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Local #6

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Mailshine - Local #6

r/amsterdam

Illustration I did of Raadhuisstraat this weekend

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Tanden uit je bek geslagen omdat je geen sigaret wilt geven

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Ik ben witheet. Gelukkig rook ik niet maar als een jonge knaap van 16 jaar op zo’n onbeschofte wijze een sigaret opeist en ik weiger vind ik het buitengewoon onredelijk om iemand zijn tanden uit zijn bek te slaan.

Helaas staat Nederland er slecht op voor de toerist.
Amsterdam etiquette question

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I was taking a somewhat late night walk in the neighborhood last week - maybe around 12:30 on Tuesday or Wednesday night. Turned the corner and just about ran into a couple leaned up on that small utility box, having loud and admirably enthusiastic sex.

I wasn’t quite sure how to react - I mean, I was less than a meter away when I realized what was going on. In the end, I just walked away down a different street. I do feel sorry for my neighbors, though. But in the future, what do you do?

A) Ignore them, give them a wide berth, and leave them to it

B) Acknowledge them, walk on by

C) Cheer them on and give the guy a hearty, encouraging slap on the ass
How come so many people driving cars don't either know or understand the meaning of this traffic sign?

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My toddler knows the meaning but otherwise often even quite sane looking adults get a bit emotional if I stop them and tell them (for free) what the sign means?
I love seeing these little guys

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Made a little live map of Amsterdam with the buses and trams moving in real time

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Hi all! As a fun side-project I built a small web map of my own city, Groningen, where you can watch the buses glide around in real time, a cute little isometric toy-city. I enjoy looking at it on a second monitor :) Today I decided to try adding a few more cities, and Utrecht was one of them, so I figured I’d share it here too:

https://transit.reppie.org/?city=amsterdam

You can click buses, trams and stops for live departure times, follow a vehicle around, and switch cities from the panel in the corner.

Amsterdam (after Utrecht) got a bonus the other cities didnt: trams! They look a little janky, but I think they still look kinda cute :)

Some additional notes:
- The settings (cogwheel) menu contains options to render buildings in greyscale (for visibility), a performance mode (for slower/mobile devices - it makes things look a little worse but still faithful to the idea), some chill music and a few other toggles.

- Building locations will not be 1:1 accurate, as I had to …

r/netherlands

I made this art for Dutch people

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Message on toilet door

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Are bitterballen really the best Dutch snack, or is there something better?

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I finally tried bitterballen, and they were much better than I expected. What Dutch snack would you recommend next?
Trots op onze tuintransformatie 🥰

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Welcome to Dutch Heaven (tuberculosis, my bicycle is broken)😆

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The guys name is **Double Dutch**

This is his YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/@letsdoubledutch?si=EhqJwwZOW7O8u8_r
Chain smoker on ground floor (apartment building).

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A chain smoker has moved into an apartment on the ground floor directly below me. Needless to say, the smoke is creating an uncomfortable living situation for me. I cannot keep the windows open without stinking up my place. This is doubly annoying in this heatwave. He seems to be smoking from early in the morning until after midnight. I have set an alarm to open windows at 01:00 and close at 07:00, but that interrupts my sleep.
What can I do without coming across as an annoying Karen neighbour? How can I raise the subject that his smoking is lessening the quality of life for his neighbours. I do feel sorry for people who have reached the point in life that they just sit and smoke all day long.

Picture of neighbours “ashtray” after about two months.

Edit. I am aware that it is legal for the neighbour to smoke in his garden. Which is why I’m hesitant to ask him to quit smoking there. I’d ask him to please move away from the building, but his lawn is in even …

Local #5

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Mailshine - Local #5

r/amsterdam

Cat

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Hi, any ideas who’s cat this is? Anybody recognise it or seen it around before. I wanted to check it’s ok.
Chain stores suck

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There are so many open storefronts on Zeilstraat and they do this.
One Star Reviews For Establishments That Refuse To Serve You Tap Water

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Inspired by the recent post I saw on here about leaving one star reviews for places that show a tipping option when paying by card.

I do the same but for places that flat out refuse to serve you tap water. We went to a pizza restaurant recently and ordered a few pizzas and beers and wine. Like having water with my meal for digestion and to keep hydrated whilst drinking alcohol. Refused to serve tap water and came up with some feeble excuse. The food was good, but wouldn’t return because of this. I left a review on Google maps and the owner went off on a big rant.

