What to do in Amsterdam? - Page 1
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author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 11:06:11 am
content: This is the first time I ever being in Holland.I found an Flight who is affordable and and Hotel.There is an direct IC from Schiphol (Airport) to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA where my Hotel is located.For Public Transport I need an Card who cost 7,50€.https://www.ov-chipkaart.nl/purchase-an-ov-chipkaart/apply-for-personal-ov-chipkaart.htmSo the first problem... What is "iDEAL"?! Can I send the Card to my Hotel or does I have to Identify my self?Is there a good Map who show which Zone my Station is? In Amsterdam?!

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 11:31:26 am
content: iDEAL is a Dutch online payment system, not something you can use because you need a Dutch bank account.You can also get an anonymous card for the same 7,50: seehttps://www.ov-chipkaart.nl/purchase-an-ov-chipkaart/anonymous-ov-chipkaart.htmCan be bought in a lot of places, see the link.For the zones, look here:https://maps.gvb.nl/en/zones(If I understand correctly what you are looking for)

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 11:31:50 am
content: Quote from: Lord of nothing on November 25, 2017, 11:06:11 amEvery single taxi waiting at Schiphol is a Tesla, take one of those instead!Quote from: Lord of nothing on November 25, 2017, 11:06:11 amYes, of course there is.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 12:06:19 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on November 25, 2017, 11:31:50 amBetter not. For the price they charge you can almost buy the Tesla. There is a Tesla showroom in the PC Hooftstraat near the Rijksmuseum where you can sit in one for free.There are a lot of things to see in Amsterdam:- Rijksmuseum (Rembrandt's Night watch painting)- Red light district (see sad ladies in skimpy underwear behind a window)- A canal cruise- If you like to swim in style then there is a >100 year old swimming pool next to the Rijksmuseum- Tylers Museum in Haarlem (a city close to Amsterdam) also may be worthwhileRegarding public transport: I'm pretty sure you can buy an OV chipcard for tourist use. Also don't be afraid about language problems. In Amsterdam every sign also has an English version and 99.9% of the people speak English.Also don't buy drugs off the street. You never know what you get. Better not do drugs at all.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 12:16:24 pm
content: https://en.gvb.nl/reizen/producten-en-tarieven/ov-tarieven-2018GVB 4 days / 96 hours € 22.50 --> Where is the Ticket Valide on!? Call Zones or a Single one?I see on the Railway Station is a Ticket Shop:https://www.ov-chipkaart.nl/service-and-contact/service-points-finder.htm?latitude=52.3087775&longitude=4.940659699999999&servicetype=1&query=1101&loctype=APPROXIMATE&noresults=1Here in Austria was an Dell event with an Tesla Shuttle. I will never get on the Car its just for slim Hollywood Guys.Drugs in Amsterdam?I have Bratislava next door and a nice Garden behind my House.I just looking for "clean" CBD. In CH <1% THC is allowed so its cheaper to produce.Some people speak German to there isn any problem.EDIT: Maybe someone remember:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=elton+reist+in+holland&page=&utm_source=opensearchI know its the wrong city but i watch:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsPmrpPQ7fJ4w3ltWpW-sg

author: b_force
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 12:26:22 pm
content: What to do in Amsterdam?Taking the train to Utrecht, Amersfoort, Haarlem, Zandvoort (beaches) or any other city that's much nicer than Amsterdam.When are you going?

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 12:29:39 pm
content: 2nd Week in Jan.How about the Knife Law in Amsterdam at the moment?Are Cut Resistant Cloth permitted?Are PMR446 common in NL? Analogue/ Digi?

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 12:31:41 pm
content: This page has more info:https://en.gvb.nl/gvb-dag-meerdagenkaartIt seems you can travel on the entire network of the GVB trams, underground and busses.

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 02:59:42 pm
content: Quote from: Lord of nothing on November 25, 2017, 12:29:39 pmYou're not allowed to carryweapons, you won't be arrested for having a victorinox.There should be no reason to have cut resistant clothing.Walkie-Talkies are allowed, if they are in the unregulated frequency ranges with limited power. This stuff is regulated EU wide I think.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 04:05:06 pm
content: Do you think a Knife is a Weapon?Even onboard an Aircraft I can carry an Knife with an Max. length of 6cm.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 04:20:25 pm
content: Quote from: Jeroen3 on November 25, 2017, 02:59:42 pmIn Switzerland, you can even buy a victorinox after you are passing security and wait for your plane.So, the same is true in the Netherlands?Unthinkable in Germany. !

