOODS HISTORISCH MUSEUM (JEWISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM) The permanent exhibition of the Jewish Historical Museum reflects the versatility of Judaism in the past and present. It also has its own dedicated children’s museum with exceptional educational facilities. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

IN 2010, AMSTERDAM’S 17TH-CENTURY CANAL RING WAS OFFICIALLY ADDED TO THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST. THE BUILDINGS' RICHLY DECORATED FAÇADES – WITH THEIR DIVERSE AND DISTINCTIVE GABLES – REMAIN A POPULAR ATTRACTION.

STADSARCHIEF (AMSTERDAM CITY ARCHIVES) DE NIEUWE KERK Located across from the Amsterdam Royal Palace on Dam square, this 15th-century church has hosted countless events over the years. In addition to being used for the wedding and investiture of Willem-Alexander, the current King of the Netherlands, it serves as an exhibition space. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

AFRICA Masks and sculptures from collections around the world. 25 October 2014February 2015

ROYAL PALACE The Royal Palace on Dam square is one of the three palaces in use by the royal family. It is used for state visits, award ceremonies and other official receptions. When the Royal Palace is not used by the family, it is open to the public for most of the year. Contact information page 60

With archives stretching over 35km, the Stadsarchief (Amsterdam City Archives) collects and protects all documents that are historically relevant for the city of Amsterdam. Located inside the expressionist De Bazel building on the Vijzelstraat, the Stadsarchief is well worth a visit for a taste of Amsterdam’s rich history. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 61

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Stroll through Amsterdam’s charming canal district and discover the city’s hidden gems. These elegant canal-side mansions house some of the most fascinating museums.

MUSEUM WILLET-HOLTHUYSEN Soak up the authentic 19thcentury atmosphere at the WilletHolthuysen Museum and find out what life was like in Amsterdam for both wealthy and ordinary members of society. Built in 1687, the house and its fine collection of art and furnishings were bequeathed to the city of Amsterdam by its last resident, Louisa Willet-Holthuysen. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

TASSENMUSEUM HENDRIKJE (MUSEUM OF BAGS & PURSES)

MUSEUM VAN LOON The former house of the regent Van Loon family, who were among the founders of the mighty Dutch East India Company back in 1602, is situated in the heart of the Amsterdam canals and has a wonderful garden. Inside you’ll find beautiful portraits, impressive antique furniture and silver and porcelain from across the centuries. Recently, the coach house was restored to its original splendour reuniting house, garden and coach house to present a faithful slice of the past. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

One of the leading fashion museums in the world – and the only museum with such an extensive, specialised collection – the Museum of Bags and Purses (Tassenmuseum Hendrikje) takes visitors on a tour through the history and development of bags and purses from the 16th century to the present day. The collection provides a fascinating survey of function, design, fabric and decoration in purse fashion through the ages. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 61

15 MUSEUM GEELVINCK-HINLOPEN HOUSE – A PRIVATE CITY PALACE, DATING FROM 1687 – IS RENOWNED FOR ITS HISTORIC PIANOFORTE INSTRUMENTS, WHICH OFTEN ARE USED FOR SMALL CHAMBER CONCERTS. CHECK THE CALENDAR ON THE WEBSITE FOR DATES. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

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MUSEUM ONS' LIEVE HEER OP SOLDER (OUR LORD IN THE ATTIC) On the Oudezijds Voorburgwal in the oldest part of the city you’ll find one of Amsterdam’s most unexpected museums. At first glance, Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Lord in the Attic) looks like a typical 17th-century canal house, but there’s a historical church hidden behind the classical façade. This clandestine church in the attic dates back to the time when Catholics were not permitted to openly practice their faith. The building is now a museum where you can admire grand chambers and remarkable exhibitions in addition to the hidden church. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

Exhibiting all genres of photography, from fine art to documentary and historical to contemporary, Foam has a great international reputation and serves as a creative hub where photographers can meet to engage with one another and the general public. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

MUSEUM HET REMBRANDTHUIS (REMBRANDT HOUSE) The house that Rembrandt called home for nearly 20 years on the Jodenbreestraat is now a museum that celebrates his life and works. Boasting an impressive collection of drawings and paintings by the Old Master himself, as well as by his contemporaries, the Rembrandthuis is also home to 260 of Rembrandt’s etchings – a near complete collection – and an alternating selection is on permanent display. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

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There’s more to Amsterdam than you may think. Within 30 minutes of the city centre these inspiring city escapes offer a true taste of the Netherlands, old and new. For more travel trade information on these areas and attractions, please visit www.iamsterdam.com/trade or contact us by e-mail: trade@iamsterdam.com

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Be a part of contemporary tulip mania just a short hop from Amsterdam. Find flower parades, the world-famous Keukenhof flower garden, the world’s largest flower auction in Aalsmeer and bulb fields bursting into glorious colour.

Retreat to the Amstel River countryside, fortress stretch and leisure lakes to soak up maritime and military history. This region is especially rich in historical river estates and extravagant castles to be admired or explored.

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Windmills spin in the breeze at the Zaanse Schans, church bells ring out and cows wander around Old Holland’s farmhouses. Amsterdam Waterland and smalltown harbours such as Marken, Volendam and Monnickendam showcase traditional skills like shipbuilding, fishing and cheese making.

Enjoy a perfect trip to Haarlem, an authentic city of remarkable history and culture right on Amsterdam’s doorstep, whose beauty provided inspiration for many Golden Age painters. Fill your day with excellent shopping, spectacular museums and sunny terraces, all set amongst monumental buildings.

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The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area owes everything to innovation, and it is still evolving. New Land locations such as Lelystad and Almere offer fascinating examples of interesting architecture and creative developments – as well as world-class shopping. Find accommodation, restaurant tips and more on pages 60-65.

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Experience the bustling beach and check out a variety of shops, restaurants and beach clubs in Zandvoort. The wind water beach in IJmuiden aan Zee is great for thrill-seekers looking to try their hand at water sports. Nature lovers will enjoy hiking or cycling through the iconic Dutch dunes. See www.iamsterdam.com/cityescapes for more excursion tips.

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The Netherlands produces 70 per cent of the world’s commercial flower output. In the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, you’ll see contemporary flower power in action.

THE HISTORIC GARDEN

BULB FIELDS The Netherlands is truly a land of flowers. Cycling or hiking through North Holland’s bulb fields in springtime really is a mesmerising experience. With everything in full bloom, you’re surrounded on all sides by rainbow-like rows of colour – purple hyacinths, countless varieties of tulips and bright yellow daffodils. Each September, the annual Bloemencorso flower parade snakes through Aalsmeer, celebrating all things floral. KEUKENHOF The centrepiece of the bulb fields, this famous flower park is home to 7 million blossoming bulbs, as well as idyllic ponds, ancient trees and flowering shrubs. Open for just eight weeks a year (20 March-17 May 2015), there are themed pavilions, floral mosaics, a treasure hunt for kids and much more. Contact information page 62

Horticultural museum the Historische Tuin (Historic Garden) tells the story of horticulture in Aalsmeer from the 1700s until around 1940, in an area totalling 13,000 square metres. www.htaalsmeer.org

FLORAHOLLAND FLOWER AUCTION The green-fingered should be sure to visit FloraHolland’s enormous flower auction to witness Holland’s contemporary bulb boom. Each day, 19 million flowers and 2 million plants are sold in an area so large the workers traverse it by bike. The earlier you arrive (it opens at 7am) the more action you’ll see. Buyers haggle for the best prices, and the blooms are dispatched all over the globe within hours of being sold. The flowers are sold in a ‘Dutch auction’: as the clock ticks down, the price of the flowers gets lower. Bidders risk either paying too much or missing out entirely. Contact information page 62

Keukenhof, unique and unforgettable! Welcome to Keukenhof, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful spring park, with millions of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other flowering bulbs. A day at Keukenhof is a day packed with great experiences and unforgettable impressions. Keukenhof offers a unique colour and fragrance experience, a sense of freedom second to none, excellent facilities, 30 spectacular flower shows, surprising inspirational gardens and a host of lively events. All this in a 32-hectare historic park. Keukenhof is the best day out among the flowers and guarantees the most beautiful photos. A visit to Keukenhof is truly unforgettable. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss it! Theme for 2015: Van Gogh In honour of this famous Dutch artist, Keukenhof has chosen the life and work of Van Gogh as its central theme for 2015, the year that marks the 125th anniversary of his death.

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Old Holland

Historic windmills, picturesque former fishing villages, UNESCO-protected polder landscapes and world-famous cheese towns: Old Holland is the Netherlands in a nutshell.

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ack in the 17th century, when Amsterdam’s craft guilds opposed the construction of windmills within the city limits, more than 1,000 mills were built in the nearby Zaan region. Today, this area is a magnificent piece of perfectly preserved industrial heritage.

ZAANSE SCHANS With its traditional houses, windmills, warehouses and workshops, historic museum village Zaanse Schans offers a preserved glimpse of what it was like to live in the industrial heart of the Netherlands in the 18th and 19th centuries. Many of the village’s characteristic houses are now museums, gift shops or workshops, while others are still private residences. Some of the Zaanse Schans remaining windmills are also open to the public. Please note: the outdoor portion of Zaanse Schans is free, but opening times and entrance prices vary at each of the museums, workshops and windmills. Contact information page 62

SAY CHEESE Or should that be Edam? The famous round cheeses with their distinctive red paraffin coating traditionally produced in this quaint medieval town have been travelling to the most remote corners of the world for centuries now. And cheese is still at the centre of life here – both figuratively and literally: the Kaasmarkt (cheese market), given the royal sanction by William of Orange back in the 16th century, is the town’s focal point. These days it’s more about luring in tourists, but the cheese market remained the town’s economic anchor right up until the 1920s. Check it out every Wednesday morning during July and August. www.edammerkaasmarkt.nl

TIP ZAANHOPPER From 1 May to 1 October each year, the Zaanhopper operates a ferry service between Zaandam and Wormerveer – including a stop at the famous Zaanse Schans windmills and museums. There are five stops in total, allowing a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the shopping, museums and industrial heritage of the region. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card www.zaanhopper.nl BOAT HIRE Groups from 1-60 can hire a boat and navigate their own route along the Zaan River, taking in the industrial heritage sights along the way. www.rederijdeschans.nl

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With a range of typically Dutch activities – from cheese-making to horse-drawn carriage rides and from wine- or beertasting to farmers’ golf and falconry, Beemster Beleving can arrange activities for everyone from children to businessmen. Working with local farmers, artists and entrepreneurs, they give a unique taste of the Beemster Polder. www.beemsterbeleving.nl

MARKEN

Since 1933, the Marken Express has been sailing between the two old fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, and now a second service also travels from Volendam to the equally beautiful Monnickendam. Also during the winter time. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card www.marken-express.nl

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AMSTERDAM WATERLAND

ith green meadows, grazing cows, colourful villages and traditional farmhouses, Waterland offers an abundance of activities for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Walking or biking through Amsterdam Waterland is a remarkable experience. An oasis of green polders, waterways, 38 kilometres of dykes and restored mills – and an easy 30-minute bike ride from Amsterdam – this flat, watery landscape is also home to some 350 traditional farmhouses with characteristic pyramidshaped roofs. There are dozens of marked cycling and hiking trails throughout Waterland, as well as quiet cruise boats and canoeing tours that can glide through the tall reeds without disturbing the wildlife. The Beemster area, the birthplace of the eponymous cheese, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the little village of De Rijp is often dubbed ‘Holland’s most beautiful village’. If you cycle, sail or walk through it, you’ll soon understand why.

SMALLTOWN HARBOURS

he former Zuiderzee boasts many historic harbour towns and picturesque old fishing villages. In the ‘Old Holland’ villages of Edam, Marken and Volendam, with their picturesque canals, harbours, dykes and wooden fishermen’s houses, it can seem as though time has stood still. Traditional costumes and clogs are still frequently worn throughout the region, which makes for postcard-ready views, recalling scenes from historic Dutch paintings. Pull up at one of the intimate cafés or restaurants for a cup of coffee and some herring – served in the typically Dutch way, of course.

THEETUIN OVERLEEK This charming teahouse serves delicious homemade delicacies, using organic products wherever possible. You can also hire silent electric motorboats or canoes and explore the nature reserve of Waterland with its wooden houses and picturesque villages such as Broek in Waterland. You can choose to take a picnic on the boat or have lunch afterwards in the Theetuin Overleek garden with its beautiful views. www.theetuinoverleek.nl

Wooden Shoes, how are they made? Find out at the Wooden Shoe Workshop at the Zaanse Schans! Wooden shoes have been worn in Holland for more than a 1000 years and not only are they still being worn today, but over a million pairs are still made and sold each year. A unique collection of clogs is on display in our Clog Museum, giving

additional insight into the historical tradition of this fascinating footwear. Visit our Workshop for a free demonstration, try some on, take photo’s and browse around. What a great way to experience historic Holland!

Klompenmakerij ’De Zaanse Schans’ • tel. +31 (0)75 617 71 21 • www.clogs.nl • info@clogs.nl FREE ENTRANCE • FREE DEMONSTRATION • FREE MUSEUM

Discover Holland, visit windmill village the Zaanse Schans!

BY TRAIN: From Amsterdam Central Station take the train to Uitgeest as far as station Koog-Zaandijk and follow the signs to the Zaanse Schans (approx. 10 minute walk). BY CAR: From Amsterdam ring road A10 in the direction of Zaanstad. Exit A8 direction Zaandam and then A7, direction Purmerend. Take the first exit and follow the sign to the Zaanse Schans. BY BUS: In front of the Central Station there is a direct busservice (bus 391) to the Zaanse Schans.

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With their modern architecture and water-rich landscapes, the ‘new towns’ just east of the city form a modern contrast to the rich history of Amsterdam. BATAVIA WHARF The Bataviahaven (Batavia Harbour) was reclaimed from the former Zuiderzee and is often the starting point for international sailing races such as the Batavia Regatta. It's also home to a replica of the 17th century ship Batavia, built with traditional materials and techniques. The nearby Batavia Stad is a shoppers’ paradise. Bargain hunters flock to this fashion outlet mall from around the country to seek out big brands and discounted goods in more than 100 shops.

or centuries the Dutch population has waged a war with water, using dykes, dams, windmills and pumping stations to protect farms and towns. In the 20th century work began on reclaiming a large area of land from the former Zuiderzee, creating the province of Flevoland and modern cities like Almere and Lelystad in the process. These cities blend modern architecture with futuristic urban planning, all while embracing the water and nature right on their doorstep. Hit the shops, take to the beach, sail on the lake or wander through nature reserves where wild horses, deer and cattle roam freely. OOSTVAARDERSPLASSEN A unique nature reserve located between Lelystad and Almere, Oostvaarderplassen

comprises 56km2 of protected marshlands and fields, serving as a migration area for birds. As such, it’s an amazing spot for a hike or a day of bird watching. Stop by De Oostvaarder, the official visitor centre, with its café with a panoramic view, exhibition, video room and viewing areas with telescopes looking out across the park. MUSEUM NIEUW LAND This museum presents the rich history of the area we now call Flevoland. Visitors can learn about the world of the prehistoric Swifterbant people and discover that Flevoland is the largest ‘ship cemetery’ on dry land in the world. The museum’s central theme is the largest reclamation project ever: the Zuiderzee Project.

