North of the IJ It’s easy to forget there’s another chunk of Amsterdam. That is, if you haven’t already been there. Once you do, you won’t forget about it, or shut up about it, in a hurry. Yet it’s curious that even people who have visited the city a handful of times often haven’t taken …
Cast off your chains You’ll quickly notice that Amsterdam isn’t big on chains. Not of the bicycle variety – there’s probably more of them than people… But unlike many other cities, Amsterdam embraces independent cafes and restaurants. From quirky hole-in-the-walls, to chic high-ceilings, Indonesian to Italian, settle in to grab-and-go, these 5 great places to …
All you need to know about Dutch traffic signs for cyclists Right, so we’re not going to patronise you by telling you red means stop and green means go (whoops). Most traffic signs for bikes in Amsterdam are pretty universal, but in a city dominated by the bicycle there’s a few that catch visitors out. …
All you need to know about keeping your bike safe and secure In a country where bikes outnumber citizens you might think the the greatest collective concern in the Netherlands is that the humans will be overthrown by an uprising from their two-wheeled companions. Think again. Bikes are friendly and reliable creatures, whereas their human …
Why not? If you hear the word ‘Amsterdam’, what comes into your head? Most likely a combination of canals, weed, prostitutes, skinny houses, and of course, bicycles. There are a lot of bikes here. Over 850,000 – around one for every local. Cast your eyes in any direction and we bet you see a dozen. …
Into the Woods Amsterdam Bos was made to be used by all the people of Amsterdam. Whether for a Sunday stroll, sport and recreation, or just sitting on the lawns, the vast area of grass and woodland was designed with everybody in mind. More than just a beautiful place to visit, the forest also …
In Search of Lost Windmills You may or may not be disappointed to hear there are only a few windmills left in Amsterdam. If Brouwerij ‘t IJ doesn’t quite satisfy your appetite for that pinnacle of Dutchness, Zaanse Schans is the one for you. The place itself is a bit of a tourist …
Can I take my bike on the train in the Netherlands? Yes. And it’s a whole lot easier than taking your train on the bike. Intercity and Sprinter Trains Metro Ferry Bus and Tram Bike-friendly culture in the Netherlands seems to know no limits. As if the thousands of kilometres of cycle routes, millions of …
