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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is the city's museum for modern and contemporary art and design, located at Museumplein.
- Must see
- Museum
- Amsterdam
Country guide
Netherlands
Twenty-six per cent of the Netherlands lies below sea level, and the polders holding that water back have been under construction since the fourteenth century....
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Twenty-six per cent of the Netherlands lies below sea level, and the polders holding that water back have been under construction since the fourteenth century. The 2026 census counted 18,130,208 people on 33,500 km2 of land, a density of 541 to the square kilometre, and that figure is what a visitor actually experiences: towns arriving one after another with worked farmland in between rather than open country. Twelve provinces sit in Europe. Three further special municipalities belong to the same country and are nowhere near it, out in the Caribbean.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Amsterdam
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Practical information
- Language spoken
- Dutch
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +31
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type C and F · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Safe from the mains
- Dutch public drinking water is regulated for direct consumption
Planning a visit
Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.
- January: seasonal closure recorded
- February: seasonal closure recorded
- March: no seasonality data recorded
- April: no seasonality data recorded
- May: no seasonality data recorded
- June: no seasonality data recorded
- July: no seasonality data recorded
- August: no seasonality data recorded
- September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
- October: no seasonality data recorded
- November: no seasonality data recorded
- December: no seasonality data recorded
- Seasonal closure recorded
- No data recorded for this month
- The current month
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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02 1 hr 30 minRembrandt House Museum
Rembrandthuis
Museum Het Rembrandthuis is the house on Jodenbreestraat that Rembrandt van Rijn bought on 5 January 1639 for thirteen thousand guilders and lived in until his bankruptcy forced its auction in 1658, when it fetched eleven thousand.
- Must see
- Museum
- Amsterdam
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03 1 hr 30 minNEMO Science Museum
Nemo
NEMO Science Center is a science museum located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is housed in a distinctive green copper-clad building designed by Renzo Piano, which resembles a ship rising from the water.
- Must see
- Museum
- Amsterdam
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04 1 hr 30 minHeineken Experience
The Heineken Experience is a visitor attraction located in Amsterdam, housed in a former Heineken brewery. The building served as the company's primary brewing facility from 1867 until 1988, when production moved to larger premises outside the city center.
- Must see
- Museum
- Amsterdam
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05 1 hr 30 minNational Maritime Museum
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
Het Scheepvaartmuseum is the National Maritime Museum of the Netherlands, housed in a former naval arsenal built in 1656. The monumental building stands on the waterfront near Amsterdam's city center, serving as a major institution dedicated to Dutch maritime history.
- Must see
- Museum
- Amsterdam
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06 1 hr 15 minOude Kerk
The Oude Kerk is the oldest building in Amsterdam and, since 2012, a museum of contemporary art that happens to be a medieval parish church.
- Must see
- Museum
- Amsterdam
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Netherlands be?
Six to nine days can use Amsterdam as one base while adding Utrecht, Haarlem, Rotterdam, or The Hague by train. Flower areas are seasonal and need confirmed opening dates, so they should not replace a permanent city day without checking the calendar.
What entry documents are needed for Netherlands?
The Netherlands is in the Schengen Area, and passport or visa requirements depend on nationality. Verify the applicable rule through the Dutch government's official entry service before travel.
What is the best way to travel around Netherlands?
Schiphol has a railway station beneath the airport, and the national network reaches roughly 400 stations. OVpay supports contactless check-in and check-out, but the same card or device must be used at both ends of a journey.
When is a practical time to visit Netherlands?
April to May suits spring flowers when opening dates align, while September is a broader city-trip option. Weather can change quickly, so protect outdoor cycling or garden plans with an indoor alternative.
What money and payment basics apply in Netherlands?
The Netherlands uses the euro (EUR). Contactless payment is widespread, but keep a compatible backup because a card used to check into transport must also be available to check out.
What practical safety details should I save for Netherlands?
Dial 112 for emergencies in the Netherlands. Type C and F sockets provide 230 V, and mains tap water is recorded as safe.