Other frequently asked questions in Amsterdam

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.

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.

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 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/

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

You can find all local events (known to us) on this page: https://amsterdam.org/en/events.php

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

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.

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.