| The great thing is, no matter where you find | | | | city centre), use two strips. Other zones may use |
| yourself in Amsterdam, you're sure to cross the | | | | more. |
| path of one of the 17 tram lines which you'll find | | | | If you buy your tickets at the Stationsplein, you |
| located all over the city! As Amsterdam's streets | | | | can avail of a discount, which makes ticket prices |
| are very narrow, they don't allow for easy | | | | a little cheaper. The Stationsplein is located in front |
| parking at all, so trams are a much more | | | | of Centraal station and is open Monday - |
| convenient way of getting from A to B in no time | | | | Saturday. |
| at all. | | | | Take in all Amsterdam's top attractions by tram... |
| Tramming it up in Amsterdam... | | | | Take a tram to get you to all Amsterdam's hot |
| Central Station is the hub of Amsterdam. As a | | | | spots in no time at all! |
| meeting point for some and a departure point for | | | | Damrak square is Amsterdam's main focal point |
| others, nearly all of the city's tramlines run | | | | with loads of pubs, restaurants and attractions to |
| through here. Centraal Station is Amsterdam's | | | | be found along this huge street. The great |
| main train station and it can be found at the top | | | | Centraal station can be seen over the bridge |
| of the Damrak. Along with Trams, many buses | | | | from anywhere on the street! Tram's 1,2 or 5 |
| and trains arrive and depart from here too. Lots | | | | stop along Dam Square. Why not hop off at one |
| of shops, bars, and restaurants lead up to | | | | of the stops and explore Amsterdam's most |
| Centraal Station. | | | | popular squares. |
| Tram maps can be got all over the city - just | | | | Kalverstraat is one of the city's main shopping |
| remember where you wish to go and what zone | | | | districts and it runs just off Dam Square. To get |
| your destination is in. You'll see tramline numbers | | | | here, take any of the trams that run through the |
| on posts at each stop and also on the front of | | | | Damrak and head along towards Centraal Station. |
| the tram as it approaches you. | | | | You'll find all the best high street stores here. |
| The interior of each tram is very impressive. | | | | If you wish to pay a visit to a more up market |
| They are always clean and comfortable and | | | | Shopping centre, pay a visit to Magna Plaza. Again |
| exude sophistication. | | | | it's so easy to get here by tram! Just take tram |
| Perhaps the most convenient aspect of the tram | | | | no. 1,2, 5, 13,14, 17, or 20 coming from |
| system is that it runs frequently with the last | | | | Amsterdam Centraal Station or if you're coming |
| tram leaving Centraal Station at 12.15am each | | | | into the city hop off at Raadhuisstraat stop or |
| night. | | | | Spuistraat. Magna Plaza is a truly fantastic building |
| The Tram Experience... | | | | that just has to be seen - not to mention an |
| Tram travel = easy travel! | | | | exclusive shopping venue! |
| You literally hop on and hop off the trams at each | | | | And if you're off to the Red Light District, well |
| different stop! Just press the red button to | | | | there isn't an actual tram stop right in the centre |
| indicate to the driver that you want to exit at the | | | | but it's still really easy to reach. Take a tram as |
| next stop and then push the button inside the | | | | far as Dam Square and the Red Light District is |
| door to open it allowing you to go as you please! | | | | within easy walking distance from here - even in |
| It couldn't be easier! | | | | heels! |
| Tickets... | | | | If you want to take in a few of the city's |
| So, if you're wondering how you buy your ticket, | | | | historical sites, museums or just want to head |
| it's as easy as hopping on the tram, saying hi to | | | | towards Leidesplein, a lively bustling spot by day |
| the driver and you can purchase a ticket from | | | | and by night with some great bars and clubs. If |
| him. As you might expect, price varies depending | | | | you're coming into the city, take tram 1, 2, 5, 6, |
| on where you want to go. | | | | 7, or 10 right to the tram stop in the centre of |
| Some of the busier trams also have a conductor | | | | the square to get here. |
| that you'll find in the centre of the tram. Tickets | | | | Amsterdam's Royal Palace can be reached by |
| can be purchased from the conductor also. | | | | taking tram 4, 9,16, 24 or 25 from Centraal |
| If you intend on using the tram quite a bit during | | | | Station to Dam Square. The palace, along with |
| your time in Amsterdam, you might like to avail | | | | Madame Tussauds is within walking distance of |
| of strippenkaart, or strip card, which is valid for a | | | | here. |
| number of days for both bus and tram travel. | | | | The fine museums like Van Gogh museum, |
| This can be bought in Centraal station or in | | | | Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum all located in |
| various shops around the city. How does the card | | | | Museumplein are again all within walking distance |
| work I hear you ask - the card is validated at the | | | | from Centraal station. |
| start of your ride in one of the yellow machines | | | | Alternatives to the tram... |
| that you can find on the trams or at the tram | | | | If you don't fancy taking the Tram why not rent |
| stations. If you're a little confused, the driver will | | | | a bike! Many of Amsterdam's citizen's cycle |
| have no problem validating your card for you. | | | | around the city, in fact you'll spot cyclists |
| You can buy a certain number of strips on the | | | | everywhere, and what a healthy and fit way it is |
| strippenkaart and for each journey, at least two | | | | to get about! |
| strips will be used. All journeys in zone one (the | | | | |