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Provisions for people who require low sensory environments

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Provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

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Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted

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Provisions for people with reduced mobility

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General accessibility provisions

Low stimulus hours

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Hidden disability Sunflower Keycord recognised here

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Low stimulus area

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Open captioning

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Closed captioning

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Sign language interpretation provided

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Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)

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Material in Braille

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Accessible print (18pt. or larger)

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Audio description

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Guide lines and floor markings

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Mobile payment

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Wheelchair-friendly restroom

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Barrier-free building and passageways that are sufficiently wide

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Stairs with handrail

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Accessible lift

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Barrier-free access and steps accompanied by ramp

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Sensory experience

person-seat

Rest areas

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Personal assistant

dog-leashed

Service dog allowed

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Accessible building

Amsterdam 750

City Card benefits

Free activities

Activities with kids

LGBTQI+ friendly

FutureFest

Neighbourhoods

Amsterdam Area

Accessibility

Festival Op de Ring

Amsterdam's cultural agenda

Festivals and events

Festivals

Amsterdam School of International Business

Lezing

Amsterdam Chess Open 2025

To celebrate Amsterdam's 750th anniversary, Amsterdam Chess Open will take place from 24 to 26 October. Players of all levels will compete in this international chess tournament in Amsterdam Zuidoost.

Diverse locaties

Chat GPT gegenereerde foto van viering 750 jaar Amsterdam

Amsterdam Celebrates 750th Anniversary

On Monday, 27 October 2025, the moment will finally arrive; Amsterdam will truly blow out 750 candles. After a year full of activities in the city, we will end with a grand celebration! How, what, and where… that will be announced later.

Paradiso

English Teacher op London Calling Festival

London Calling Festival

Bekijk hoe Paradiso een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt

London Calling Festival is the leading showcase festival for new alternative and indie artists in the Netherlands. Since 1992, it has been the place to discover emerging bands early at Paradiso. Big names like Arctic Monkeys and The Killers played here in their early days. With a sharp line-up and intimate atmosphere, it’s the go-to event for spotting the next big acts in indie.

Diverse locaties / Various locations

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  Hermitage Amsterdam

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  ARCAM  Oscar Aukes

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  Ons Lieve Heer op Solder

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018 Fatih Moskee

Museumnacht Amsterdam 2018  Oscam

Museum Night Amsterdam

Museum Night Amsterdam returns to the city in November 2025. See Amsterdam's museums in a completely new light – after dark! Spend a night at the museum during this annual event that sees Amsterdam’s cultural attractions spring to life as the sun sets. One wristband gets you entry to over 50 museums, big and small, until 02:00, where you’ll find all exhibits open as usual with the added pull of live music, DJs, food and drink, special events and unique surprises.  No matter what you choose to do, you’ll find an infectious, convivial spirit across the city.

IDFA

IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

Each November, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) transforms Amsterdam’s city centre into a paradise for documentary film fans. Held since 1988, IDFA is the world’s largest documentary festival and features lectures, workshops and over 300 movies that tell stories about life around the world. Some are funny, others sad, and they all represent the best the genre has to offer. Screenings take place throughout the city and include outdoor showings where you can watch a film under the night sky.

Museumplein

De IJsbaan op het Museumplein

Ice Rink at Museumplein

In November 2025, you can skate again on the Museumplein! The new ice rink offers skating fun for everyone, right in the cultural heart of Amsterdam. Whether you come to learn to skate, want to improve your technique or just want to spin around, it is the place for winter fun for young and old. Please note: The dates and times mentioned for 2025/2026 are subject to change.

Sinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam

Arrival of Sinterklaas

Next year in november Sinterklaas will arrive in Amsterdam again, and it will once again be a gigantic spectacle. A party for all Amsterdammers from all parts of the city and corners of the world! It promises to be an unforgettable journey on water and horseback through the beautiful city.

