Amsterdam has two tourist offices one in the terminal of Amsterdam Schiphol airport and one opposite Central Station.
These offices provide information about the city.
They can also provide you with free small maps and leaflets containing information about the city.
Today, let's find out what you need to know about these places dedicated to visitors.
Amsterdam Tourist Office: article summary
What information can you find in a tourist office?
A tourist office can provide you with a wealth of information about the town itself. Here, you can pick up a map of the town and buy your tickets. You can also ask for advice on :
- The museums
- Transportation
- Tourist attractions
- Guided tours
Of course, you can also find all this information on my website. However, if you don't have a connection at the time, a visit to the tourist office may be in order.
Schiphol Airport Tourist Office
Airport tourist office Schiphol in Amsterdam is in arrivals hall number two. This one opens :
- every day 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
As in all the world's tourist offices, you'll find information and a warm welcome from the professionals working on site.
Choose the Central Station office
The tourist office in central Amsterdam is located in a small wooden house outside the Central Station building. Between the main entrance to the main station and the downtown.
This office opens :
- every day 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Take advantage of the tourist store
Of course, there are also plenty of little trinkets to buy. It's a place where you can buy local products and souvenirs.
Like books, clothes, flowers, small gifts, but also food and drinks that are local specialties. They also sell tickets to local events.
This store is located inside the Central Station building. It's not outside like the welcome center.
The establishment remains open:
- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays.
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.
Visit the Leidseplein tourist office
In addition to the Amsterdam office, there's also the Dutch tourist office, which can be useful if you're planning to visit one of Amsterdam's many tourist attractions, other old cities, the museums of Haarlemof The Hague and RotterdamDutch castles or tulip gardens.
To get there, you'll need to go as far as Place de Leidseplein. The establishment opens :
- From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If you have any doubts or are lost, I'd advise you to head for the nearest tourist office. That way, you can be guided by professionals and continue your visit to Amsterdam with complete peace of mind.
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