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History of Flevoland. The largest reclamation project ever: the Zuiderzee Project.

Oostvaardersdijk 0113, Lelystad www.nieuwlanderfgoed.nl

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Castles & Gardens

Explore the former country retreats of Amsterdam’s Golden Age merchants or see the city’s old defensive forts – all just 30 minutes from the city centre. AMSTERDAM CASTLE MUIDERSLOT

TIP From the IJ-side of Amsterdam Central Station, beginning at Bike Route Marker (Fietsknooppunt) , take a 40km bike ride through the ‘Garden of Amsterdam’, including the towns of Weesp and Muiden. See p.65 for bike rental options around Central Station. Follow markers , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . The adventurous can combine this route with the ‘Fortress Country‘ bike tour for a 74km ride. From Weesp Station, follow Bike Route Markers , , , , , , , , , , , ,  and  through Muiden, Naarden and Weesp. If you prefer to start at Weesp, bikes can be rented at Fietspoint Oldenburger (+ 31 294 411 690; www. fietspoint.com) and the route is 34km. Want to ride from Amsterdam to Muiderslot? See muiderslot.nl for a downloadable route map.

FORTRESS STRETCH

ome to many old castles, fortified towns and ruins, the picturesque fortress stretch offers a vivid window into medieval times. Beautifully situated on Lake Gooimeer, the charming town of Muiden is a must for boat lovers, with countless ships sailing into and out of the historic harbour. It is also home to the grand Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot, which looms over the mouth of the River Vecht, the Netherlands’ most beautiful river. Nearby, Naarden is one of the most remarkable examples of a preserved fortified town, with its classical town centre still encompassed by two elaborate star-shaped moats and stonewalls. And Weesp’s own forts and windmills offer up a taste of the Golden Age. All of these towns are fantastic starting points for exploring De Stelling van Amsterdam (the Defence Line of Amsterdam), a 135-kilometre-long ring of fortifications around Amsterdam that once protected the city from invaders. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.

A square castle with a drawbridge, five towers, battlements and embrasures, Muiderslot is a true medieval water stronghold on the River Vecht. Take a tour through the impressive knight’s hall, towers, dungeon and armoury, stroll through the beautiful herb and vegetable gardens that still retain the atmosphere of the Dutch Renaissance and enjoy the fantastic views from the ramparts. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card www.muiderslot.nl

DUTCH FORTRESS MUSEUM The history of Naarden can be found at this fascinating museum, comprising canons, weapons, uniforms, engravings and an audiovisual presentation, plus historical reconstructions every third Sunday of the month.

PAMPUS ISLAND For a family-friendly day trip from Amsterdam, hop on a ferry (www. amsterdamboatexcursion. com) from Amsterdam or Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot and discover Fort Pampus, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This 19th-century island fort was once part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam. www.vestingmuseum.nl

TIP Hire a boat in Uithoorn and explore the Amstel River countryside. Aemstel Boating Marktplein 2, Uithoorn +31 (0)6 2476 9053 +31 (0)6 5130 2581 www.aemstelboating.nl

TIP The Amstel River countryside is within easy cycling distance of the centre of Amsterdam. For bike rental options, see p.65.

AMSTEL RIVER COUNTRYSIDE

ollow the River Amstel and in no time at all you’ll be cycling past grazing cows, country houses and historic villages. Amsterdam has a green oasis right on its doorstep, meaning everyone can easily enjoy the natural diversity of the Amstel River Countryside. If starting a trip from Amsterdam’s city centre, travel south along the River Amstel. As soon as it begins to weave and bend, watch as the buildings fade away, replaced by swaying reeds, green meadows and historic villages – such as Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, dating from the 12th century. In the Golden Age, famous artists would retreat to De Ronde Hoep polder to capture its wild nature. And as you continue southbound on or alongside the river, you’ll encounter grand artefacts from the Defence Line of Amsterdam, such as the Fort aan de Drecht, just outside Uithoorn.

RIEKERMOLEN WINDMILL The Riekermolen was built in 1636 and is located near Amstelpark. This mill and electric pumpingengine keep the garden city of Buitenveldert, covering a size of 515 hectares, dry. While it’s not open for visitors, it makes for a very picturesque photo opportunity – especially with the statue of Rembrandt van Rijn close by, erected to commemorate the many drawings the painter made on the banks of the river. www.molens.nl

COBRA MUSEUM Amstelveen’s Cobra Museum of Modern Art is home to a collection of key works by artists from the avant-garde Cobra art movement. The museum presents interesting exhibitions from this unique collection, as well as temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 61

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ake a trip south of the city and enjoy the grandeur and nature of the Historical River Estates that dot the banks of the winding River Vecht. The River Vecht between Amsterdam and Utrecht is a wonderful setting for a boat trip or cycle route. The bank or water offer an open view of the imposing castles, country houses and accompanying tearooms. Rich merchants from the Golden Age once spent their summer months here. A smart place to take a holiday, because at the beginning of the 17th century, the River Vecht was the most important link between Amsterdam and Utrecht. The holidaymakers ‘only’ needed five to seven hours to reach their rural residence. Thankfully, it’s much quicker today!

TIP BOAT HIRE Take a private excursion on a classical salon barge, complete with outstanding cuisine and local specialities. With capacity for up to 58 passengers and fully bespoke programmes available. www.rederijloosdrecht.nl Take a guided afternoon boat trip with lunch, and dinner afterwards. A luxury bus takes you from Amsterdam to the Loosdrechtse Plassen. www.rederijwolfrat.nl

LEISURE LAKES

ear Amsterdam you’ll find a number of lakes perfect for a day of fun on the water. Rent a sailboat, electric boat, canoe or surfboard to explore, enjoy and relax. Experienced boaters will love the opportunity to navigate the network of narrow channels between the islands of the Westereinderplassen. The open water of the Loosdrechtse Plassen adds to the variety with opportunities for speedboats and waterskiing, while the Vinkeveense Plassen is perfect for waterside family picnics and even diving.

CYCLING CRUISES BOAT BIKE TOURS Cycling cruises have become very popular over the past 15 years, and tens of thousands of enthusiastic travellers from all over the world have already participated. Boat Bike Tours organises very popular cycling cruises in various parts of Holland, Belgium, Germany and France, with new ‘sail + bike tours’ in Holland, Germany and Denmark this season. The attractive formula includes eight days of cruising with accommodation, breakfast and three-course meals aboard your ‘floating hotel’, daily cycling tours (guided or individual), comprehensive tour descriptions and maps, multilingual tour leaders and many highlights. Cycling cruises: active, comfortable, relaxing. Contact information page 64

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Haarlem

Grand churches, iconic museums, plenty of shopping, canals and cobblestone streets: Haarlem is a great city escape just 15 minutes from Amsterdam.

or centuries, Haarlem was the leading Dutch city in terms of art. Renowned as one of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands, Haarlemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artists drew great inspiration from their immediate surroundings. The city has an exceptionally rich history, with a vast number of great churches, a cathedral, windmills, historic city hall and the famous Haarlem hofjes (courtyards), which were famed for creating a peaceful ambiance in the heart of the bustling city. On the River Spaarne, which winds its way through Haarlem, is the Waag (Weighing House) from 1599, where traders weighed cheese and butter, while the striking Molen de Adriaan towers 12 metres above the Spaarne. Of course, there are many museums, as well as world-class shopping and dining.

FRANS HALS MUSEUM Haarlem was home to many of the most influential painters of the Golden Age, such as Frans Hals, Jan Steen and Jacob van Ruisdael. Many of their greatest works are on display in this museum. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 61

TEYLERS MUSEUM The Teylers Museum presents wonders of art and science, since 1784. Its collection includes ancient fossils, scientific instruments, coins, prints and paintings. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 61

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Amsterdam Beach

Whether you’re after a day in the sun or an action-packed nautical adventure, you’ll find it all just beyond the city centre.

TIP Rent tandems, beach cruisers, picnic bikes, touring bikes with three or seven speeds, scooters or Segways and explore. www.behindthebeach.nl

BUBBLING BEACH

ake a seaside stroll, shop or hop from one sunny beachside terrace to the next. And of course, enjoy the amazing views and the exceptionally wide sandy beach. Zandvoort is one of the Netherlands’ oldest beach resorts, with the first bathhouse put into use back in 1829. This was the start of the development of a luxury bathing resort frequented by many people of renown – including Austrian Empress Sisi – and it remains one of the region’s most popular beaches. The Jutters Mu-Zee-Um (literally ‘Mu-SeaUm’) exhibits items that have washed up on the beach at here. It’s also home to five salt-water aquariums, showcasing the local sea life (www.juttersmuseum.nl).

HIGH-OCTANE THRILLS If relaxing on the beach isn’t your thing, you’ll find plenty of high-octane excitement at Circuit Park Zandvoort. Nestled amidst the dunes, each weekend it plays host to diverse (inter)national motorsport events. Whether you’re a fan of burning rubber or simply curious about classic cars or racing, it makes for a unique day out. www.circuit-zandvoort.nl

BEACH PAVILIONS Bubbling Beach has more than 30 beach pavilions, each with its own style and character – from super-trendy to family-friendly – which make a great base for a day on the beach. Many beach pavilions also offer various water-sports and activities.

HARBOUR AND NORTH SEA CRUISE Experience the best of IJmuiden with a one-hour cruise that gives unique insights into life in and around the port. Experience the bustling fish market, the world famous North Sea Canal locks and Fortress Island. One of the 43 forts that comprise the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Defence Line of Amsterdam, Fortress Island’s unique use of hydraulic engineering is a great example of Dutch ingenuity. www.fortijmuiden.nl www.ijmuidenserondvaart.nl

WIND WATER BEACH

T DUTCH DUNES

he National Park ZuidKennemerland is a remarkable expanse of dunes between Zandvoort and IJmuiden, covering approximately 38 hectares and attracting two million visitors each year. The Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen just to the south of ZuidKennemerland, meanwhile, is dotted with old bunkers from World War Two and is where Amsterdam’s drinking water comes from.

he tranquil and broad beach at IJmuiden aan Zee is not only perfect for chilling out and breathing in the salty sea air, but also for working up a sweat with popular beach and water sports. Kite-surfing is particularly popular, as is racing kite buggies across the sand. There’s a surfing centre right on the beach where you can learn the basics, as well as rent wetsuits and gear. IJmuiden is the only gateway to Amsterdam harbour for large seafaring vessels and cruise boats. Gawp at the huge ships, find out how the four locks work and don’t forget to sample the freshly caught fish at one of the many restaurants.

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Shop 'til you drop

With everything from multi-storey department stores and exclusive boutiques to antiques and contemporary Dutch design, Amsterdam tempts even the most discerning of shoppers.

The picturesque Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets) intersect the city centre’s main canals between the Leidsestraat and the Jordaan district, and are dotted with great restaurants, cafés, art galleries, jewellers, boutiques and vintage stores. With an exceptional array of styles, trends and prices, this area is truly a shopper’s paradise. And there are plenty more shopping opportunities. Besides the main shopping streets Kalverstraat and Leidsestraat, highlights include the PC Hooftstraat with its luxury boutiques and designer stores; the exclusive shopping centre Magna Plaza; the Spiegelkwartier district with more than 70 antique shops and galleries; and the lively, left-of-mainstream Haarlemmerdijk, Prinsenstraat and Herenstraat.

ALL THAT GLITTERS…

COSTER DIAMONDS

As one of Europe’s diamond capitals, Amsterdam is the ideal place to shop for jewellery. If you want to find out all about carats, colours, clarity and cuts, join one of the free guided tours held seven days a week at Gassan Diamonds (see page 50) or Coster Diamonds.

Coster Diamonds is one of the leading diamond factories in the world. Located in Amsterdam since 1840, Coster proudly represents Amsterdam as the ‘City of Diamonds’. Among many high-profile commissions, Coster Diamonds was tasked by Prince Albert of England with repolishing the fabulous ‘Koh-I-Noor’, or ‘Mountain of Light’; a blue-white diamond that is part of England’s crown jewels. Visitors to Coster Diamonds can witness the unique craftsmanship and beauty of Coster’s handmade jewellery during a free guided tour. These sparkling tours will show visitors the process of polishing and setting a rough diamond to create a beauty that will last for centuries. Contact information page 61

TAX-FREE SHOPPING NON-EU RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM BACK THE VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) ON PURCHASES MADE WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION. VISIT WWW.GLOBALBLUE.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.

MOOOI

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DE BIJENKORF AMSTERDAM Occupying 21,000m2, de Bijenkorf Amsterdam is the city’s largest department store. An inspiring, trend-setting and premium luxury department store featuring a host of international brands – including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, Burberry, Fendi, Chanel and Jimmy Choo – de Bijenkorf Amsterdam is known for its diverse range of collections (e.g. Dutch Designs), original themes, events and international brands in the field of fashion, cosmetics, accessories, homeware, media and travel. The store’s pastry chefs, meanwhile, are famous for their traditional baked goods and chocolates, and the cafés and restaurants are real crowd-pleasers. The surprising and breath-taking window displays – especially during the festive season – are a true Mecca for keen shoppers. Open daily until 20.00; Thursday and Friday until 21.00. Contact information page 63

Dutch design tips MOOOI The brand of Dutch design’s pin-up Marcel Wanders, Moooi’s contemporary home accessories display a uniquely quirky sensibility. www.moooi.com

BATAVIA STAD AMSTERDAM FASHION OUTLET Batavia Stad means smart shopping in style for lovers of name-brand fashion. Discover more than 100 shops that offer discounts of between 30% and 70% off their collections. Contact information page 63

DROOG A conceptual Dutch design company that works with the very best home-grown talent, including Marcel Wanders and Hella Jongerius. www.droog.com

OPENING TIMES

FROZEN FOUNTAIN

Opening times may differ slightly per shop and district, but here are some general guidelines:

Wander around in this deep, double-width canal house and discover a dynamic collection of Dutch design and international brands. www.frozenfountain.nl

•Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 09.00–18.00 •Thursday: 09.00–21.00 •Saturday: 09.00–17.00 •Sunday: 12.00–17.00

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Family fun

Amsterdam is a top destination for families with children. Where else can you surround yourself with hundreds of butterflies at the zoo and get scared out of your wits in a dungeon – all in one day?