RAI Amsterdam

https://www.rai.nl/bereikbaarheid/toegankelijkheid/

The Amsterdam Winter Paradise

The Amsterdam Winter Paradise is the largest and most enjoyable winter event in the Netherlands. Enjoy unique attractions, ice skating, winter snacks and drinks and endless ice fun. The ultimate winter experience returns to the RAI Amsterdam. There is plenty to do both during the day and in the evening. Skate under a blanket of lights on the 3400 m2 indoor and outdoor skating rink, discover the ultimate view of Amsterdam from the mega Ferris wheel or the high swing ride and slide down the tube slide on real snow!  Please note: Date and times mentioned for 2025/2026 are subject to change.

Artist Impression 'In Bloom' Wilhelmusvlug

Artist Impression 'Solstice' by Studio Vertigo

Artist Impression 'Rush Hour' by OSSO

'Light Gate' by Edwin Baruch

Amsterdam Light Festival

Amsterdam Light Festival returns from November 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026 with a new edition, themed Rituals. With 27 works of art in beautiful, photogenic locations, the festival connects and enriches residents and visitors in its anniversary year.

Amstelveen Winter Village

Who doesn't dream of a nice cold winter? With snow-white treetops, frozen ditches and creeks, the holidays and atmospherically lit squares and living rooms. Together with family and friends around a crackling wood fire, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream... At the first night frost, many people start to get itchy feeling. Natural ice or not, everyone is always welcome at Winter Village. Winter Village is the place where young and old meet. Please note: The times mentioned are an indication and may still change.

Westerpark

Funky Xmas Market

It’s already well on its way to becoming an institution in Amsterdam, and in December, the Sunday Market, an art, fashion and design market at Westergasfabriek where designers, artists and other creatives sell their wares directly to the public, gets festive with the Funky Xmas Market.

Strandafgang De

New Year's Swim

Let's hope that the weather won't spoil this event in 2026. Start your New Year’s fitness regime with a dip in the sea at Zandvoort aan Zee on  January 1. This tradition is in its 60th year and attracts brave swimmers from all around the Netherlands. There were plenty of brave divers rushing into the sea, even more fun was that friends and family were there to cheer them on and plenty lifeguards just in case they were needed. Lets hope that on January 1, 2025 it will be such a party again.

National Tulip Day

Every year in January, Amsterdam officially kicks off the tulip season during National Tulip Day. In 2025, National Tulip Day will return to the city for the 12th edition. Dutch tulip growers invite everyone to pick a bunch of tulips for free in a specially created picking garden. A tulip picking garden with 200,000 tulips has been created on Museumplein in Amsterdam. The picking garden will open at 1 p.m. and everyone can pick a free bunch of tulips.

Mastercard Hotelnacht

Hotelnacht 2020

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky

Amsterdam Hotel Night

In 2026 Amsterdammers are once again very welcome during this new edition of the Mastercard Hotel Night. For a weekend they can be like tourists in their own city. For a special price you can stay in one of the most special hotels in Amsterdam and you can go to various creative, culinary and cultural hotel parties this weekend.

Jumping Amsterdam

Jeroen Dubbeldam en Carusso la Silla

The annual equestrian competition Jumping Amsterdam hosts the four-day international equestrian competition (dressage and jumping) in the RAI in Amsterdam. Please note: the dates and times mentioned for 2026 are an indication.

Beurs van Berlage

Chocolade Festival 2025

Kijk hoe de Beurs van Berlage een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt

https://beursvanberlage.com/visit/plan-your-visit/

Chocolate Festival Amsterdam

The annual Chocolate Festival Amsterdam will return in February 2026 at the Beurs van Berlage. The tastiest festival brings the greatest variety of chocolate from all over the world. Over 100 chocolate makers from 35 countries and 5 continents present exceptional tasty and sustainably produced chocolate. Taste, enjoy and discover new chocolate flavors. Please note: Date and times for 2026 are subject to change and need to be confirmed.