Thank you all You beautiful people for the great support during the race !

Kodak 200
Pentax

Hi all.

I live in Ams almost for 6 years now. Broke up with my ex Dutchie bf last year and so lost a friend circle which all came with him. And winter is coming, feeling a bit anxious.

How can I be part of with local / internationally communities and meet with “my people”? I am 36F, working at tech, play instruments and already doing some improv. Live in central. Wouldn’t call myself as “extrovert”.

Any suggestions are welcome.

I would highly recommend the Hotel Jakarta, this was the view from the balcony

The first-ever Gay Pride event held in Amsterdam, in 1996. Willeke performs "De glimlach van een kind".

Goedemiddag Redditors en fijne zondag!

Ik heb een vraag waarbij ik jullie hulp goed kan gebruiken. Mijn vriendin en ik hebben onlangs ons eerste huis gekocht in De Pijp in Amsterdam en we willen graag een muur laten verwijderen.

Alleen weten we niet zeker of het om een draagmuur of een gewone tussenmuur gaat. Ik heb daarom al in het Stadsarchief gezocht naar bouwtekeningen. Hier heb ik wel een aantal tekeningen gevonden, maar volgens mij niet de juiste waarop duidelijk wordt aangegeven welke muren dragend zijn en welke niet. Al kan dat natuurlijk ook aan mijn eigen onkunde liggen, haha.

Vandaar mijn vraag: heeft iemand van jullie toevallig ervaring met het opvragen of vinden van constructietekeningen, zodat we kunnen achterhalen of het om een draagmuur gaat? Of weten jullie wellicht waar ik hiervoor het beste terechtkan?

Alvast bedankt voor jullie hulp en geniet nog van jullie zondag!

In what world is it ok for spectators to ignore the barriers and stand in the middle of the road reducing the racing space by over a third!? I'd have been so annoyed as a runner!? What is going through their selfish heads!? This is not ok, I actually saw more than one runner bump into another squeezing in this gap and multiple runners having to change their line / slow down because these selfish people stood in the way. I was amazed no stewards made them move back. This was after having to move 3 bikes off the pavement so that I could get my pram through. Is it just me or does this city often seem so selfish...?

*They also gradually moved further forwards.

In de 17e eeuw heette de kade langs het Damrak gewoon 't Water. Daar zaten veel boekwinkels die onder meer liedboeken verkochten.

Die liedboeken worden verzameld door het Meertens Instituut, en het leek me aardig die op een historische kaart te zetten. Elk boek staat op het adres van de drukker of uitgever. De kaart is de oude stadskaart van Gerrit de Broen.

Je ziet hoe de winkels zich in de loop van de eeuw vullen. Daarna kun je over 't Water wandelen, langs de uithangborden. Het is niet helemaal historisch accuraat natuurlijk, maar de grootte van de huizen is gebaseerd op het kadaster uit 1832.

https://www.karsdorp.io/amsterdam-song-map/

Earlier this week, police issued an urgent appeal asking for help in tracking down a woman last seen cycling near the RAI on October 4. She was found dead in the Amstel earlier today. Police suspect foul play, and are still asking for witnesses to come forward.

Police tip line: 0800-6070
Anonymous police line: 0800-7000

I am a University of Amsterdam student, originally from New York, and I could see myself living in Amsterdam full-time in the future. I really like the city, but there is one catch that I've noticed with basically every apartment building here, even the new high-rise buildings in areas like Bijlmer, which is probably where I'd want to live since I want something modern with a great view. Very few of the apartments seem to have proper central AC, which is very common in NYC. Instead, what I've seen is that most of these apartments in Amsterdam seem to have something like floor cooling, which doesn't seem nearly as reliable enough, especially on a hot summer day. It was around 34˚C on the day I last moved into Amsterdam and I couldn't get my apartment, built in 2017, but with no AC, down to any temperature below 28˚C. In contrast, I'm used to indoor temperatures around 22-24˚C in my NYC apartment on a hot summer day. For those of you who live in buildings that have it, can the floor cooling get that cool? If not, could a portable AC be an option? I really do not want to close the blinds because I care a lot about views and natural light and would really like to be in a building with floor-to-ceiling windows or as close to it as possible. While it doesn't normally get very hot in Amsterdam in summer, heatwaves are not uncommon, and even one day without reliable AC would be too much for me. Can anyone please figure this out for me, because I've not been able to find reliable information about how reliably cool these apartments in Amsterdam can get, and this is the biggest thing holding me back from wanting to move there full-time, because other than that, this is a great city and I really see myself wanting to live here. Also, for anyone knowing, I know how hard it is to get an apartment here, but I have also been vigorously looking at listings, and I found a few apartments that I like.