More tips for kids THE LITTLE ORPHANAGE, AMSTERDAM MUSEUM RONALD VAN WEEREN

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ARTIS ROYAL ZOO Located in the green Plantage neighbourhood, Artis Royal Zoo includes a planetarium, an aquarium and the largest butterfly garden in the Netherlands. See the giraffes galloping amongst the zebras, springboks, oryx and wildebeests. Be amazed by the diversity of animals that share the tropical forest in the renovated Forest House. Every leaf, tree, animal, building and exhibit has its own story to tell. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 61

JEWISH HISTORICAL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM FREE with the I amsterdam City Card

SCIENCE CENTER NEMO Right next to Central Station, straddling the IJ Tunnel, is one of the most impressive feats of modern architecture in Amsterdam: NEMO, a large, green ship-shaped building that accommodates the largest science centre in the Netherlands. Through various playful and interactive exhibitions and demonstrations, NEMO introduces young and old to a world of science and technology – all with the tag line ‘please DO touch’. FREE with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 60

TROPENMUSEUM JUNIOR FREE with the I amsterdam City Card

THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM & THE EAST INDIAMAN AMSTERDAM FREE with the I amsterdam City Card

AMSTERDAM CASTLE MUIDERSLOT FREE with the I amsterdam City Card

DE PANNENKOEKENBOOT (PANCAKE BOAT) Contact information pages 60-63

MANY OF AMSTERDAM’S RENOWNED MUSEUMS ALSO OFFER SPECIAL ACTIVITIES OR EVEN AN ENTIRE WING DEDICATED TO THE SMALLEST VISITORS. CHECK OUT WWW.IAMSTERDAM.COM/ KIDS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Bigger, better, bolder than ever before, at the renovated Amsterdam Dungeon you can experience 11 live actor shows and 500 years of history in one great visitor attraction. Are you brave enough to enter? Immerse yourself in 500 years of Amsterdam’s horrible history, with new and improved shows and tours in English. See the special effects, smell the smells and listen to gripping stories within an authentic setting. Meet a professional cast of actors playing really horrible) characters – from the crazy Inquisitor to the devious Torturer. It’s so scary, it’s fun!

Are you ready for Amsterdam’s most fun and interactive attraction? Then step into the amazing wax world of Madame Tussauds. Located in the city centre, Madame Tussauds is very easy to reach with public transport and just a ten-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Be as beautiful as Doutzen Kroes on the catwalk or sing on stage together with the outrageous Lady Gaga. Play football with Lionel Messi or test your IQ with Albert Einstein. Don’t forget your camera when you visit Madame Tussauds – and just remember, who do you want to meet?

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HEINEKEN

Part of the fun of visiting a new city is sampling the food and drink, and Amsterdam has a few local delicacies you really should sample. Here’s some food for thought…

Cheese please

Bols and beers

Dutch cheese is famous. To get a rounded picture of why, visit the Reypenaer Cheese Tasting Room. Located in Amsterdam’s centre, you can personally evaluate the flavour, aroma and quality of several cheeses all under the guidance of an expert cheese taster.

Two popular Amsterdam attractions that give you the opportunity to sample the goods are the Heineken Experience and the House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience. The House of Bols is an interactive adventure that takes you into the glamorous world of cocktails, spiced up with the history of the world’s oldest distilled liquor brand, Bols. Heineken is another household name, and at the Experience you’ll get to know all about this multinational company, and two beers are included in the admission charge.

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If you want to go straight to source, Henri Willig's Cheese Farms still make cheese in the traditional way. Besides the famous Gouda cheese, they also make goats’- and sheep’s-milk cheese, made daily using old-fashioned methods. Join a free tour of one of the farms where you’ll also have the chance to taste their cheese, as well as pay a visit to the goats and sheep that supply the milk.

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More tastings De Simonehoeve Cheese Farm & Clog Factory Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve (Goat farm) Whisky Café L&B Contact information page 62

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Wining & dining

Amsterdam has an amazing variety of restaurants, featuring cuisines from every corner of the world, catering to every palette and budget, from intimate to large groups.

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HARD ROCK CAFE

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Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam offers more than just great food and service! A museum of popular culture, the cafe’s walls are lined with authentic memorabilia from rock’n’roll legends, from Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley and the Rolling Stones to more contemporary items. In the famous waterside cocktail bar and restaurant, the friendly staff do everything they can to give you an experience that truly rocks. For more than 40 years, Hard Rock has offered guests classic American fare in a rock’n’roll atmosphere. Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam is the ideal location to showcase the brand’s world-famous cuisine, including Hard Rock’s legendary burgers, signature smokehouse items and more.

There is a part of Amsterdam that never sleeps: Nieuwmarkt. In the middle stands the historic weigh house or Waag. Originally built in 1488, this characteristic monumental structure now houses Restaurant-Café In de Waag – a unique place for a lunch, a reception, meeting or dinner.

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Brewery, auction house and concert hall are just a few of the incarnations that the historic Odeon has lived through. Now it adds high-end restaurant to the list, with the opening of Ricardo’s at Odeon. Chef Ricardo van Ede earned his first Michelin star at age 21 – making him the youngest Dutch chef to receive the accolade. The food at Ricardo’s is anchored in rustic homegrown ingredients, but with a refined twist that matches perfectly with the décor: brick walls, wooden tables and leather mix nicely with more classic period features. Contact information page 64

SKYLOUNGE

THE DUTCH LOVE THEIR PANCAKES. EAT THEM WITH EVERYTHING FROM BACON AND CHEESE TO CHERRIES AND CREAM. CHECK OUT THE PANCAKE RESTAURANTS ON PAGE 63.

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BRASSERIE HARKEMA A contemporary Dutch take on the classic Parisian brasserie, situated in a former tobacco factory in the Old Centre, Harkema boasts more breathing space than most Amsterdam restaurants. Besides the obvious brasserie classics (oysters, steak) you can choose from a range of Asian-inspired dishes. Contact information page 63

Drinks with a view Time to reward yourself after a long day of sightseeing. Order a fancy cocktail at one of Amsterdam’s bars with a view.

TWENTY THIRD BAR Sip champagne and snack on oysters at this bar in the Hotel Okura – located, as the name suggests, on the 23rd floor.

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Pasta e Basta makes for a fantastic night out. With singing wait staff, traditional Italian pastas and an exclusive wine list, Pasta e Basta is an adventure for all the senses. The restaurant is located in the art and antique district – within walking distance of the Rijksmuseum.

SKYLOUNGE Located inside the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, this bar offers 360° views just minutes from Central Station.

EYE FILM MUSEUM Watch the sunset from the outdoor terrace for expansive views over the River IJ.

FLOOR17 Combining fine dining with cocktails, good music and a great view of the city, Floor17 is located on the 17th floor of the recently opened Ramada Apollo Amsterdam Centre.

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PASTA E BASTA

The Royal Concertgebouw world-famous concert hall

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Experience the best acoustics in the world Het Concertgebouw is renowned for its exceptional acoustics and is home to the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading orchestra: The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Experience yourself why the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best musicians, orchestras and conductors come to play in this magnificent concert hall! More information Telephone: +31 20 671 8345 E-mail: groups@concertgebouw.nl www.concertgebouw.nl/en

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Amsterdam is packed with theatre and music venues in a compact area. And with everything from traditional ‘brown cafés’ to bars and clubs, Amsterdam is the perfect place to enjoy a local tipple.

NIGHTLIFE

THE ROYAL CONCERTGEBOUW

ith 700 concerts a year and a varied programme featuring the world’s best musicians, orchestras and conductors, The Royal Concertgebouw – one of the world's most famous concert halls – offers a grand experience in a glamorous atmosphere. Behind-the-scenes tours provide a look into the concert hall’s rich history (see page 38). DISCOUNT with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 64

Check out www.iamsterdam.com/ whats-on for the city's theatres, music and dance venues and more.

DANCE CAPITAL Dance music is a big deal in Amsterdam, and the dance festival season stretches from the beginning of summer through to the end of autumn. With world-famous DJs and magical settings, Amsterdam’s electronic music festivals are sure to have you dancing to their beat. As the world’s biggest club festival and Europe's leading electronic music conference, the Amsterdam Dance Event in October is a true dance lovers' Mecca.

Amsterdam’s nightlife tends to cluster in two major areas: the Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein. Both offer a variety of venues, including dance clubs, bars and typical Dutch ‘brown cafés’. At the lively Max Euweplein you can try your luck at Holland Casino. Some of the most well-known venues in Amsterdam include Paradiso, Melkweg, Trouw, AIR and Escape. For major stadiumsized concerts, Amsterdam’s three biggest venues – the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam ArenA and Heineken Music Hall – are all located in Amsterdam Zuidoost. Gay and lesbian bars and clubs are located throughout the city, but you’ll find the most options near the Reguliersdwarsstraat and Warmoesstraat.

MUZIEKGEBOUW AAN ‘T IJ The Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ justifiably calls itself ‘Amsterdam’s Concert Hall of the 21st Century’. The music performed in the Muziekgebouw always aims to be both inspirational and innovative, with an exciting, contemporary programme. The seafood restaurant Zouthaven, meanwhile, offers a fabulous view of the IJ. DISCOUNT with the I amsterdam City Card Contact information page 64

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HOTSPOTS FOR AMSTERDAM CULTURE Formerly a circus theatre, the Royal Theatre Carré is one of Amsterdam’s bestknown venues. Its romantic location on the Amstel is certainly fit for a king – or anyone who wants to feel like one. Located on the lively Leidseplein, the Stadsschouwburg city theatre is a unique baroque building with a rich history. A select number of productions feature English surtitles (like subtitles, but above the stage). Het Muziektheater has changed its name to the Dutch National Opera & Ballet – and is, naturally, home to the superlative Dutch National Opera & Ballet. Amsterdam RAI Theatre, meanwhile, is a modern cultural location on the edge of town.

DELAMAR THEATER One of Amsterdam’s latest theatrical additions, the impressive DeLaMar Theatre, close to Leidseplein, is a real show stopper. The theatre draws in the crowds and a flurry of international and national theatre, musical and dance companies for a huge array of shows. Contact information page 64

LAST MINUTE TICKET SHOP ANNE A new theatre performance based on the life of Anne Frank, ANNE covers the two years the young diarist spent in hiding during the war, as well as the events before and after. Anne’s words come alive against the backdrop of a life-size set, allowing theatregoers to experience the journey that leads her towards writing and womanhood in the midst of oppression. ANNE is playing at Theater Amsterdam and is accessible for theatregoers who don’t speak Dutch. Contact information page 64

Feeling spontaneous and rather pay less to go out in Amsterdam? Every day, from noon onwards, the Last Minute Ticket Shop offers a wide range of tickets for gigs, theatre and comedy shows, opera and more for half the usual price! The day’s offers can be viewed from 10.00 on www.lastminuteticketshop.nl and on the screens at the Ticket shops. • Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam Leidseplein 26 (terrace side) • Amsterdam Public Library (OBA) Oosterdokskade 143 • Visitor Information Centre Central Station, Stationsplein 10, across from Central Station Amsterdam www.lastminuteticketshop.nl

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HOTELS

The Amsterdam area has more than 350 hotels, so you’re sure to find something in a convenient location that fits your budget.

Sweet dreams Whether it’s old-world charm or modern minimalism that flips your switch, here are just a few hotels to check out for a romantic stay in Amsterdam. THE DYLAN AMSTERDAM

INNTEL HOTELS AMSTERDAM ZA ANDAM

If high style is what makes you swoon, book one of the individually designed rooms at this treasure on the Keizersgracht.

DE L’EUROPE Romantic not just because it’s one of Amsterdam’s luxurious five-star properties, but also because rumour has it that former owner Freddy Heineken bought the hotel as a gift for his beloved wife.

ANDAZ AMSTERDAM PRINSENGRACHT The new upscale boutique hotel Andaz Amsterdam is located in the historic centre of Amsterdam. All 122 rooms have been designed by Marcel Wanders, an internationally successful Dutch designer. The rich and vibrant history of the Netherlands inspired Wanders in designing the hotel’s décor, combining his signature quirky design with details that refer to the Golden Age, Delft Blue ceramics and tulips.

INNTEL HOTELS AMSTERDAM ZAANDAM Zaandam’s history has been translated in a modern way throughout this hotel with its world-renowned façade, located just 12 minutes from Amsterdam. Contact information pages 66-68

Of course, Amsterdam’s canals don’t just create a dream-like scene; you can also have sweet dreams on the water by booking a houseboat. Check-out www.amsterdambooknow.com Contact information page 71

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on a budget

HOTELS

On a budget

Hostels are great places to meet fellow travellers and swap stories while keeping an eye on your budget. Browse some of Amsterdam’s best youth hostels below. Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark is one of the largest and most up-to-date hostels in Europe. It has a unique location in the middle of the famous Vondelpark – a stone’s throw from the city’s shopping streets, museums and vibrant nightlife. The hostel’s facilities are excellent and each room has its own private shower and toilet.

MEININGER AMSTERDAM CITY WEST The Meininger Hotel combines the best of both – a regular hotel and a hostel – making it a unique addition to the range of hotels in the city. Located next to Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station, the hotel offers 219 modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. Facilities include a bar, guest kitchen where you can prepare your own food and a spacious lobby decorated with traditional Dutch art. Meininger will open a second hotel near the Amsterdam Station in 2017/2018.

STAYOK AY VONDELPARK

Contact information page 71

HANS BRINKER BUDGET HOTEL Hans Brinker is a well-known budget hotel in the centre of Amsterdam. Located between two canals, it’s just a 2-minute walk from the exciting nightlife on the Leidseplein. It’s perfect for young travellers, students, backpackers and groups. Contact information page 71

MEININGER AMSTERDAM CIT Y WEST

STAYOKAY VONDELPARK

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new openings

WALDORF ASTORIA AMSTERDAM

New in town With overnight stays increasing year on year, Amsterdamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hotel industry is booming, with more new openings set to meet demand. WALDORF ASTORIA AMSTERDAM With the arrival of the Waldorf Astoria guests can experience timeless elegance and warm hospitality in grand 17th-century canal houses, situated on the stately Herengracht. A wealth of world-class amenities and personalised services include stylish fine-dining options, sophisticated conference and event venues and the luxurious Guerlain spa.

W AMSTERDAM Starwood Hotels & Resorts brings the W hotel brand to the Netherlands with the announcement of the 169-room W Amsterdam. The hotel will open in September 2015 and is located just behind Dam square and the Royal Palace.

