Amsterdam Travel Risk — Low Risk (23/100)
Is Amsterdam safe to visit?
Low risk. Yes, Amsterdam is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations.
Disease & health (score 12)
Crime (score 32)
September 1, 2026
70%
Amsterdam, Netherlands has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 23 out of 100 (low risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 32/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 12/100; last updated September 1, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Amsterdam, Netherlands, covering crime, health, government travel advisory, political stability, natural disasters, transport, environmental quality, digital security, and money safety. Real-time conditions — including today's weather, official US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines — are shown in the Live conditions section below and refreshed multiple times per day.
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Amsterdam currently sits at 23/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Most travelers report routine, uneventful trips and the page below covers the few category-specific things to stay alert for. The highest-rated risk category for Amsterdam is crime (32/100), and the lowest is disease & health (12/100). This page was last updated on September 1, 2026; the baseline category scores are editorial estimates, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 31, 2026
Amsterdam currently rates a low baseline safety risk (23/100) and the U.S. State Department lists the Netherlands at advisory level 2. A drought alert affecting the country is active, and the CDC notes a Level 1 global dengue notice, indicating minimal health threat.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Crime (score 32/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Environmental quality (score 28/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Safety by traveler type in Amsterdam
Computed from the category scores on this page plus general best practice — not personalized advice. For guidance tuned to your exact dates, transport, and profile, run a personalized assessment.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is moderate. Solo travelers should keep valuables out of sight, prefer well-lit routes after dark, and use registered taxis or ride-share.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is moderate. Favor reputable accommodation, pre-book airport transfers, and keep to busier streets at night. We don't hold gender-specific incident data for Amsterdam, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health and disaster risk are low — a generally family-friendly profile. Pack a basic first-aid kit and confirm your insurance covers children.
Senior travelers
Health and transport risk are low. Carry medication in original packaging and keep a copy of prescriptions.
Business travelers
Digital and money risk are low. Standard precautions on public Wi-Fi and card use are enough.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory and political indicators for Amsterdam are currently low — still, check country-specific legal guidance before you travel.
Baseline scores
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) · Confidence: 70
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 1, 2026 |
Live conditions in Amsterdam
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Netherlands - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, , ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-01 00:49:38 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent news headlines were returned for Amsterdam. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Amsterdam
The most weather-stable two-month window for Amsterdam is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 21°C and monthly rain averages 76 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; July is the wettest typical month at about 77 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 3, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has 6 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Amsterdam UMC
- Hospital: BovenIJ Ziekenhuis
- Hospital: Netherlands Cancer Institute
- Hospital: OLVG West
- Hospital: OLVG, locatie Oost
- Hospital: Reade (JBI)
- Police: Hoofdbureau van Politie
- Police: Politiebureau Boven-IJ
- Police: Politiebureau Houtmankade
- Police: Politiebureau IJ-tunnel
- Police: Politiebureau Lijnbaansgracht
- Police: Politiebureau Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
- Police: Politiebureau Oost Watergraafsmeer
- Police: Politiebureau West Overtoomsesluis
- Police: Politiebureau Zuid-De Pijp
- Police: Regionale Politie Amsterdam Amstelland
- Embassy: Consulate General of Chile
- Embassy: Consulate General of Spain
- Embassy: Honorary Consulate of Monaco
- Embassy: Honorary Consulate of Nepal
- Embassy: Honorary Consulate of Seychelles
- Pharmacy: Alphega Apotheek
- Pharmacy: Apotheek H.W. van der Meulen
- Pharmacy: Dam Apotheek
- Pharmacy: De Vogel
- Pharmacy: Koek, Schaeffer & van Tijen
- Pharmacy: MedicijnMan Apotheek
- Pharmacy: Medicijnman Apotheek De Castro
- Pharmacy: Medicijnman Apotheek Spuistraat
- Pharmacy: OLVG Apotheek
- Pharmacy: Park Apotheek
- Fire station: Kazerne Dirk
- Fire station: Kazerne Hendrik
- Fire station: Kazerne Nico
- Fire station: Kazerne Victor
- Fire station: Kazerne Willem
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Netherlands)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | high |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
High-quality care; English widely spoken.
Common scam patterns
- Pickpocketing by distraction teams. Teams work crowds and trams: one person bumps you or asks directions while an accomplice takes your wallet or phone; some drop coins or papers and rob you as you help collect them. Tip: Keep your phone and wallet in a front or zipped inner pocket; never leave a bag on a tram floor or hanging on a cafe chair.
- Fake police "wallet check". People in unofficial uniforms claim to be police and ask to inspect your wallet for counterfeit notes, or accuse you of a minor offence, then pocket cash or cards. Tip: Real Dutch police do not check tourists wallets in the street. Decline, keep your wallet away, and offer to walk to a real police station.
- Drug-deal shakedown. After a street offer to buy drugs, a fake "undercover officer" appears and fines or robs you whether or not you engage. Tip: Ignore street drug offers; only licensed coffeeshops sell legally.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Centraal Station | train_station | 45/100 | Keep bags zipped and in front of you; use contactless and avoid displaying phones near the gates. |
Area notes
- Centraal Station / Dam Square / Red Light District. Highest pickpocket activity in the city - large crowds, distracted tourists, many exits. Violent crime is rare; petty theft is the main risk, worst in the evenings.
- Inner-ring trams & tourist squares (Dam, Leidseplein, museum quarter). Pickpocket teams work the boarding crush on busy trams (lines 1/2/5) and at tourist squares - hold bags closed in front while boarding.
- Bijlmer (Amsterdam-Zuidoost). Higher recorded crime rate than central districts; fine to visit (e.g. the Johan Cruijff ArenA) but keep standard big-city awareness after dark.
- Overall. Amsterdam is among Europe's safest capitals (low crime index ~28); pickpocketing in tourist zones and bike theft are the main concerns, with violent crime very rare.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amsterdam safe to visit right now?
Yes, Amsterdam is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Composite score: 23/100 (Low risk). Crime category sits at 32/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Amsterdam, Netherlands?
The current US State Department advisory level for Netherlands is shown in the Live conditions section above. Always cross-check your home country's foreign-ministry advisory — for many countries the tier differs from the US assessment. Real-time advisory text is fetched every 6 hours from the US State Department RSS feed.
How safe is Amsterdam for tourists?
Yes, Amsterdam is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. The biggest risk factor right now is Crime (32/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, so a generally manageable risk profile with normal precautions.
What is the biggest risk in Amsterdam?
The highest-scoring risk category is Crime (score 32/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, suggesting a generally manageable risk profile. Full 9-category breakdown is in the Scores section of this page.
Is it safe to visit Amsterdam in September 2026?
For September 2026, the composite risk for Amsterdam is 23/100 (Low risk). Live weather, disaster alerts, and news shown in the Live conditions section above are refreshed every 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the source. For an AI-synthesized briefing for your specific trip dates and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked at the top of this page.
How are these travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated daily: live weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices and news refresh automatically multiple times per day, and an AI safety snapshot is regenerated on the first visit each day. The baseline category scores are editorial estimates reviewed periodically (see the Transparency & Sources section below).
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
July–August is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Amsterdam is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 21°C and monthly rain averages 76 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Amsterdam?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | — → 19 | low | initial snapshot Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
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Every editorial change to Amsterdam's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
Transparency & Sources
We try to be honest about what we know, what we estimated, and what we don't have. Below is the audit trail for this page.
Review status
verified
Last reviewed
2026-05-15 06:27:52
Data confidence
70%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Amsterdam
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
What is unavailable
Coverage looks complete for this city. Live data is still only fetched on a real assessment.
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