About Amsterdam
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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is a vibrant, multilingual, and highly lively city with over 1.4 million residents in the metropolitan area. Situated along the IJ River and inhabited since around the 13th century, Amsterdam started as a fishing village on flat lands around the mouth of the Amstel.
Amsterdam is the heart of European life sciences and health innovation. The city facilitates collaboration between hospitals, research institutes, and corporations. This includes two international universities – the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam- as well as medical facilities such as the Amsterdam University Medical Centre (AUMC) and the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI). More focus on medical technology can be found in the communities located at the Amsterdam Science Park and Amsterdam Health and Technology Institute.
🏥 World-Class Hospitals & Medical Research Hub
Leading the way in Medicine and Technology
The Netherlands as a whole boasts some impressive statistics:
- Ranked 4th on the 2024 world index of Healthcare Innovation
- The country invests 10% of its GNP annually into the health sector
- Declared EU leader in digital health investment in the 2025 OECD report
- MedTech market worth 4.7 billion euros
Amsterdam, specifically, is named second in fDi’s top tech cities of the future. Some international companies based here include Philips, Lapsi Health, and Skinvision. Find more information about Amsterdam, Innovation, and Health here.
Amsterdam has something to offer for every taste and interest. From legendary Dutch masters to iconic architecture and culinary masterpieces, this diverse city is guaranteed to delight the senses.
Check out the pages of Iamsterdam for up-to-date information on events, recommendations, and seasonal attractions.
The city is famous for its many museums, stunning Dutch houses and countless canals and bridges. Many visitors opt to book a canal boat tour, a great way to admire Amsterdam from a different perspective. If you long for a rest bite in nature, this green city offers plenty of parks and gardens – Vondelpark is one of the more popular spots, as well as the ARTIS zoo and accompanying ‘Micropia’. Don’t forget to sample Amsterdam’s rich food and drink scene, with many events throughout the year. Make sure to book a table if you want to dine at a hotspot, or instead try out something more local. If the weather is right, nothing beats sitting outside next to the canal or watching a bustling street go by!
But rest assured, anywhere you turn in Amsterdam, you will find a diverse blend of history, culture, and people.
Highlights of Amsterdam
