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CSST - Chinese Speaking Services & Tours

CSST is a tour operator specialized in individual or group excursions, city walks, transfers, business meetings, day trips and translations with Chinese-speaking guides.

Homodok-lesbisch Archief Amsterdam - IHLIA

The Homodok-lesbisch Archief AmsterdamBibliotheek is an archive, information and documentation centre on homosexuality and sexual diversity.

Huize Frankendael

The Huize Frankendael is a cultural hotspot for business and culture in Amsterdam. The complex comprises a brasserie, culture barn, music salon, high-tech boardroom, art room and a lush green garden with a bright terrace. The Huize Frankendael hosts various exhibitions, workshops, presentations, kids craft days, wedding ceremonies, scavenger hunts, films, inspirational meetings and informal theatrical performances. An intimate living room style atmosphere provides all the right ingredients for real contact and good discussion.

Bezoekerscentrum Beemster

VVV tourist office Beemster

Start your visit at De Beemster Visitors’ Centre. All the information about UNESCO heritage De Beemster and the history of De Beemster is readily available there. The VVV sells, among other things, biking and hiking routes, postcards, beakers, books, flags and pennants, Beemster regional products such as handmade soaps, exclusively designed hand and tea towels, VVV-gift cards, Heritage postage stamps.

Powerleague Amsterdam

Powerleague Amsterdam is a brand new, purpose-built 5-a-side football centre. You can play a game of football against other teams or rent a field to kick a ball around with friends. A great idea for a family, friends or team outing. Powerleague Amsterdam organises competitions almost every evening and in the weekend.

https://www.oba.nl/openingstijden/detail.199278.html/oba-molenwijk/

Bekijk hoe OBA Molenwijk een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt.

Molenwijk Branch Amsterdam Public Library (OBA Molenwijk)

The Molenwijk branch of the Amsterdam Public Library is located next to Molenwijk shopping centre. This large neighbourhood library offers plenty of space for reading, learning and meeting. It houses a large collection of 30,000 books, 1800 audio books, as well as CD-ROMs and games. It offers a selection of over a hundred national and international newspapers that visitors can enjoy reading from a large and comfortable roundtable.

https://www.oba.nl/openingstijden/detail.1442051.html/oba-geuzenveld/

See how The Public Library Geuzenveld makes visits accessible for people with disabilities. (information is in Dutch)

Geuzenveld Branch Amsterdam Public Library (OBA Geuzenveld)

Located near Lambertus Zijlplein square, the Geuzenveld branch of the Amsterdam Public Library is housed in the Pluspunt building together with the local Huis van de Wijk (community centre). The branch has an extensive collection with a special focus on crime and literary fiction. It offers a good collection of beginner books and a BoekStart (beginner reader's) corner for young readers.

De Hallen Branch Amsterdam Public Library (OBA De Hallen)

De Hallen branch of the Amsterdam Public Library is housed in a former tram depot that gives it its name. The collection caters to both adults and children alike. De Hallen branch offers a BoekStart (beginner reader's) corner for the youngest readers and hosts storytime sessions every Wednesday afternoon for children from 4 years of age. But within the tram depot building, visitors will find so much more than a library. De Hallen complex also houses a hotel, TV studio, cinema, food hall and an art loan gallery.

Bekijk hoe OBA Staatsliedenbuurt een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt.

https://www.oba.nl/openingstijden/detail.1442061.html/oba-staatsliedenbuurt/

Staatsliedenbuurt Branch Amsterdam Public Library (OBA Staatsliedenbuurt)

The Staatsliedenbuurt branch of the Amsterdam Public Library is located in Amsterdam’s Westerpark area near the Jordaan. The library houses a varied collection of over 150 magazine titles and over 25,000 books and other items offering everything from graphic novels to travel guides. Visitors can take their time exploring the collection from the branch’s coffee shop or many work and study areas. The collection includes reading materials for all ages, from the BoekStart beginner reader collection for babies, to large print titles for seniors.

Loosdrechtse Plassen

Waterborne fun is never far away at this recreational area to the south of Amsterdam, dominated by five interconnecting lakes known as the Loosdrechtse Plassen. The lakes are perfect for water sports: sailing, rowing, canoeing, waterskiing and speedboating are all possible here. If taking a boat out yourself is not your thing, then join a sailboat or speedboat excursion, or just relax on a terrace and admire the view from dry land.

Zuiver Amsterdam

Zuiver Amsterdam, the luxurious wellness centre, offers plenty of
different ways to relax and rejuvenate. At their gorgeous location in the Amsterdamse Bos, guests will find eight saunas, a variety of baths, cosy relaxation rooms, and a forty-metre long, partially-covered pool that will help guarantee a refreshing experience for all.

Wandeling

Zaanse Schans

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Camaleón Tours

Camaleon Tours is a receptive tourism company based in The Netherlands specialized in Spanish and English-speaking travelers, offering knowledgeable guides and interesting tours in and around the Amsterdam Area. Museums, neighbourhoods, monuments and other highlights are included in the many tours on offer in Spanish and English.

IJ-Hallen

This cavernous industrial building at NDSM Wharf hosts one of the biggest and best flea markets in Europe once a month. It is recommended for anyone who loves a bargain.

Tours & Tickets - Charm of Holland Tour

Windmills, clogs, cheese, scenic countryside and picturesque canals. An unforgettable tour of Holland’s most authentic villages: Marken, Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans. This exclusive behind-the-scenes tour includes mouth-watering tastings of local delicacies and a boat trip.

https://www.oba.nl/openingstijden/detail.199280.html/oba-olympisch-kwartier/

See how OBA Olympisch Kwartier makes visits accessible for people with disabilities. Please note: information is in Dutch

Olympisch Kwartier Branch Amsterdam Public Library (OBA Olympisch Kwartier)

Olympisch Kwartier branch offers visitors a large coffee shop and a kids’ corner with a good selection of children’s books. It houses a varied collection of library materials including books, audio books, CD-ROMs and games. The branch is equipped with internet terminals where library members are permitted 30 minutes free internet access daily.

Smart Phone City Challenge

Use your smart phone to compete against your colleagues during this fun and friendly event. The company will create a WhatsApp group for every team. An instructor will then send challenges to every group which must be completed at certain locations in Amsterdam. You just have to send photos, videos or messages to prove you have succeeded in each challenge. Not only is it a great way to discover this beautiful city, it’s a fantastic team building exercise.

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