It is well known nowadays for the detrimental effects of bottled water and tap water is perfectly fine and drinkable in Amsterdam, it is about time it became mandatory to serve it like is the case in other countries. Is this a pet peeve of anyone else.
What is wrong is Amsterdam ZuidOost?

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Pretty much the same view every day for the last 5 years or so: municipality cannot fix the bin, people cannot put their rubbish into bin (making birds happy), residents have parties and in the public yard but dont bother to clean, dumping the rubbish onto kids playground…
been around but have never seen such mess
Teens throwing stones in Vondelpark

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Anyone else experienced male teens, guessing around ¹⁴⁄₁₅ throwing sizable rocks at people from their bikes? it happened to us walking back from the cinema Friday.

We’ve also experienced them spitting on us and others the last couple years.

there seems to be a bit of a pattern of male violence in the park perpetrated by this age range.

(and before anyone makes the comment - they were seemingly white Dutch kids)
Amsterdam Bell of the Week

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@amsterdambells

r/netherlands

Dutch flag flying over the Nieuw Amsterdam 🇳🇱😏

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My wife & I visited Amsterdam and Northern Holland in June. We had a great time - here are some photos I took (all captured on film, see below!)

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Shot on my Leica MP & Leica Minilux. Let me know if curious for more details!

Everyone that we met was so kind, welcoming, and friendly. Already looking forward for a return trip as KLM now has direct flights out of my home (San Diego). Hope you enjoy the photos!
One Star Reviews For Establishments That Refuse To Serve You Tap Water

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Inspired by the recent post I saw on here about leaving one star reviews for places that show a tipping option when paying by card.

I do the same but for places that flat out refuse to serve you tap water. We went to a pizza restaurant recently and ordered a few pizzas and beers and wine. Like having water with my meal for digestion and to keep hydrated whilst drinking alcohol. Refused to serve tap water and came up with some feeble excuse. The food was good, but wouldn’t return because of this. I left a review on Google maps and the owner went off on a big rant.

It is well known nowadays for the detrimental effects of bottled water and tap water is perfectly fine and drinkable in Amsterdam, it is about time it became mandatory to serve it like is the case in other countries. Is this a pet peeve of anyone else.
Wooohooooo! Bye Morocco!

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What is your preferred language?

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During the check-in on my doctor’s website.

I wonder who still speaks that kind of Dutch…
Dutch woman, 35, and her friend are kidnapped and gang-raped after travelling to Pakistan to meet 'crypto investors' - as politician's grandson is held

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Local #4

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Mailshine - Local #4

r/amsterdam

I've started giving 1-star reviews to places that make you go through a tipping screen when paying by card...

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… and you can too.

Seriously, this American nonsense will only continue unless we make it loudly clear we don’t want this.

Bonus points if you take a photo of the tipping screen on the payment terminal and upload it to Google Maps when making a review; it’s harder for the owner to deny.

edit: obviously nothing against horeca staff and I love the idea of tipping the Dutch way, voluntarily. but I like the idea of 1-star reviews because it sends a clear message to the business owner, and it gives other users a way to quickly see before their visit if this surprise is waiting for them
Schiphol tonight

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Is everyone in Pontsteiger good?

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I am sure there are plenty of lightning rods in the building, but I wonder if you can actually feel if lightning hits your building.
Now this is a storm!

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Winter in Amsterdam, Photo: Kees Scherer (1920-1985), The Netherlands - Amsterdam, 1950 [1280x1700]

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Cat for adoption

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🐈‍⬛Cat for Adoption – Meet Ela!

We’re looking for a loving forever home for Ela. This is a difficult decision, but we need to rehome her because my father is extremely allergic to cats, and we can no longer keep her at home. It extremely heartbreaking to do so, but we have no choice due to the health concerns.

🤍🐈‍⬛ About Ela 🐈‍⬛🤍

🐾 5 years old
🐾 Litter trained
🐾 Low maintenance
🐾 Loves to roam around outside but has no problem being an indoor cat
🐾 Spayed and no health concerns
🐾 Sweet and looking for a loving family

We want to find someone who will give Ela the love, care, and safe home she deserves. If you’re interested in adopting her, please send me a message. We want to find serious adopters as soon as possible. Thank you! 🐾

r/netherlands

Why the Dutch don’t have AC

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We‘re in this together, friends!

