Bike parking in Amsterdam: what you need to know

Amsterdam is a city of bicycles, and you can find plenty of parking dedicated to them.

In this article, I tell you more about these places.

Bike parking in Amsterdam: article summary

Bike parking in Amsterdam: where to park your bike?

In principle, you can park your bike anywhere, as long as there are no signs indicating that it's a no-bike zone and your bike is not in the way of others.

Unfortunately, bike theft and vandalism are commonplace in Holland. So be careful where you leave your bike, and make sure it's in a safe place. tie it permanently.

Signs for cyclists

Amsterdam has a strict policy on bicycle parking. Signs indicate where you can't leave your bike.

Look for signs indicating Verboden fietsen te plaatsen (bicycles may not be parked).

There are also areas around stations, for example, where you can't park outside the designated facilities. Make sure you leave your bike in a designated area.

Heavy penalties

Abandoned or badly parked bikes can be removed by the police. To get your bike back, you have to go to the Fietsdepot (bike depot), where you'll have to pay a small fine.

For more information on where and how to collect your bike, see Amsterdam City Council website.

Bike parking in Amsterdam: bike theft on the rise

Unfortunately, bicycle theft is a common phenomenon in the Netherlands. Every year, hundreds of thousands of bicycles are stolen, especially in the big cities.

Whether you're popping into a store or enjoying a refreshing drink on a terrace, leaving your bike unlocked is never a good idea.

Anyone could grab your bike and ride away.

If you're bringing your own bike to Amsterdam, make sure it's equipped with good locks and use them at all times.

Leave your bike in a guarded parking lot

Bicycle theft is a real problem in central Amsterdam. Even if you've locked your bike, you may not find it when you get back.

If you have an expensive bike or rent one for your vacation, It's best to use one of the supervised bike parks.

Please note that it is not possible to reserve a space in advance. If the parking lot is full, you'll have to leave your bike elsewhere.

Bicycle parking in Amsterdam: Amsterdam city council gets involved

Amsterdam City Council offers supervised bicycle parking, which is free for the first 24 hours.

Then you have to pay a small fee. The Amsterdam City Council website provides an interactive map of supervised bicycle parking facilities in central Amsterdam.

Whether you want to park your bike in one of the city's many parking lots or leave it on the street, there are plenty of places to put your two wheels.

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