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 04:28:44 pm
content: In Germany the Knife/ Weapon Law are strict to.Even Toy Paintball Marker are castrated.How about wearing Cut resistant Cloth?I wear it Daily.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 07:30:08 pm
content: I suggest not to wear any military-ish looking clothing in Amsterdam and leave your knifes at home.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 08:34:34 pm
content: I wear more Law Enforcement Style Cloth.Can you recommend some good and cheap Restaurants?What are the most common Supermarket Brands?

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 08:53:49 pm
content: Quote from: Lord of nothing on November 25, 2017, 08:34:34 pmAlbert Heijn is a common supermarket. They carry a lot and have good quality stuff.You won't find good and cheap restaurant. I recommend to stay away from the restaurants near the Dam square en Central station. Very bad quality.IIRC there are many restaurants near the Leidsestraat which are reasonable.

author: LaserSteve
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 09:02:36 pm
content: Phillips company. Museum?Steve

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 09:22:08 pm
content: Quote from: LaserSteve on November 25, 2017, 09:02:36 pmI think the Philips museum got closed several years ago but it was also very far from Amsterdam in a city called Eindhoven. Talking about 'company museums': there is the Heineken experience in Amsterdam.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 09:29:16 pm
content: I dont like Alcohol so a Beer Factory is not the best thing.Does anyone here was in the Makro:https://www.makro.nl/vestigingen/amsterdambefore?Yes I have the Metro/ Makro Card.Are there any Special Products in NL beside of Cheese (who is also available here in Austria) and Tomatoes?

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 09:42:02 pm
content: You do things, that are illegal at home. Dont use public transport, rent a bike. And drink very overrated beer.Whatever happens there, stays there.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 09:51:09 pm
content: I dont drink Alcohol and/ or take any illegal Narcotics.My health is not good enough for a Bike Tour.Sry stupid Question does fall Snow (in Jan) in Amsterdam?

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 10:22:40 pm
content: Quote from: Lord of nothing on November 25, 2017, 09:29:16 pmI have a Makro card as well but I haven't used it in ages because the Makro shop is way too expensive.Typical Dutch items are: apple pie, stroopwafels and green peas soup.

author: NivagSwerdna
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2017, 10:31:44 pm
content: I used to work for a Dutch company and spend one day a month in Amsterdam... it's a great city to visit.I seem to remember that everything is very close (I walked from the train station to my hotel) but you need to check your locations. The tram is very easy.You must visit the Rijksmuseum if you have time... it's pretty awesome. Anne Franks house is also interesting. The canal district is really fun... you can walk around and take in the ambience, you don't need to participate if it's not your scene (it's not mine!).I found Amsterdam is full of dodgy people passing through so be streetwise... don't flash your cash, watch after your valuables etc but otherwise you should have a good time.Have fun!

author: LaserSteve
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 01:18:54 am
content: OK, the Philips Museum is downsized and modernized, its rated 4.3 stars with 256 reviews, so it can't be that bad... There is also a tiny independent one maintained by ex employees.. Oh to see that before it got hacked down to fit modern marketing.. Your looking at an hour and a half train ride to Eindhoven according to Google Maps.. I'm a former Philips Medical employee, hence the interest on my part..I've heard rumors that Amsterdam has some interesting electronics part shops.. Any truth to that?Looking at a map, it seems there is a lot of interesting stuff within an hour's train of downtown....Steve

author: babysitter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 10:41:13 am
content: Visit the town, navigate around the "Hey... cocaine?" dealers on the street, beware of the guy on a bike that throws bike locks on unsuspecting pedestrians(*) , +1 for visiting museums.BRHendrik* He did it to me, picking it up and throwing it away gave me standing ovations.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 12:13:47 pm
content: Quote from: babysitter on November 26, 2017, 10:41:13 amWhy on earth would they do that? What's the scam?

author: sokoloff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 01:23:05 pm
content: Eat pickled herring with diced onions!

