Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands, characterised by a picturesque canal system, as well as the infamous red light district. The relaxed atmosphere of the city makes it a very popular tourist destination, with a variety of visitor attractions and things to do.

Most visitors to Amsterdam arrive by airplane, but overland routes are becoming increasingly popular. Amsterdam Central Station (Amsterdam Centraal) has direct train services to Brussels as well as Paris, Berlin and Moscow. International bus services operated by Eurolines also serve the city, arriving and departing at Amstel Station.