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One of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, Amsterdam is a compact, charming and cosmopolitan city that invites exploration. Known as the “Venice of the North” for its more than 100 canals, the capital of the Netherlands offers easy sight-seeing adventures by foot, bike and boat.
TOP FACTS:
1. Amsterdam got its name from the Amstel River:
As we set out from the Intercontinental Amstel Amsterdam, which is one of the oldest buildings in Amsterdam and located on the Amstel River, the captain explained that Amsterdam was originally founded in the 12th century as a fishing village. The village derived its name from the Amstel River and the dam that was built in 1220 to avoid the floods from the ZuiderZee (South Sea) entering the islands. Over time Amstellodamus evolved into Amsterdam.
2. Amsterdam has 165 canals.
There are 165 Amsterdam canals that combine for a length of over 100 kilometers (about 60 miles). The Canal Ring became part of the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2010.
3. Amsterdam has more bridges than Venice.
It’s almost hard for us to believe as we’ve trekked over Venice’s bridges countless times during our time living outside the Italian city, and it sure feels like there are thousands. There are only in fact 409 bridges connecting Venice’s canals. Amsterdam actually has 1281 bridges. That’s three times as many as Venice!
4. There are 2500 houseboats in Amsterdam.
2500 houseboats line Amsterdam canals and many have been afloat for more than a century. There are different types of houseboats and the concrete kind are the most desirable as they don’t need to be taken to the shipyard for repairs. Amsterdam has laws about the houseboats and the wooden ones need to be repainted every three years. Most are residential, but visitors can find houseboat hotels, rentals and even a Houseboat Museum if you just want to see what it’s like on one.
5. There are more Bikes than people.
In Amsterdam, there are more bicycles than people. ... There are 880,000 bicycles in comparison to a population of 800,000 city inhabitants. In a city where few wear helmets -- even the idea was unthinkable not so long ago -- the old and young, mothers and pets can all travel in an eco-friendly way.