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What's happenning - September/October in Amsterdam The city is alive with the sound of music from 6-12 September, with the annual Gaudeamus Music Week, a competitive international music festival open to classical composers under the age 30. Concerts are held at various venues including the Bimhuis and Muziekgebouw aan't IJ. Every year the festival's jury selects 17 works from more than 280 entries, written by composers from 54 different countries.
Airport Information
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Website
www.schiphol.com
General information
From inside the Netherlands:
0900-schiphol
(0900-72447465) 0.30 pm
From outside the Netherlands:
+31 (0)207940800
Terminal
T1
Flying to Amsterdam
CityJet now have up to 9 flights daily from London to Amsterdam Schiphol airport giving you the flexibility you need.
For the full CityJet timetable click here.
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Distance
15km to the city centre.
Public transport
There are several bus services providing frequent connections to the different areas in Amsterdam and to ther surrounding towns and villages.
Info general public transport:
0900 9292
Every 8 minutes there is a train who brings you from Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam within 20 minutes.
Taxis
Schiphol taxis operate from the taxi rank outside Schiphol Plaza. They will take you to any destination in the city of Amsterdam or surrounding towns.
Car parking
Schiphol Airport foresees in several parking facilities: short term parking, long term parking and VIP parking. Shuttle services are available from and to the parking lots.
Check in
The minimum check in time is 30 minutes.
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City Guide
| Current Population: 743,000
% POP Growth: 0.5 %
City Area: 219 KM2
City Density: 4,452 INH/KM2
GDP Per Capita: €23,900
Dialling Code: +31
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Amsterdam
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RESTAURANTS
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With Friends
UMOJA RESTAURANT
AMSTELVEENSEWEG 154
TEL. 020 770 6420
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You can feel good eating at this Fairtrade restaurant. Swahili for 'unity', UMOJA uses organic ingredients in its a la carte and "surprise" menu. The venue, which claims to be the first climate-neutral restaurant in Holland, boasts food as creative as the art hanging on its walls.
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Entertaining a Client
RESTAURANT BOND
VALERIUSSTRAAT 128B
TEL. 020 676 4647
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Impressive without being ostentatious, Restaurant Bond combines classic luxury with stylish aesthetics and superb seasonal menus, based on modern French cuisine, which change monthly. During the summer the terrace is a great place to enjoy the mouth-watering cuisine, wonderful wine selection, and chic atmosphere.
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Closing The Deal
RESTAURANT VERMEER
PRINS HENDRIKKADE 59-72
TEL. 020 556 4885
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Just opposite Central Station you'll find Restaurant Vermeer, a part of the NH Barbizon Palace, which basks in its connection with the 17th century-Holland's Golden Century. The dignified and award-winning restaurant is led by a talented team consisting of head chef, Chris Naylor, maitre d' Niek Beute and sommelier Simon Veldman, who looks after a wine list of more than 300 wines. As well as its kinship with 17th-century art and artists, Restaurant Vermeer also celebrates contemporary art, and exhibits the work of modern artists on its walls.
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BARS
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Style
VYNE
PRINSENGRACHT 411
TEL. 020 344 6404
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Vyne has a wall of wine to whet the appetite of any devotee of the grape. Its snacks work well with the wines, and the service is quite good, considering how busy it can be. The interior is both cosy and hip despite the crowds.
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Relax
CAFE ALVERNA
BILDERDIJKSTRAAT 104/106
TEL. 020 612 4455
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After a long day in the city, do what the Dutch do and hit a terrace. One favourite with locals, expats and tourists alike, is Cafe Alverna, which has one of the city's largest terraces. It's a good place for a coffee, beer or a snack with friends.
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HOTELS
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Value
THE ALBUS GRAND HOTEL
VIJZELSTRAAT 49
TEL. 020 530 6200
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Balancing simplicity with service, the Albus combines warmth with attending to the needs of its clients. Its excellent location near the city centre means you are just walking distance from many of the city's popular areas.
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Business
MOVENPICK HOTEL AMSTERDAM CITY CENTRE
PIET HEINKADE 11
TEL. 020 519 1200
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Located along the water, this hotel is walking distance from the historic centre of the city, Central Station, and the internationally renowned Muziegebouw music venue. All rooms have excellent views and four-star facilities, such as free Wi-fiand 24-hour room service. The hotel is a popular venue for meetings and conferences.
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Bespoke
MISC EATDRINKSLEEP HOTEL AMSTERDAM
KLOVENIERSBURGWAL 20
TEL. 020 330 6241
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This charming bespoke boutique hotel in the heart of the historic centre of Amsterdam, is a former 17th-century canal house. It boasts six individually-themed rooms, such as Rembrandt, Baroque or Afrika, each with its own charm and either garden or canal views. This modern hotel offers home-spun warmth and hospitality.
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KNOWLEDGE
There is a myriad of museums in Amsterdam, from the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum to those celebrating handbags and eyeglasses to tulips. The Museum Card (www.amsterdam.info/museums/mueumkaart) costs €39.95 and provides discounted entry to over 700 museums in the country. It is available in many of Amsterdam's museums and online.
SECRETS
How do Amsterdammers hang out at the beach after work? Easy! Blijburg aan Zee (www.blijburg.nl) is both a beach and a party centre and is only a 15-minute tram ride from Central Station. Whether you want to swim in the Ijsselmeer, party or hang out, this is the place to go.
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