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 01:56:19 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on November 26, 2017, 12:13:47 pmNothing. These dutch speaking people just a little bit crazy sometimes.

author: MT
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 02:10:41 pm
content: Well, obvious if you are going to Hamsterdam, then take a walk to the tulip fields outside town.www.erotisch-museum.nl/

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 04:34:23 pm
content: Quote from: NANDBlog on November 26, 2017, 01:56:19 pmYes, that would be the "verwarde man", also a typical dutch thing.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 05:32:43 pm
content: Another typical Dutch food: Pannekoeken (pancakes).

author: RobertPS
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 06:37:53 pm
content: Traditional dutch winter food consists of various Stampotten (Mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables and meat).Other foods to try are Kapsalon (fastfood from Rotterdam) and Roti (from Suriname).Or try an Indonesian Rijsttafel at restaurant Blauw (or Sampura restaurant in the center of town).Also, in January you can take a tour and watch the Amsterdam Light festival from the water.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 07:24:33 pm
content: Amsterdam does a really good chocolate almond slice thing as well. I can't remember what it's called but I got stopped at airport security with a load. The security girl looked what it was and said "Oh, yes...this happens a lot" then let me go.Edit: Found it!https://encrypted.google.com/search?q=Gevulde+Speculaas&tbm=isch

author: b_force
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2017, 08:31:19 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on November 26, 2017, 05:32:43 pmPancakes?Oliebollen of course, it's the season!Also have fun with Black Pete and Sinterklaas.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2017, 02:19:15 pm
content: sry when i not replay to every post.QuoteHere in Vienna its nice because the have special "Commercial" Food Products in 1KG Bags who cost 500% less than the 50g Bags. Like Herb Mix, BBQ Mix Spice,...The same for Fish (ok I dont buy a Fish there and flight with them back Home). Bread, Sweets,... everything is available here in small Package.QuoteThe last one sounds interesting. The rest is well known.-->https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolland_%26_Bollandwith out the Guys Falco would not be a Austria Top 10. Hit wonder.QuoteExcelent!I dont like a Museum.QuoteThis is never the best solution.Quoteoh its worth then Praha, Barcelona?Sadly without a Knife its hard to defend my self.QuoteI just know about the famous Weed Shops.QuoteI would like stay next to the Hotel is my Health required I can get back and lay down for a nap. So in Amsterdam there is enough to see i guess.Quoteperfect I have a reason to call the Cops.QuoteAfter he will wake up in Hospital if he get Lucky.QuoteThx we have it here in the Supermarket to.QuoteSure when the full off Narcotics and other thinks.QuoteI hat it today. Ok not "dutch" style. Is there some special Shop who have the best one?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KapsalonQuoteCan you recommend some?QuoteIts filled with Marzipan? If yes the look like Plastic Explosive in the X-Ray. If you want check the Security pack some Marzipan Roll in your backpack and see what happened.QuoteNow i know where the Backers here stoles it from.We have it here in Austria to.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2017, 06:33:49 pm
content: The filling is Almond paste which is not Marzipan but similar and there are cheap and more expensive versions.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2017, 09:49:15 pm
content: And make sure to go one of the working windmills. They are fascinating.Also, tulip gardens.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2017, 09:52:53 pm
content: Quote from: NANDBlog on November 27, 2017, 09:49:15 pm'Zaanse Schans' is near Amsterdam and has quite a few working windmills.

author: guido
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2017, 10:40:59 pm
content: Lots of busses going from central station to the touristtrapseh sites. You can take one to the windmills, Volendam (small fishing town), cheese and wooden shoe factories in one go.Quote from: b_force on November 26, 2017, 08:31:19 pmverybad idea to bring up zwarte Piet (black Pete) these days...

author: razberik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2017, 11:12:31 pm
content: Quote from: Lord of nothing on November 27, 2017, 02:19:15 pmBlauw is the name of that restaurant.Try this :https://www.google.cz/maps/place/Boerejongens+Coffeeshop+West+Amsterdam/@52.361263,4.8583933,16.88z/I swear I am serious. Best spent 4.5€ ever.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2017, 01:05:34 pm
content: here a video for everyone who understand german:

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 26, 2017, 01:44:39 pm
content: Quote from: sokoloff on November 26, 2017, 01:23:05 pmLove the stuff!! What is more fun is the looks from family members

author: cdev
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2017, 02:04:35 pm
content: They are a little bit crazy, I agree..But I am not Dutch, I am Antarcticanso, after Googling it I can't figure it out.People who climb roofs were prominently displayed? Maybe I should ask my friends the bike experts?Quote from: Jeroen3 on November 26, 2017, 04:34:23 pm

author: cdev
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2017, 02:14:11 pm
content: Wooden shoes (now maybe called clogs?) sound awfully painful in 2017.Quote from: guido on November 27, 2017, 10:40:59 pm

