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Bookmark this post. Here I have collected everything I found about organizing a trip to Amsterdam. Useful tips, convenient services and life hacks about free entertainment: how to get a visa to the Netherlands easier, where it is cheaper to get insurance for a visa, what tricks there are when buying tickets, booking a hotel, tour and car rental, how to get from the airport, which guides and excursions to choose Amsterdam.

Visa to the Netherlands

1. Travel to Amsterdam after obtaining a visa to the Netherlands. At the Moscow visa center of this country, citizens of the Russian Federation receive Schengen for 3,900 rubles. To do this, you need to sign up on its website, collect all the documents specified there and appear on the appointed day to submit them.

2. If you don’t want to drag yourself to the visa center and spend half a day submitting documents, then you can pay an additional 2,150 rubles and order a visa for your home. You just need to take a photo of your papers on your phone and send them through the website or mobile app VisaToHome. The list of documents is already there. Then specialists will check everything for compliance with the consulate’s rules and, if there is something wrong with them, they will give recommendations directly in the application. Then they will fill out the form for you, come to the specified address and pick up the original documents. In four days, the courier will bring you a foreign country with a Schengen visa to the Netherlands and other EU countries. You can order delivery to any region of Russia via DHL, it costs about 1000 rubles - depending on the region.

VisaToHome guarantees the complete safety of documents submitted for visa processing and the confidentiality of the information contained in them. Previously, the VisaToHome service issued visas for free for children under 6 years of age, disabled people of group I and their accompanying persons. I don’t know how it is now, check. In my opinion, this is a super convenient service. Click on the banner below to find out all the details for obtaining a visa to the Netherlands.

Medical insurance for visa

3. Medical insurance is required to obtain a visa. If you have a gold or platinum card from any bank, then most likely you can get it for free - and for a year at once, to any country and with good coverage.

4. Another option is to ask the HR department at work. Many companies also provide employees with free travel insurance. Ask about visa insurance at the same time when you go to submit your vacation application and pick up a certificate from your place of work, which, by the way, is also needed to obtain a visa.

5. If you completely forgot about medical insurance for a visa, don’t worry: at any visa center there are always dozens of private entrepreneurs who will be happy to arrange it for you right on the spot. However, it is still cheaper to take care of the policy in advance.

6. Personally, when I already have a visa, I often go to European countries no insurance at all. For example, I didn’t apply for a trip to Amsterdam. But if you are going to some traumatic country like Thailand, then you must take out a medical insurance policy. Especially if you are going to rent a bike or exercise extreme species sports

7. To analyze the offers of all insurance companies and choose the cheapest medical policy, use this widget. If you want, you can apply for visa insurance and receive it in three minutes to the specified email right there.

Apartment or hotel in Amsterdam

8. If you are traveling couchsurfing or visiting friends, then you do not need a hotel. However, you will still have to book a hotel in Amsterdam, because the visa center requires you to show your reservation. To avoid spending money on this, I use one little trick.

9. Google a hotel or apartment on or on Hotellok. I carefully read the cancellation conditions of the hotels I have chosen. You need to find one where you can cancel your reservation for free one day before arrival. Not every hotel is suitable - often one out of seven. It is important not to talk about such tricks later at the visa center and do not forget to cancel the reservation a couple of days before the appointed date, so that a fee for no-show is deducted from the card. If the documents are still at the visa center, it’s not a big deal, but, just in case, it’s better to postpone the cancellation for as long as possible. When there are not enough funds on the bank card to “pay” for the hotel, then after the voucher you receive an email message stating that it is invalid. If there are no other options, you have to remain calm and carry the existing voucher - the chance that everything will work is very high.

10. In general, I really like the Hotellok service. For example, because they are constantly developing convenient widgets for bloggers. Through this form you can filter and select the most suitable hotels in Amsterdam.

11. Hotellok also has a special map that helps travelers choose hotels, hostels and apartments depending on their location in each city.

Tickets to Amsterdam

12. The best thing to do before buying tickets to Amsterdam is to check different options and choose the most suitable one in terms of price, comfort and time. You can do this using the form I provide below. Enter your parameters into it (or edit the existing ones) and click “find tickets”. The Aviasales website will open in a separate window with tickets to Amsterdam filtered by price for the dates you are interested in. This is how I always look for and buy cheap flights and discount tickets.