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What would be the Netherland‘s version of this Meme? Anyways, we‘re in this together and see you at the Euro 28. Guess I see myself out now…
Probably the best thing I've captured this year ...

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How did you wake up today?

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Goedemorgen allemaal…
Schiphol yesterday

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Dutch fans singing birthday song for a boy. A 9-year-old experienced an unforgettable birthday

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Local #3

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Mailshine - Local #3

r/amsterdam

You walk through and see this. What do you do?

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The swimming spot near the scheepvaartmuseum is getting crowded! Stay cool out there!

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Just like today... Herring stand in Amsterdam with sign: “No herring today due to extremely high temperature”. The Netherlands - Amsterdam, 25 August 1955

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Dog in a bowler hat with Players of the "Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax" a.k.a. "AFC Ajax" at the playground of the Rechthuis Watergraafsmeer, Source: Geheugen van Amsterdam, Photo: John Haen, The Netherlands - Amsterdam, 10 January 1904 [1328x1800]

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[OC] Yesterday’s sunset near Amsterdam Centraal ✨

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The sky was absolutely on fire last night. Just had to stop and snap quick photos!
Herring vendor in Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Amsterdam, 1930 [1843x1321]

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r/netherlands

40,000 Dutchmen taking over Houston today

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🧡🧡🧡
Dutch Sensitivity

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FOUND THIS TODAY! I appreciate this from dutch people to inform other people that they will have a party! I am not dutch and I really hope people where i came from can learn this. no unlimited Karaoke. Opps 🫣 RESPECT BEGETS RESPECT
How is your butter holding up these days?

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Our butter gave out with an inside temperature in our apartment of 29,5 degrees celcius. Besides the obvious option to put it in the fridge.. anyone got any ideas how to prevent this? This is the second one we have had to throw away this year.
Friendly reminder: it’s summer. Please shower.

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It’s hot, we’re all sweating more, so please take extra care of your hygiene. A daily shower especially in the morning goes a long way.

And please don’t try to cover body odor with just perfume or body spray. Sweat + perfume isn’t a substitute for a shower.

Let’s all do our part to keep public spaces (esp trams!!) a little fresher this summer. 😅🌞🙏
Bullied by a Dutch child

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Holland2Stay Eindhoven: Elevators broken for months. Today, a lady fell on the stairs at the 7th floor and the fire brigade had to evacuate her.

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As a resident at one of the Holland2Stay buildings in Eindhoven I am posting this to raise urgent awareness about the downright dangerous living conditions here.

For months, the elevators in our building have been broken. Countless residents have submitted complaints, opened tickets, and warned management that making everyone take the stairs up to high floors was a major accident waiting to happen. Our complaints were completely ignored.

Today, the worst-case scenario happened. A lady fell down the stairs at the 7th floor. Because the elevators are non-functional, paramedics couldn’t safely bring her down, and the fire brigade had to be called in with an aerial platform truck to evacuate her through the exterior.

Local #2

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Mailshine - Local #2

r/amsterdam

It just keeps getting worse.

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Moved here in 2022 and i dont understand how this situation is just getting worse, confronting many people that leave bins open after fishing for bottles. Also seeing much more people throwing trash in the ground while walking recently. sorry for ranting, but this is pissing me off.
"A cyclist in Amsterdam checks on her travel companion", Photo: Harry Kerr for LIFE magazine, the Netherlands - Amsterdam, 1954 [960x947]

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Once in a while my dad and I go on walks to take pictures. A selection of his photos from our recent Sunday morning walk:

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Bike crash

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A big shout out to the people who stopped to help me when I was hit by a moped when I was out on my race bike in Amsterdam West.

6.15am, junction of Theemsweg and Seineweg.

I really can’t thank you enough - whoever you are - thanks so much for stopping!

I was unconscious and sprawled on the ground, and ended up in the back of an ambulance so didn’t get a chance to say thanks at the time. I vaguely remember 2 guys who stopped, wrapped me in a jacket, called the police and ambulance, and waited until they arrived. I don’t know who you are, but whoever you are, you made a big difference to me that day.

