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The Dutch capital has clearly come a long way since it was founded, as legend has it, by two fishermen and a seasick dog. The story goes that the dog jumped ship to deposit the contents of his stomach and the two fishermen became the founders of Amsterdam. The reality might have been slightly more prosaic, with the River Amstel being dammed in the 13th century and spawning a settlement, which took the name of Aemstelledamme. The lifeblood of Amsterdam has long been its aquatic locale, close as it is to the North Sea and built on myriad canals, which neatly divide the city into easily navigable districts and imbue it with a small town ambience. There seems to be a canal around every corner in Amsterdam not too surprising, considering that the city is home to a staggering 165 of them (more than Venice).
In recent years, the bad publicity surrounding the rise and murder of far right politician Pim Fortuyn, in 2002, and increased public debate about tighter immigration controls has dented somewhat the citys reputation for tolerance. Amsterdam today is still a haven for many nationalities, various sexualities and people of radically different political and religious persuasions, but cracks are starting to appear and immigration laws have tightened. There is still tolerance when it comes to mans vices, with practical solutions on how to deal with one of the worlds oldest industries and the controlled use of soft drugs.
During the summer, the city comes together in Vondelpark, where locals and tourists alike relax in the balmy weather. Amsterdam statistically might be one of Europes wettest capitals, but as soon as the clouds clear and the sun is allowed to shine, its inhabitants spill out onto the streets, to sit in the numerous pavement cafés, take a cruise on a canal or even partake in that most ubiquitous of Amsterdam pastimes ride their bicycles (the city has more than double the number of bikes it has people). Amsterdams winters tend to be cold with plenty of rain but this seldom seems to deter the tourists, who flock to the city. Particularly cold winters also offer the unique chance for visitors to witness Amsterdamers skating across the picturesquely frozen canals. These days with plenty of rail, bus and air connections to all over Europe and further afield, the Dutch capital is a year round tourist destination as well as one of the worlds key business hubs.
VVV Amsterdam
Address: Stationsplein 10, 1012 AB Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Email: info@amsterdamtourist.nl
Phone: +31 (0) 20 551 2525
- Melkweg
One of the biggest and best nightclubs in Amsterdam, Melkweg provides music, dancing and an unbeatable line-up of events throughout the week. - Paradiso
Paradiso is one of the best live music and clubbing venues in Amsterdam, open every night with a full programme of concerts and club dates. - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum is one of the finest galleries in the city and houses the world's largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh: 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters, as well as the artist's own collection of Japanese prints. It also hosts a full programme of temporary exhibitions. - Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank House, in the centre of Amsterdam, is the hiding place where the brave little girl penned her famous diary during the Second World War. The Diary of Anne Frank was published posthumously by her father in 1947, and the original is on display as part of the permanent exhibition in what is now a museum dedicated to his daughter. - Escape
Escape is one of Amsterdam's best nightclubs and has provided exclusive parties, music, and atmosphere since 1987. It remains popular and at the cutting edge of the modern dance scene.
Airport Guide
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Airport Information
Country
Netherlands
Address
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, PO Box 7501, 1118 ZG Schiphol, The Netherlands
Country Code
31
Telephone
(0)900 7244 7465 (Netherlands only) or (0)20 794 0800
Fax
(0)20 604 1475
info@schiphol.nl or via the airport’s website
Website
www.schiphol.nl
Location
The airport is located 15km (9 miles) southwest of Amsterdam
Time Zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
1
Driving Directions
The airport is situated off the A4 motorway, which links Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam. The exit to the airport is clearly signposted.
Car Parking
There are two short-term car parks (P1 and P2), both connected to the terminal and Schiphol Plaza by covered walkways, recommended for stays of up to 48 hours. Long-term parking is available in an open-air car park (P3), situated 4km (2.5 miles) from the terminal. A free 24-hour shuttle bus links P3 with the terminal. There is also a luxury car park (P7). A VIP valet service is also available; reservations are required (tel: (0)900 7244 7465 (Netherlands only) or (0)20 794 0800).
Car Hire
Car hire companies are located in Schiphol Plaza and include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National Car Rental and Sixt.
Public Transport
Rail: There is a railway station in the terminal’s central hall, under Schiphol Plaza; direct trains run to Amsterdam Centraal Station (journey time: 15 minutes). Night trains serve Utrecht, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Leiden, The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam. The reservation-only, high-speed Thalys train serves major European cities. Other international services run to Berlin, Hannover and Leipzig. NS (Dutch Railways) ticket machines and desks are located in the baggage reclaim halls 1, 2 and 3, and Schiphol Plaza. Road: Taxi: Schiphol Travel Taxis are available from outside Schiphol Plaza (journey time into Amsterdam: 15 minutes). Taxis can be booked in advance on the airport’s website. Bus: Public buses run regularly to Amsterdam and other cities. Bus nos.197 and 370 (interliner) run to Amsterdam city centre and Amsterdam Zuid. Buses depart from platform A7, in front of the Arrivals hall 2. Shuttles: Many hotels offer a free airport shuttle service to guests. The Connexxion Schiphol Hotel Service (tel: (0)38 339 4771) is a daily hotel shuttle service running from the airport to over 55 hotels in and around Amsterdam; the Connexxion desk is situated in the Arrivals hall 2, for tickets and information.
