Other frequently asked questions in Amsterdam

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://amsterdam.org/en/medical-addresses.php

As a private person you are in practice not allowed to fly a drone over Amsterdam city centre.

• Schiphol: a large part of the city lies within the control zone around Schiphol, where strict air traffic rules apply.
• Change: from 26 November 2026 the airspace around airports will be divided differently; check before every flight where you may fly.
• Rules: all current drone rules are on rijksoverheid.nl (in Dutch).

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://amsterdam.org/en/medical-addresses.php

All local information about cycling and bicycle rental in Amsterdam is available on the cycling page: https://amsterdam.org/en/cycling.php

You can buy cycling routes at the local tourist office and the local bike rental.

You can find all local attractions and sights (known to us) on the following page: https://amsterdam.org/en/cat/sights/

You must be 18 or older to buy alcohol; if in doubt, staff will ask for ID.

• Supermarket: sells beer, wine and other drinks with less than 15% alcohol.
• Liquor store: spirits are sold in a slijterij (liquor store).
• ID: passport, ID card or driving licence; without proof you may be refused.
• Red Light District: extra rules apply in the Red Light District, such as a ban on drinking in the street.

You can find all information about local restaurants in Amsterdam on: https://amsterdam.org/en/food-and-beverages.php

For a list with information and opening hours of each restaurant in Amsterdam, we refer to the websites: TheFork.nl and/or Eet.nu.

Yes, tourists are allowed in Amsterdam coffeeshops too, provided they are 18 or older.

• ID: valid ID is required.
• Amount: a maximum of 5 grams of cannabis per person per day.
• Buying: only in a coffeeshop; buying on the street is illegal.
• No alcohol or hard drugs: coffeeshops sell neither alcohol nor hard drugs.
• Smoking ban: since May 2023 smoking cannabis on the street in the Red Light District is prohibited.
• Elsewhere: smoking cannabis is usually not allowed in restaurants and cafés.

We advise you to use the website https://www.9292.nl/en/.

As times and routes often change (temporarily), we always recommend using the website https://www.9292.nl/en/. This website provides you with the latest information on the date and time you plan to use public transport.
Additionally, you will receive immediate information about the price, total travel time, transfer locations, transfer times, etc.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://amsterdam.org/en/medical-addresses.php

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://amsterdam.org/en/medical-addresses.php

It depends on the coffeeshop: some allow dogs, others do not.

• Tip: ask at the door; we do not have a list of dog-friendly coffeeshops.