Essentially Amsterdam Staff

The privately owned three-tower landmark keeps growing its list of amenities, from a members-only mens salon to a 26th floor restaurant reached by a one-stop lift.

24 September 2026

A pair of lifelong friends are covering 500 kilometres from London on skateboards. They plan to reach the capital this weekend while camping along their route.

24 September 2026

ProRail is carrying out renovation work to widen platforms and stairways at the city hub. Disruption will continue into Sunday and Monday with reduced services and crowded commutes.

24 September 2026

Renovation work on the nearby Overtoomsesluis has pushed emergency vehicles onto the bicycle crossing. Barriers will remain in place until May, causing rush-hour congestion for thousands of riders.

24 September 2026

A chance conversation outside a central Amsterdam coffee shop has led to regular outings for a local pensioner and a young neighbour. The pair bonded over sailing and

24 September 2026

The country house in Watergraafsmeer is hosting four-course meals twice weekly in its period rooms. Menus rely on seasonal ingredients, with bookings open for Thursday and Friday evenings.

24 September 2026

☀️ Essentially Amsterdam voor donderdag 24 september: GoVolta lanceert routes van €10, West strijdt voor pierenbadjes, zuurdesem van €22

23 September 2026

23 September 2026

A new automated virtual styling feature on housing portal Funda has produced distorted interior transformations. Generated designs include staircases leading nowhere and doors placed straight into neighbouring properties.

23 September 2026

Plans to transform the bank's former headquarters into a mixed district called Zudo are now open for public consultation. The site will feature housing, offices, and green spaces.

23 September 2026

Two neighbourhood splash pools face closure because they lack legally required water purification systems. The district board plans to push the central city to fund upgrades.

23 September 2026

A software developer created a tool that tracks rainfall along a full cycling route. The hobby project has already picked up about 8,500 regular users.

23 September 2026

A heated pavilion on the Olympic Stadium pitch will house an immersive Tutankhamun exhibition from 5 November until late February, with projection halls, replica treasures and two virtual

23 September 2026

The budget operator will begin selling seats between Dutch stations on its cross-border services from Monday. The flat fare applies to domestic stops including Amsterdam, Hilversum, and Hengelo.

23 September 2026

A derelict strip on the eastern tip of Zeeburgereiland will transform into a public dune park with swimming water starting in 2027. The project forms part of a

23 September 2026

☀️ Essentially Amsterdam for Thursday 24 September: GoVolta launches €10 routes, West fights for paddling pools, €22 sourdough

23 September 2026

☀️ Essentially Amsterdam for Wednesday 23 September: Hyves returns after 13 years, giant lily blooms at Hortus, Vanessa Paradis at Melkweg

23 September 2026

☀️ Essentially Amsterdam voor woensdag 23 september: Hyves keert terug na 13 jaar, reuzenlelie bloeit in Hortus, Vanessa Paradis in Melkweg

23 September 2026

European Union countries will add a 2 euro handling fee to goods ordered from outside the bloc. Companies bear the charge directly, but the costs are expected to

23 September 2026

Visitors will learn how to spot synthetic media and unmask automated players in an online gaming group. The autumn holiday programme features research from Dutch forensic scientists and

23 September 2026