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In 1926, HEMA opened as a 10-cent store on Kalverstraat: 10 years later, a blunder by the store manager led to a snack that is now sold millions of times a year in more than 700 stores
After more than 20 years, new European rules for “free” carry-on luggage have been agreed upon: but there’s a catch for Dutch travelers
Free access to ADE 2026: parties and events that don’t require a ticket
As early as 1941, FEBO was already drawing long lines as a bakery on Amstelveenseweg: 85 years later, millions of people grab their croquettes from the wall at 68 stores
From picturesque pumpkin fields to pick-your-own gardens: the best spots around Amsterdam for a perfect fall day
Video: Boris Acket’s Art Installation at ADE in the Centrale Markthal
J. Cole in Amsterdam: Thousands of Fans Rap Along to “Work Out”
Apple Picking at the De Olmenhorst Estate near Amsterdam
Free Parties During ADE in Amsterdam: Watch the Video
Clingendael Estate video: swap the city for nature
Art Zoo Museum Amsterdam: Video of Baroque Taxidermy
TonTon Retro Arcade in Amsterdam-Noord
Spin Poolbar Amsterdam: Pool, DJs, and Cocktails
Taqueria Bacalar Amsterdam: Video of Unique Mexican Food
Huiszittenweduwenhof: A Hidden Courtyard in the Jordaan on Video
De Boule De Boule Amsterdam: Ice Cream & Natural Wine (Video)
Rooftop Pool in Amsterdam for €12.50 | Stretch & Fold
Cocktail Workshop & Karaoke at Sing Sing Amsterdam
eFoiling in Amsterdam: Electric Surfing on the Nieuwe Meer
Boxing ring meets DJ booth: RUMBLE kicks off tomorrow during ADE at the A’DAM Tower!
Couldn’t get an ADE ticket? Techno pioneer Richie Hawtin is spinning for free on Thursday at Leidseplein
The Amsterdam Weekend Guide: What to Do October 23–25?
Family Day Out: 9 Activities for Families and Kids in Amsterdam
From pumpkins and cozy pubs to golden-hued parks: here’s how to experience fall in Amsterdam
Discover the ultimate cultural escape in Westerpark: a 19th-century factory filled with breathtaking 360° art
The doors to Jimmy Nelson’s breathtaking “Mirrors of Humanity” are now open!
Free clothing swap in Amsterdam: on October 11, your wardrobe gets a second life
24 hours in Amsterdam-Zuid for free: explore hidden locations and participate in over 50 activities without paying a cent
Rare vinyl, custom fashion, and pop-up street food: discover this creative market this weekend for €7.50
Tomorrowland Opens Free Exhibition During ADE 2026: Here’s What to Expect
The 9 Best Free Things to Do with Kids in Amsterdam
Boxing ring meets DJ booth: RUMBLE kicks off tomorrow during ADE at the A’DAM Tower!
Couldn’t get an ADE ticket? Techno pioneer Richie Hawtin is spinning for free on Thursday at Leidseplein
The Amsterdam Weekend Guide: What to Do October 23–25?
Family Day Out: 9 Activities for Families and Kids in Amsterdam
From pumpkins and cozy pubs to golden-hued parks: here’s how to experience fall in Amsterdam
Discover the ultimate cultural escape in Westerpark: a 19th-century factory filled with breathtaking 360° art
The doors to Jimmy Nelson’s breathtaking “Mirrors of Humanity” are now open!
Free clothing swap in Amsterdam: on October 11, your wardrobe gets a second life
24 hours in Amsterdam-Zuid for free: explore hidden locations and participate in over 50 activities without paying a cent
Rare vinyl, custom fashion, and pop-up street food: discover this creative market this weekend for €7.50
Tomorrowland Opens Free Exhibition During ADE 2026: Here’s What to Expect
The 9 Best Free Things to Do with Kids in Amsterdam
Boxing ring meets DJ booth: RUMBLE kicks off tomorrow during ADE at the A’DAM Tower!
Couldn’t get an ADE ticket? Techno pioneer Richie Hawtin is spinning for free on Thursday at Leidseplein
The Amsterdam Weekend Guide: What to Do October 23–25?
Family Day Out: 9 Activities for Families and Kids in Amsterdam
From pumpkins and cozy pubs to golden-hued parks: here’s how to experience fall in Amsterdam
Discover the ultimate cultural escape in Westerpark: a 19th-century factory filled with breathtaking 360° art
The doors to Jimmy Nelson’s breathtaking “Mirrors of Humanity” are now open!
