Henk Schiffmacher Henk Schiffmacher is Amsterdams most famous tattoo artists with an impressing list of international rockstars like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kurt Cobain.

Phtgrphr The Amsterdam based artist Jaqueline Dersjant makes realistic and artfull pictures of persons and landscapes. She also hires herself to shoot individual portrets.

Ruben Oppenheimer Ruben Oppenheimer is one of the most famous Dutch illustrator and ( political) cartoonist, publishing in various Dutch quality papers.

Saskia Visser A young, very talented, Utrecht based photographer who specializes in portrets, landscapes and stills.

Streetlab Streetlab is a Dutch platform for young street fashion designers and street artists, organizing several small and bigger events, exhibitions, parties and festivals in and around Amsterdam.

't Blauwe Theehuis Nice bar with a huge terras to enjoy the sun in the Vondelpark. In the weekends, especially during the summertime, they organize live concerts and other events.

Van Zuylen Cafe Van Zuylen is a populair spot amongst students and the bussiness world. In the summer they also have a large terras at one of the canals.

Vyne New bar wine bar in the centre of the city with an exellent collection of wines from around the world and a fashionable interior.

Amstelveens Vertaal Bureau The AVB specialises in legal, commercial and financial translations into and from all the languages of the world.

BE inspired BE inspired is an expert in digital communication, with specialisation in websites and 3D animations, as well as in personaly developed internet solutions.

ADHD Sessions Spinning since the the late 80's, Dj Recovery Sounds created ADHD Sessions in 2002, this event has been gaining popularity ever since, holding a regular residence at Studio 80.

Alto The oldest and most famous Jazz club of Amsterdam. Founded by the legendary Dutch jazzmusician Hans Dulfer, the club offers excellent live jazzperformances every night of the week.

Studio 80 This popular club, in a basement at Rembrandtplein, used to be a radiostudio and is now transformed into a stage for young DJ talents and artists.

Sugar Factory Popular nightclub and theatre at the Leidseplein offering nights with electronical music as well as worldmusic.

De Balie De Balie is a centre for culture and politics at the Leidseplein. I't offers a weekly changing program of debats, seminars and films about cultural, social and political issues.

Dutch Videos with Subtitles 2BDutch is an easy and fun way to learn more about Dutch language and culture. The videos with multiple subtitles can be used to practice your listening skills and learn new Dutch words.

Felix Meritis Felix Meritis in an indipendent European centre for art, culture, science and an international meetingplace in one of the most impressive buildings in the city.

IDFA International Dutch Filmfestival Amsterdam. Provides an international stage for upcoming talents in the documentary and film world.

Embassies and Consulates in the Netherlands List of all international embassies online.

Police The official police webside

Slotenmakers Lost your keys or broke your lock? Lorenzo's keymakers are there to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Stichting Huisartsen Dienstposten Amsterdam You can contact the "Doctors Service Foundation of Amsterdam" for emergency treatments outside office hours.

Any work anywhere Website for jobs and resourses for work and travel worldwide

Multilingual Solutions Multilingual Solutions is the Benelux's premier language related recruitment consultancy.

Groot Melkhuis Cafe in the Vondelpark with a huge terras and a playground for little children.

Hondenuitlaatservice Jerry Too tired to take a walk with your dog after a long day of work? This professional dogwalkservice will take your dog out for a long walk for a small price.

TunFun TunFun is an indoor playground for children from 1-12 years old. They have a children disco, great slides, ball pools, an inflatabel jump cushion, trampolines, an indoor soccer ground and much more.

De Klaproos De Klaproos sells fashion for a casual day and for days when you need to dress to impress. The store offers a wide collection of international fashion brands in a nice atmosphere.

Solomon and Sheba A designers couple that creates exculsive clothing and accesoires. "Wear it with pride and understanding!"

Zipper The most famous vintage store of Amsterdam, with two stores and a stand on the Waterlooplein!

ABN AMRO Global banking group for your business and private financial needs.