CHINA CENTER HOTEL Chinese visitors will be able to sleep in a true home away from home in the new China Center Hotel (153 rooms). The strategic location between the airport, motorways and city attractions will make the hotel a perfect meeting point and guests can rest and relax amid the authentic Chinese flourishes and excellent service. Contact information pages 66-67

NEW OPENINGS 2014 / 2015 ***** Hyatt Regency Amsterdam 211 rooms, Centre-Oosterpark W Amsterdam 169 rooms, Centre-Dam square Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam 93 rooms, Centre-Rembrandt square Hotel Not Hotel 20 rooms, West **** Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport 330 rooms, Hoofddorp Novotel Hoofddorp 314 rooms, Hoofddorp Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam 263 rooms, West Best Western Premier Hotel Couture 158 rooms, West

A'dam 120 rooms, Centre-Central station Brooklyn Hotel 88 rooms, North-NDSM wharf Hotel De Hallen 55 rooms, West Faralda NDSM Crane Hotel Amsterdam 3 rooms, North-NDSM wharf *** Motel One 315 rooms, South-RAI Volkshotel 172 rooms, East-Amstel station Courtyard by Marriott Atlas ArenA Amsterdam 176 rooms, Southeast China Center Hotel 153 rooms, West-Osdorp CulinA Hotel 102 rooms, South

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I AMSTERDAM CITY CARD

I AMSTERDAM CITY CARD Your customers will get more from their visit with the I amsterdam City Card.

FREE ENTRANCE MUSEUMS FREE CANAL CRUISE FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT AMSTERDAM AND MORE 24 HOURS €47

48 HOURS €57

72 HOURS €67

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he I amsterdam City Card is Amsterdam’s premier hospitality product, offering free entrance to more than 40 world-class museums, a canal cruise and unlimited use of the tram, bus and metro lines operated by GVB Amsterdam. The card is available for 24, 48 or 72 hours, priced at €47, €57 and €67 respectively. In addition, it provides a 25% discount at popular attractions and a variety of restaurants, plus free giveaways and special monthly offers. Retailers, tour operators, travel agents, congress organisers and meeting planners will receive €3 commission on the 24 hour card, €6 on the 48 hour card and €7 on the 72 hour card. For information on ordering the I amsterdam City Card please contact our Service Centre: servicecenter@iamsterdam. com or tel. +31 (0)20 702 6000. Please note that prices change in 2015.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House Museum, Artis Royal Zoo, Amsterdam Museum and many more…

NEW IN 2014: ZUIDERZEEMUSEUM ENKHUIZEN

The open-air section of the Zuiderzeemuseum Enkhuizen – just one hour from Amsterdam – covers 15 acres and accommodates authentic buildings from the former Zuiderzee region, such as a church, a fish-curing shed, a mill, a cheese warehouse, shops and houses from the surrounding fishing villages.

VOLENDAM & MARKEN

Volendam, a picturesque fishing village on the IJsselmeer, is known for its traditional costumes, sports, music and eel, a local speciality. Marken has been a peninsula since 1957, when the former island was connected to the mainland via a dyke. As a former fishing village, Marken is also a special tourist attraction.

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WHAT'S ON 2015

What’s on 2015 Agendas at the ready: your one-stop, at-a-glance guide to the best Amsterdam events in 2015.

January

March

May

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK AMSTERDAM

KEUKENHOF – FLOWER GARDEN, LISSE

AMSTERDAM TULIP DAYS

Sashaying into town twice a year amid a flurry of air kisses and champagne, bringing together the cream of the international fashion scene. 16-26 JANUARY www.fashionweek.nl

Come tiptoe through the tulips, admire the amaryllis and cruise past the crocuses at the Keukenhof gardens in Lisse, the world’s largest flower gardens. 20 MARCH-17 MAY www.keukenhof.nl

April IMAGINE – FILM FESTIVAL From sci-fi to cult, anime to fantasy and horror to experimental: the Imagine Film Festival has it all. 8-18 APRIL www.imaginefilmfestival.nl FASHION WEEK AMSTERDAM

FLOWER PARADE NOORDWIJK TO HAARLEM Twenty enormous floats and 30 cars richly decorated with flowers drive along a 42km route from Noordwijk to Haarlem. 25 APRIL www.bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl

NATIONAL TULIP DAY Everyone is invited to pick his or her own tulips for free from a specially constructed ‘picking garden’ at Amsterdam’s Dam square. 18 JANUARY

February VALENTINE’S DAY Amsterdam is one of the most romantic cities in the world: cosy up for dinner, take a boat cruise or just stroll through the old cobblestoned streets. 14 FEBRUARY

KING’S DAY King’s Day (previously Queen’s Day, prior to the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander) is renowned for being one of the biggest and most colourful festivities in the Netherlands. 27 APRIL

Catch tulips and other springs bulbs in the gardens of a number of museums, private houses and institutions. DATE TBA www.tulpendagenamsterdam.nl

MEMORIAL DAY – COMMEMORATION OF VICTIMS OF WAR Citizens pause to pay their respects to the victims and fallen soldiers of World War II, as well as more recent military conflicts and peacekeeping operations. 4 MAY www.4en5mei.nl

LIBERATION FESTIVAL – NATIONAL HOLIDAY The Liberation Festival (Bevrijdingsfestival) forms the celebratory entertainment backbone of the day with one of the many highlights being the music programme. 5 MAY www.4en5mei.nl

HOLLAND FESTIVAL – PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL Providing Dutch and international theatregoers with a survey of the newest, best and most widely acclaimed performance pieces from around the world. DATES TBA www.hollandfestival.nl

KEUKENHOF

June

July

ARTIS ZOOMERAVONDEN – SUMMER EVENINGS AT THE ZOO

ROBECO SUMMER NIGHTS

Artis Royal Zoo lets visitors learn what the animals get up to after hours by staying open until sunset on every Saturday in June, July and August. SATURDAYS IN JUNE-AUGUST www.artis.nl

VONDELPARK OPEN AIR THEATRE A three-month free programme packed with dance, cabaret, jazz, children’s theatre, stand-up comedy and all genres of music in the leafy Vondelpark. JUNE-AUGUST www.openluchttheater.nl

OPEN GARDEN DAYS Some of the Canal Ring’s most beautiful historic houses open their gardens to the general public. 19-21 JUNE www.opentuinendagen.nl

ITS FESTIVAL – THEATRE FESTIVAL Amsterdam’s International Theatre School Festival (ITs) brings the best of new theatrical talent to stages at theatres across the city. 19-26 JUNE www.itsfestivalamsterdam.com

Held throughout July and August, the Robeco Summer Nights series is an integral part of Amsterdam’s summer cultural calendar, held in the stately Royal Concertgebouw. JULY-AUGUST www.concertgebouw.nl/specials/ robeco-summernights

CHEESE MARKET EDAM The famous round Edam cheeses have been travelling to the most remote corners of the world for centuries now. WEDNESDAYS JULY-AUGUST www.edammerkaasmarkt.nl

AMSTERDAM ROOTS FESTIVAL – MUSIC FESTIVAL This annual celebration of world and roots music brings a wide variety of international stars to Amsterdam, closing with a large music festival in Oosterpark. DATES TBA www.amsterdamroots.nl

JULIDANS – CONTEMPORARY DANCE FESTIVAL A renowned international modern dance festival, taking place early in July each year. DATES TBA www.julidans.nl

MIDZOMERZAAN – MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK AMSTERDAM

Combines different forms of art and various styles of music on monumental, industrial sites on the Zaan River. 20-21 JUNE www.midzomerzaan.nl

Amsterdam’s biannual fashion fest. DATES TBA www.fashionweek.nl

OVER HET IJ FESTIVAL – THEATRE FESTIVAL The unpredictable annual Over het IJ theatre festival looks set to bring a summery blend of theatre, DJs and fabulous food to Amsterdam-Noord. DATES TBA www.overhetij.nl

August DE PARADE – THEATRE FESTIVAL De Parade travelling theatre festival returns to tour the Netherlands with a rich array of artistic surprises in tow. DATES TBA www.deparade.nl

HAVENFESTIVAL IJMUIDEN – CULTURAL FESTIVAL A cultural and nautical festival, featuring youth and street theatres, concerts of pop, world and classical music, fine arts, poetry and film. DATES TBA www.havenfestivalijmuiden.nl

CANAL PARADE AMSTERDAM GAY PRIDE One of the biggest and best celebrations of its kind around the globe culminates in the canal parade when 80 vessels soak up the Dutch sun and put on a show with on-board DJs and show-stopping themes. 1 AUGUST www.amsterdamgaypride.org

GRACHTENFESTIVAL (CANAL FESTIVAL) – MUSIC FESTIVAL The historic city centre of Amsterdam, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010, hosts the ten-day festival of classical music at numerous unique locations. 14-23 AUGUST www.grachtenfestival.nl

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CANAL PARADE GAY PRIDE

SAIL AMSTERDAM 2015 Cruising into the city every five years, SAIL Amsterdam sees a flotilla of tall ships and many other special boats and vessels sail along the River IJ before docking near the city centre. 19-23 AUGUST www.sail.nl

WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS An international, week-long rowing regatta organised by FISA (the International Rowing Federation) and the highlight of the international rowing calendar. 24-31 AUGUST www.worldrowing.com

UITMARKT – CULTURAL FESTIVAL The Uitmarkt rings in the start of the new cultural season each year, inspiring, entertaining and astounding theatre, music, book and film lovers alike. 28-30 AUGUST

September AMSTERDAM HERITAGE DAYS Important buildings, monuments and private homes will cast open their doors to the public, all free of charge. DATES TBA

DAM TOT DAMLOOP – RUNNING EVENT The ‘Dam to Dam Run’ does exactly what it says on the tin, weaving in excess of 35,000 runners on a ten-mile (16.1 km) course from Amsterdam to the heart of Zaandam. DATE TBA www.damloop.nl

NEDERLANDS THEATER FESTIVAL (DUTCH THEATRE FESTIVAL)

CINEKID – FILM, TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN

The Dutch Theatre Festival annually revisits the best theatre productions of the season – those hailed as mustsees by critics and audiences alike. DATES TBA www.tf.nl

An annual film, television and newmedia festival for children across the Netherlands, attended by more than 50,000 children and (international) guests every year. DATES TBA www.cinekid.nl

UNSEEN PHOTO FAIR This fresh international photography fair is hosted in Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek, focusing primarily on undiscovered photography talent and unseen work by established photographers. DATES TBA www.unseenamsterdam.com

HISWA IN-WATER BOAT SHOW With hundreds of small and mid-sized boats, clinics and workshops, special offers and boating accessories, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. 1-6 SEPTEMBER www.hiswarai.nl

October AMSTERDAM DANCE EVENT – DANCE MUSIC FESTIVAL The gateway to the international electronic music scene, the world’s biggest club festival and Europe’s leading electronic music conference. DATES TBA www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl

AMSTERDAM MARATHON Held annually in mid-October, this event draws elite runners from around the world. DATE TBA www.tcsamsterdammarathon.nl

November AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL Everything is illuminated when the Amsterdam Light Festival sheds light on some of the city centre’s most beautiful and historical locations with art installations, light exhibits, a canal parade and illuminated walking routes. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER www.amsterdamlightfestival.com

ARRIVAL OF SINTERKLAAS Every November Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) travels from his home in Spain to the Netherlands, bringing presents and treats for the kids. DATE TBA www.sintinamsterdam.nl

INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM (IDFA) Every November, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) transforms the city centre into a paradise for documentary film fans. DATES TBA www.idfa.nl

DE PARADE

On the first Saturday in November every year, about 50 museums in Amsterdam open their doors from 19.00 to 02.00 and organise special events including workshops, concerts, special tours and performances. 07 NOVEMBER www.n8.nl

December ANTON PIECK PARADE HAARLEM For one day, the historic heart of Haarlem takes you back in time. Come and savour the real early 1900s atmosphere of Dutch artist Anton Pieck’s fairy-tale paintings. DATE TBA www.antonpieckparade.nl

HAARLEM CHRISTMAS MARKET Whether you’re seeking shopping inspiration, ice-skating fun or just a sweet snack under the fairy lights, there are seasonal treats to be found. DATE TBA www.kerstmarkthaarlem.nl

Amsterdam 2016: international city of diversity

PINK CHRISTMAS

In the year the Netherlands becomes President of the European Union for six months, Amsterdam celebrates the city’s diversity. Since the Golden Age, Dutch creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit has made Amsterdam a melting pot of nationalities – 178 at the latest count. As well as many international meetings, the city plays host to Europride and the European Athletics Championships, and 2016 also offers visitors the chance to get to know the city from its diverse residents’ perspective: what is the favourite restaurant of Amsterdam Sjaan from the Jordaan? The best Moroccan restaurant, according to Mohammed or the best Italian according to Leonardo and the best English pub, according to John? Amsterdam’s residents are central to the theme, but also the diversity of the city’s many functions, the diversity of cultural offerings and diversity of business will be presented to the world.

WORLD CHRISTMAS CIRCUS

An LGBT holiday festival. DATE TBA www.pinkchristmas.nl On 3 December 1887, Oscar Carré opened the greatest circus palace Europe had ever seen. Now, more than 125 years later, the annual World Christmas Circus is still very much alive and kicking. DATES TBA wwwweb.carre.nl

NEW YEAR’S EVE Celebrate the New Year with fireworks and more. 31 DECEMBER

Save the date AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL The city hosts an impressing 90 festivals, spread throughout the year, many designed for an international audience – meaning there is plenty to enjoy, even if you don’t speak Dutch. See www.iamsterdam.com/ eventguide for more events and details.

JANUS VAN DEN EIJNDEN

MUSEUMNACHT (MUSEUM NIGHT) – MUSEUMS OPEN AT NIGHT

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CITY TO MEET

The Amsterdam Convention Board, part of Amsterdam Marketing, is dedicated to making your next meeting or conference in Amsterdam a success.

Why Amsterdam?

rom the initial planning steps to the finer details, the experienced Amsterdam Convention Board team is on call to help you organise your next event. You can rely on the Amsterdam Convention Board to: • Provide professional, neutral and free advice about organising meetings, incentives, conferences or events in Amsterdam • Offer one-stop shopping: we can connect you to more than 100 associated hotels, convention companies and organisations in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area • Arrange site inspections • Assist in the creation of a bid book • Supply promotional materials Contact: Amsterdam Convention Board T +31 (0)20 7026204 acb@iamsterdam.com www.iamsterdam.com/meeting

Let us welcome you to Amsterdam, a place of many inspiring and surprising faces. No other city mixes cosmopolitan style and relaxed atmosphere quite like Amsterdam, where our hospitable nature attracts an excitingly diverse population. No wonder the city of Amsterdam is in the top ten of the world’s most preferred conference cities. Here are just a few reasons why. • • • • • • • • •

Accessible & compact Historic heart Stable economic climate Outstanding culture Knowledge centre Dazzling nightlife Striking events Superb surroundings Colourful people

CUSTOMICED The CustoMICEd search engine helps you research all possibilities for your upcoming meeting, leisure tour, conference or event. Amsterdam offers a wide selection of conference centres, special venues, accommodation, restaurants, museums, attractions and service providers. Filter by location, venue type, group size and more to refine your results. Simply register and start using CustoMICEd today – it’s completely free of charge. www.iamsterdam.com/meeting

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BUSINESS CITY

BUSINESS CITY Through the ages, Amsterdam has always been a centre for global trade and manufacturing, and the same is true today.