Free clothing swap in Amsterdam: on October 11, your wardrobe gets a second life
24 hours in Amsterdam-Zuid for free: explore hidden locations and participate in over 50 activities without paying a cent
Rare vinyl, custom fashion, and pop-up street food: discover this creative market this weekend for €7.50
Tomorrowland Opens Free Exhibition During ADE 2026: Here’s What to Expect
The 9 Best Free Things to Do with Kids in Amsterdam
From picturesque pumpkin fields to pick-your-own gardens: the best spots around Amsterdam for a perfect fall day
Just 45 minutes from Amsterdam stands an 800-year-old castle that has never been sold, with a 260-hectare estate that’s open to visitors year-round for just €1.50
This small town in Gelderland is officially the smallest town in the Netherlands: a fairytale-like castle village with just 30 residents and a mysterious legend
An hour and a half from Amsterdam lies an award-winning “hidden gem”: a Frisian town of 800 residents with a unique clothing tradition full of hidden symbolism
Less than two hours from Amsterdam stands a 14th-century castle with a Guinness World Record-holding maze: from a former SS headquarters to a museum of magical-realist art
The Best Petting Zoos in Amsterdam: The Peaceful Alternative to the Crowded Playground
This weekend in Amsterdam-Noord: The 20,000 m² NDSM Warehouse transforms into a gigantic crafts workshop
A two-hour drive from Amsterdam lies the infamous “Locus Paludosus”: a 10,000-year-old primeval marsh spanning 1,300 hectares, teeming with rare marsh birds and a sunken Roman treasure.
A 75-minute drive from Amsterdam lies the “Versailles of the North”: the royal residence of the House of Orange that Napoleon would have preferred to see disappear
A 75-minute drive from Amsterdam lies the Netherlands’ oldest national park: 5,000 hectares of fairy-tale-like fall colors and panoramic hills
A 40-minute drive from Amsterdam lies Queen Juliana’s former residence: an iconic estate with spectacular gardens and subtle imperial elegance
This botanical park, just 1 hour from Amsterdam, is home to thousands of rare plants and a hidden private library: free with your Museum Card
From picturesque pumpkin fields to pick-your-own gardens: the best spots around Amsterdam for a perfect fall day
Just 45 minutes from Amsterdam stands an 800-year-old castle that has never been sold, with a 260-hectare estate that’s open to visitors year-round for just €1.50
This small town in Gelderland is officially the smallest town in the Netherlands: a fairytale-like castle village with just 30 residents and a mysterious legend
An hour and a half from Amsterdam lies an award-winning “hidden gem”: a Frisian town of 800 residents with a unique clothing tradition full of hidden symbolism
Less than two hours from Amsterdam stands a 14th-century castle with a Guinness World Record-holding maze: from a former SS headquarters to a museum of magical-realist art
The Best Petting Zoos in Amsterdam: The Peaceful Alternative to the Crowded Playground
This weekend in Amsterdam-Noord: The 20,000 m² NDSM Warehouse transforms into a gigantic crafts workshop
A two-hour drive from Amsterdam lies the infamous “Locus Paludosus”: a 10,000-year-old primeval marsh spanning 1,300 hectares, teeming with rare marsh birds and a sunken Roman treasure.
A 75-minute drive from Amsterdam lies the “Versailles of the North”: the royal residence of the House of Orange that Napoleon would have preferred to see disappear
A 75-minute drive from Amsterdam lies the Netherlands’ oldest national park: 5,000 hectares of fairy-tale-like fall colors and panoramic hills
A 40-minute drive from Amsterdam lies Queen Juliana’s former residence: an iconic estate with spectacular gardens and subtle imperial elegance
This botanical park, just 1 hour from Amsterdam, is home to thousands of rare plants and a hidden private library: free with your Museum Card
From picturesque pumpkin fields to pick-your-own gardens: the best spots around Amsterdam for a perfect fall day
Just 45 minutes from Amsterdam stands an 800-year-old castle that has never been sold, with a 260-hectare estate that’s open to visitors year-round for just €1.50
This small town in Gelderland is officially the smallest town in the Netherlands: a fairytale-like castle village with just 30 residents and a mysterious legend
An hour and a half from Amsterdam lies an award-winning “hidden gem”: a Frisian town of 800 residents with a unique clothing tradition full of hidden symbolism
Less than two hours from Amsterdam stands a 14th-century castle with a Guinness World Record-holding maze: from a former SS headquarters to a museum of magical-realist art
The Best Petting Zoos in Amsterdam: The Peaceful Alternative to the Crowded Playground
This weekend in Amsterdam-Noord: The 20,000 m² NDSM Warehouse transforms into a gigantic crafts workshop
A two-hour drive from Amsterdam lies the infamous “Locus Paludosus”: a 10,000-year-old primeval marsh spanning 1,300 hectares, teeming with rare marsh birds and a sunken Roman treasure.
