Questions tagged [amsterdam]
The capital and largest city of the Netherlands.
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Transavia and Vueling lugages rules
I am going to Amsterdam to do a job interview, the company bought for me the two tickets to go and come back.
I will be using two flights companies, which are Transavia and Vueling.
in the boarding ...
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How do I get a hotel room in the centre when everything is sold out (and more expensive) because of a big event?
I want to visit the Koningsdag (Dutch national holiday) and am looking for a hotel in the centre (not a hostel, I want my own room). I have checked various portals (including Airbnb) and everything at ...
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Schiphol transit from EU inbound flight to Canada
Old parents who do not speak English are flying from Warsaw to Canada with a connection in Amsterdam.
Will they go out, or will customs and passport control happen inside the airport? I was thinking ...
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Can I get tax refund stamp if just traveling between EU countries?
I traveling to France and Germany from the US and my outbound flight is Berlin to New York with a very tight layover in Amsterdam. I plan on doing some shopping in Paris but I'm concerned that I won't ...
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OV-chipkaart value and refunds in 2022
Say you were travelling from Brussels to Amsterdam by train, spending 2-4 days in Amsterdam using public transport then travelling from Amsterdam to Antwerp by train.
Given 3-5 tram/metro/bus ...
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How can I reach Muiderslot castle from Amsterdam Central?
I'm looking for the cheapest transport option to reach the Muiderslot castle, from Amsterdam Central. Muiden is a good city to stay/sleep? I don't know if it's a good option stay in Muiden (to be near ...
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Weed tourism: alternatives to Amsterdam [closed]
I am looking for a city recommendation in the Netherlands to engage in weed tourism.
Here's what I am looking for
cozy coffeeshops or bars where you can smoke weed.
this would be an optimal amount ...
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See as much of Europe as possible in a week [closed]
I don't know if this is a typical question that admins immediately close, but I am going to ask anyway.
I am from India. I have an opportunity to visit Frankfurt on Schengen visa. After my work is ...
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How can I go from Amsterdam to Paris?
I would like to know the CHEAPEST way to go from Amsterdam to Paris. But it don't need to be straight, only cheap.
For example, I have no problem to make a tour from Amsterdam until reach Paris.
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Amsterdam 2 day pass validity
I'm considering buying a 2 day pass for Amsterdam (https://www.discoverholland.com/amsterdam-travel-ticket). I was wondering how to figure out what routes are included and which ones are not. It seems ...
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Traveling Amsterdam-Brussels with KLM ticket on Thalys: When / where does my ticket get stamped? [duplicate]
I am re-posting this question, because it was marked as duplicate. However, the other ask-and-answers did not address my key question: Where/when during the Thalys ride does the ticket get stamped? ...
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Bicycle Helmets with Bike Rental in Amsterdam?
We will visit Amsterdam next March and I plan to rent a bike for day. Do they include helmets with the rental? I watched several videos of bicycles in Amsterdam and I saw nobody wearing a helmet.
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Can a one way NS Ticket be used as an OV-Chipkaart for P+R Parking in Amsterdam?
I will be flying to Amsterdam in a few weeks, renting a car, and then driving to Germany. On my arrival day, I have a few hours before checking into my hotel and am considering dropping the car off at ...
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Have I got enough time to make this connecting flight from London to Toronto Pearson via Amsterdam?
I haven't flown much so any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
I booked a flight from London Heathrow to Toronto Pearson which has a layover at Schiphol airport, Amsterdam.
The first leg is ...
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Do I need a visa going to Amsterdam?
I'm a Filipino living here in Italy. I want to go to Amsterdam but I didn't know if I need a new Visa. I want to know if my visa here in Italy is also valid for Amsterdam.
I'm a residence here in ...
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Long time transit in Schiphol - will I need to collect my bag?
I have aprox 20 hours transit in Amsterdam schiphol. My plan is to visit centraal amsterdam and book one night room in a hotel. I have two main question;
1) Will I be able to collect my boarding for ...