Multiple external links

he Amsterdam Area is a melting pot of people and cultures where virtually all nationalities (178) have made their home. This is reflected in the high level of amenities and facilities. There are hotels and restaurants to suit all tastes, and the cultural scene is rich and diverse. The many sporting facilities make Amsterdam a sports paradise. Without exception, internationals find visiting or living in the city and its region an unforgettable and inspiring experience. INSPIRING CITY Amsterdam has a strong tradition as a city of inspiration. The city may be relatively small in size, but that did not stop it becoming one of the world’s most powerful and wealthy cities during the 17th century. A leader in trade, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange was originally founded in 1602 and the world’s very first shares were issued in Amsterdam in 1606. INTELLECTUAL & CREATIVE CITY Currently, the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area has 2.2 million inhabitants, two universities, six technical colleges, two academic hospitals, 40 independent research institutes and more than 100,000 students in higher education. The city offers high-tech companies a large pool of well-educated and expertly trained professionals. Approximately 44% of

Regardless of which mode of transport you prefer, in Amsterdam the rest of the world is never far away, thanks to the region’s excellent physical infrastructure: • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the largest airports in Europe. It has excellent connections to all the world’s regions, yet the airport itself is only 20 minutes from the centre of Amsterdam. • There are excellent international train connections to Germany and a high-speed train link to Brussels, Paris and London. • An excellent network of roads and waterways links the region to the rest of Europe. • An innovative port: the Port of Amsterdam ranks fourth in Europe, with easy, direct connections by rail, road and water. people working in Amsterdam has experienced higher education and 80% speaks English. No wonder the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is a hotspot for companies active in the creative industries, fashion, financial and business services, gaming and ICT. www.iamsterdam.com/business

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AMSTERDAM GATEWAY

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol gave up being just an airport years ago. Some 52 million passengers still pass through each year, but it’s also a vibrant mini city that never sleeps.

AMSTERDAM AIRPORT SCHIPHOL

Welcome on-board KLM!

few minutes at Schiphol and you’ll soon forget you’re in an airport. It's with good reason that it is repeatedly voted ‘airport of the year’: you can shop until you drop, with stores stocking everything from luxury clothing brands to books, cosmetics and souvenirs and all that’s in between. There’s even a branch of the world-famous Rijksmuseum, displaying genuine Dutch masterpieces that passengers can see for free. If you’ve more time to kill (and money to spare), check out the Holland Casino, get a relaxing massage or chill out in the world’s first airport park, which uses mixed reality technology to take you far from the madding crowds.

www.schiphol.nl

Fly to more than 140 destinations around the globe with KLM from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – and thanks to the collaboration with Air France since 2004, you can fly to more than 600 destinations worldwide. Benefit from frequent flights, optimal flight plans, attractive rates and a wide range of services on-board. Step aboard one of the most modern fleets in the world and enjoy KLM’s innovative travel classes. Want to travel in even more comfort? Book a seat in Economy Comfort in front of the Economy Class for more leg space and seats that recline even further. KLM’s friendly crew offers excellent assistance and is always at your service. www.klm.com

SCHIPHOL – BEHIND THE SCENES Ever wondered how a huge airport like Schiphol actually functions? In this unique tour you can enjoy a taste of all the work that goes into making Schiphol operate safely and smoothly, with access to areas the public doesn’t normally see. www.schipholbehindthescenes.nl

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NEED TO KNOW

NEED TO KNOW The compact size of the metropolis and the efficient public transport make Amsterdam easily accessible. TRAIN The train station at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located directly below the airport. The journey to Amsterdam Central Station takes just 20 minutes (one-way ticket €3.90). Every day dozens of trains, including high-speed trains, leave Amsterdam for other European destinations such as Brussels, Paris and Frankfurt. All parts of the Netherlands can be easily and quickly accessed by train. Tickets are sold at NS service desk or ticket machines. www.ns.nl

EASY & AFFORDABLE PARKING WITH P+R Parking in a P+R car park costs just €8 per 24 hours – with a maximum parking time of 96 hours. This fee includes free public transport to the centre of Amsterdam for a maximum of five people. Be sure to hand over your parking ticket to the P+R car park attendant and ask for a P+R chip card(s) upon arrival. Please read the P+R leaflet for more details.

TAXIS Taxis can be handy when travelling to and from the airport, late at night when the trams have stopped running or when you’re running late. Because space in the city centre is limited, taxis cannot stop anywhere they like. Taxi stands, which are identified by blue taxi signs, can be found near tourist hotspots such as Central Station and Leidseplein.

AMSTERDAM & REGION DAY TICKET

PUBLIC TRANSPORT P+R Travelling within Amsterdam is straightforward and convenient. There is an extensive transport network connecting city districts, including trams, metro, buses and (free) ferry. Journeys are paid by using a public transport card (OV-chipkaart). Visitor Information Centres offer 24 to 96 hour tickets (1-4 days) that entitle you to unlimited travel through Amsterdam. The public transport company GVB offers up to 168-hour tickets (7 days). Drivers and conductors also sell 1-hour (€2.80) and 24-hour (€7.50) disposable cards on trams and buses. Most importantly: check in and check out on every journey at one of the card readers. Visit www.9292.nl to plan your journey.

The Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket is the easiest way to explore the city and its beautiful surrounding area. With the ticket you can explore the centre of Amsterdam, beaches of Zandvoort, Edam’s cheese market, Schiphol Airport, the Aalsmeer flower auction and traditional villages like Volendam and the Zaanse Schans. The Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket is a 24hour public transport pass valid on metros, trams and buses (including night buses) operated by Connexxion, GVB and EBS in the greater Amsterdam area. The ticket costs €13.50 and is available for purchase at the Visitor Information Centres in Amsterdam and Schiphol (see page 55), selected hotels and ticket counters of the participating public transport companies (Connexxion, GVB and EBS). Contact information Connexxion page 65

COACHES In and nearby the city centre, Amsterdam has over 125 special parking spots for coaches. You can download the ‘Amsterdam for coaches’ brochure at: www.amsterdam.nl/touringcar

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NEED TO KNOW

VISITOR INFORMATION

Your clients can visit the Visitor Information Centres for reservations, excursions, the I amsterdam City Card and more. AMSTERDAM Visitor Information Centre Central Station* Stationsplein 10, across from Central Station Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 7026000 www.iamsterdam.com Visitor Information Agency Dutch National Opera & Ballet Amstel 3 Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 7026000 www.iamsterdam.com Visitor Information Centre Schiphol Airport (Holland Tourist Information) Schiphol Airport Arrivals 2 at Schiphol Plaza T +31 (0)20 7026000 www.iamsterdam.com

METROPOLITAN AREA Visitor Information Agency Boekhuis Aalsmeer Zijdstraat 12, Aalsmeer T +31 (0)20 7026000 www.vvvaalsmeer.nl VVV Almere De Diagonaal 199 Almere T +31 (0)36 5485041 www.vvvalmere.nl

VVV Edam Damplein 1 Edam T +31 (0)299 315125 www.vvv-edam.nl Haarlem Marketing Grote Markt 2 Haarlem T +31 (0)900 6161600 www.haarlemmarketing.nl VVV Huizen Huizer Museum Achterbaan 82 Huizen T +31 (0)35 6292810 www.vvvgooivecht.nl Visitor Information Agency IJmuiden Dudokplein 16 IJmuiden T +31 (0)20 7026000 www.vvvijmuidenaanzee.nl VVV Lelystad (Batavia Stad) Bataviaplein 60 Lelystad T +31 (0)320 292900 www.vvvlelystad.nl VVV Lelystad (city centre) De Promesse 4, Lelystad T +31 (0)320 276627 www.vvvlelystad.nl VVV Middenbeemster Middenweg 185 Middenbeemster T +31 (0)299 621826 www.beemsterinfo.nl

Visitor Information Agency Monnickendam Zuideinde 2 Monnickendam T +31 (0)299 820046 www.vvv-waterland.nl VVV Naarden Ruysdaelplein 9 Naarden T +31 (0)35 6292810 www.vvvgooivecht.nl VVV Purmerend Kaasmarkt 20 Purmerend T +31 (0)299 472718 www.laagholland.com

VVV Zandvoort Bakkerstraat 2/B Zandvoort T +31 (0)23 5717947 www.vvvzandvoort.nl Visitor Information Agency: limited range of products and a self-service information kiosk

* Last Minute Ticket Shop READ MORE PAGE 41.

VVV Volendam Zeestraat 37 Volendam T +31 (0)299 363747 www.vvv-volendam.nl VVV WijdemerenKortenhoef Zuwe 20 Kortenhoef T +31 (0)35 6292810 www.vvvgooivecht.nl VVV WijdemerenLoosdrecht Oud-Loosdrechtsedijk 198, Loosdrecht T +31 (0)35 6292810 www.vvvgooivecht.nl Visitor Information Agency Wormer Faunastraat 123 Wormer T +31 (0)20 7026000 www.zaanstreek.nl

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Check out the locations of the sights and attractions on the maps on pages 56-57 (Amsterdam City) and 58-59 (Metropolitan Area). Museums

Allard Pierson Museum F5 T +31 (0)20 5252556 allard.pierson.museum@uva.nl www.allardpiersonmuseum.nl Amsterdam Museum E5 T +31 (0)20 5231706 sales@amsterdammuseum.nl www.amsterdammuseum.nl Amsterdam Pipe Museum E6 T +31 (0)20 4211779 info@pipemuseum.nl www.pipemuseum.nl Amsterdam Tulip Museum D3 T +31 (0)20 4210095 info@tulipmuseum.org www.amsterdamtulipmuseum.com Anne Frank House D3 T +31 (0)20 5567100 reserveringen@annefrank.nl www.annefrank.org ARCAM Amsterdam Centre of Architecture H4 T +31 (0)20 6204878 arcam@arcam.nl www.arcam.nl Bijbels Museum (Biblical Museum)/ Cromhouthuizen E5 T +31 (0)20 6242436 info@bijbelsmuseum.nl www.bijbelsmuseum.nl www.cromhouthuizen.nl Bijzondere Collecties (Special Collections) F5 T +31 (0)20 5256042 secretariaat-erfgoed-UB@uva.nl www.bijzonderecollecties.uva.nl De Appel arts centre G4 T +31 (0)20 6255651 info@deappel.nl www.deappel.nl

De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam (New Church) E4 T +31 (0)20 6268168 mail@nieuwekerk.nl www.nieuwekerk.nl

Kattenkabinet (Cat Cabinet) E6 T +31 (0)20 6269040 info@kattenkabinet.nl www.kattenkabinet.nl

De Oude Kerk Amsterdam (Old Church) F4 T +31 (0)20 6258284 info@oudekerk.nl www.oudekerk.nl

Museum Geelvinck Hinlopen House F6 T +31 (0)20 6390747 info@geelvinck.nl www.geelvinck.nl

Amsterdam Diamant Museum (Diamond Museum) D7 T +31 (0)20 3055510 info@diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl www.diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl

Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House) G5 T +31 (0)20 5200400 marketing@rembrandthuis.nl www.rembrandthuis.nl

EYE Film Museum G1 T +31 (0)20 5891428 info@eyefilm.nl www.eyefilm.nl

Museum Het Schip E4 T +31 (0)20 4182885 info@hetschip.nl www.hetschip.nl

Foam F6 T +31 (0)20 5516500 info@foam.org www.foam.org

Museum Onsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Lord in the Attic) G3 T +31 (0)20 6246604 info@opsolder.nl www.opsolder.nl

Hermitage Amsterdam G6 T +31 (0)20 5308755 sales@hermitage.nl www.hermitage.nl Het Grachtenhuis (Museum of the Canals) E5 T +31 (0)20 4211656 mail@hetgrachtenhuis.nl www.hetgrachtenhuis.nl Het Scheepvaartmuseum (The National Maritime Museum) J5 T +31 (0)20 5232222 info@hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl Houseboat Museum D4 T +31 (0)20 4270750 info@houseboatmuseum.nl www.houseboatmuseum.nl Joods Historisch Museum (Jewish Historical Museum) G5 T +31 (0)20 5310310 info@jhm.nl www.jhm.nl

Museum Van Loon F6 T +31 (0)20 6245255 info@museumvanloon.nl www.museumvanloon.nl Museum Willet-Holthuysen F6 T +31 (0)20 5231822 info@willetholthuysen.nl www.willetholthuysen.nl Rijksmuseum E7 T +31 (0)20 6747000 salesdepartment@rijksmuseum.nl www.rijksmuseum.nl Royal Palace E4 T +31 (0)20 6204060 info@dkh.nl www.paleisamsterdam.nl Science Center NEMO H4 T +31 (0)20 5313233 info@e-nemo.nl www.e-nemo.nl

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60-61

Tour guides

Attractions

61-62

Bike & scooter rental

Canal cruises & boat rental

62-63

Car rental

Coach rental

Shopping Restaurants Theatres & entertainment

63 63-64 64

Transport Accommodation

65 66-71

Incoming tour operators, excursion & event companies

64-65

Stadsarchief (Amsterdam City Archives) F6 T +31 (0)20 2511511 info@stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl www.stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl

Het Dolhuys B5 T +31 (0)23 5410670 info@hetdolhuys.nl www.hetdolhuys.nl HAARLEM

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam D7 T +31 (0)20 5732911 marketing@stedelijk.nl www.stedelijk.nl

Teylers Museum B5 T +31 (0)23 5160960 info@teylersmuseum.nl www.teylersmuseum.eu HAARLEM

Tassenmuseum Hendrikje (Museum of Bags & Purses) F6 T +31 (0)20 5246450 info@tassenmuseum.nl www.tassenmuseum.nl Tropenmuseum (Museum of the Tropics) K6 T +31 (0)20 5688422 tropenmuseum@kit.nl www.tropenmuseum.nl Van Gogh Museum D7 T +31 (0)20 5705200 sales@vangoghmuseum.nl www.vangoghmuseum.com Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam (Dutch Resistance Museum) H5 T +31 (0)20 6202535 info@verzetsmuseum.org www.verzetsmuseum.org Cobra Museum of Modern Art E6 T +31 (0)20 5475038 info@cobra-museum.nl www.cobra-museum.nl AMSTELVEEN Zuiderzeemuseum T +31 (0)228 351111 info@zuiderzeemuseum.nl www.zuiderzeemuseum.nl ENKHUIZEN Frans Hals Museum B5 T +31 (0)23 5115775 office@franshalsmuseum.nl www.franshalsmuseum.nl HAARLEM

