Club preparation file
Central Amsterdam is small enough to cross on foot, but the city's rhythm is set by bicycles. What follows is what actually helps before you go: how transport is paid for, where your card works, what the weather really does, and who to call when something goes wrong.
Last updated: 2026-08
Most distances in the centre are walkable; the rest is covered by tram and metro. You can tap in and out with a contactless bank card or phone, so buying a ticket in advance is not required. Schiphol Airport is connected to the centre by train.
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The city is generally safe; the real risks are pickpocketing and traffic rather than violence. Carrying your bag in front of you on busy tourist routes is enough of a precaution.
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A maritime climate: rain is possible year-round and the wind is constant. Temperatures are not extreme, but wind makes it feel noticeably colder. Layers are right in every season.
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The currency is the euro. Card payment is the norm and many places take no cash at all. A small amount of cash is all you need.
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Tipping is not obligatory; rounding the bill up is considered enough. In cafés you take a seat and wait to be served rather than ordering at the counter.
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Tap water is drinkable. Sockets are the same type as in Türkiye, so no adapter is needed. Pharmacies are signed "apotheek".
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