Fortis Fortis is an international provider of banking and insurance services to personal, business and institutional customers.

ING ING is a global financial services company providing banking, investments, life insurance and retirement services.

Rabobank Rabobank Group is a financial services provider operating on the basis of cooperative principles, while offering an extensive range of financial services and products.

De taart van mijn tante Cake under my pillow. Konditorei, cafe, bed & breakfast. One of the best places in town for great looking sweets that satisfy the addiction

Latei Organic food, coffee and fresh juices at one of the cosiest places in Amsterdam. You can also buy their vintage furniture, accesoires and funky stuff to print on your t-shirt.

Maass keuken An exellent catering and traiteur service with special menus that fit the season. Impress your guests with the perfect lunch, dinner or a sophisticated high tea party.

Arc Modern, fashionable bar with fantastic coctails, a good crowd and a nice admosphere.

Amsterdam Info General informationsite of Amsterdam with usefull links to museums, entertainment, transport and tips for visitors.

Filmladder All the information you need on the latest movies in town.

Wandelnet All the information you need for walking. From daytrips in the country to holidays in Europe on foot.

Dutch Association of Insurers The Dutch Association of Insurers represents the interests of private insurance companies operating in the Netherlands.

Expat Dentist Website that offers dental information for expatriats in Amsterdam and surroundings.

Zorgverzekeraars Nederland Zorgverzekeraars Nederland (ZN) is the sector organisation representing the providers of care insurance in the Netherlands.

Direct wonen Direct Wonen is in the Dutch market a leading company in residential property lettings and is also active in New Build Property Sales and Financial Services.

Dutch Housing Centre Their main activity consists of mediating for the rental of luxury living and tempory furnished or unfurnished living.

Exclusive Products Exclusive Products offers an unique and dynamic selection of furniture and accessories to decorate your house in style.

Expatica Housing Expatica Housing is an online marketplace for finding real estate and rental agencies specifically serving internationals.

Kamernet Kamernet.nl is a service for people who wish to find affordable accomodation in the Netherlands. The rooms offered on this site are particularly well-suited for students and expats.

BE inspired BE inspired is an expert in digital communication, with specialisation in websites and 3D animations, as well as in personaly developed internet solutions.

XS4ALL XS4ALL is an internet provider for acces and hosting, with a strong social profile and an informal working environment.

ExpatLaw The English-speaking immigration law firm in Holland. Legal advisor for Dutch immigration matters (IND).

Rechtswinkel For free legal advice.

Van Velzen C.S. Van Velzen C.S. can assist you with setting up and registering a business or subsidiary in i.e. the United States of America, Canada, the Netherlands or Belgium.

Amsterdam Times Free English-language independent newspaper for readers in the area of Amsterdam. Weekly they'll bring you the local news in an international perspective.

Buitenhof Dutch discussion program on Sunday.Debate, interviews and opinions on subjects concerning politics, economics and Dutch society.

NRC One of the best respected Dutch newspapers with the more foreign correspondents than any other Dutch newspaper.

Uitzending Gemist nteractive-site on Dutch television.Watch the detective you missed the next day on the internet.

VPRO TV channel with lots of contemporary background on history, science, art, music and cinema.TV and radio guide.

9292 OV Website for door to door travel information.

GVB Webside with information about public transportation in Amsterdam and the rest of the country.

IND The IND is the organisation that handles the admission of foreigners in the Netherlands. For the process of all applications for asylum, family reunification, visa and other residence permits.

Nederlandse Spoorwegen The website of the Dutch Railway company. With travel information and special services.

Casa Peru Delicious, authentic lunch and dinner in the first Peruvian restaurant in the city. Taste their legendary dishes and experience the Latin American hospitilaty!

Gare de l'Est This classy restaurant at the harbor of Amsterdam east serves a daily changing three course menu. Each day an international cook makes his own speciality, so it's always a surprise what you'll get.

Golden Temple Serving the finest spiritual, vegetarian food they also provide you with a variety of mind, body and spirit stimulating services to enchance your health, happiness and holiness/wholeness.