Museum Stoomtram Hoorn-Medemblik (Steamtram Museum) T +31 (0)229 270002 info@museumstoomtram.nl www.museumstoomtram.nl HOORN Vereniging De Zaansche Molen (Society of Zaan Mills) D3 T +31 (0)75 6215148 info@zaanschemolen.nl www.zaanschemolen.nl KOOG A/D ZAAN Nieuw Land, museum + archive + study centre (New Land) K2 T +31 (0)320 225900 info@nieuwlanderfgoed.nl www.nieuwlanderfgoed.nl LELYSTAD Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot G5 T +31 (0)294 256262 info@muiderslot.nl www.muiderslot.nl MUIDEN Country Estate Beeckestijn B3 T +31 (0)255 522877 info@buitenplaatsbeeckestijn.nl www.buitenplaatsbeeckestijn.nl VELSEN ZUID Museum Zaanse Tijd (Zaan Time Museum) D3 T +31 (0)75 6179769 info@mnuurwerk.nl www.mnuurwerk.nl ZAANDAM

Zaans Museum D3 T +31 (0)75 6810000 info@zaansmuseum.nl www.zaansmuseum.nl ZAANDAM

Attractions

Amsterdam ArenA F6 T +31 (0)20 3111333 info@amsterdamarena.nl www.amsterdamarena.nl Amsterdam Expo E5 T +31 (0)20 7630599 contact@amsterdamexpo.nl www.amsterdamexpo.nl Artis Royal Zoo H5 T +31 (0)900 2784796 info@artis.nl www.artis.nl Beurs van Berlage F3 T +31 (0)20 5304141 info@beursvanberlage.nl www.beursvanberlage.nl Body Worlds: The Happiness Project F3 T +31 (0)900 841145 amsterdam@bodyworlds.nl www.bodyworlds.nl Coster Diamonds D7 T +31 (0)20 3055555 info@costerdiamonds.com www.costerdiamonds.com CtheCity service@ctaste.nl www.ctaste.nl Culture Park Westergasfabriek C1 T +31 (0)20 5860710 info@westergasfabriek.nl www.westergasfabriek.nl De Hollandsche Manege (Dutch Riding School) C6 T +31 (0)6 55102139 info@dehollandschemanege.nl www.dehollandschemanege.nl

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Felix Meritis D4 T +31 (0)20 6262321 felix@felix.meritis.nl www.felix.meritis.nl

The Original Dr. Fish D8 T +31 (0)88 1301301 contact@theoriginal-drfish.nl www.theoriginal-drfish.nl

Gassan Diamonds G5 T +31 (0)20 6225333 info@gassandiamonds.nl www.gassan.com

Whisky CafĂŠ L&B E6 T +31 (0)6 24554162 info@whiskyproeverijen.nl www.whiskyproeverijen.nl

Heineken Experience E7 T +31 (0)20 5239436 sales.experience@heineken.com www.heinekenexperience.com

XtraCold Amsterdam F5 T +31 (0)20 3205700 info@xtracold.com www.xtracold.com

Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam H5 T +31 (0)20 6259021 info@dehortus.nl www.dehortus.nl

FloraHolland Flower Auction D7 T +31 (0)297 392185 aalsmeer@floraholland.nl www.floraholland.com AALSMEER

House of Bols. Cocktail & Genever Experience D7 T +31 (0)20 5708555 info@houseofbols.com www.houseofbols.com Madame Tussauds Amsterdam F4 T +31 (0)20 5221010 info@madametussauds.nl www.madametussauds.nl Molen van Sloten (Windmill) D5 T +31 (0)20 6177557 info@molenvansloten.nl www.molenvansloten.nl Olympisch Stadion (Olympic Stadium) E5 T +31 (0)20 3054400 office@olympischstadion.nl www.olympischstadion.nl Portugese Synagogue (Portuguese Synagogue) G5 T +31 (0)20 4282596 publiekscontacten@jhm.nl www.nihs.nl Red Light Secrets T +31 (0)20 662 5300 info@redlightsecrets.com www.redlightsecrets.com Reypenaer Tasting Room E3 T +31 (0)20 3206333 info@reypenaerproeflokaal.nl www.reypenaer.com Royal Delft Experience Amsterdam F5 T +31 (0)20 6232271 info@royaldelft.com www.royaldelftexperience.com The Amsterdam Dungeon E4 T +31 (0)20 5308500 info@theamsterdamdungeon.nl www.thedungeons.com/amsterdam

Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve (Goat Farm) E6 T +31 (0)20 6455034 info@geitenboerderij.nl www.geitenboerderij.nl AMSTELVEEN Madurodam T +31 (0)70 4162400 info@madurodam.nl www.madurodam.nl DEN HAAG Henri Willig Cheese Farms D3+G2+G3 T +31 (0)299 655151 info@henriwillig.com www.henriwillig.com KATWOUDE Castle Keukenhof A7 T +31 (0)252 750690 info@kasteelkeukenhof.nl www.kasteelkeukenhof.nl LISSE Keukenhof A7 T +31 (0)252 465564 info@keukenhof.nl www.keukenhof.nl LISSE De Simonehoeve Cheese Farm & Clog Factory G3 T +31 (0)299 365828 info@simonehoeve.com www.simonehoeve.com VOLENDAM Saense Lelie D3 Delft Blue Pottery T +31 (0)75 6354622 info@saenselelie.nl www.saenselelie.nl ZAANDAM

Wooden Shoe Workshop De Zaanse Schans D3 T +31 (0)75 6177121 info@clogs.nl www.clogs.nl ZAANDAM Zaanse Schans D3 T +31 (0)75 6168218 info@zaanseschans-museum.nl www.zaanseschans.nl ZAANDAM Cheese Company & Co (various locations) www.hollandcheesemarkets.com

Canal cruises & boat rental

Amsterdam Boats K3 T +31 (0)20 6247635 info@amsterdam-boats.com www.rentaboatamsterdam.com Amsterdam Canal Cruises E7 T +31 (0)20 6265636 info@amsterdamcanalcruises.nl www.amsterdamcanalcruises.nl Blue Boat Company D6 T +31 (0)20 6791370 info@blueboat.nl www.blueboat.nl Canal Company (various locations) Holland International Canal Cruises Gray Line Amsterdam Canal Cruises T +31 (0)20 2170500 info@canal.nl www.canal.nl Canal Motorboats E1 T +31 (0)20 4227007 info@canalmotorboats.com www.canalmotorboats.com Mokumboot E5 T +31 (0)6 14683277 Info@mokumbootverhuur.nl www.mokumbootverhuur.nl Rederij Kooij F5 T +31 (0)20 6233810 info@rederijkooij.nl www.rederijkooij.nl Rederij Lovers F3 T +31 (0)20 5301090 info@lovers.nl www.lovers.nl Rederij Plas F3 T +31 (0)20 6245406 info@rederijplas.nl www.rederijplas.nl

63 Rederij ‘t Smidtje E8 T +31 (0)20 6706067 info@smidtje.nl www.smidtje.nl See Amsterdam Canal Tour D3 T +31 (0)20 3379733 info@seeamsterdam.nl www.seeamsterdam.nl Veerdienst Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 427 8888 info@veerdienstamsterdam.nl www.veerdienstamsterdam.nl VIP Watertaxi F3 T +31 (0)20 5356363 info@water-taxi.nl www.water-taxi.nl Post Verkade Cruises B5 T +31 (0)23 5470496 info@postverkadegroep.nl www.postverkadegroep.nl HAARLEM Varen op de Zaan D3 T +31 (0)75 6146567 info@varenopdezaan.nl www.varenopdezaan.nl ZAANDAM

Shopping

Chopard D7 T +31 (0)20 3053660 boutique.amsterdam@chopard.nl www.chopard.com de Bijenkorf F4 T +31 (0)88 2453333 www.deBijenkorf.nl/international Gassan Dam Square F4 T +31 (0)20 6245787 info@gassandamsquare.nl www.gassan.com Heineken Brand Store F5 T +31 (0)20 5304770 info@heineken.nl www.heinekenthecity.nl Batavia Stad Amsterdam Fashion Outlet K2 T +31 (0)320 292900 sales@bataviastad.nl www.bataviastad.nl LELYSTAD Gassan Plaza D6 T +31 (0)20 4059951 info@gassanschiphol.nl www.gassanschiphol.com SCHIPHOL

Global Blue Holland T +31 (0)23 5241909 info.nl@globalblue.com www.globalblue.com

Restaurants ASIAN

Nooch D4 T +31 (0)20 6222105 goodfortune@nooch.nl www.nooch.nl Restaurant Puri Mas D6 T +31 (0)20 6277627 purimas@purimas.nl www.purimas.nl Restaurant View H3 T +31 (0)20 3708059 info@restaurant-view.nl www.restaurant-view.nl Wagamama D6+F5 T +31 (0)20 6203022 rembrandtplein@wagamama.nl maxeuweplein@wagamama.nl www.wagamama.nl

DUTCH

De Pannenkoekenboot Amsterdam (Pancake Boat) E5 T +31 (0)20 6368817 amsterdam@pannenkoekenboot.nl www.pannenkoekenboot.nl Pancakes! Amsterdam D4 T +31 (0)20 5289797 info@pancakesamsterdam.com www.pancakesamsterdam.com Pannekoekkelder E4 T +31 (0)20 6226411 info@pannekoekkelder.nl www.pannekoekkelder.nl The Pancake Bakery E3 T +31 (0)20 6251333 office@pancake.nl www.pancake.nl

FISH

Kop van de Haven B3 T +31 (0)255 522000 sales@kopvandehaven.nl

www.kopvandehaven.nl IJMUIDEN Visrestaurant G van Es B3 T +31 (0)255 522000 thuis@gerardvanes.nl www.gerardvanes.nl IJMUIDEN

GRILL

Rancho E5+D6+F5 T +31 (0)20 6119119 info@DUrestaurants.nl www.rancho.nl Restaurant Chicano’s D6 T +31 (0)20 4200435 info@restaurantchicanos.nl www.restaurantchicanos.nl St. George F3 T +31 (0)20 6250276

INTERNATIONAL Amstelhoeck F5 T +31 (0)20 8004069 info@amstelhoeck.nl www.amstelhoeck.nl

Blue food.drink.view E5 T +31 (0)20 4273901 welcome@blue-amsterdam.nl www.blue-amsterdam.nl Brasserie Harkema F4 T +31 (0)20 4283333 reserveren@brasserieharkema.nl www.brasserieharkema.nl Brasserie van Baerle D8 T +31 (0)20 6791532 info@brasserievanbaerle.nl www.brasserievanbaerle.nl Ctaste T +31 (0)20 675 28 31 service@ctaste.nl www.ctaste.nl Fifteen Amsterdam J3 T +31 (0)20 5095016 info@fifteen.nl www.fifteen.nl Grand Café-Restaurant 1e Klas G3 T +31 (0)20 6250131 info@restauranteersteklas.nl www.restauranteersteklas.nl Hard Rock Cafe D6 T +31 (0)20 5237611 amsterdam_sales@hardrock.com www.hardrock.com/amsterdam Heffer – Centre du Café Historique F3 T +31 (0)20 4284488 info@heffer.nl www.heffer.nl IJ-kantine E5 T +31 (0)20 6337162 info@ijkantine.nl www.ijkantine.nl L’invité le Restaurant D3 T +31 (0)20 5702010 lerestaurant@linvite.nl www.linvitelerestaurant.nl

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Odeon E5 T +31 (0)20 5218555 info@odeonamsterdam.nl www.odeonamsterdam.nl RAIN Amsterdam F5 T +31 (0)20 6267078 info@rain-amsterdam.com www.rain-amsterdam.com Restaurant-Café In de Waag G4 T +31 (0)20 4227772 info@indewaag.nl www.indewaag.nl Restaurant Looks G4 T +31 (0)20 3200949 info@restaurantlooks.nl www.restaurantlooks.nl Restaurant VandeMarkt E5 T +31 (0)20 4686958 info@vandemarkt.nl www.vandemarkt.nl Strand Zuid E5 T +31 (0)20 6392589 events@strand-zuid.nl www.strand-zuid.nl Vondelpark 3 C6/7 T +31 (0)20 6392589 events@strand-zuid.nl www.vondelpark3.nl Brasserie Nobel B5 T +31 (0)23 5327034 info@brasserienobel.nl www.brasserienobel.nl HAARLEM Hofje zonder Zorgen B5 T +31 (0)23 53 10 607 eten@hofjezonderzorgen.nl www.hofjezonderzorgen.nl HAARLEM Grand Café-Restaurant Pieterman G3 T +31 (0)299 323392 info@horecamarinapark.nl www.horecamarinapark.nl VOLENDAM De Hoop op d’Swarte Walvis D3 T +31 (0)75 6165629 info@dewalvis.nl www.dewalvis.nl ZAANDAM

ITALIAN

Da Portare Via (various locations) info@daportarevia.nl www.daportarevia.nl Pasta e Basta E6 T +31 (0)20 4222222 amsterdam@pastaebasta.nl www.pastaebasta.nl

CONTACT INFORMATION

MEDITERRANEAN

Wereldeethuis Bazar Amsterdam F8 T +31 (0)20 6750544 all@bazaramsterdam.nl www.bazaramsterdam.nl

MEXICAN

Matias D6 T +31 (0)20 6381817 info@123reserveringen.nl www.matias.nl

Theatres & entertainment

ANNE, the play Theater Amsterdam E5 info@theateramsterdam.com www.theateramsterdam.com Bimhuis H3 T +31 (0)20 7882150 info@bimhuis.nl www.bimhuis.nl Boom Chicago D4 T +31 (0)20 4230101 reservations@boomchicago.nl www.boomchicago.nl Club ABE G5 T +31 (0)20 8457872 info@clubabe.com www.clubabe.com De Hallen Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 705 8164 info@dehallen-amsterdam.nl www.dehallen-amsterdam.nl DeLaMar Theatre D6 T +31 (0)20 5552627 info@delamar.nl www.delamar.nl Holland Casino Amsterdam D6 T +31 (0)20 5211111 info@hollandcasino.nl www.hollandcasino.nl Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ H3 T +31 (0)20 7882010 post@muziekgebouw.nl www.muziekgebouw.nl North Sea Jazz Club C1 T +31 (0)20 7220982 Info@northseajazzclub.com www.northseajazzclub.com Pathé ArenA E/F6 T 0900 1458055 events@pathe.nl www.pathe.nl

Pathé City D6 T 0900 1458055 events@pathe.nl www.pathe.nl Pathé de Munt F5 T 0900 1458055 events@pathe.nl www.pathe.nl Pathé Tuschinski F5 T +31 (0)20 4281060 events@pathe.nl www.pathe.nl The Royal Concertgebouw D8 T +31 (0)20 6718345 groups@concertgebouw.nl www.concertgebouw.nl/en

Incoming tour operators, excursion & event companies Amsterdam City Tours T +31 (0)299 770799 info@amsterdamcitytours.com www.amsterdamcitytours.com

