Practical information

Amsterdam is a city full of history and art, such as the Anne Frank house from WWII and the Van Gogh Museum. Check out the facts below before taking off to Amsterdam.

• Temperature: The average temperature is 21˚C during the summer and 5˚C during the winter.
• Time difference: Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of GMT.
• Currency: The Euro (EUR).
• Language: The official language is Dutch, but English is widely spoken.
• Required travel documents: The rules and regulations of travel documents and visa applications change frequently. There can also be different requirements.
• Health: Information about the (mandatory) vaccinations change constantly. Current information can be found on Travel Health Pro and NHS or consult your GP surgery.