Vamos a ver One of the best and authentic tapas restaurants in the city. Famous for its classic dishes like Zarzuela, Cabrito and their delicious aioli thats concidered to be the best in town.

Concerto For new record releases, vintage LP's and concert and party tickets.

Lambiek Lambiek is Europe's first comics shop. As publisher and editor of two comic encyclopedias and other related books, they are widely recognized for their expertise in sequential art.

Tikal Beautiful little giftshop in 'de 9 straatjes' with imported articles from Mexico and Guatemala.

Bharata Yoga Yoga institute with courses for individuals as well as for companies.

Flamenco School Dance your rainy days away in this school with Spanish flavour.

Sauna Fenomeen This sauna, close to the vondelpark is build in an old squatting hause and had a special philosophy: i'ts an enviroment friendly place, against discrimination and racism in every form.

Sportfondsenbad Large swimmingpool in the east of the city. For professional and for fun swimming.

Tussen hemel en aarde Tussen hemel en aarde is, with it's 1200 m2, one of the biggest climbing halls in and around Amsterdam with programs for individuals and groups, for starters and experienced climbers.

Belastingdienst For all the information you need about taxes in Holland

KPN Provider for internet, phone and television.

XS4ALL XS4ALL is an internet provider for acces and hosting, with a strong social profile and an informal working environment.

Rozentheater The theater with performances for a younger audience, playing with a lot of modern and experimental themes.

Toneelgroep Amsterdam Netherlands’ largest repertory company presents contemporary theater of an international standard, produced from its home base, the Amsterdam Stadsschouwburg.

Tropentheater The Tropentheater provides a stage for concerts performances and films from all non-Western countries.

Uitburo Book your theatre, dance or music tickets online!

ANWB The first car emergancy service for on the road that provides assistance in most European countries and has its own magazine.

Djoser For special grouptrips around the world, juniorvacations and traveling bij foot or bycicle. The other way of traveling!

GoMagma An expert in adventurous vacations to impressive landscapes and vulcanos!

Nemo Tours Active vacations in and around the beautiful landscapes of Egypt. You can select your own trip or book an exiting divingcourse that will make your holiday an unforgetible experience.

Route Mobiel A new service for emergancies on the road. Route Mobiel helps their members with car trouble in 44 countries in Europe.

9292 OV Door to door travel information.

Adams Rent a Car Service Service for the rental of a large collection of cars, special services and a carwash.

ANWB The first car emergancy service for on the road that provides assistance in most European countries and has its own magazine.

De Motortaxi Why call a normal cab and spend a fortune on standing still in the small streets around the canals when you can call the motortaxi? Faster, cheaper and definatily a more fun!

De scootertaxi Drove your car into the city and had a little too much to drink? Call the scootertaxi! This student will drive you and your car home safely.

GVB GVB is the public transportation company of Amsterdam and nearby towns.

Nederlandse Spoorwegen The website of the Dutch Railway company. With travel information and special services.

Route Mobiel A new service for emergancies on the road. Route Mobiel helps their members with car trouble in 44 countries in Europe.

Routenet Routeplanner Website to plan your route (by car). Also provides citymaps and up to date traffic info.

SIXT Worldwide car rental service for bussiness, holiday cars or the rental of a limo with driver.

Vliegticketszoeken For flight bookings from and to almost all destinations in the world.

Yellowbrick Relieve the stress of parking in the city. With Yellowbrick you'll never have to buy parkingtickets anymore: you simply pay with your mobile phone.

Coffeeshop Katsu The Katsu is a very popular coffeeshop in de Pijp with a long history of serving the finest marijuana and hashish to be procured. There is always a good admosphere!

De rederij Luxury canal cruises and boat tours to experience Amsterdam from another angle. The perfect way to celebrate your wedding, birthday or graduation party the dutch way!

Live at Westerpark Live summer performances of international artists in one of the biggest parks in Amsterdam