Amsterdam is a notorious tourist hotspot. Every year, millions come to the city for its photogenic canals, world-class museums, and “coffee shops.
But like many other major European cities, it’s becoming oversaturated with tourists, so much so that it recently prompted residents to sue the city. The overtourism has spilt out to surrounding areas that are also popular tourist destinations. During the spring, the surrounding tulip fields are trampled by tourists. Zaanse Schans, a nearby village famed for its windmills, is introducing an entrance fee of €17.50 in 2026 to curb tourism.
