Winter time in Amsterdam – January 2010

AmsTips — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:57:46 +0000

The north of Europe has been pretty cold the last couple of weeks. Amsterdam has seen some snow which has caused a few delays at Schiphol airport and also on the Dutch rail network. Most of the main roads in Amsterdam are clear but many smaller roads and footpaths remain icy and quite slippery - so take care if you’re planning a visit.

Because of the delays and reduced service, NS the Dutch rail operator is offering all passengers 40% off train tickets for domestic travel between 0900 and 1600 and then after 1900 – this offer is valid until Friday 15th January. You only have to buy a ticket with discount or “korting”.

The following photos were taken today (Wednesday 13th January) and show the Keizersgracht canal completely iced over. The “rondvaart” canal boat tours still seem to be running through the thinner ice of the other canals.

Google StreetView comes to Amsterdam Netherlands

AmsTips — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:15:35 +0000

Google has today launched its StreetView map application for Amsterdam, Netherlands. This tool allows people to view a 360 degree moveable image taken from street level. Images were taken by a special camera mounted on a car and driven down every street in the city.

There has been a debate about privacy issues and that will probably continue. It seems faces of pedestrians, cyclists and number plates of cars have been blurred out.

This could be useful from a tourist perspective if you want to find out more about specific locations and areas in the city – for example what’s near your hotel, having a look at monuments etc. Make up your own mind…

Here is Google Streetview of Dam Square - use your mouse to rotate or click the arrows to move down the street:

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Winter time in Amsterdam – January 2010

Google StreetView comes to Amsterdam Netherlands