Amsterdam's main tourist office is handily located on the forecourt of Amsterdam Centraal Station, within a characterful former 'coffee house.' Here you can pick up a wealth of brochures, maps and other info. There are also nine counters where you can queue to buy tickets to attractions, book hotels and tours and ask any questions. Visitors can also look up information themselves using their internet facility. Additionally there are also smaller tourist offices within the station itself (on Platform 2b), at Schiphol Airport (Arrival Hall 2) and a small kiosk by the Leidseplein, opposite Stadhouderskade 1.

Stationsplein 10
Tel: 0900 400 4040 (from within NL only)
Fax: 31 20 625 2869
E-mail: info@atcb.nl
Website: www.amsterdamtourist.nl

Do make sure that the first thing you do when you arrive in the city is buy a map! It will prove invaluable. And if you get lost, don't hesitate to ask a local for help; most speak fluent English.