Planning a visit to Amsterdam, Netherlands? This is a city with its own (in)famous calling card (what’s the opposite of green light?), a live and let live attitude – free-flowing like the water running through the half-moon circuit of canals that entwine the old city – and beautiful, world-renowned architecture. Home to one million people and set on the Amstel River, the city grew up on sea-faring wealth, thanks to its easy link to the North and Baltic Seas. Amsterdam is sought out by 4 million visitors annually who come for the multitude of museums and cafes, views of bicycle-lined bridges and the generous spirit of laissez-faire. Plan your trip in advance for this desirable city to find cheap flight tickets to Amsterdam with airBalticTravel. Language
Once you’ve found cheap tickets to Amsterdam, you’ll want to learn a bit of the national language, Dutch. Yet, you won’t need to learn much of it, as English opens nearly every door here in Amsterdam. In addition, German is also quite popular and even a little French is spoken besides.
See and do
So, you’re ready to set out from that cheap hotel in Amsterdam you cleverly booked. Where to first? Meander through the many bridges and canals on a self-propelled tour of the city: that is, hop on a bicycle, like most of the locals do, to blend in and hit the sights. Make your way through the de Wallen area at city centre, famous for the red-light district found there. Adventurous visitors may wish to stop off at a traditional, or brown, café for the local treats. Likewise, rent a car in Amsterdam and take in the architectural views as you make your way to the Van Gogh museum – arguably the finest Van Gogh museum in the world. Plus there is the fabulous Rijksmuseum featuring works by Rembrandt, much acclaimed Dutch artist. The famous Anne Frank House shows visitors the scene of the now classic WWII account. Or Stedilijk Museum – for your fill of modern art. And for an evening of world class music, visit Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
