Welcome to Amsterdam.

A fraction of the size of New York or London, but just as full of challenges. By day Amsterdam is a hard-working city with idyllic architecture. It does business in all languages. It’s tough, smart, straight-talking. It has super-efficient education and health. By night, it all changes from work-hard to play-hard. Bars, cafés, bikes, restaurants, neon, the gaudy and the elegant. And amid all that the magic. Circle after circle of calm tree-lined canals, rows of medieval houses, tram lines, humped bridges, cobbled streets. Trust us. You’ll love it. And Going-there is right there with you.

Getting There
The need-to-know stuff, from visas to vaccinations to Dutch vacations. Need to rent a car, find a hotel, a short-term apartment? Click through our listings. Bringing furniture? We’ll tell you how to get it there promptly. Pets? You need to know the red tape.

Living There
Best place to live? Near Dam Square or out in the burbs? What is it like to drive in Amsterdam? Are there any grocery stores that deliver? And what about an English-speaking doctor, a dentist, a chiropractor? How do I hook up a computer? We have the details.

Raising Kids There
Clue in on the best schools, their curriculum and fees, childcare options and our recommendations for pediatricians. Amsterdam is a great place to dress your kids – we’ll point out the children’s shops. And for a day out – Madam Tussaud’s or a friendly restaurant.

Playing There
Famed for its atmosphere – we’ll help you get out and enjoy Amsterdam. And it’s not just cafés and bars, there’s shopping, music, and cultural pursuits. And if you like sports, we’ll direct you to the golf and tennis clubs.

Working There
The Dutch know how to do business. So if you want to set up your own, we’ll alert you to the practical way they do things. Lawyers, bankers, recruitment – and, of course, the taxes, employment laws and business services.

Spouse Survival Kit
So you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.


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