13. Let me remind you that it is better to plan flights to Europe in advance. The further away the departure day, the cheaper the tickets. Half a year - good timing. A convenient service from Aviasales, a low-price calendar, helps you analyze in which months it is cheaper to buy tickets to Amsterdam (or any other country), as well as calculate in advance the days when the cheapest air flights will be available for purchase. Click on the most favorable value to go to the Aviasales website page with tickets filtered by price for the corresponding dates.

14. On the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, the cost of tickets to Amsterdam, as for all others international destinations, recalculated in accordance with the current dollar exchange rate. Accordingly, if the ruble has fallen during the week, then it is better to buy tickets on Tuesday, because the next day they will be a little more expensive.

15. If you can fly on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, then you will be able to buy tickets a little cheaper than if you travel on other days of the week. The thing is that people usually go on vacation on Friday or Saturday, and most often fly out on a business trip on Monday. Tickets on popular days are naturally more expensive.

16. I advise you to also analyze the cost of traveling to Amsterdam by bus. Here is one of the most convenient services for choosing a bus tour.

17. If traveling directly from Moscow to Amsterdam seems too long or expensive, you can try to find a promotional flight on Aviasales to some other city in Europe, for example, Warsaw or Krakow, and then go from there by bus.

18. They also say that there is a magic train to Kaliningrad for 2000 rubles. The trick is that you can leave a little earlier, in Vilnius, that is, in a city that is already European. Getting there this way is cheaper than if you buy an honest ticket to Vilnius. And from there there are many cheap but comfortable buses and low-cost airlines fly to Amsterdam. Tickets for all trains in Russia and the CIS can be found here.

Cheap tours to Amsterdam

19. You can also look for last-minute tours to Amsterdam, which include everything at once: air tickets, hotel accommodation, medical insurance, transfers, visas, guidebooks, go pro camera rental. I advise you to look for the most interesting and profitable trips for you using three different services. Read the terms of purchase, if you like something: in theory, they send contracts directly by email after payment by bank card– you don’t need to go anywhere or call.

Getting to the airport in Moscow

20. Aeroexpress is the most reliable way to get to Moscow airports, but, unfortunately, it does not operate at night. From 1 a.m. to 5.30 a.m., every half hour a regular city bus No. H1 runs to Sheremetyevo from the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station and back through the center and some northern stations of the green metro line, which can be paid for with a Troika card at a standard rate.

21. Another option is a taxi. If you don’t already use super-convenient and inexpensive Yandex.Taxi or Uber, you can order using this inexpensive service.

22. Another way is to get to the airport in your own car and it’s convenient to park it for the entire trip using this service.

How to get from the airport to Amsterdam

23. Numerous buses from Schiphol Sternet, Zuidtangent and Interliner run daily from Schiphol to the city and its suburbs. All buses stop at shopping center Schiphol Plaza, directly opposite the arrival and departure halls.

You can get from the airport to the center of Amsterdam by bus number 197 (Amsterdam Airport Express), which departs every 15 minutes from approximately 5 am to 00:30. The bus goes through Museumplein, Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein. A one-way ticket costs 5 euros. At night, the N97 bus runs on the same route, every hour from 1:27 to 4:27.

Details of routes and timetables can be found on the website www.connexxion.nl or at the Connexxion counter in Schiphol Plaza. To travel on public transport, you can purchase a special OV card and top it up, passes for two or another number of days, or you can buy one-time tickets.

24. You can also get from Amsterdam Airport by shuttle bus – Schiphol Hotel Shuttle. They run from 6 am to 9:30 pm and take tourists to hotels. The bus stop (blue branded minibuses) is directly opposite the terminal, on platform A7. The cost is about 17 euros. Details can be found on the website. In addition, some hotels organize their own transfers - find out about this in advance.

25. You can comfortably get from Amsterdam Airport by taxi - you can easily find their counters in Schiphol, they are called Schiphol TravelTaxi. In addition, you can order a taxi in advance on the KiwiTaxi website - they will meet you with a sign, help you load your luggage and take you straight to your hotel. The Kiwi Taxi service is also convenient because you can choose the desired class of car and its capacity.

