Tips to make a trip to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of Europe 's famous tourist attractions in the world . Spend time in the city of Amsterdam will provide a memorable impression . Whenever it comes to Amsterdam there are always interesting . Spring is the season bright and full of color . Summer will be filled with a variety of outdoor activities and festivals . Autumn and winter , when the leaves fall fall , the beauty of Amsterdam emerged from behind the foliage . At sunset , beautiful views will appear in the form of flickering lights canal houses and bridges . Autumn is the start of the performing arts , theater performances start a new program , preparing museum exhibitions and prestigious shopping will always be ready to welcome visitors .

Tourist destination during a visit to the city include museums , historical buildings , canals , a restaurant with a beautiful view , a diamond manufacturing , theaters , windmills and tulips are beautiful flower beds . Even the city of Amsterdam also provide entertainment for the kids such as science museums , playgrounds , mini golf , and parks for marine animals . Before embarking on a trip to Amsterdam , the following is important information and tips if you are going on vacation to this city .

    Language . The official language used was Dutch, but not to worry because almost everyone in the city of Amsterdam can speak English well .

    Of time . Time in Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of GMT

    Currency . The currency used is like most other European countries , namely the Euro

    Parking . Very little land for parking and pricing is quite expensive .

    Weather . Amsterdam has a moderate climate with the temperature , while winter temperatures average above 0 degrees . While summer is usually warm and occasionally hot .

    Tourist assistance . THE ( Amsterdam Tourist Assistance Service) is the emergency services in the city aimed at tourists . This service offers assistance to the affected tourists robbed or victims of other crimes . THE office is located at 104-108 Voorburgwal Nieweuzijds , contact phone no 020-6253246

    Shopping . Option to shop in amterdam unlimited . The main shopping area for tourists is in Leidestraat and Kalvestraat that provides a unique outlet . In Hoofstraat , Van Baerlestraat Beethovenstraat or can be obtained from the most recent model of the designers .

    Tips . In Amsterdam there is an agreement to provide tips by 10-15 % , but did not need to give tips if the service provided is not satisfactory .

    Car rental . There are many car rental companies in the center of Amsterdam , but it could also rent a car at Schipol Airport . Recommended car rental company is Adams Rent A Car , Avis and Hertz Car Rental Amsterdam

    Currency exchange . With a low exchange rate can usually be obtained at the post office , currency exchange rates are usually higher in the hotel .

    Credit card . Most places accept credit card payments , but some are not . Should be asked beforehand if it will pay with a credit card . Cirrus and Maestro Cards can be used to withdraw money at ATMs

    Phone . Amsterdam to call +31 then use the prefix 20 . Public phones available all using a phone card , and can be obtained at post offices and newspaper sellers .

    Airport Amsterdam . Schiphol Airport can be reached in less than 20 minutes by train from Amsterdam Central Station .

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