Amsterdam:

The Capital and largest City of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is normally included in European tour packages offered by travel agents around the world. The City is famed for its nightlife, entertainment, rich culture and history which makes it one of the most visited cities in Europe.

Amsterdam has a population of about 730,000 people. The city is also home to the Schiphol Airport one of Europe’s major airports. Amsterdam accounts for a large percentage of the millions of tourists who visit the Netherlands each year. The city has relatively low crime levels and a range of accommodation options including backpacker hostels, apartments and hotels.

Transport in Amsterdam: a modern City, automobile transport within the CBD is heavily restricted. Transport options in Amsterdam consist of Tram cars, Rail services and a reliable public bus service. Cycling is a very common form of transport in Amsterdam with over half a million bicycles used in the City.

Sport in Amsterdam: the City has a range of public sporting facilities. Soccer is the most popular sport here; the City is the home of Ajax Amsterdam, one of Europe’s premier football clubs.

Amsterdam also has a number of public parks and the City is popular for its museums. There are also nightclubs, restaurants, cafes and pubs to visit.