Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths.
Country: Netherlands
Province: North Holland
Population:
City region: 842,343
Urban region: 1,340,725
Metro region: 2,431,000
Country: Netherlands
Province: North Holland
Population:
City region: 842,343
Urban region: 1,340,725
Metro region: 2,431,000
FUN FACTS:
1. Everyone is a giant. The average Dutch man measures in at 1.83 m (6 ft 1 inches) and their lengthy female counterparts at a respectable 1.71 m (5 ft 6 inches).
2. People don't like curtains. If you walk around Amsterdam, you soon start to notice that nobody draws their curtains. Nobody.
3. The population of Amsterdam is around 825.000, and with an estimated 881.000 bikes in Amsterdam, it’s absolutely correct to say there are more bikes in the city than residents.
4. Licensed coffee shops are allowed to sell soft drugs, and people are allowed to grow cannabis at home for personal use. But you know what’s really funny about it? Since this law was put in place, the amount of people in Amsterdam addicted to drugs has gone from 10,000 to 200, and the amount of locals who smoke weed on a regular basis went down to 5%!
1. Everyone is a giant. The average Dutch man measures in at 1.83 m (6 ft 1 inches) and their lengthy female counterparts at a respectable 1.71 m (5 ft 6 inches).
2. People don't like curtains. If you walk around Amsterdam, you soon start to notice that nobody draws their curtains. Nobody.
3. The population of Amsterdam is around 825.000, and with an estimated 881.000 bikes in Amsterdam, it’s absolutely correct to say there are more bikes in the city than residents.
4. Licensed coffee shops are allowed to sell soft drugs, and people are allowed to grow cannabis at home for personal use. But you know what’s really funny about it? Since this law was put in place, the amount of people in Amsterdam addicted to drugs has gone from 10,000 to 200, and the amount of locals who smoke weed on a regular basis went down to 5%!
Exhibition venues in AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre
Europaplein, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre is a complex of conference and exhibition halls in the Zuidas business district of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It gives its name to the nearby Amsterdam RAI railway station.
Beurs van Berlage
Damrak 243, 1012 ZJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Beurs van Berlage is a building on the Damrak, in the centre of Amsterdam. It was designed as a commodity exchange by architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage and constructed between 1896 and 1903.
NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
Dam 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam, Netherlands
A place to meet and celebrate NH Collection Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is the ideal place to meet and celebrate. We create a memorable experience during a private dinner, product introduction, or any other unique celebration. Invite up to 1500 guests to your reception, and a conference organizer is on hand to assist you to arrange the day.
Hilton Amsterdam
Apollolaan 138, 1077 BG Amsterdam, Netherlands
Whether planning a large conference or celebratory banquet, benefit from full technical support, the latest A/V technology and an array of catering options. Work in style at the exclusive Executive Lounge and enjoy complimentary facilities and refreshments. The hotel also offers a dedicated business center with three private workstations, each providing a computer, internet access, audio equipment and a color printer. Secretarial services are available upon request.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, 1072 LH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel Okura Amsterdam is conveniently located close to Schiphol International Airport and within walking distance of RAI Convention Centre. You will find a total of 2,700 m2 (29,000 sq.ft.) of meeting space all on one floor. Most of the meeting rooms feature natural daylight. Planning a product presentation? Our heavy weight elevator ensures easy load-in and load-out of materials, even a car. Add the in-house audio visual support and private parking for cars and buses and you know your event is in good hands with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World where the sky really is the limit.