To the motorbike rider who was breathalysed and arrested for causing an accident whilst drunk… Thanks at least for stopping. I guess you’re a youngster given your mum turned up. I am sure having a criminal record, losing your licence, and struggling to get insurance again will make your life more difficult. I hope this incident will cause you to reflect …
"Cyclists` wedding", Photo: Topical Press Photo Agency, The Netherlands - Amsterdam, 15 March 1950 [717x960]

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The Signs of the Prophets Were Written on the Subway Walls

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Stopped by the holiest of holies here on my way home today.

r/netherlands

I am absolutely sick and tired of the degree to which public transit gets vandalised.

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I frankly don’t care how it’s done. I just want something done about these fucking animals who vandalise every inch of public transit. It’s disgusting. I’m tired of being surrounded by these tribalistic morons who spray their god-awful tags everywhere because they think it makes them look tough.
You can’t be any more Dutch than that

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A couple of Dutch football fans brought their swapfiets bikes over to US
This Japanese fan is having the time of his life with the Netherlands supporters

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Dutchies are fearless 😂🫣

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The Netherlands have never got defeated in a World Cup game since their final in 2010 against Spain. It feels like the most pointless undefeated run.

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The Dutch social housing system is broken and it’s infuriating to watch

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My colleague just divorced. She’s now sharing a two-bedroom flat with her two kids and a friend, because her salary alone can’t cover rent, alimony is nonexistent, and child support is minimal. Wait time for social housing in her region: 15-19 years.

Two new grads on my team still live with their parents because they can’t afford to rent or buy in Amsterdam. Wait time there: almost 20 years.

Meanwhile:
• My neighbor has had his social flat for 20+ years (since he was a student), pays ~€500/month, and owns a summer house in Spain, two BMW, and takes 2-3 international trips a year.
• My manager earns over €6,000 net/month and still pays just €800/month for a social housing unit he locked in years ago.

The people the system was built for wait their entire working lives for a spot. The people who clearly don’t need it anymore just… stay, indefinitely, because nothing pushes them out once their income changes.

How the fuck is this fair?
Anyone else seeing this where they live, or is …

Local #1

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:16:06 +0000

Mailshine - Local #1

r/amsterdam

Twitch Streamer "Schradin" littering his vape live on purpose while his Amsterdam Tour.

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“If you are a man, you throw it in.”

If you want to report it, you can do it here: meldingen.amsterdam.nl
What is the story behind this board?

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What is the story behind this “Real-time statistic board”mounted on the gevel of an apartment on Van Spilnergenstraat?
Who says rent prices in Amsterdam are unaffordable?

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Once in a while my dad and I go on walks to take pictures. A selection of his photos from our recent Sunday morning walk:

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Buurtbewoner redt mensen uit brandend puin bij sportschool Osdorp (let op: heftig verhaal!)

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Aissah (45) trok een jongen met smeulende kleren uit de verwoeste sportschool in Osdorp: ‘Sommigen zeiden dat ik gek was. Maar ik kon niet anders’

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“Look for the helpers. You will *always* find people who are helling.”

https://archive.ph/G8vjh

r/netherlands

In Netherlands which translates to about $9.60 per US gallon.

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My opinion on the Netherlands

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Hey I know this is unnecessary but I just keep seeing so much hatred about the Netherlands online and specifically people complaining about the Netherlands on Reddit.

All I wanted to say is that I visited the Netherlands for a week last year and I absolutely fucking loved it. It was one the of the most peaceful and calm I have ever felt in my life.

Yes it was incredibly expensive but everything within the Netherlands was perfect. I love riding bikes and it was a dream come true that the entire country is connected by bike paths I rode north east south and west even riding from Amsterdam to Utrecht amongst visiting so many quaint little villages.

I loved the beautiful rolling fields and cool castles/ old buildings. The designs and serenity of the suburbs alongside the canals were incredible. I wish to live there, just passing by it almost felt like a utopia.

People were very friendly to me but I think it’s because they thought I was Dutch. I see lots of people saying Dutch people …
Taking care of your own trash is the bare minimum of civility. Why do so many people fail at the basics?

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Hope this mathematician's prediction matches this time

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I love this Netherlands vibe. How do you like it?

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Is €1.25 for a single kiwi normal? Because at this rate, we’re basically pricing fruit like fuel now 😅

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