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Skydiving or paragliding options in Europe [closed]
I am looking for options to have skydiving or paragliding near Amsterdam. I know both (skydiving and paragliding) are very different but I want to have adventurous sky view. Near Amsterdam doesn't ...
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One way bike rental Amsterdam to Paris
Is there a company that rents bicycles in Amsterdam (or anywhere in The Netherlands) for a one way trip to Paris? In other words, pick up the bike in Amsterdam, and drop off in Paris 2 weeks later.
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Transit visa from Amsterdam with Caribbean visa [duplicate]
I'm visiting St. Maarten from Sri Lanka. I have a Caribbean visa from the Netherland Embassy. Transit period in Amsterdam Airport is 4 hours. Do I need a transit visa to go through Amsterdam?
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55 mins OSL-AMS-UK enough?
I am flying from OSL-AMS-BRS and have 55mins however the gate closes 15 mins before so that’s 40mins I think. When we touch down in AMS I assume we need a bus to get to the gate? More time.
I then ...
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How to get to Hanover or Wolfsburg from Amsterdam
We are getting to AMSTERDAM, ZEEBURG P&R COACH PARK AT ZUIDERZEEWEG on Wednesday morning (19/08/2015) and need to get to either Hanover or Wolfsburg.
Any tips?
Bus or train and which one is ...
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Do I need a visa to leave the Amsterdam airport enroute to Norway from US?
I am a US citizen with a valid passport. I am traveling to Norway via Amsterdam. I will have a long layover in Amsterdam and would like to leave the airport. Can I do so without a visa? If I need ...
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Boxed bike on trains in Amsterdam & Brussels
Can I take a boxed bike (bike packed in a box as per airline carrier requirements) on the train from Schiphol to Central Station Amsterdam?
I need to store the box for my return journey in 5 weeks ...
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Will Immigration be done at first point in Schengen or at end destination?
If a flight is taken from India to Amsterdam where there is a layover and then to Munich, is the immigration done at Amsterdam or at Munich? Since most Schengen flights are treated similar to domestic ...
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What route of transportation between Oxford and Amsterdam optimizes economy and convenience?
I am making a trip to Amsterdam in late September for a beer festival for 5 days, and I am trying to determine a means of getting there and back to Oxford that is both easy on my wallet but not overly ...
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Do I need a passport/visa to travel inside EU with a change of airplane in Istanbul?
I am travelling to Amsterdam from Greece with a change of airplane in Istanbul, is my id enough to travel or do I need a visa/passport? I have already search online and I think it's okay, but I want ...
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From Amsterdam Schipol to Hoofdorp?
I'm going with 5 friends to Amsterdam and I would like to reach the "Papa's Beach House" (IJweg 961, 2131 LV Hoofddorp) using the public transport from Schipol. Is that possible and can be cheap?
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Amsterdam: parking a rental car downtown
I am visiting relatives in Amsterdam area in mid June and contemplating lodging in either downtown or near the airport. I will need a car or similar service to visit relatives. That being said, a ...
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Public transport with luggage from Schiphol to Amsterdam city
I am trying to evaluate if it is worth taking a cab from Schiphol to Centraal station (hotel is nearby station). The luggage is nudging me in the direction of a cab, however, public transportation is ...
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Long layover in Amsterdam airport
I am travelling for the first time from Bombay (IN) to Alicante (ES) and have a long (18h) layover in Amsterdam.
Will I be allowed to explore the city in meanwhile?
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Quiet cities close to Brussels and Amsterdam
Me and my girlfriend are travelling for 10 days in end of June in the Netherlands.
We plan to rent a car to go around. I hear that parking and driving in Brussels and Amsterdam is not so easy. Do you ...
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Can I buy tickets to Neerpelt in Amsterdam (Schiphol), and where would I find that information?
I'm traveling to Neerpelt through Amsterdam (I will arrive at the Airport during a morning this weekend). Can I buy train tickets to Belgium, specifically Neerpelt, there?
Could I even pre-order them ...
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1 Hour Connection in AMS for flight to Atlanta
My husband and I are going to Prague for 5 days this month. The flight times changed a few times and KLM have us booked on our return flight from Prague to Amsterdam to Atlanta. We have a one hour ...
