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42 Best travel apps for The Netherlands & Amsterdam recommended by a local

So, you’re planning on visiting The Netherlands? Then you want to be prepared for everything with the help of the most useful apps for tourists visiting The Netherlands. Here you will find the best Dutch apps that are useful when you’re travelling to The Netherlands and Amsterdam. From the best public transport app in Amsterdam to great Dutch language apps. You’ll find all the great travel apps for The Netherlands here. Including the best app for tourist attractions, museums and hidden gems in Amsterdam, Noord- Holland.

Discover the best apps for travelling to Amsterdam & The Netherlands

Language apps for the netherlands, google translate.

Google Translate isn’t the most reliable translation app for full sentences. But you can still make yourself clear with the help of this app or discover the meaning of words easily. There even is a camera function that helps you to straightaway translate whole pieces of paper when you point your camera at them. If you want to use it offline, don’t forget to download the language in the app before you go offline. But once you download it, that’s when Google Translate is one of the best offline travel apps to use in The Netherlands.

Ahh, Duolingo. You either love it or hate it. But it’s safe to say that Duolingo has come a long way since years ago and improved their program and learning method rapidly. In fact, it’s actually a useful language learning app nowadays and offers Dutch as a language.

One of the top apps to use before you’re headed to The Netherlands is Babbel. Now, most people in The Netherlands speak English. I happen to be one of them. We start learning English in primary school, but more about the languages we speak in The Netherlands here. If you want to travel beyond the crowds in The Netherlands, it’s very much possible that you’ll encounter people who do not know a lot of English. But most of them are too scared to talk in English. Babbel is a program that costs money, so I will only recommend it to you if you want to learn basic Dutch and more, instead of random words and sentences. However, if you’re interested in learning my mother tongue, then Babbel is one of the most useful language apps for learning Dutch.

Airports and airlines apps for The Netherlands

KLM is one of the best airlines of The Netherlands. They have great aeroplanes; friendly staff and I love their special blue colour. It’s the oldest airline in the world that still operates in the same name. In the KLM app, you can book tickets, discover new locations, explore your Flying Blue miles, grab your boarding pass and plenty of more. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the hub for KLM as well, that means you can easily fly through or to Schiphol from many locations in the world. Making this a great travel app for travelling to The Netherlands.

Schiphol Amsterdam Airport

Most people who travel to The Netherlands fly via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. So that automatically makes having the Schiphol Airport app, one of the best apps to have when travelling to The Netherlands. From departures to the opening of stores and plenty of more information. For a full guide on Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, have a look here at an article I wrote.

Transavia is the best low-cost airline of The Netherlands and a daughter company of KLM. I prefer to fly Transavia through Europe as I usually have a lower budget than the people who fly KLM. Transavia flies from Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Eindhoven and more airports. It’s the airline I prefer when I’m flying within Europe, way above Ryanair, Easyjet and Wizzair. In their app, you can book tickets, find new and cheap destinations to fly to, get your boarding passes and more.

Rotterdam The Hague Airport/ RTHA

Rotterdam The Hague Airport is made for the people who fly to and from this airport near Rotterdam and The Hague. The most recent information, updates etc. can be found on the app that is called RTHA. For a full guide to Rotterdam/ The Hague airport, have a look at another article here. 

The best weather apps for The Netherlands

My favourite weather app for Amsterdam and the rest of The Netherlands is Buienalarm. The best part about this app is that it shows up to two hours when the rain will fall down. I’ve only had it a couple of times that Buienalarm was wrong, but I’ve been using this weather app in The Netherlands for years now. There are a radar and a weather forecast as well included in the app. Turn your notifications on for several locations to immediately be aware of the rain that’s coming your way.

Buienradar is one of the very useful travel apps that you can use in The Netherlands. While it’s not as specific as Buienalarm, it’s useful to discover the weather prediction in the long-term. Including options to see whether hail, snow or thunder is heading your way. That makes it one of the best apps to have for travelling through The Netherlands if you don’t fancy getting a headache because of hail.

Great public transportation apps for The Netherlands

Reisplanner ns.