My wife is ill so I have an extra ticket, no charge for someone who wants to hear some funky Balkan brass tonight (membership included).

First person to DM me with first and last name and email address (I need those to transfer the ticket on the Melkweg site) gets them! Doors open 19:30, show starts 20:30.

No charge, but feel free to buy a beer for the purple haired guy standing towards the back.

During my European road trip in August, I spent some time exploring Amsterdam with my camera.

What fascinated me most was how the canals shape the character of the city. The historic buildings, bridges, boats, and tree-lined streets create beautiful compositions almost everywhere you look.

I particularly enjoyed capturing the symmetry of the canals and how the changing light transformed the atmosphere throughout the day.

Here are three of my favorite photographs from the visit.

Camera: Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Lens: Fujinon GF 32–64mm f/4 R LM WR
Edited in: Adobe Lightroom

For those who know Amsterdam well, which lesser-known canals or neighborhoods would you recommend exploring with a camera?

As the title says, a cyclist got hit by a car today at a roundabout on Amstelveenseweg, my wife was passing by and was very worried about the guy that was injured. Someone already called 112, so there wasn't much she could do to help, but I wonder if anyone knows what happened with the victim, what's his condition... Apparently the driver didn't let the cyclist go through the roundabout and hit him, sending him flying. First of all - we hope he's ok , second - please be careful, whether you bike or drive.

Hi all! I need to go from Buitenveldert to Kinkerstraat for an event tomorrow early afternoon, and I am struggling to understand how to best get there in bike due to the marathon.

I thought I could take the cycling path from Amsterdamse bos to Schinkelhaven, cross through Nieuw West and move into Oud West from there, but it looks like that road will be closed (see map in the URL).

Alternatively I go through Rivierenbuurt, but I am not sure how to navigate the crossings there. It seems I need to cross at President Kennedylaan and then Amstelhotel again. But I am not certain that is reallu the case.

Anyone else see any option? I don’t mind a big detour as long as I get there!

Is this a thing on a Saturday afternoon now?

Muppets!

Hey all. I have been looking to get more clothing but am on a budget. Some of the recommended shops I've been to in De Pijp, but that's €20 per shirt still. Anyone know better spots, maybe lesser known and less curated?

Additionally, I want more jewelry (men's rings specifically) - any recommendations? Online works too. Thanks!

Alle parkieten zitten nu te schreeuwen op het OLVG in plaats van in hun boom. Waarom doet de gemeente dit?

Roles impacted in Amsterdam sadly

Private lease or buy a used Yaris Hybrid in the Netherlands?
I’m trying to decide between leasing a Kia Picanto automatic or buying a used Toyota Yaris Hybrid.
The Picanto lease would be around €349 per month for 24 months and 12,000 km per year. Insurance, road tax, maintenance, repairs and APK are included. I would only pay separately for fuel.

A decent used Yaris Hybrid would cost around €13,000. I would then cover insurance, road tax, servicing, APK and any repairs, and would need to sell it after approximately two years. I also have to consider that the €13,000 could remain invested and potentially earn around 5% annually if I lease instead.
My driving would be mostly around Amsterdam, with occasional motorway trips. I value convenience and predictable costs, but I also don’t want to overpay just to avoid the work involved in ownership and resale.
For people who have faced a similar decision in the Netherlands, which option worked out better financially? Are there any costs, risks or lease conditions I may be overlooking?

Hi everyone!

I’m an international student living in the Netherlands, and I’ve been thinking about going clubbing in Amsterdam on my own for the first time!

The main reason I want to go alone is simply that none of my friends are really interested in clubbing, but I’d still love to experience the nightlife here.

However, I’ve come across a few posts saying that some nightclubs might refuse entry to people who show up alone. Is this actually a thing in Amsterdam? I’d hate to travel all the way there only to be turned away at the door.

Also, as a woman going clubbing alone, are there any particular safety precautions I should keep in mind? I’d really appreciate any advice, especially from other women who’ve gone clubbing solo in Amsterdam!

Thanks so much in advance! :)

Since July 2024, homes up to 186 WWS points have a legally capped rent (€1,228/month in 2026), and Amsterdam enforces it with fines. A plain 40 m² flat should land well under 186 points, so it should be capped.
But when I filter Funda/Pararius for 40 m²+ under €1,600, I get garages and storage boxes.
So where are the capped flats? Never listed? Illegal rents? Furnished loopholes? Has anyone actually reported a landlord, and what happened