A 75-minute drive from Amsterdam lies the “Versailles of the North”: the royal residence of the House of Orange that Napoleon would have preferred to see disappear
A 75-minute drive from Amsterdam lies the Netherlands’ oldest national park: 5,000 hectares of fairy-tale-like fall colors and panoramic hills
A 40-minute drive from Amsterdam lies Queen Juliana’s former residence: an iconic estate with spectacular gardens and subtle imperial elegance
This botanical park, just 1 hour from Amsterdam, is home to thousands of rare plants and a hidden private library: free with your Museum Card
Amsterdam unveils the route for the 2026 Sinterklaas parade: here’s where you need to be
No online delivery at Albert Heijn until at least Sunday: What does the cyber incident mean for your daily groceries, discounts, Koopzegels, and data?
Are you paying too much rent or service charges? Here you’ll find all the free consultation hours by district in Amsterdam
TCS Marathon Shuts Down Amsterdam: Everything You Need to Know About Parking, Towing, and Open Routes on October 18
Amsterdam’s most expensive home is on the market for €20 million: what do you get for that price?
High rent or a question about your lease? On Saturday, you can get free rental advice on Dam Square
Regional transit ultimatum has expired: unions announce actions for Friday
Well-known Dutch duo announces biggest concert in 30 years: Olympic Stadium gears up for mega-show (with spectacular guest artists)
GVB is updating Flex products tomorrow: here’s what you need to know (and how people aged 65 and older can keep their discount)
Amsterdam is distributing 2,000 free emergency food packages: who is eligible, and what’s inside?
Power Outage Affects 3,600 Households in Amsterdam-Noord Due to Damaged Cable
After 35 years of discussion, the time has finally come: the green light has been given for the fast bike route from Utrecht to Amsterdam
From classical masters to modern icons: Why Amsterdam’s impressive Posthoornkerk and Royal Theater Tuschinski are glowing with thousands of candles
Amsterdam distributes thousands of free meals every week through BuurtBuik: how does it work, and where can you join the table?
Rare Henri Matisse exhibition featuring 80 works from the Centre Pompidou opens this weekend (and here’s how to visit for free)
New cocktail bar with red pool tables, a vinyl DJ, and a photo booth for €6 takes Ten Katestraat by storm
Quiz Room in Middelburg has officially opened its doors: discover the most fun TV quiz show—without cameras—at Podium19!
Where a medieval monastery and plague cemetery once stood: the beautiful Jordaan courtyard, built in 1650 for the city’s poorest widows
Free access to ADE 2026: parties and events that don’t require a ticket
Things to Do in Amsterdam in October: From Magical Concerts and the Amsterdam Dance Event to the Best Fall Outings
The doors to the Renaissance are open! Step right into the masterpieces of Da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo in Amsterdam
In the heart of Amsterdam stands one of the most beautiful movie theaters in the world: an enchanting blend of eclectic architecture, a turbulent history, and European film heritage
BERSHKA is hosting an amazing giveaway this fall: an exclusive trip to Miami
Amsterdam is home to one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world: this is where the secret behind all South American coffee lies
In 1996, Jumbo started with a single store: 30 years and two mega-acquisitions later, the brand has 700 stores, 13 Foodmarkets, and the largest supermarket in the Netherlands (6,000 m²).
