Amsterdam Travel Tips โ Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Amsterdam
Amsterdam – a city that is at the top of every travelerโs bucket list. Itโs also one of those cities you canโt but love, thanks to its gorgeous canals, narrow and colorful houses, chic flower-riddled bridges, amazing bicycle life, and extremely liberal culture.
Even though itโs generally regarded as being Europeโs sort of getaway destination, Amsterdam is a city that has a bit of everything for everybody. If Amsterdam is already included in your itinerary, and especially if itโs your first time visiting this amazing city, then thereโs a good chance you will find our list with top travel tips quite useful.
Avoid weekends
As weโre sure you know, Amsterdam is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. During the summer months, the city gets really crowded on weekends, since many Europeans from the neighboring countries frequently visit it. It can also be a somewhat expensive city, with prices of rooms often doubling or tripling during the weekend. This brings us to another tip: plan your accommodation well in advance (especially if youโre planning to visit the city at peak season).
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The Dutchโs preference for cycling is almost legendary, and Amsterdam is arguably the perfect depiction of this specific culture. Amsterdam is, in fact, the most bicycle friendly city in the world, with more bikes than actual residents. Since most tourists are not aware of the massive number of bikes in the town, donโt be surprised if you will get shouted out by locals if you donโt notice the bike lanes and walk on them. A good tip is ALWAYS to look two or three times before crossing roads. Please be mindful of bike lanes and stay off them in order to avoid injuries.
Be prepared for extremely fast-changing weather
The Netherlands is renowned for its unpredictable weather. In Amsterdamโs case, donโt be surprised if youโll get perfect sunshine and sweltering heat the first part of the day, and freezing cold with rain afterward (and maybe even snow in late autumn and winter). Hence, pack plenty of layers, an umbrella, and donโt forget the raincoat.
Learn the difference between coffee shops and cafes
A coffee shop in Amsterdam means something entirely different from the rest of the world. As weโre sure you know by now, Amsterdam is one of the few places on Earth where you can legally buy and consume marijuana and other types of recreational drugs. Thatโs what coffee shops are for. In short, cafes are the places from where you can get your regular lattes and cappuccinos, while coffee shops are places where you can buy and smoke weed.
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