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Attractions in Amsterdam
The picturesque canals, old churches, museums full of masterpieces, but also the world’s famous Red Light District - Amsterdam attracts with its diversity. This interesting city is in fact quite young. It experienced its greatest times in the seventeenth and eighteenth century, thanks to increased trade from overseas colonies. It attracts many young people, as a very open and modern city. It is possible to discover all of its attractions thanks to direct flight from Warsaw to Amsterdam. LOT Polish Airlines focuses every effort to make the travel safe and comfortable. After a pleasant and fast flight, you can enjoy everything that Amsterdam offers to its visitors.
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The city of canals
Thanks to 160 canals, Amsterdam is known as the Venice of the North. The most important were created at the beginning of the seventeenth century, when the large-scale expansion of the city began. They were gathered in a system called the Grachtengorde (Canal Loop), which consisted of three main streams: the Emperor’s, Lords’ and Prince’s. They wrap around the old city, and from this place stretch further, and create smaller channels. Four years ago, the Canal Loop was inscribed to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Grachtengorde is the most famous symbol of Amsterdam. You will find it on postcards, paintings and kitschy souvenirs. Old houses, canals full of boats, the streets with cafes and restaurants, narrow houses, bridges, the crowd of pedestrians, thousands of cyclists, tourists speaking in all the languages of the world- if you will come Amsterdam you have to come here.
Have a beer at windmill
If you are bored with regular beers like Heineken and Grolsch, and you would like to enjoy the taste of beer in a charming scenery, you should definitely visit eighteenth-century windmill. Right next to it you will find a small brewery Brouwerij 't IJ - probably the best place in Amsterdam, where you can have an original beer. Near the giant windmill in the center of Amsterdam you can drink a very tasty beer. Located on the street Funenkade 7 brewery does not have a long history- it was established in 1983 and it is fully bonded with Amsterdam.
In the capital of the Netherlands you will find two existing breweries of this company. On Funenkade 7 on sunny days, hundreds of fans of to the golden drink gather together to relax for a while. The restaurant is located in a former public bath, and standing next to tall windmill
- contrary to what many visitors think - the windmill is not part of the brewery.
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
In the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam you can admire the collection of Dutch painting and culture. It is one of the largest museum of its kind in Europe. Completely renovated interior, as well as huge art collection is very impressive. It is worth mentioning that the building itself dates back to the nineteenth century and the design refers to the Dutch Gothic-Renaissance architecture. Tickets for adults cost 17,5 Euros and children up to 18 years old can enter for free.
Flight from Warsaw to Amsterdam
The Dutch capital and the largest city in the country is one of the most unique and vibrant European cities. The name Amsterdam comes from the city river Amstel and means as much as a dam on the Amstel. Origins of Amsterdam date back to thirteenth century. You can find many traces of history such as medieval monuments, preserved to this day in perfect condition. For tourists it is a real paradise, full of mysterious and interesting places. Cheap plane tickets from Warsaw to Amsterdam make these cities even closer than they seem to be. LOT Polish Airlines enables all the customers to take advantage of special offers and prices, as well as to enjoy the comfort of the flight during a fast and pleasant journey.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam has one of the best airports in the world and probably the best airport in Europe. Schiphol Airport is the largest airport in the Netherlands, and one of the busiest on the continent, which is located about 30-40 minutes by bus from the city center. During the year, it handles around 49.5 million passengers. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is composed of only one terminal, which is divided into arrivals and departures halls. About 100 airlines provides domestic and foreign flights here, one of them is LOT Polish Airlines. Inside the terminal, there is located Mercure Schiphol hotel. Near the airport is the A4 motorway, which links Amsterdam to Den Haag and Rotterdam. The airport is well-connected with the rest of the country by railway and bus connections.
Comfort at the airport
Airport is popular amongst passengers, not only because it is well organized, but also because the travelers waiting for another flight can relax in the numerous, very convenient comfort zones. There are special spaces of silence, where it is possible to take a nap on a very comfortable sofas. Additionally there are zones with soft armchairs and sets of furniture, as well as cozy corners for families with children and mini gardens.
There are also more than 70 stores in the transit zone.
At the airport, you can take advantage of the free showers, enjoy art exhibitions in a real museum, visit the library or surf the web without any fees, and even recharge cell ecologically by pedaling a bicycle. Additionally there are also Xpress Spa and Yotel - extraordinary hotel offering capsules to sleep. This is a cheaper option for people who need a few hours of sleep. Fans of tulips can feel like on the flower market, by visiting the "House of Tulips" (in Lounge 3).
Before the flight
The plane from Warsaw to Amsterdam take off from Chopin Warsaw Airport, commonly known as Okecie.
If you already have your tickets, now you need to show up early at the airport to go to the baggage claim and find the departure hall. It is very convenient to get the boarding pass by LOT on-line service. Check-in starts twenty-four hours before the start and closes two hours before it. Online service enables to print or download the boarding pass directly to your phone. It is also possible to use self-check-in quiosques in specially adapted machines at the airport. You only need to remember to do so no later than one hour before departure.
Transfer from Amsterdam Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a large international airport - the fourth largest in Europe. It supports hundreds of passengers a day, because it operates many regular airlines, including LOT. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located about 18 kilometers southwest of Amsterdam. Schiphol has six runways, but they are all handled by one aggregate terminal. Thanks to that the navigation at the airport very simple for all the passengers. This solution is also minimizing routine security checks. If you choose services of LOT Polish Airlines, you can be sure that your flight from Warsaw to Amsterdam will be a pleasant experience.
Railway Connection
Trains run regularly from Schiphol airport both on domestic and international routes. The railway station is located in the basement of the airport. The entrance to the platforms is situated in the main lobby, near the shopping center Schiphol Plaza and also inside the shopping mall. Tickets can be purchased either in vending machines, located in the main lobby, as well as in the ticket offices, which are located directly at the entrance to the platforms. By train you can reach directly the city center of Amsterdam, and to almost all parts of the Netherlands. Directly from the airport you can also take the train to the German cities (for example Aachen, Bonn, Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt and Munich) and Belgium (including Antwerp, Brussels and Gent). The journey between the airport and the Amsterdam center takes approximately 15 minutes.
Buses, taxis and cars
The airport can be reached by bus lines 197, 370 and a line 370 from the center and Zuid, 192 to Osdorp, Sloten / Nieuw Sloten.
The stop is opposite the arrivals hall and it is well-marked. There is also free bus Connexxion Airport Hotel Shuttle, which takes passengers to around 55 hotels in Amsterdam. Taxi rank is located near the entrance of Schiphol Plaza, a trip to the city takes about 15 minutes (similar to the train). Receptions of car rental companies are located in Schiphol Plaza directly behind the arrivals hall. At the airport there are two car parks (P1 and P2) for short stops (up to 48 hours).
Parking lots are connected to the terminal and Schiphol Plaza by indoor walkway. Parking for longer stays- more than 48 hours, is located about 4 kilometers away from the terminal. Access from the parking lot to the airport is possible by shuttle bus service.
The flight to Amsterdam
Flight from Warsaw to Amsterdam usually takes two hours. LOT offers a faster check-in, which can also be done via the Internet or telephone. Online check-in starts 24 hours before scheduled departure, but no later than 2 hours before it. For those who have only a little time there are also services like Quick Pass, or Priority Baggage. LOT Polish Airlines took care of those who travel with children. Therefore, there are many amenities provided before the flight and on board. They include dedicated check-in desk or strollers treated like a normal non-paid baggage.
LOT also took care about high comfort of children during the flight.
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