AllAmsterdam

In Europe, and definitely also Holland, soccer (or football) is the number one sport. Every self respecting city has its own big soccer team, including a worldclass stadium. Amsterdam has Ajax, a team that has last won the Champions League in 1995. Are they up to compete at these levels again in the near future? Read more (3 comments)

Amsterdam tends to have a double image. On one hand it is known as a beautiful, interesting and fun city. On the other hand, there is wide speculation about the city being dangerous for tourists and that crime is rampant. We here are at AllAmsterdam want our readers to be aware of the true situation and climate of real life in Amsterdam. Read more (43 comments)

What kind of weather can you expect when you visit Amsterdam? Dutch people usually complain about the weather, is it really that bad or do Dutch people just like to exagerate? It can be said making forecasts for the Dutch weather is rather complex, so let me introduce you to some basic information about the Dutch seasons, so you will have an idea about what you can expect. Different types of weather also suggest different activities within the city. Read more (2 comments)

As webmaster of this site, my goal is not just to provide you with as much information as possible. My goal is to provide you with a selection of information, which is as useful as possible while being compact. Some other sites use a niche-aproach, supplying you with literally tons of information about one specific subject. If you want to get a basic view on Amsterdam those sites are not always very useful, but if you are looking for specific information they are. Read more (2 comments)

There is a great informative website on the internet with a 'vast directory of over 1000 coffeeshops, smartshops, growshops and headshops throughout the Netherlands'. It is called The Amsterdam Coffeeshop Directory. You won't just find a list with coffeeshops and addresses, no the webmaster of this site, Lemming, actually visited many of them himself and wrote nice reviews, often including pictures of the outside and the interior. So if you want to visit Amsterdam and enjoy softdrugs, this site is interesting for you. Read more (1 comment)

Amsterdam is well known for its liberal legislation. I have noticed though, that many people exagerate the freedom to, somtimes, grotesque proportions. Whenever you visit a city in a foreign country it is always a good idea to inform yourself about the local laws and rules. In Amsterdam's case this can be a difficult task, therefore this article will try to be a basic guide to the Dutch legislation and other specific things you should know about Amsterdam. Read more (12 comments)