City of Amsterdam

Amsterdam's appeal lies in its rich cultural heritage, diverse and creative culture, commercial dynamism and high quality of life. Ultimately, the city's strongest asset is its people: the people who live here, the people who work here, the people who study here, and the people who visit here.

Welcome to Amsterdam!

People & culture
Amsterdam is an international city of culture, with a highly diverse population from somewhere around 180 backgrounds enjoying a broad range of arts &... Read more »
Municipal services, corporations & project bureaus
The City of Amsterdam encompasses various municipal services, corporations, and project bureaus. Below is a glossary and brief explanation of each. Read more »
City government
Amsterdam government, Mayor and College of Alderpersons Read more »
Environment
Amsterdam residents enjoy a good quality of life. The City of Amsterdam places a lot of focus on living healthy, including promoting sporting... Read more »
Amsterdam city districts
Amsterdam is broken up into seven city districts (stadsdelen). An overview of each district, including its neighbourhoods (buurten), district office (stadsdeelkantoor) and... Read more »
Press room
The City of Amsterdam's official Press Room. Read more »
News & Features
The latest features and news from the City of Amsterdam. Includes important information on government policy and news about the city that applies to... Read more »