Amsterdam Tram 12 Map – GVB Lijn 12 Lijnkaart – 2019 Tram 12 follows the same route as Tram 2, but heads to the Museumplein and Concertgebouw to save the short walk from Van Baerlestraat stop on Tram 2. It is very similar to Tram 2 for the tourist as Tram 2 follows the same path from Centraal Station to the Museums. Tram 2 does not stop at Museumplein or Concertgebouw, but stops at a station very close to it (Van Baerlestraat). Sites: Centraal Station, Dam Square, Palace, Spui, Flower Market, Leidseplein, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Museumplein & Concertgebouw. Comments:
Amsterdam Tram 13 Map – GVB Lijn 13 Lijnkaart – 2019 Amsterdam Tram 13 – Tram 13 serves Centraal Station & Anne Frank Huis, then starts to head out to Rembrandtpark. There are some hotels along this path, but other than Rembrandtpark, there is not much need to be on Tram 13 once past Elandsgracht Sites: Centraal Station, Anne Frank Huis, Rembrandtpark Comments: Tram 13 shares a route with Tram 17 through the rings, and then heads out to Rembrandtpark. Tram 13 passes north of Rembrandtpark while Tram 17 Passes on the south side of Rembrandt Park. Dutch Food To
Amsterdam Tram 14 Map – GVB Lijn 14 Lijnkaart – 2019 Amsterdam Tram 14 – Tram 14 is a great Tram route for tourists. However the new 2019 path cuts out service to Anne frank House and replaces it with service to Centraal Station. Sites: Dam Square, Palace, Spui, Flower Market, Rembrandtplein, Waterlooplein Comments: Tram 14 is a great way to get to Rembrandtplein without the walking. Get off at Dam Square or Spui in between if you please. Dutch Food To Try: Genever or Jenever – All this site seeing can leave a man, or woman, thirsty. Now you
Amsterdam Tram 17 Map – GVB Lijn 17 Lijnkaart – 2019 Amsterdam Tram 17 – Tram 17 is a lot like Tram 13 as it winds its way from Centraal Station to Elandsgracht. It then takes a slightly more southern route than Tram 13. Like Tram 13, Tram 17 is mostly good for its connection from Centraal Station to Anne Frank Huis. Sites: Centraal Station, Anne Frank Huis Comments: Very similar to Tram 13. If you are wanting to go to Anne Frank Huis to or from Centraal Station jump on Tram 17 or Tram 13. Get off both at
Amsterdam Tram 24 Map – GVB Lijn 24 Lijnkaart Amsterdam Tram 24 – Cutting Amsterdam’s canal rings in half, Tram 24 is a great Tram route. From Centraal Station straight through to Albert Cuyp Market, with stops at Dam, Spui, & the Heineken factory. Sites: Centraal Station, Dam Square, Palace, Spui, Flower Market, Heineken Factory, Albert Cuyp Market Comments: Tram 24 is an excellent path through the heart of Amsterdam. Switching at Spui, you can jump onto Tram 14 to hit Anne Frank Huis and Rembrandtplein. Dutch Food To Try – Stroopwafel – Stroopwafels are two cinnamon brown sugar cookies
Amsterdam Tram 26 Map – GVB Lijn 26 Lijnkaart Amsterdam GVB Tram 26 – Tram 26 serves the people who live in IJburg, the islands just off the northeast “coast” of Amsterdam on the IJmeer. This area is along the cruise ship docking area, but is mostly meant for Amsterdam citizen who make their home along the IJmeer. Sites: Centraal Station, IJmeer Comments: Either you have a definitive reason for needing to be on Tram 26, or you do not. No reason to get on this Tram unless you specifically need to. Dutch Food To Try – Dutch Raw Herring
Free Amsterdam Ferry Map & Guide – GVB Everyone wants to see Amsterdam by boat. Canal cruises are offered all over town and for €15-€20, a canal ride can be a great experience. But if you don’t have the €15-€20, or simply don’t want to be trapped like cattle on a canal boat, there is an option for you. GVB offers FREE ferries rides across the IJ river. These ferries leave from the rear and side of Amsterdam Centraal station. You can see signs for them throughout centraal, just look for the boat symbol with IJ and follow the arrows
Amsterdam Metro Maps & Trains There are 4 Metro lines in Amsterdam, but tourists should really never need more than two of them. One will take you to Amsterdam RAI for conventions, the other will take you to Amsterdam Arena for football, soccer, and large events. Click here for link to Amsterdam Metro Line 50 Map Lijn 50 – Line 50 on the Amsterdam Metro runs on the outskirts of the city and connects the major event centers RAI & Amsterdam Arena. Major Stops – Amsterdam Zuid, RAI, Amsterdam Arena. Transfers – To get to Centraal from Line 50 transfer
Amsterdam Metro Line 50 Map Lijn 50 – Isolator to Gein Lijn 50 – Line 50 on the Amsterdam Metro runs on the outskirts of the city and connects the major event centers RAI & Amsterdam Arena. Line 50 will get you to Amsterdam Zuid Station, Amsterdam RAI convention center & Amsterdam Arena. It is really only good for popping between event centers as it does not go to Centraal Station. Major Stops – Amsterdam Zuid, RAI, Amsterdam Arena. Transfers – To get to Centraal from Line 50 transfer at OVERAMSTEL (51 or 54), RAI(51 or 54), or AMSTERDAM ARENA
Amsterdam Metro Line 51 Map Lijn 51 – Centraal Station to Westwijk Lijn 51 – Line 51 on the Amsterdam Metro will get you to Amsterdam RAI convention center. Overamstel is the stop before, & Amsterdam Zuid Station is the one after(good for transfer to the Schiphol Airport Train). Major Stops – Amsterdam Centraal, Waterlooplein, Weesperplein, Spaklerweg, Amstelstation. Comments – This is the quickest way to Amsterdam RAI Convention Center. If you ever needed to go from Amsterdam RAI to Amsterdam Arena, change at Spaklerweg Station. Dutch Food To Try: Drop – Drop is Dutch Licorice. If you like licorice