26. Cost of a train ticket from the airport to central station Amsterdam – 4.10 euros. Travel time is about 17 minutes. Trains run frequently both during the day and at night. You can purchase train tickets from special yellow NS machines or at the NS Dutch Railways counters in Schiphol Plaza or on the official website (you can also see the schedule there).

Car rental in Amsterdam

27. In order to find a car to rent while traveling in the Netherlands, set your own parameters in this Rentalcars search form and choose what suits you best.

Guide to Amsterdam

28. In electronic form, there is a guide to Amsterdam from the Nelles Pocket series. I honestly admit that I haven’t read it, and I don’t know how good it is. You can download it from the link.

The best tour of Amsterdam

30. I really like the approach to the work of the excursion project “Amsterdam at 15:15”. They try to tell the same way I write my guidebooks: a maximum of fascinating stories and legends from the past and present of the city, a minimum of dry dates. Always present in the guide's story helpful information about public transport, national cuisine, museums and stuff like that.

These excursions take place in different European cities. They always start at 15:15. The most important thing is to register. Then the guide will come to the appointed place on any day convenient for you, even if you are the only excursionist. A two-hour walk with an interesting story in Russian costs only 15 euros - this is even cheaper than “free” excursions around the world, which may then require a tip of about 20 euros.

What about the Internet and Wi-Fi in Amsterdam?

As a rule, free Wi-Fi is only available at McDonald's and KFC, all others are password-protected, and you won't find any places where you can join the network for free. If you come to a cafe, grab a cup of tea or coffee, then it is quite appropriate to ask for a password and connect to the network.

How much does food cost in Amsterdam?

It depends where and how you eat. We went to a Chinese restaurant and took one dish for two, drank tea, and paid 25 euros for everything. Everything was delicious, there was a lot of food, but still the price tag for food in Amsterdam is not the most friendly. In general, to eat, count on one meal from 10 euros. You are unlikely to find anything below, and if you do find it, it will not be the most Best offer. As a rule, cheaper than 10 euros is some kind of fast food (kebab, shawarma, tea and coffee).

Amsterdam Kebab

There are a lot of museums in Amsterdam. What can you tell us about them?

Yes, there are a lot of museums, we visited three, but I won’t say anything special about them, since we didn’t go there for the museums after all. Museums didn't inspire me.

Let's talk about what inspired you then!

(laugh) 🙂 Come on. A lot of people go to coffee shops in Amsterdam, and we are no exception. A coffee shop is an ordinary bar, but instead of alcohol, there is . The price tag is the same everywhere, from 8 to 14 euros. I usually offer 6 types of grass and hashish, which are divided into two large types: hang out and take a walk and relax and meditate.

out of focus

According to the degree of impact, all products are divided into three categories: low, medium and high. Everything is sold absolutely free. The better the quality of the product, the more expensive it will cost, but the sellers will tell you everything and recommend it. They even showed us the herb that won the Cannabis Cup and offered to buy it. You cannot take it with you or smoke it on the street, just like cigarettes.

Although we ourselves saw how some black man dealt with an ordinary policeman about the fact that he was black and wanted to get to the bottom of him because of this. Although the subject of interest of the policeman was the “joint” in the hand of a black guy. The black man insisted that the policeman was not a drug cop and told them to leave him alone. I think that such conversations would quickly end here, but here in Europe - everyone is quite tolerant of each other.

coffee shop amsterdam photo

What is about ?

Expensive and positive. Very expensive alcohol - for one small beer (0.2l) - 3 euros. 1 shot with alcohol (50ml) – 3 euros. If you decide to treat the young ladies present with alcohol, then this will give you a lot of respect in exchange for a lot of your money. Toilets and cloakrooms are paid.

There was an interesting moment, I accidentally stepped on the foot of a huge black man, and I thought that a mess would start, but nothing happened. We apologized to each other and went our separate ways. The difference in mentality is huge, we most likely would have started some kind of mess, here we just smiled and parted ways.

The people are very positive, everyone is singing and dancing, there is a feeling of celebration. The level of service is amazing, and this is felt not only in the clubs, but also in ordinary life. You are welcome in any store, people smile on the street, the police are happy to help you if you have a question. In any cafe they greet you, and when you leave, they say goodbye, even if you didn’t buy anything. It's very cool, and when you get there, you realize that Amsterdam is a city for people

Firstly, take more money with you, it flies away very quickly there. Food, coffee shops, souvenirs and 100 euros flew away, and you didn’t even notice where. 100 euros is a small change in Amsterdam, without much entertainment.