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 03:24:34 pm
content: Does anyone know how big the Makro in Amsterdam is? Normaly in every Country I vitit the local Macro and buy some Big Box with Sweets and other local stuff.Do Wikipedia Albert Heijn is the biggest Supermarket Chain? And no I dont will buy anything from Aldi and other German Supermarkets there stuff is crap.

author: sokoloff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 03:33:35 pm
content: When living in Amsterdam, Albert Heijn is the basic supermarket that we used for everything other than very specialty ethnic food supplies. I found it very well priced and high quality food.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 03:44:34 pm
content: Does the offer hot food for take away?

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 03:51:36 pm
content: Quote from: sokoloff on January 06, 2018, 03:33:35 pmAlbert Heijn still is the super market to go to in the NL. They don't have take-away food though. Also beware that the NL doesn't have hyper markets where you can buy anything like food, clothes, TVs, washing machines, etc under one roof. Makro does have all of that but it is only accessible for companies so it doesn't really count.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 03:54:11 pm
content: do you think my Airline would let me checkin an washing machine?I just want some Sweets and what I need for living.

author: blackdog
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2018, 10:12:27 pm
content: Hi,I live in AmsterdamOf corse the musea, visit them!Go to the markets: Albert Cuyp Market, Dapper Market, on saterday the Lindengracht Market end the Noordermarkt Market and the Waterlooplein Market.Food, Yes Albert Heyn and Jumbo, Jumbo is a littje cheaper for most of the stuf.The supermarkets in the center of Amsterdam are relativ small, the house brand stuf is cheap and reasonable good in this supermarkets.Olmost never warm food available in these shops.If you want good coffee and sandwich, go here =>https://www.openingstijden.nl/Bagels-en-Beans/Amsterdam/Spaarndammerstraat-149a/In the same street (Spaarndammerstraat 113) the have a exelent bread shop:https://www.bbrood.nl/pagina208/Spaarndammerstraat+113.htmlStay away from the big coffee brand shops, expensive and not good.Drink coffee or beer in these cafe'sCafe:http://cafethijssen.nl/Cafe:http://deprins.nl/Cafe:http://cafehetpaleis.nl/Bookshop just behind the Dam square:https://www.scheltema.nl/Also near the Dam square, a shop the HEMA on the first floor you can eat something and its not expensiv.https://www.openingstijden.nl/Hema/Amsterdam/Nieuwendijk-174-176/The center of Amsterdam is not big, you can do a lot by feet and you wil see more.If you know how to ride a bike, rent one at the Central Station from the NS (railway company)If you do not know how to ride a bike, please do not try.. there are already to many "kamikaze pilots" in AmsterdamFrom the Bijlmer (zuid Oost) Just take the Metro to the Central Station.And the red light district, just leave it, i walk trough it one or to times a year, and you see only turist,and yes sad ladies, who cares...But its your travel do wat you wantIf you have questions, let me know,Kind regarts,Blackdog

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 07, 2018, 04:47:50 pm
content: do to my health condition I cant ride a bike at the moment.Where are the areas who its better to now to go?Are there any shops who offer Hemp Products who are not supposed to smoke it?EDIT:https://blog.ihg.com/6-boat-tours-amsterdamAre the Boat Tours good or a Scam? Can someone recommend one if the are good?

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2018, 06:50:34 pm
content: https://maps.gvb.nl/en/zonesi found an information in german:https://www.gvb.nl/ontdek-amsterdam/tourist-guide/willkommen-amsterdamdoes i need to checkin/ out the the 24h card to?!And in wich zones the day ticket is valide on all?

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2018, 01:11:29 pm
content: so I am back home!The Checkin/ Out sucks with an Day Pass!I know there are another Famous Dutch Guy:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ti%C3%ABsto

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2018, 07:03:24 pm
content: At least you survived. Now please tell us what you ended up doing in Amsterdam

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2018, 07:57:22 pm
content: Just walked arround the city in the evening and tried some tram routes out.Why is there an conductor's cabin inside of the Tram!?