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Amsterdam: Good places to stay with small children? [closed]
I plan on going to Amsterdam on January 2020 for 4 days and I'll be bringing children (5 and 10 yo, so lots of walking is best avoided.) What are good price/quality ratio zones to look for places to ...
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Flying from Amsterdam to Zurich - do I need a passport? [duplicate]
I just arrived in Amsterdam (by train) and realized I left my passport home in Switzerland. I am a US citizen residing in Switzerland, and I have my Swiss resident permit with me. I have a flight back ...
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My friends and I are going to Amsterdam, what can we bring back?
My friends and I are going on holiday to Amsterdam in a few months and i was wondering what we could "legally" bring back with us. I have heard stories of people bringing back lollies or tea bags but ...
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Travelling Netherlands and Belgium on a budget -- need trip feedback [closed]
First time traveller here. I am trying to put together a travel route/trip plan for my vacation this August. I've done some research, but I feel like I can benefit from the advice of someone more ...
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From Heathrowstraat to central Amsterdam
I'm going to visit Amsterdam on a 3-day vacation from 22–25 December, and I was wondering if someone could give me some tips on how to get around.
The hotel is on Heathrowstraat, Westpoort, ...
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Centraal Station to Rijksmuseum
I would like to visit the Rijksmuseum from the Rennaisance hotel (near Centraal station). Although it is only 1 mile, what are the preferred public transportation options for this route?
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Amsterdam Day trip
I hold an Indian passport and since I have a day layover in Amsterdam I wanted to apply for a transit visa. Is this possible?
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Is 1 hour and 15 minutes enough for transit in Amsterdam airport?
I have a D type Schengen visa of Germany. I booked a ticket from KLM website itself from Istanbul to berlin. The issue is my passport would be checked in Amesterdam and stamped I think. I am not going ...
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Do I need a transit visa in either Amsterdam or Istanbul?
If I am bound for Paris from Mombasa, Kenya and I transit through Amsterdam or Istanbul, do I need a transit visa or will my Schengen visa suffice?
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Travelling from Belgium to Amsterdam by train - NS Flex discount
Say you were travelling from Brussels to Amsterdam by train, spending 2-4 days in Amsterdam using public transport then travelling from Amsterdam to Antwerp by train.
According to the NS website, it ...
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Immigration at Schiphol airport for non-EU citizens?
I am going to be traveling from Delhi to Amsterdam and was wondering how much time it would take for a first-time student entry to cross the immigration checkpoint.
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Can I see some of Amsterdam during a five hour layover at Schiphol? [duplicate]
I'm changing planes in late March in Schiphol with a five hour layover. I've never been to Amsterdam.
Is there anything I can do to see a little bit of Amsterdam and not miss my flight?
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Travelling to Amsterdam with Multi Schengen visa. Can I visit Frankfurt on transit first?
I'm travelling to Amsterdam this month & some other countries in Europe but my longer stay will be in Amsterdam so I've already issued Multi Schengen visa from Netherlands but on my way to ...
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Visa to get out of the airport during a 12-hour layover in Amsterdam
I'm a permanent resident of Canada, and I have my Egyptian passport. I'm going to Cairo by KLM, I will stay for more than 12 hours in the airport, and I would like to go out for a quick trip in ...
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Keukenhof Garden in March - Too early? [duplicate]
Next year the Keukenhof will be open from 21 March until 19 May 2019. We will be in Amsterdam 27-29 March 2019. How different will the early bloom be from the peak bloom in April? Their website says ...
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Best day ticket for 3 days in Amsterdam, sleeping close to Halweg-Zwanenburg
It seems that there are no day tickets including gvb and a single NS train travel to Amsterdam Centraal (excluding schipol).
So till now my research says: "The Amsterdam Travel Ticket" for 3 days at ...
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VAT Refund Process for Cash Purchases
I will soon be traveling to Amsterdam and plan to purchase some goods at the Apple store, and would be requesting a refund of the VAT since I am not a resident of the EU.
I did some research and ...