Secondly, if you are going to be there for a week, buy a pass for all types of transport at once, in the end you will save a lot on travel.

Third, relax and have fun! 🙂

The editors of the adventure project thanks Yaroslav Sokolov(Kaliningrad, Russia) for this interview.
Photos - Evgeniy Polyakov.

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Amsterdam is one of European capitals, which is very popular among tourists from different countries, including among Russians.

Since it is not expected in Amsterdam beach holiday, then there is practically no so-called low season in the city - after all, all attractions and entertainment are available to tourists all year round (although there are periods when there are fewer tourists than usual).

Nevertheless the weather in Amsterdam varies quite a lot from season to season, Therefore, choosing the time to travel depends on your preferences and goals.

Spring

Tourists who come to Amsterdam in the spring can expect good weather - already at the beginning of March, winter begins to slowly recede, and the air warms up more and more. However, I would not call March an ideal month for a trip - it is quite damp, so walking in the fresh air is not very pleasant. Average March temperatures, as a rule, do not exceed ten degrees, but precipitation is quite possible.

April and May are some of the best months to visit the city. Average monthly temperatures are already reaching 15-18 degrees, and the amount of rain is beginning to slowly decrease. The dampness is already leaving, so you can walk all day long, secondly, it is becoming quite warm and sunny, and, finally, thirdly, it is at this time that flowers bloom in Amsterdam - first of all, these are, of course, tulips, which This is how the Netherlands is famous.

In general, the weather is conducive to visiting the city, and the flowers give it a special charm. Not far from Amsterdam there is Keukenhof Park, where the tulip season takes place - at this time guests come there to admire the different varieties of these magnificent flowers.

On April 30, the Birthday of the Queen of the Netherlands, tourists also come to Amsterdam to admire the festivities dedicated to this event.

Summer

Summer is the warmest and sunniest season in Amsterdam. It is in the summer that there are most clear, fine days. At the same time, in summer it is not at all hot in Amsterdam (like, for example, in the southern European city of Madrid), so the stifling heat will not prevent you from exploring the city.

I will give specific figures - in summer the daytime temperature in the city is 18 - 20 degrees, extremely rarely the thermometer creeps to 25 and above.

In my opinion ,summer is one of the best seasons to explore the Dutch capital- perfect for walking and sightseeing.

However, it is worth considering that it is possible that the temperature may drop and it will rain - it would be a good idea to take a jacket and an umbrella with you, and perhaps even some warm clothes.

In the summer, the city hosts a Dutch theater festival in the Vondelpark (usually held in early June)

and other events (there are quite a lot of them, you can choose something to suit your taste).

Autumn

Amsterdam in early autumn is quite beautiful - you can see colorful leaves and the so-called golden autumn. In September the weather is still quite warm, which is conducive to walking.

By the way, just in September the city hosts a flower parade. As I mentioned above, Amsterdam is famous for flowers, or rather tulips. A flower auction is taking place near the capital - those interested can buy potted plants there or just see what is on offer. On the first weekend of September, there is also a flower parade - fancy structures made from real fresh flowers ride through the city streets on huge mobile platforms. The whole event ends with concerts and fireworks.

But in October the picture changes dramatically - cool, rainy (and at times windy) weather awaits you.

November temperatures drop below 10 degrees, and inhospitable weather makes exploring the city difficult.

Winter

Amsterdam winter is far from the most pleasant time of year. As a rule, temperatures are not very low - they rarely drop below zero, but at this time the city is wet, damp, windy and cool. It is during this season that the city is characterized by fog and thunderstorms.

Sometimes it’s true that frosts come into the city and snow falls - but still this happens quite rarely.

From my own experience, I note that our trip to this city took place at the beginning of January (as it happened) and it was far from the most best time to visit the city - in all five days we never saw the sun, although it was not very cold - on average 5-7 degrees, but it often rained, which, by the way, began quite suddenly, it was constantly wet and damp. Mostly we tried to be indoors - museums, restaurants, bars, but short runs between them did not bring us any joy :)

We were able to walk around the city itself only a couple of times, when it was relatively dry.