Amsterdam Événements T +31 (0)20 7727886 info@amsterdamevenements.com www.amsterdamevenements.com Amsterdam Sightseeing T +31 (0)20 4204000 info@citysightseeingamsterdam.nl www.citysightseeingamsterdam.nl Amsterdam Top Tours & Events T +31 (0)20 6209338 info@toptours.nl www.toptours.nl Amsterdam Vélo T +31 (0)20 7727886 info@amsterdam-velo.com www.amsterdam-velo.com Be There Events T +31 (0)20 7670094 info@bethereevents.nl www.bethereevents.nl Boat Bike Tours + 31 (0)299 313071 info@boatbiketours.com www.boatbiketours.com Cycletours Holland T +31 (0)20 5218480 individual@cycletours.nl www.cycletours.com Getevents T +31 (0)20 7009439 info@getevents.nl www.getevents.nl

65 Great Amsterdam Excursions T +31 (0)6 11226642 info@greatamsterdamexcursions.com www.greatamsterdamexcursions.com Holland Destination Travel Service T +31 (0)299 437294 info@hdts.nl www.hollanddestinationtravelservice.com Karos City Tours T +31 (0)20 6913478 info@karos.nl www.karos.nl Keytours Excursions T +31 (0)20 3055337 excursion@keytours.nl www.keytours.nl Lindbergh Excursions T +31 (0)20 6222766 info@lindbergh.nl www.lindbergh.nl Mike’s Bike Tours T +31 (0)20 6227970 mikesbiketoursamsterdam@yahoo.com www.mikesbiketours.com Original Tours & Events Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 7895046 info@originaltours.nl www.originaltours.nl PBN Sport & Adventure T +31 (0)20 6263600 mail@pbn.nl www.pbn.nl Ruskontakt T +31 (0)20 6839494 ruskontakt@ruskontakt.nl www.ruskontakt.nl Specialtours & Events Nederland T +31 (0)20 7708953 info@specialtours.nl www.specialtours.nl Tours & Tickets T +31 (0)20 4204000 reservations@toursandtickets.nl www.tours-tickets.com Ultimate Party Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 7767888 info@joinultimateparty.com www.joinultimateparty.com Van Aemstel Produkties T +31 (0)20 6832592 info@amsterdamexcursies.nl www.amsterdamexcursies.nl Waterproof Events T +31 (0)294 700202 info@waterproof-events.nl www.waterproof-events.nl

Tour guides

Car rental

HTG Services T +31 (0)228 850055 info@htgservices.nl www.htgservices.nl

Sixt (various locations) T +31 (0)20 6242955 klantenservice@sixt.com www.sixt.nl

ARTTRA Cultural Agency T +31 (0)20 6259303 info@arttra.com www.arttra.com

GUIDOR T +31 (0)20 6246072 info@guidor.nl www.guidor.nl Rossia Evropa T +31 (0)20 4192349 indtours@rossiaevropa.nl www.rossiaevropa.nl Sandeman’s New Amsterdam Tours T +31 (0)20 7589422 amsterdam@neweuropetours.eu www.neweuropetours.eu Stichting Gilde Amsterdam / Mee in Mokum T +31 (0)20 6254450 info@gildeamsterdam.nl www.gildeamsterdam.nl TVcN Tolk- en Vertaalcentrum Nederland T +31 (0)88 2555222 sales@tvcn.nl www.tvcn.nl

Bike & scooter rental

AVIS (various locations) T +31 (0)88 2847200 travel.industry@avis.nl www.avis.nl

Coach Rental

Coach Rental Amsterdam T +31 (0)71 3650090 www.coachrentalamsterdam.com info@coachrentalamsterdam.com Koninklijke Beuk Touringcars T +31 (0)71 3656565 info@beuktouringcars.nl www.beuk.net

Transport

AirExpressbus T +31 (0)40 2558090 info@airexpressbus.com www.airexpressbus.com Arriva T +31 (0)299 418025 info@arriva.nl www.arriva.nl Connexxion Public Transport T +31 (0)35 6251600 schiphol@connexxion.nl www.connexxion.nl

AmsterBike H3 T +31 (0)20 4199063 info@amsterbike.eu www.amsterbike.eu

Connexxion Taxi Services T +31 (0)38 3394700 AMS@connexxion.nl schipholhotelshuttle.nl

MacBike C4+D6+G3+G5 T +31 (0)20 6200985 info@macbike.nl www.macbike.nl

EBS Public Transportation T +31 (0)800 0327 info@ebs-ov.nl www.ebs-ov.nl

Yellow Bike F3 T +31 (0)20 6206940 info@yellowbike.nl www.yellowbike.nl

Hotel Parking B.V. T +31 (0)6 18845546 info@hotelparking.nl www.hotelparking.nl

Rent a Bike Haarlem B5 T +31 (0)900 5005006 info@rentabikehaarlem.nl www.rentabikehaarlem.nl HAARLEM

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines T +31 (0)20 4747747 groups.directsales.NL@klm.com www.klm.com

Scooter Experience E4 T +31 (0)20 4820008 info@scooterexperience.nl www.scooterexperience.nl LANDSMEER

P1 Parking Amsterdam Centre T +31 (0)70 3705070 info@p1.nl www.p1.nl Q-Park T +31 (0)900 4466880 info@q-park.nl / www.q-park.nl

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accommodation

ACCOMMODATION

Check out the locations of the accommodation on the maps on pages 56-57 (Amsterdam City) and 58-59 (Metropolitan Area).

5 star

NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky F4 T +31 (0)20 5549111 nhkrasnapolsky@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com

Canal House Amsterdam E3 T +31 (0)20 6225182 info@canalhouse.nl www.canalhouse.nl

Bilderberg Garden Hotel E5 T +31 (0)20 5705600 garden@bilderberg.nl www.gardenhotel.nl

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam F4 T +31 (0)20 5553111 h2783-re@accor.com www.thegrand.nl

citizenM hotel Amsterdam City E5 T +31 (0)20 8117090 info@citizenm.com www.citizenm.com

Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam D7 T +31 (0)20 6701811 info@conservatoriumhotel.com www.conservatoriumhotel.com

The Dylan Amsterdam D5 T +31 (0)20 5302010 info@dylanamsterdam.com www.dylanamsterdam.com

Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht D5 T +31 (0)20 5231234 amsterdam.prinsengracht@andaz.com www.andazamsterdam.com

De L’Europe F5 T +31 (0)20 5311777 hotel@leurope.nl www.leurope.nl Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam G4 T +31 (0)20 5520000 info@amrathamsterdam.com www.amrathamsterdam.com Hilton Amsterdam E5 T +31 (0)20 7106000 info.amsterdam@hilton.com www.hilton.com Hotel Okura Amsterdam E5 T +31 (0)20 6787111 sales@okura.nl www.okura.nl Hotel Pulitzer D4 T +31 (0)20 5235235 pulitzer.amsterdam@luxurycollection.com www.hotelpulitzeramsterdam.nl Marriott Hotel Amsterdam D6 T +31 (0)20 6075555 amsterdam@marriotthotels.com www.marriotthotels.com NH Barbizon Palace G3 T +31 (0)20 5564564 nhbarbizonpalace@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com

4 star

Aitana Room Mate Hotel F1 T +31 (0)20 8914800 aitana@room-matehotels.com www.aitana.room-matehotels.com

Amsterdam American Hotel Hampshire Eden D6 T +31 (0)20 5563000 info@amsterdamamerican.com www.amsterdamamerican.com Art Hotel Dulac E2 T +31 (0)20 3200220 info@arthoteldulac.nl www.arthoteldulac.nl art’otel amsterdam F3 T +31 (0)20 7197222 aaminfo@artotels.com www.artotels.com Banks Mansion F6 T +31 (0)20 4200055 desk@banksmansion.nl www.banksmansion.nl Bilderberg Hotel Jan Luyken D7 T +31 (0)20 5730730 jan-luyken@bilderberg.nl www.janluyken.nl

Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam D5 T +31 (0)23 7510686 info@corendonhotels.com www.corendonhotels.com Crowne Plaza Amsterdam City Centre F3 T +31 (0)20 6200500 amsnl.reservations@ihg.com www.crowneplaza.com Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South E5 T +31 (0)20 5211703 info.amspc@ihg.com www.crowneplaza.com Delphi Hotel E5 T +31 (0)20 679 5152 info@delphihotel.nl www.delphihotel.nl Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel D6 T +31 (0)20 6201212 info@dtfh.nl www.dtfh.nl DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station G3 T +31 (0)20 2621003 amscs.info@hilton.com www.doubletree.hilton.com Dutch Design Hotel Artemis E5 T +31 (0)20 7141000 sales-marketing@aeonplazahotels.com www.artemisamsterdam.com EMB Hotel Memphis C8 T +31 (0)20 6733141 info@memphishotel.nl

CONSERVATORIUM HOTEL

www.memphishotel.nl Hampshire Hotel Rembrandt Square Amsterdam F5 T +31 (0)20 8904747 info.rembrandtsquare@hampshire-hotels. com www.hampshire-hotels.com Hotel Ambassade E5 T +31 (0)20 5550222 info@ambassade-hotel.nl www.ambassade-hotel.nl Hotel Amsterdam de Roode Leeuw F4 T +31 (0)20 5550666 info@hotelamsterdam.nl www.hotelamsterdam.nl Hotel Arena J7 T +31 (0)20 6650544 info@hotelarena.nl www.hotelarena.nl Hotel Die Port van Cleve E4 T +31 (0)20 7189013 sales-marketing@aeonplazahotels.com www.dieportvancleve.com Hotel Estherea E4 T +31 (0)20 6245146 info@estherea.nl www.estherea.nl Hotel JL No. 76 D7 T +31 (0)20 5150457 rooms@vondelhotels.com www.vondelhotels.com Hotel Notting Hill F7 T +31 (0)20 5231030 info@hotelnottinghill.nl www.hotelnottinghill.nl Hotel Roemer D6 T +31 (0)20 5150455 rooms@vondelhotels.com www.hotelroemer.nl Hotel Vondel D6 T +31 (0)20 6120120 rooms@vondelhotels.com www.hotelvondel.nl

Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre F3 T +31 (0)20 5301818 infoamsterdam@inntelhotels.nl www.inntelhotels.nl Mercure Amsterdam Arthur Frommer F7 T +31 (0)20 6220328 h1032@accor-hotels.com www.accorhotels.com Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Airport E5 T +31 (0)20 6179005 H1315@accor-hotels.com www.accorhotels.com Mรถvenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre J3 T +31 (0)20 5191200 hotel.amsterdam@moevenpick.com www.moevenpick-hotels.com/amsterdam NH Amsterdam Centre D6 T +31 (0)20 6851351 nhamsterdamcentre@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com NH Caransa F5 T +31 (0)20 5540800 nhcaransa@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com NH Carlton Amsterdam F5 T +31 (0)20 6222266 nhcarltonamsterdam@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com NH Doelen F5 T +31 (0)20 5540600 nhdoelen@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com NH Museum Quarter E8 T +31 (0)20 5738200 nhmuseumquarter@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com NH Musica E5 T +31 (0)20 5414141 nhmusica@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com

NH Schiller F5 T +31 (0)20 5540700 nhschiller@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com Novotel Amsterdam City E5 T +31 (0)20 5411123 h0515@accor.com www.novotel.nl Park Hotel D6 T +31 (0)20 6711222 info@parkhotel.nl www.parkhotel.nl Park Plaza Victoria Hotel Amsterdam F3 T +31 (0)20 6234255 vicres@parkplazahotels.nl www.parkplaza.com Park Plaza Vondelpark B8 T +31 (0)20 6646111 voppres@pphe.com www.parkplaza.com Radisson Blu Hotel F4 T +31 (0)20 6231231 reservations.amsterdam@radissonsas.com www.radisson.com Ramada Apollo Amsterdam Centre E5 T +31 (0)20 2070000 reservations@ramada-apolloamsterdam.com www.ramada-apolloamsterdam.com Seven one Seven E6 T +31 (0)20 4270717 info@717hotel.nl www.717hotel.nl Sir Albert E8 T +31 (0)20 6711222 hello@siralberthotel.com www.siralberthotel.com The Albus F5 T +31 (0)20 5306200 info@albusgrandhotel.com www.albusgrandhotel.com

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The College Hotel D8 T +31 (0)20 5711511 info@thecollegehotel.com www.thecollegehotel.com The Convent Hotel Amsterdam F3 T +31 (0)20 6275900 H1159-GL@accor-hotels.com www.accorhotels.com The Manor Hotel - Hampshire Eden K7 T +31 (0)20 5307834 reservations.manor@hampshire-hotels.com www.hampshire-hotels.com The Toren - Hampshire Classic E3 T +31 (0)20 6226352 info@thetoren.nl www.thetoren.nl WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam E4 T +31 (0)20 4109670 art@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam E5 T +31 (0)20 8100819 fashion@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl Wyndham Apollo Hotel Amsterdam E5 T +31 (0)20 6735922 apolloamsterdambyrequest@wyndham.com www.wyndhamapolloamsterdam.com Hotel Chariot D7 T +31 (0)297 388100 info@hotel-chariot.nl www.hotel-chariot.nl AALSMEER Grand Hotel Amstelveen D7 T +31 (0)20 6455558 info@grandhotelamstelveen.nl www.grandhotelamstelveen.nl AMSTELVEEN Dorint Airport Hotel Amsterdam D5 T +31 (0)20 6588111 H5330@accor.com www.accorhotels.com BADHOEVEDORP Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals B5 T +31 (0)72 5186186 info@hotelfranshals.nl www.hotelfranshals.nl HAARLEM Carlton Square Hotel B5 T +31 (0)23 5319091 info@square.carlton.nl www.carlton.nl/square HAARLEM

CONTACT INFORMATION

Golden Tulip Lion d’Or Haarlem B5 T +31 (0)23 5321750 reservations@hotelliondor.nl www.hotelliondor.nl HAARLEM Courtyard by Marriott Amsterdam Airport C6 T +31 (0)23 5569000 receptiecourtyard@claus.nl www.courtyard.com/amscy HOOFDDORP Crowne Plaza Amsterdam Schiphol C6 T +31 (0)23 5650000 reservations.amsap@whgeu.com www.crowneplaza.com HOOFDDORP Hotel Schiphol A4 C7 T +31 (0)252 675335 info@schiphol.valk.nl www.hotelschiphol.nl HOOFDDORP Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport C6 T +31 (0)20 5421234 www.amsterdamairport.place.hyatt.com HOOFDDORP NH Schiphol Airport C6 T +31 (0)20 6550550 reservations@nhschiphol-airport.nh-hotels.nl www.nh-hotels.com HOOFDDORP Holiday Inn Seaport Beach IJmuiden B3 T +31 (0)255 566999 info@holidayinn-ijmuiden.nl www.holiday-inn.com/ijmuiden IJMUIDEN Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport D5 T +31 (0)20 6551033 ppaameetings@pphe.com www.parkplaza.com/amsterdamairport LIJNDEN Hampshire Golfhotel Waterland F3 T +31 (0)299 481666 sales@waterland.hampshire-hotels.com www.hampshire-hotels.com PURMEREND Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg B4 T +31 (0)23 5121800 info@duin-kruidberg.nl www.duin-kruidberg.nl SANTPOORT Van der Valk Hotel Casino Sassenheim A8 T +31 (0)252 219019 marketing@sassenheim.valk.com www.valk.com/sassenheim SASSENHEIM

accommodation

Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel D6 T +31 (0)20 3164300 sales.amsterdam@starwoodhotels.com www.sheraton.com SCHIPHOL Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol D6 T +31 (0)20 7104000 info@hilton.com www.hilton.com SCHIPHOL-CENTRUM Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam D6 T +31 (0)20 5400777 info.amsterdam@dorint.com www.dorint.com SCHIPHOL-OOST Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport D6 T +31 (0)20 6231231 reservations.amsterdam.airport@ radissonsas.com www.radisson.com SCHIPHOL RIJK Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam D4 T +31 (0)75 6311711 infozaandam@inntelhotels.nl www.inntelhotels.nl ZAANDAM

