The city wants no more than 20 million hotel stays annually. The measure is one of multiple efforts to control the flow of visitors.
Tag: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Eurostar to Suspend Amsterdam to London Service for 6 Months
The no-transfer rail connection from the Dutch capital to London will close starting in June. A new terminal for Eurostar passengers is set to open at Amsterdam’s main rail station in 2025.
Headwind Cycling Race Called Off Over Too Much Wind
Storm Ciarán, which has battered Western Europe this week, proved too much for a quirky Dutch cycling competition.
Stolen Van Gogh Painting Is Returned in Ikea Bag
A tipster handed the work over to a Dutch art crimes detective who had been investigating the theft together with the police.
VanMoof’s Bankruptcy Worries Owners of Electric Bikes
VanMoof’s sleek electric bikes attracted fans, but the Dutch company’s demise has left owners unable to get repairs and worried that app-enabled functions may stop working.
Amsterdam to Bar Cruise Ships From Central Terminal
The Dutch capital will stop cruise ships from docking in the city center as part of a campaign to curb pollution and reduce the flow of tourists.
Dutch King Apologizes for His Country’s Role in the Slave Trade
The Netherlands formally abolished slavery in its colonies in 1863, but has only recently begun to actively acknowledge its participation in the practice.
Amsterdam Train Service Resumes After Disruption
The cause of the problem, which prompted widespread travel delays starting Sunday, had still not been determined.
Dutch Police Arrest 154 Soccer Fans Over Antisemitic Chants
Though the Netherlands’ Jewish population is tiny, Jewish identity — and antisemitic abuse — has become entangled in the country’s soccer culture.
Amsterdam Has a Message for Male British Tourists: ‘Stay Away’
In an ad campaign aimed at British men between 18 and 35, the Dutch capital threatens fines for visitors who are looking for a “messy night.”