Of course, we liked the museums and others interesting places, but next time we would not go to Amsterdam in winter.

In my opinion, the best time to visit this city is from April to September, next time we will try to get tickets for this time.

Best season to visit Amsterdam

So, to summarize, I note that most best season To visit Amsterdam - these are the summer months, as well as late spring or early autumn. Of course good weather attracts other tourists to the city, so you will be surrounded by crowds almost everywhere. Hotels (especially those at low prices) sell out quite quickly, so if you are planning a visit to Amsterdam during this period, it is better to book everything in advance. For the same reasons, queues at museums and other entertainment venues are not uncommon.

Also, the flow of tourists to Amsterdam increases on New Year and Christmas - prices during this period may increase, although the weather leaves much to be desired.

The quietest (dead) season in the city is November, early December, late January and February- if you are prepared for cold and damp (in Amsterdam there is generally high humidity, but this is especially felt in winter) weather, then you can go there during this period. A pleasant bonus will be discounts on housing, air tickets and the absence of a large number of tourists.

In general, choose based on your preferences, because each season has both its pros and cons.

One of the most liberal cities in the world, where same-sex marriage, soft drugs and prostitution are legalized, Amsterdam is located in the northwest of Holland at the mouth of the Amstel River and consists of a network formed by almost a hundred canals. Read our article on the Tour Calendar and you will find out why the best time to travel to " Northern Venice" - from May to the end of September.

Tourist season in Amsterdam

Almost everyone who has never been to Amsterdam associates this city with a den of debauchery and immorality and believes that people come to the Dutch capital only to taste all the delights of the “forbidden life.” Of course, it cannot be denied that one of the reasons for her visit is to desire free love and smoke cannabis, but in fact there is more to Amsterdam than coffee shops and the red light district. It's amazing for lovers romantic place with its “golden” web of canals, flickering in the evenings with a myriad of lights. For couples traveling with the younger generation, this is a huge Vondelpark with plenty of entertainment for visitors of all ages, children's museums and several of the largest amusement parks. Art lovers and history buffs won't be left wanting either, with opulent 17th-century buildings, large collections of works by Rembrandt and Van Gogh, and many intricate museums on offer. Interest in Amsterdam does not fade throughout 365 days of the year; over 7 million tourists visit the capital per calendar year.

High season

From April to September international Airport"Schiphol" works in enhanced mode. Its maximum capacity is fully utilized at this time. From the end of March to the second half of May, Amsterdam experiences a seasonal influx of foreign guests heading to the capital for the tulip season, which takes place a few kilometers from the capital in Keukenhof Park. Also, for the Birthday of the Queen of the Netherlands, April 30, tour operators are offering special tour packages. Summer is the traditional time for summer vacations and vacations for schoolchildren and students. A motley mixture of foreign languages on the streets of the city is a common thing. Local residents becomes smaller, because in August they go on a well-deserved vacation and go wherever they go. Some go to campsites scattered throughout the country, others to overseas resorts in France, and others to neighboring Belgium and Germany. During the New Year and Christmas holidays, Amsterdam is also crowded; the Dutch know how to have fun like no other nation in the world. Keep in mind that in high season, besides high prices, You risk facing another problem - the lack of available rooms in hotels and hostels. Book rooms at least 3 months before your expected arrival date.

Low season

As we already found out above, there is no low season in Amsterdam. However, slight declines in tourist activity in this city still exist. They are marked late autumn, in winter (except for Christmas and New Year's holidays), and in early spring. As a rule, prices for hotels, air tickets and a number of some excursions are somewhat lower, and there are no longer crowds at popular tourist sites. Probably only the Red Light Street, called “De Wallen” by the Dutch themselves, is not empty even in the most terrible weather.

Best time for excursions

Amsterdam - off-season tourist destination in terms of sightseeing, because in this unique and rather controversial city, popular excursions, in addition to a boat trip along its canals, hiking along art galleries and acquaintance with masterpieces of architecture, as part of the educational program, an acquaintance with coffee shops with tasting of their products is offered, as well as a visit to the Red Light Street under the guidance of an experienced guide who knows many fascinating facts about life on it. So, to take part in excursions of an entertaining nature, it is better to come in the low season, when there are fewer people and prices are more reasonable. City museums are open all year round, but in the summer they ticket offices long queues, late spring and early autumn in this case will be the most win-win option. A walk along water canals and visits to parks and attractions should be planned for the summer. You should come to see the tulips from the end of March to the end of May.

