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User reviews about Amsterdam
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Amsterdam where you can be yourself
I loved amsterdam, the atmosphere was awesum, you can be yourself with out people looking down on you, The people are fun, i loved the bars with the wacky bacca in use. The red light is well worth a...
9 September 2006 A Yahoo! User (Report Problem)
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Funny Amsterdam ipod tour
Was in Amsterdam last weekend. I took one of those ipod tours. What a laugh I had. The tour talked about where to go out, bar life in Amsterdam, some black humour, and a little culture and history. ...
24 May 2006 A Yahoo! User (Report Problem)
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Great for a girls weekend !!
Have been lucky enough to go to amsterdam several times, last visit in January. Fantastic feel and atmosphere, just a really chilled out place to be. I can't help going back time and time a...
21 May 2006 A Yahoo! User (Report Problem)
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I just can't get enough!
I went for the first time in May 2005, had a perforated appendix and was treated very well by everyone. I went back in September, sitting outside for all my meals, painting, people watching. The nigh...
6 April 2006 A Yahoo! User (Report Problem)
How to get to Amsterdam by plane
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is situated 15 km south-west of the city, and is one of the busiest airports in the world. Easyjet and other low-cost carriers serve Schiphol, providing a fairly economical way to city-hop to Amsterdam from other spots in Europe. As Amsterdam is a very popular destination, the cheapest tickets may be gone, and in that case a traditional carrier might be cheaper. So it pays to check a number of airlines before booking, to get the best deal. The former national carrier for the Netherlands is KLM, now merged with Air France. With partner Northwest Airlines they offer worldwide connections. The US, Asia and Europe are particularly well served at Schiphol.
For very frequent visitors to Amsterdam (6 or more times a year) it may pay to invest in a Privium card. This is available to EU passport holders only, but allows you to cut the queues at passport control. Instead of showing your passport you go to a special lane with an iris scanner, this will save a significant amount of time if the passport lines are long. Cost is currently € 99/year + € 55 for a partner.
From Schiphol there is a direct train to Amsterdam Central Station, for € 3.60, in 15 minutes. Buy the ticket from the machine, at the counter you will pay extra charge; beware: the machines may not accept credit or debit cards. Moreover, you'll find there is no problem getting tickets at the ticket office for the same price, and you will also be given advice as to the next train and at what platform. The train station at Schiphol is located underground, under the main airport hall. Watch out for pick-pockets and baggage thieves: a common trick is a knock on your window to distract you, so that an accomplice can steal your luggage or laptop. Another one is to have an accomplice jam the doors and then to steal your luggage. The thief jumps out and the door immediately closes, making it impossible to catch them.
Taxis from Schiphol are expensive: legal taxis have blue number plates, others should be avoided. Some hotels in Amsterdam, and around the airport, have a shuttle bus service.
If you decided to bring your bicycle on the plane with you, there is a 15-kilometer signposted bike route from the airport to Amsterdam. Turn right as you leave the airport terminal: the cycle path starts about 200 metres down the road.
When leaving Amsterdam, give yourself enough time to get to your plane and through security! (Especially when flying to the United States) Schiphol is a large airport - be there at least an hour in advance.
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Weather forecast and averages temperatures in Amsterdam
Use our Amsterdam weather forecast to plan your trip. Find average monthly temperature and rainfall information to decide the best time to visit Amsterdam.
Records and Averages
| Month | Avg. Max. | Avg. Min. | Avg. Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C | -1°C | 69 mm |
| Feb | 6°C | -1°C | 48 mm |
| Mar | 9°C | 1°C | 66 mm |
| Apr | 13°C | 3°C | 53 mm |
| May | 17°C | 7°C | 61 mm |
| Jun | 20°C | 10°C | 71 mm |
| Jul | 22°C | 12°C | 76 mm |
| Aug | 22°C | 12°C | 71 mm |
| Sep | 19°C | 9°C | 66 mm |
| Oct | 14°C | 7°C | 74 mm |
| Nov | 9°C | 3°C | 81 mm |
| Dec | 6°C | 1°C | 84 mm |