3 star

Atlas Hotel C7 T +31 (0)20 6766336 info@hotelatlas.nl www.hotelatlas.nl A-Train Hotel F3 T +31 (0)20 6241942 info@atrainhotel.com www.atrainhotel.com Avenue Hotel F3 T +31 (0)20 5309530 info@avenue-hotel.nl www.avenue-hotel.nl Bastion Deluxe Hotel Amsterdam/Amstel E5 T +31 (0)20 6634567 bastion@bastionhotel.nl www.bastionhotel.nl Bastion Deluxe Hotel Amsterdam/Centrum Noord E5 T +31 (0)20 6323131 bastion@bastionhotel.nl www.bastionhotel.nl Bastion Hotel Amsterdam/ Centrum Zuidwest E5 T +31 (0)20 6691621 bastion@bastionhotel.nl www.bastionhotel.nl

69 Best Western Apollo Museumhotel Amsterdam City Centre D6 T +31 (0)20 6621402 info.museum@apollohotelsresorts.com www.apollohotelsresorts.com/museum Best Western Dam Square Inn F4 T +31 (0)20 6233716 info@bestwestern.nl www.bestwestern.nl Eden Hotel Amsterdam Hampshire Eden F5 T +31 (0)20 5307878 info.edenhotel@hampshire-hotels.com www.hampshire-hotels.com Hampshire Hotel Lancaster Amsterdam H5 T +31 (0)20 5356881 info.lancaster@hampshire-hotels.com www.hampshire-hotels.com Hampshire Hotel - Theatre District D6 T +31 (0)20 6077900 info.theatredistrict@hampshire-hotels.com www.hampshire-hotels.com Hotel Aalders D7 T +31 (0)20 6620116 info@hotelaalders.nl www.hotelaalders.nl Hotel Alexander D6 T +31 (0)20 5894020 info@hotelalexander.nl www.hotelalexander.nl Hotel Alfa Plantage H5 T +31 (0)20 6235783 alfaplantage@gmail.com www.hotelalfaplantage.nl Hotel Amstelzicht F5 T +31 (0)20 6236693 info@hotelamstelzicht.com www.hotel-amstelzicht.nl Hotel Blyss C6 T +31 (0)20 6168221 info@hotelblyss.com www.hotelblyss.nl Hotel Bronckhorst D8 T +31 (0)20 5722720 info@hotelbronckhorst.nl www.hotelbronckhorst.nl Hotel Casa 400 E5 T +31 (0)20 6651171 info@casa400.nl www.casa400.nl Hotel Central Park A8 T +31 (0)20 2629222 info@hotelcentralpark.nl www.hotelcentralpark.nl

Hotel Citadel F3 T +31 (0)20 6273882 info@centrehotels.nl www.hotelcitadel.nl

Hotel Residence Le Coin F5 T +31 (0)20 5246800 hotel@lecoin.nl www.lecoin.nl

Hotel de Koopermoolen G3 T +31 (0)20 5353222 info@koopermoolen.nl www.koopermoolen.nl

Hotel ROBERTRAMON D7 T +31 (0)20 6714785 info@robertramon.com www.robertramon.nl

Hotel Doria F4 T +31 (0)20 6388826 info@hoteldoria.nl www.hoteldoria.nl

Hotel Sander C8 T +31 (0)20 6627574 info@hotel-sander.nl www.hotel-sander.nl

Hotel Espresso City Centre C6 T +31 (0)20 4120880 info@hotelespresso.nl www.hotelespresso.nl

Hotel Sint Nicolaas F3 T +31 (0)20 6261384 info@hotelnicolaas.nl www.hotelnicolaas.nl

Hotel Europa 92 C6 T +31 (0)20 6188808 info@europa92.nl www.Europa92.nl

Hotel The Exchange (1-5 star) F3 T +31 (0)20 5230080 post@hoteltheexchange.com www.exchangeamsterdam.com

Hotel Hestia D6 T +31 (0)20 6180801 info@hotel-hestia.nl www.hotel-hestia.nl

Hotel The Neighbour's Magnolia B8 T +31 (0)20 6769321 info@magnoliahotelamsterdam.com www.magnoliahotelamsterdam.com

Hotel Ibis Amsterdam Centre F2 T +31 (0)20 6389999 H1556@accor-hotels.com www.accorhotels.com

Lloyd Hotel (1-5 star) L4 T +31 (0)20 5613636 post@lloydhotel.com www.lloydhotel.com

Hotel Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera H5 T +31 (0)20 5319100 h3044-dm@accor-hotels.com www.accorhotels.com

NH City Centre E5 T +31 (0)20 4204545 nhcitycentre@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com

Hotel Ibis Amsterdam City West E4 T +31 (0)20 5811111 h5140@accor.com www.accorhotels.com

NH Tropen K6 T +31 (0)20 6925111 nhtropen@nh-hotels.com www.nh-hotels.com

Hotel Jupiter D6 T +31 (0)20 6187132 info@jupiterhotel.nl www.jupiterhotel.nl

Nova Hotel Amsterdam E4 T +31 (0)20 6230066 reservations@novahotel.nl www.novahotel.nl

Hotel Multatuli F3 T +31 (0)20 6274282 reservations@multatulihotel.nl www.multatulihotel.nl

Prinsen Hotel D6 T +31 (0)20 6162323 frontdesk@prinsenhotel.nl www.prinsenhotel.nl

Hotel Owl D6 T +31 (0)20 6189484 info@owl-hotel.nl www.owl-hotel.nl

Singel Hotel F3 T +31 (0)20 6263108 sales@singelhotel.nl www.singelhotel.nl

Hotel Prins Hendrik G3 T +31 (0)20 6237969 hotel-prins-hendrik@xs4all.nl www.hotel-prinshendrik.nl

The Times Hotel E3 T +31 (0)20 3306030 info@thetimeshotel.nl www.thetimeshotel.nl

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Tulip Inn Amsterdam Riverside F6 T +31 (0)20 3121416 info@tulipinnamsterdamriverside.nl www.tulipinnamsterdamriverside.nl WestCord Art Hotel Amsterdam E4 T +31 (0)20 4109670 art@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl WestCord City Centre Hotel Amsterdam F3 T +31 (0)20 4220011 centre@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl Hostellerie de Veenen E6 T +31 (0)20 6415078 info@deveenen.nl www.deveenen.nl AMSTELVEEN Hotel Ibis Amsterdam Airport D6 T +31 (0)20 5025100 H0649-gr@accor.com www.accorhotels.com BADHOEVEDORP Hotel De Rijper Eilanden D1 T +31 (0)299 675656 derijpereilanden@xs4all.nl www.derijpereilanden.nl DE RIJP Hotel & Restaurant De Fortuna G2 T +31 (0)299 371671 fortuna@fortuna-edam.nl www.fortuna-edam.nl EDAM Ambassador City Centre Hotel B5 T +31 (0)23 5125300 info@acc-hotel.nl www.acc-hotel.nl HAARLEM Tulip Inn Hilversum H7 T +31 (0)35 6232444 info@tulipinnhilversum.nl www.tulipinnhilversum.nl HILVERSUM Van der Valk Purmerend F2 T +31 (0)299 436858 purmerend@valk.com www.valk.com PURMEREND Best Western Hotel Spaander G3 T +31 (0)299 363595 info@spaander.com www.spaander.com VOLENDAM

CONTACT INFORMATION

Hotel Zwanenburg D5 T +31 (0)20 4978020 info@hotelzwanenburg.nl www.hotelzwanenburg.nl ZWANENBURG

2 star

Acostar Hotel E6 T +31 (0)20 3300242 info@acostar.nl www.acostar.nl easyHotel Amsterdam City Centre South F8 danny.vanspall@ amsterdamfb.easyHotel.com www.easyhotelholland.com Hotel Aadam Wilhelmina B8 T +31 (0)20 6625467 bookhotel@euronet.nl www.hotelwilhelmina.com Hotel Asterisk F7 T +31 (0)20 6262396 info@asteriskhotel.nl www.asteriskhotel.nl Hotel Atlanta F5 T +31 (0)20 6253585 info@atlantahotel.nl www.atlantahotel.nl Hotel Clemens E4 T +31 (0)20 6246089 info@clemenshotel.nl www.clemenshotel.nl Hotel Damrak Inn F3 T +31 (0)20 6262498 frontdesk@damrakinn.nl www.damrakinn.nl Hotel De Gerstekorrel F4 T +31 (0)20 6249771 info@gerstekorrel.com www.gerstekorrel.com

accommodation

Hotel Parkzicht D6 T +31 (0)20 6181954 hotel@parkzicht.nl www.parkzicht.nl Hotel Seven Bridges F6 T +31 (0)20 6231329 sevenbridgeshotel@msn.com www.sevenbridgeshotel.nl Hotel Sipermann C6 T +31 (0)20 6161866 sipermann@upcmail.nl sipermann-amsterdam.hotel-rez.com Inner Hotel D7 T +31 (0)20 6625792 info@innerhotel.nl www.innerhotel.nl Poet Hotel Amsterdam D7 T +31 (0)20 6620526 info@acro-hotel.nl www.acro-hotel.nl Quentin Arrive Hotel E2 T +31 (0)23 5290759 reception.arrive@quentinhotels.com www.quentinarrive.com Hotel Velsen B3 T +31 (0)255 522000 info@hotelvelsen.com www.hotelvelsen.nl IJMUIDEN Lake Land Hotel G3 T +31 (0)299 675656 info@lakeland.nl www.lakeland.nl MONNICKENDAM

1 star

Hotel Abba C6 T +31 (0)20 6183058 info@hotel-abba.nl www.abbabudgethotel.com

Hotel Hermitage G6 T +31 (0)20 6238259 info@hotelhermitageamsterdam.nl www.hotelhermitageamsterdam.com

Hotel Acacia D2 T +31 (0)20 6221460 info@hotelacacia.nl www.hotelacacia.nl

Hotel Hoksbergen E4 T +31 (0)20 6266043 info@hotelhoksbergen.nl www.hotelhoksbergen.nl

Hotel De Leydsche Hof E5 T +31 (0)20 6232148 loespiller@planet.nl www.freewebs.com/leydschehof

Hotel King D6 T +31 (0)20 6249603 bookhotel@euronet.nl www.hotel-king.nl

Hotel De Mallemoolen G3 T +31 (0)20 5353222 info@mallemoolen.nl www.koopermoolen.nl

Hotel Nadia E4 T +31 (0)20 6201550 info@nadia.nl www.nadia.nl

Hotel De Westertoren E4 T +31 (0)20 6244639 info@hotelwestertoren.nl www.hotelwestertoren.nl

71 Hotel Museumzicht D7 T +31 (0)20 6712954 hotelmuseumzicht@planet.nl www.hotelmuseumzicht.nl

Stayokay Stadsdoelen F5 T +31 (0)20 5898990 info@stayokay.com www.stayokay.com/stadsdoelen

Boutique B&B Kamer01 E5 T +31 (0)20 6256627 post@kamer01.nl www.kamer01.nl

Hotel Pax E4 T +31 (0)20 6249735 hotelpax@telfort.nl www.hotelpax.nl

The Student Hotel Amsterdam D5 T +31 (0)20 422 8669 info@thestudenthotel.com www.thestudenthotel.com

Perfect Visit (various locations) T +31 (0)20 5241144 info@perfectvisit.nl www.perfectvisit.nl

Hotel Princess C6 T +31 (0)20 6122947 hotelprincess@planet.nl www.centrehotels.nl

Apartments / bed & breakfast

The Blue Wave C5 T +31 (0)20 6168095 glimlach@xs4all.nl www.bluewavehouseboat.com

Sharm Hotel E4 T +31 (0)20 6254317 info@sharmhotel.nl www.sharmhotel.nl

Youth hotels / hostels

Hans Brinker Budget Hotel E6 T +31 (0)20 6220687 sybil@hans-brinker.com www.hans-brinker.com Meeting Point F3 T +31 (0)20 6277499 info@hostel-meetingpoint.nl www.hostel-meetingpoint.nl

Stayokay Amsterdam Vondelpark D6 T +31 (0)20 5898996 info@stayokay.com www.stayokay.com/vondelpark Stayokay Amsterdam Zeeburg L6 T +31 (0)20 5513190 zeeburg@stayokay.com www.stayokay.com/zeeburg

Amsterdam Adventure Boats (Vrouw Annigje) T +31 (0)6 21533966 jadeboer@kriterion.org Amsterdam Book Now (various locations) T +31 (0)6 46716676 info@amsterdambooknow.com www.amsterdambooknow.com Amsterdam Identity Apartments E5 T +31 (0)20 8200066 info@amsterdamidapartments.com www.amsterdamidapartments.com B&B Vastgoed Amsterdam (various locations) T +31 (0)20 6383133 info@bbvastgoedamsterdam.nl www.bbvastgoedamsterdam.nl B&B Wladimir Studios D5 T +31 (0)20 6221817 info@wladimirstudios.nl

Campsites

Camping Zeeburg F5 T +31 (0)20 6944430 info@campingzeeburg.nl www.campingzeeburg.nl Gaasper Camping Amsterdam F6 T +31 (0)20 6967326 gaaspercamping@yahoo.com www.gaaspercamping-Amsterdam.nl Camping Het Amsterdamse Bos D6 T +31 (0)20 6416868 info@campingamsterdam.com www.campingamsterdam.com AMSTELVEEN Camping De Duindoorn B3 T +31 (0)255 510773 camping@duindoorn.nl www.duindoorn.nl IJMUIDEN

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editor-in-chief Bart van Oosterhout original art direction Loes Koomen design adaptation Monique Willemse designer Sandra Nakken copy editor Megan Roberts translator Steven McCarron project manager Maurien Arkema disclaimer All the information provided in this publication is as it was known to Amsterdam Marketing at the time of printing. Dates are subject to change. Errors and printing errors excepted. ÂŠ October 2014

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