Information and Help Desks
Schiphol information desks are located before passport control in Schiphol Plaza, halls 2 and 3 in Arrivals, and behind passport control in Lounges 2 and 3. Eight transfer desks, situated on the piers, offer information on transfers and connecting flights. Multiphone units, with touch-screen technology for information on the airport, are located throughout the terminal. The Customer Contact Centre (tel: +800 7244 7465) can provide further information. The VVV Holland Tourism Information Office is situated in Arrivals hall 2, with tourist information and an accommodation reservation service.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are numerous banks, which also offer VAT reclaim facilities, ATMs, currency exchange machines and bureaux de change. There is a post office in Lounge 2, and mobile telephone hire at the Telecom Rentcenter at Schiphol Plaza. Multiphone multimedia telephone units, which can be used for telephoning, Internet access and an SMS service, are situated throughout the airport. Wireless Internet is available in designated ‘communication zones’ in the terminal building. Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants, bars and cafés situated throughout the terminal building. Shopping: There are numerous shops, including duty-free and a 24-hour supermarket, at Schiphol Plaza (before security) and on both sides of immigration. A duty-free pre-order and collection service is available online. Luggage: Seal & Go, at various locations in the Departures check-in area (tel: (0)20 316 4289) seals luggage (irrespective of size) within one minute. Lockers are situated throughout the terminal. Left-luggage is open daily in the basement between Arrivals 1 and 2 (tel: (0)20 601 2443). There are free trolleys and a porter service (tel: (0)20 601 2303) is available on request. There is a lost and found office; information desks can provide more information. Other facilities: The airport has a medical centre, 24-hour emergency medical services (tel: (0)20 649 2566) and a pharmacy. There is a fully equipped baby room and several play areas on Holland Boulevard; baby change facilities are provided in the toilets. Shower facilities can be found at the terminal hotel (see below), available 24 hours a day. Massages, a casino and a prayer room are also available.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Schiphol Business Centre (tel: (0)20 653 2480) hires out offices equipped with fax, PC and telephone facilities, as well as a secretarial service if required. There is also a conference room with telecommunication facilities. The Communications Centre (tel: (0)20 653 1852) provides passengers with Internet facilities, mini-offices, a post office and a telephone centre with full telecommunication facilities; wireless Internet connection is available too. The Skyport Business Centre (tel: (0)20 654 1600) hires out meeting rooms accommodating between two and 22 delegates, which can be reached directly from both Arrivals and Departures. Secretarial services, catering, video and teleconferencing, a hotel reservation service and check-in are also available. Computers, fax machines and mobile telephones can be hired from Telecom Rentcentre (tel: (0)20 653 0999) in Schiphol Plaza. Major airlines have executive lounges, which offer some business facilities.
Disabled Facilities
Facilities include automatic doors, toilets, and a lift between all floors of the airport, including train platforms. Wheelchairs are available for visitors, but passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. ACompany (tel: (0)20 601 5018) provides an electrocar service, with shuttles running between piers D, E, F and G and in the Arrivals hall. Disabled parking is available in car parks P1, P2 and P3. A bus is available on request (tel: (0)20 316 1417) from car park P3 to take disabled passengers to the terminal; passengers requiring this service should phone at least 24 hours in advance. Visicom (tel: (0)20 601 2929) supplies text telephones for hearing-impaired passengers; induction loops are fitted at the information desks, transfer desks and in the waiting areas in the central lounge.
Airport Hotels
Hotel Mercure Schiphol Terminal Hotel (tel: (0)20 604 1339; www.hotelopschiphol.nl) is located within the terminal building, beyond customs. The hotel offers shower facilities 24 hours a day, as well as day room and overnight facilities. There are a number of hotels in the Schiphol area, most of which offer a free shuttle service to the airport. Hotels include the Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (tel: (0)23 562 3632), Courtyard Marriott Amsterdam Airport (tel: (0)23 556 9001), Crowne Plaza SPC (tel: (0)23 565 0000), Dorint Airport Hotel (tel: (0)20 658 8111), Golden Tulip Barbizon (tel: (0)20 655 0550), Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Hotel (tel: (0)20 710 4000), Van de Valk Hotel Schiphol A4 (tel: (0)252 675 335), Ibis Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (tel: (0)20 502 5100), Radisson SAS Hotel Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (tel: (0)20 655 3131) and the Sheraton Hotel (tel: (0)20 316 4300). The Schiphol TravelPort provides e-mail bookings and payment for selected hotels.
City
Amsterdam
Full Airport Name
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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