Beach season in Amsterdam

In summer, Amsterdam residents love to spend time on the beaches. West Coast The Netherlands is one continuous long beach, where the resort town of Zandvoort is located half an hour from the capital. Swimming season here lasts from mid-July to the end of August, when the range of water temperature fluctuations is +16 °C..+18 °C. Bathing in this cold water, I must say, not many, but there are some aquatic species Sports such as diving, water skiing, kitesurfing and yachting are very popular.

Flower season

Tulips - business card Holland, and in particular Amsterdam. On the outskirts of the capital, in the small town of Aalsmeer, “Bloemenveiling” is held daily - one of the largest flower auctions in the world, where flowers and potted plants are sold. The auction is available for visiting (for a small fee) from Monday to Friday for 4 hours - from 7.00 to 11.00. Every day, about 19 million specimens (tulips, roses, lilies, chrysanthemums, etc.) are sold here. On the first weekend of September, a grandiose flower parade “Aalsmeer Flower Parade” opens in the same city: mobile installations of fresh flowers go from the market towards Amsterdam, upon whose arrival festival guests are greeted festive concert and gorgeous fireworks. During two months of spring (end of March - end of May) in the neighboring town of Lisse, or rather in its surroundings, the tulip season takes place in Keukenhof Park. These are endless multi-colored “bed stripes”, intricate mosaics and outlandish compositions, as well as cartoon figures. The aroma is dizzying.

It's time for holidays and festivals

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the main national and religious holidays of the Netherlands, celebrated annually in Amsterdam, in this section. In addition to the events listed there, the capital's holiday calendar includes the following: Dutch Theater Festival in early June in the Vondelpark; Summer Festival Zomerfestijn, traditionally held in July; the Amsterdam Tournament football tournament and the Grachtenfestival canal festival, which focuses on classical music, and the Uitmarkt arts festival (in the same month); Jordan Festival in mid-September; in October-November, the Amsterdam Jumping equestrian competition takes place; in February before Lent, residents and guests of the capital attend the annual Carnival; The March arts week closes the holiday season.

Climate in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is dominated by a temperate climate; the weather of the capital is significantly influenced by its proximity to the North Sea. Summers are warm, but not hot, with moderate rainfall. Winter is mild, with little snow. The rainiest season is considered to be the period from September to December. North-westerly winds prevail throughout the year, sunny days with clear clear sky very little. A distinctive feature of Amsterdam's climate is high level humidity reaching 80%.

Amsterdam in spring

Spring comes to Amsterdam in early to mid-March. Daylight hours increase, the thermometer begins to gradually rise upward. However, this month there is still a large amount of precipitation, so the unpleasant feeling of dampness, easily perceptible in the air, can bring discomfort during long walks around the city. In March, the weather changes for the better: the intensity of rain decreases, temperatures become higher, and the gentle sun warms the earth with life-giving, calorific light. Nature renews its colors, permeating the air with the breathtaking fragrant aroma of flowers. In April, tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths bloom. The “flower season” in Amsterdam is celebrated with great pomp and lasts until the second ten days of May. IN last month In spring the air steadily becomes warmer. The nights are no longer as cold as at the beginning or middle of the season, but without a warm jacket in dark time a day is not enough.

Temperature and weather in Amsterdam in spring

	Weather in March	Weather in April	Weather in May
Temperature average	+6	+8	+12
Temperature during the day	+9	+12	+17
Temperature at night	+3	+4	+8
Water temperature	+6	+9	+11
Rain	8 days	11 days	11 days

Amsterdam in summer

In total summer days In Amsterdam, days with fine, sunny weather prevail. It is unlikely that you will get sunburned or suffer from heatstroke here, because heat is not typical for the capital, and periodic rains lead to slight temporary cold snaps. On rare days when the sun is at its zenith, the thermometer can jump to +25 °C. But usually this figure is a couple of degrees lower. Typically opens in the outskirts of Amsterdam in July. beach season. The water in the North Sea is very cold even at the height of summer, so only a few swim. When going on a summer trip, make sure you have a warm sweater or jacket, as well as a raincoat or umbrella in your suitcase. Cold evenings and sudden precipitation are almost guaranteed at this time of year.

