Amsterdam by Campervan: Campsites, Park and Ride and City Sights

Quick summary: Amsterdam is one of Europe’s least car-friendly cities, so campervan travelers stay at a campsite on the edge of town and travel in by metro, bus, ferry or bike. The canal ring, the Jordaan, the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum are all walkable once you arrive. Leave your RV rental, campervan or motorhome at the campsite or a Park and Ride, as central streets are narrow, crowded with cyclists and expensive to park in.

At a glance
Getting in	Campsite transit links or Park and Ride
Canals	Canal cruises and walks
Museums	Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum
History	Anne Frank House
Neighborhoods	Jordaan, Red Light District
Tours	Canal cruises, Walking tours

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What should you see in Amsterdam?

Sight	Tours
Canal ring	Canal cruises
Anne Frank House	Anne Frank tours
Van Gogh Museum	Van Gogh Museum tours
Rijksmuseum	Rijksmuseum tours
The Jordaan	Jordaan tours
Red Light District	Red Light District tours
Food markets	Food tours

Where can an RV rental park when visiting Amsterdam?

At Park and Ride sites on the city’s edge, where parking is cheaper and public transport runs into the center. Central garages are expensive and many have height limits.

Where can you stay?

At campsites around the city, many within about 15 minutes of the center. See campsites and camperplaatsen.

How should you get around the center?

On foot, by tram, by bike or by boat. Join a bike tour to learn local cycling etiquette, or take an evening tour to see the canals lit up.

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