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Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof

Introducing the Warm Hearts Sauna project in an open sauna day in November 2022. Location Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof.

Instead of paying, every sauna user does an act of kindness either for the environment or to another person.

Warm Hearts is about Amsterdammers expressing their talent. ​​Local Zumba teacher engaging sauna visitors in a warm-up.

Amsterdam newcomers performing an amazing show at Warm Hearts sauna day.

Warm Hearts sauna is the first floating sauna fuelled with acts of kidness.

Warm Hearts sauna highlights the good deeds of Amsterdammers.

Seeing the model of the Warm Hearts floating sauna for the first time. The model is made by the partners: Horizon Cabins.

Team Warm Hearts

The barrel sauna was rented to pilot the concept of Warm Hearts in the neighborhood. Warm Hearts sauna will be built to float in Sloterplas.

Warm Hearts sauna visitors.

Warm Hearts floating sauna

Warm Hearts floating sauna is the first sauna fuelled by kindness. Instead of paying, every sauna user does an act of kindness either for the environment or to another person. The sauna events are starting in Autumn 2024. Official opening on Sunday, December 8th from 12:00-17:00.

SAIL Amsterdam

De Gulden Leeuw

SAIL Amsterdam occurs once every five years and is one of the city's largest events. The tenth edition is set to commence in August 2025. A massive fleet of large ships and various other special vessels sail across the IJ and dock near the city center. Sail 2025 coincides with two other significant anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of Sail (which was first organized in 1975) and the 750th anniversary of the city of Amsterdam. It's a triple celebration.

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ACCESS

ACCESS is a non-profit organisation committed to supporting the international expatriate community in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam International Community

A fun and inspiring network for Amsterdam's international community to connect.

Expat Republic

Expat Republic improves and enriches the lives of expatriates living in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam Mamas

Amsterdam Mamas is a not-for-profit foundation that provides information and support for international parents in Amsterdam and the surrounding regions.

XPat.nl

XPat.nl offers essential information on living, working and studying in the Netherlands, tailored to both expats and international students.

I amsterdam City Guide

I amsterdam City Guide is Amsterdam’s city magazine. Created especially for international visitors, it's packed full of insider tips for what to do and what to see in the city.

BRAM RADIO - from Broadcast Amsterdam

24/7 online radio station for Amsterdam, in English. Find what's on, local news, interviews, music, podcasts, live shows and on-demand content.

INTT – Institute for Dutch Language Education at the University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam’s INTT institute offers a wide range of Dutch language and culture classes.

International Locals Amsterdam

International Locals is a great resource about life in the Amsterdam Area. It showcases more than 100 expat-friendly events, useful services and other essential information.

DutchNews.nl

DutchNews.nl offers a daily summary of news about Amsterdam, the Netherlands and beyond, plus commentary and features.

The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

The unique sound of the Concertgebouw orchestra and the unrivalled acoustics of The Concertgebouw create an unforgettable musical experience.

Flowently

Flowently offers language courses for growing companies and busy individuals. Choose from programmes like their Daily Dutch in 30 hours, all levels in-person or online, and Business Dutch.

Volksuniversiteit Amstelland

This adult education centre is located in Amstelveen, nearby Amsterdam, and offers numerous workshops and lectures (both in English and Dutch) in topics ranging from languages and ICT to arts and culture.

Language Institute Regina Coeli

This language institute in Vught is about an hour’s car or train ride from Amsterdam. They offer intensive courses in Dutch, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Taalthuis

Learning Dutch is fun! Taalthuis offers courses at different levels. Choose between online learning or in-person in a classroom setting.

KERN Global Language Services

With offices all over the world, KERN is one of the biggest providers of language solutions.

Volksuniversiteit Amsterdam

The Volksuniversiteit Amsterdam offers courses in a wide range of topics, as well as Dutch language courses for non-Dutch speakers.

Alliance Française Amsterdam

The Alliance Française Amsterdam is a French institution that is part of a worldwide network of experts and teachers working to promote the French language and culture.

Dutch Courses Amsterdam

Dutch Language Courses for Expats, Students and World Travellers!

VU-NT2

The language institute of Amsterdam’s Vrije Universiteit offers daytime and evening Dutch classes that prepare participants for the NT2 exam.

Volunteer Centre Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s Volunteer Centre has plenty of opportunities for English speakers in its extensive database. It also helps those that don’t speak Dutch with navigating the website and can give advice in personal appointments.

IamExpat

IamExpat provides information and news to English-speaking internationals in the Netherlands.

Swedish Chamber of Commerce

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is not a club exclusively for Swedish nationals working for a Swedish company. What’s important is that you share an interest in Swedish or Dutch business.

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