Temperature and weather in Amsterdam in summer

	Weather in June	Weather in July	Weather in August
Temperature average	+15	+17	+17
Temperature during the day	+19	+21	+21
Temperature at night	+11	+13	+13
Water temperature	+14	+17	+18
Rain	8 days	11 days	10 days

Amsterdam in autumn

In September, Amsterdam is incredibly romantic, despite the fact that it now starts to rain much more often. Nature pleases with shades of gold, orange and crimson. Her flaming landscapes against the background of a faded sky, as if painted by an artist with gray pastels, look especially bewitching. There is no significant drop in temperatures yet, but already in October there is a sharp drop in temperatures in the capital. Squally winds blow, heavy downpours charge, from which even the strongest and most reliable umbrella cannot save you. In November, air humidity reaches its maximum, the sun appears from behind gloomy clouds literally 3-4 times a month.

When you come to Amsterdam, you notice that the city has a certain elusive charm, no matter if you are walking around and looking at the blue sky, if it is drizzling or even when Amsterdam is flooded with crowds of tourists during the high season.

Therefore, you should not choose the best time to travel, when you can, then come. If you can easily rearrange your plans, here are some tips.
Typically, most tourists visit Amsterdam between April and September, when the days are long and the temperatures are milder than other months.

The only constant in Amsterdam is the unpredictable weather. There is no guarantee that good or bad weather will last the entire day. The Dutch plan their day and don't look at the weather forecast - do the same.

When is the cheapest time to visit Amsterdam?

The cheapest tickets and low prices in hotels - from late October to early March. The only exception is winter holidays.

Amsterdam in spring

Spring is superb - the city is covered in snow, but the crocus and hyacinths are already blooming, and people take off their winter clothes and change into lighter ones, celebrating spring.

Below is given detailed information on weather, holidays and events during the spring months in Amsterdam.

March. Festive lights are switched on to celebrate the opening of the famous Keukenhof royal flower park.

April. Get on your bike and ride around Amsterdam. A whole field of lanterns is lit. And also join the Dutch in celebrating the biggest event of the year - Queen's Day.

May. Enjoy long and warm days. Walk around Amsterdam and remember that summer is coming - peak tourist season.

Amsterdam in summer

There are endless cultural festivals, outdoor concerts and 16 hours of sun and warm air. Despite the large crowd of tourists, summer is the most wonderful time to relax in Amsterdam.

Below is detailed information on the weather, holidays and events during the summer months in Amsterdam.

June. Visit Amsterdam's two main summer festivals - the Flower Festival and the Roots Festival.

July. This is the time for outdoor dining, outdoor movie watching and shopping during seasonal discounts. July is also the hottest month of the year.

August. On the first Saturday in August, a gay pride parade takes place on the canals of Amsterdam. Take part in the festival classical music on the channels.

Amsterdam in autumn

The colder weather is coming, and with it the season of discounts on air tickets. The Dutch celebrate autumn and have a cozy lunch in their favorite cafes and restaurants.

September. Take advantage of the fact that the crowd of tourists has subsided and stroll through the warm streets of Amsterdam. The weather is just perfect!

October. Run the Amsterdam Marathon, go dancing at the Dance Festival, which takes place on ocher-painted water canals.

November. Visit the Night of Museums and the festival of local children - Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas).

Amsterdam in winter

Amsterdam is best visited in winter if you are not afraid of the cold and want to celebrate New Year! The holiday is simply amazing!

Below is detailed information on the weather, holidays and events during the winter months in Amsterdam.

December. Celebrate Christmas and winter holidays according to all holiday canons. You can meet him on boats - admiring the fireworks is the best way - drink champagne there and wish Happy New Year to everyone, everyone, everyone, it’s also very convenient, but you don’t have to stand out.

January. It's best to go shopping in January - there are unprecedented promotions, huge discounts, and air tickets are cheaper than ever!

February. Treat your partner to a trip to romantic Amsterdam. I assure you, she will not be disappointed!

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