Visiting Amsterdam

Combine visiting Offshore Energy with a visit to Amsterdam, the beautiful Dutch capital, famous for its canals and bikes, and home to many cultural hotspots.


 

 

Amsterdam is a compact little city, hosting dozens of world-class museums, miles of beautiful canals, well-maintained parks, narrow cobblestone streets with lots of Old World charm, and hundreds of hotels, outdoor cafes and friendly bars. However, perhaps the most welcoming thing about Amsterdam is the fact that English is the second language and nearly everyone in the tiny lowland nation of the Netherlands speaks it fluently.

Amsterdam has long been considered one of the best cities to visit in Europe. It is a beautiful, laid back town with lots to do, lots to see, great food from all over the world and friendly people everywhere you go. A visit to downtown Amsterdam is like taking a walk back in time, as the center of the city is filled with historic architecture dating back to the 17th century. 
 
The most information about the city and all it has to offer is available at the I Amsterdam website. Click here to visit. Please have a look and find out all you need to know to travel, live, do business and take in a wide variety of cultural activities in Amsterdam. The website is an ambitious coproduction of the City of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Partners Foundation, Amsterdam Tourism and Convention Board (ATCB), Amsterdams Uitburo (AUB), amsterdam inbusiness, and the Expatcenter.


 

If you decide to visit Amsterdam, purchasing the I Amsterdam City Card might be a good idea. This card consists of a smartcard, a public transport ticket (GVB public transport system), a pocket guide and provides over 50 free and 60 discounted offers on major tourist attractions and restaurants. This card is comparable with a City Card offered in many European Cities. The I Amsterdam City Card is available at several Tourist Offices of Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board (ATCB) or can be purchased on-line. Click here for more information.

Or, do like an Amsterdammer would, ride a bike! This is the easiest, cheapest and fastest way to get around. Most of the event hotels offer bike rental, otherwise click here for more information about bike-rental.