What drug is illegal in Amsterdam?


What drug is illegal in Amsterdam? Cannabis remains a controlled substance in the Netherlands and both possession and production for personal use are still misdemeanors, punishable by fines. Coffeeshops are also technically illegal but are flourishing nonetheless.


What area to stay in Amsterdam?

There is no single “best” neighborhood to stay in Amsterdam, though the main attractions are concentrated in the Oud-Zuid (Old South, or Museum Quarter), the City Center, and the UNESCO-certified Canal Belt that lies between the two.


What to avoid in Amsterdam?

Now we've covered the legal stuff, here's what we recommend you avoid in Amsterdam for good measure:
  • Don't confuse coffeeshops for a place to grab a coffee. ...
  • Don't walk in the bike paths. ...
  • Don't visit museums in the afternoon. ...
  • Don't only eat fast food. ...
  • Forget to explore the less touristy areas.


Do you tip in Amsterdam?

That's because, in the Netherlands, there is no social or written requirement to tip a restaurant worker. However, if you received good service or thoroughly enjoyed the food, it's customary to give a small tip — around 5-10% of the bill. If your service was just average, round up the bill or leave some change.


Do airports search pill bottles?

If you're wondering if airport scanners can see pills, the answer is yes, they can see the pills that you are traveling with. This is regardless if the pills are contained in plastic pill bottles, or contained in any other non-metallic and metallic objects.