In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent seven days in an Amsterdam hotel bed for peace: nearly 60 years later, their iconic Hilton suite remains preserved for its reopening in 2027
In 1800, the Rijksmuseum opened in The Hague with just 200 objects—226 years later, this iconic institution houses over 1 million treasures and attracts 2.7 million visitors a year
In 1887, 21-year-old Albert Heijn took over a tiny grocery store in Oostzaan; 139 years later, his empire comprises more than 1,250 supermarkets and dominates our daily lives
In 1984, this gigantic shipyard turned into a desolate steel ruin overnight—now, when you step off the ferry here, you find yourself in a vibrant district full of unique street art, an urban beach, and an indoor art city
In 1889, Amsterdam Central Station was built on 8,687 wooden piles: more than 130 years later, this ingenious gamble carries more than 200,000 travelers above the marsh every day
With this 25-euro ticket, you can visit more than 65 museums in Amsterdam in one night and get a free return visit
The largest Japanese cultural festival in the Benelux is coming to LAB111: more than 50 films, workshops, and a bustling mini-market
Yayoi Kusama at the Stedelijk: Why This Exhibition Is Worth Every Extra Euro
Last chance: experience “Klimt, Gold, and Color” at Fabrique des Lumières through September 17!
Last chance: experience the Coldplay 360° experience at Fabrique des Lumières through September 12!
UNESCO World Heritage Sites within 90 Minutes of Amsterdam: How to Get There by Public Transportation
MICHELIN Stars 2026: Amsterdam Earns 0 New Stars, but You Can Dine at These Starred Restaurants Starting at €52.50
The tastiest pumpkin recipes for fall: from creamy soup to cozy baked goods
The Best Indonesian Restaurants in Amsterdam: From Traditional Classics to Modern Fusion
An incredibly cheap lunch deal in West: Here you can eat tacos for just 3 euros
Outrageously delicious: 10 spots in Amsterdam for when you’re absolutely craving a burger
Cocktail Workshop and Karaoke: Sing Sing Launches New Experience on Rembrandtplein
A Japanese dinner that turns into a night out at the club: the Arigato Dinner Show returns to Amsterdam on September 11
From pandan ice cream to orange wine on tap: De Boule De Boule surprises with an ice cream parlor and wine bar on Waterlooplein
Scoops full of delight: discover Amsterdam’s best ice cream shops
The 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Amsterdam: From Authentic Tacos and Fine Dining to Mezcal & Cocktails
Just 35 minutes from Amsterdam, you’ll find the world’s oldest cheese market: here, men carry 160 kilograms of cheese across the square under bizarre regulations dating back to 1593
Tucked away on the lively Bilderdijkstraat in Amsterdam Oud-West is the city’s newest daily listening café, where specialty coffee, custom-designed acoustics, and Saturday vinyl sets come together
A 35-minute drive from Amsterdam lies the largest fort of the Defense Line of Amsterdam: a rare two-story structure with a unique armored dome and a secret past
Just 25 minutes from Amsterdam lies a remarkable polder landscape: an area 3.5 meters below sea level where two UNESCO monuments converge
A 50-minute drive from Amsterdam lies the oldest and largest Japanese garden in the Netherlands: 6,800 m² of rare natural beauty that is open only 8 weeks a year
Just a 2-hour drive from Amsterdam, you can walk along a 5.5-km-long boardwalk through Western Europe’s largest wet heathland: 3,700 hectares of pristine wilderness where the only three snake species found in the Netherlands coexist
A 2.5-hour drive from Amsterdam lies the Netherlands’ highest “mountain”: a 322.7-meter-high peak where three countries meet and the country’s largest maze is hidden away
Just a one-hour drive from Amsterdam lies the Netherlands’ oldest primeval forest: 3,300 hectares of fairy-tale-like nature filled with dancing trees, prehistoric burial mounds, and a sunken monastery
A two-hour drive from Amsterdam lies the former mini-state that was ruled by women for 800 years: the snow-white village of the 33 noble abbesses
Just 1.5 hours from Amsterdam lies the strangest border village in the world: 30 enclaves where a shopping street crosses the border 16 times
A 2.5-hour drive from Amsterdam lies the only Dutch fort that has never been conquered: a star-shaped fortress in the marshes with a rejected bribe offer of 200,000 guilders and unique military construction secrets
Just 40 minutes from Amsterdam lies Zuid-Kennemerland’s most visited swimming lake: an 8-meter-deep dune lake with crystal-clear natural water in our most biodiverse dune park
Just 15 minutes from Amsterdam lies a village older than the capital itself: from a hidden castle past and a centuries-old Jewish cemetery to a church designed by architect Cuypers
Just an hour’s drive from Amsterdam lies the largest lake in the Netherlands: the transformation from saltwater to freshwater, sunken villages, and artificial nature islands