Reisplanner by NS is the official Dutch railways’ service app. This train app for The Netherlands is a free app that has all the current train travel information. If there are delays or disruptions, planned work etc. it all shows up. The Netherlands has a big train network, so this app is very useful. All the stations are included, as well as any amenities you can find there. It includes information on the length of the train, how crowded it is and plenty of more things. That makes Reisplanner one of the most useful public transport apps in The Netherlands.

My ultimate favourite app for The Netherlands is the public transport app called 9292, sometimes called 9292ov. This planner is used by most people in The Netherlands to plan their public transport journey. 9292 included the fastest routes, whether there are delays and changes and more. The 9292 app is also available in English.

NS International

If you’re planning on taking an international train from Amsterdam or any other big train station in The Netherlands, then NS International will be a very useful transport app in The Netherlands. You can have a look at your current tickets or buy new tickets.

For the best information and app for public transport in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, I can recommend you download RET. This free public transport app for Rotterdam has all the current information on departures and arrivals for the ferry, bus, metro and tram. The RET app also includes information about the frequently asked questions. And even about service points which can be very useful if you lost or found items.

Are you planning on cycling or walking through The Netherlands? This doesn’t mean cycling through a city, this means cycling long distances. This cycling and walking app for The Netherlands includes everything you need to plan your cycle ride or walk. The only downside is that you need a basic understanding of Dutch, however, with some Google Translate here and there you’ll be fine. You can download maps to access them offline as well.

The best food apps for The Netherlands

If you’re looking for a useful restaurant reviews app in The Netherlands, then The Fork is for you. No fake reviews, just real and great tips for great restaurants to visit in The Netherlands and Amsterdam. It’s possible to make reservations via the app and you might even score some discounts that pop up every now and then.

Thuisbezorgd

Whether you’re staying in a hostel, hotel or apartment in The Netherlands, sometimes you don’t want to cook or eat out. Then the food app Thuisbezorgd is your hero in The Netherlands and Amsterdam. This food delivery app will make your dreams come true. The only issue is that the app is in Dutch, but if you’re hungry there’s nothing you can’t do. Including using Google Translate to make your foodies’ dreams come true. You can pay with non-Maestro cards as well, which is especially for foreigners a big plus.

If you’re a vegan or vegetarian and travelling to The Netherlands, you might have heard of this app called Happy Cow. This app can be used all over the world. It’s useful to discover restaurants and cafes that offer great vegan and vegetarian food in The Netherlands and Amsterdam. This is a must have food app for Amsterdam for sure as you can find most vegan restaurants of The Netherlands here. However, vegan food is expanding rapidly to other parts of the country so in smaller cities, you’ll be able to find places as well.

This is another food delivery app in The Netherlands, but not my ultimate favourite. The reason for that is that you cannot find Deliveroo all over The Netherlands. And if you were planning on getting a delivery in the middle of the night after the club, then it’s usually not the best. However, if you’re in a big city such as Amsterdam or Utrecht then Deliveroo is a great food delivery app.

Toogoodtogo

This is one of the best apps that you need to download for The Netherlands. If you’re on a budget, like to live eco-friendly, or both in The Netherlands, then this is great for you. Toogoodtogo is an application that is made to decrease the massive amount of food waste that we have in The Netherlands. You can pick up leftovers from restaurants, cafes and supermarkets for a very cheap price of around 3 euros (sometimes more or less). Every day the products that are leftovers differ, so it’s a surprise for you as well. Bring your own bag so we can decrease the amount of plastic together as well.

Communication apps in The Netherlands

What’s app.

The app that I, together with most of Europe, use every day is What’s App. This is a free messenger app that is easy to help you connecting with your friends and family back home, or with the new local Dutch friends you made. One downside, you need data to use What’s App if you’re not connected to Wi-Fi. An upside to What’s App is that this service is way more secure than most messaging apps out there. So are you planning on making local friends? Then don’t forget to download one of the top travel apps for Holland and The Netherlands.

Best dating apps for The Netherlands

With Bumble women are in charge of the dating scene all over the world. But, Bumble actually also has an option to look to meet friends. So, whether you’re looking for friends in a new country or just something fun, Bumble is a must-have travel app for The Netherlands.

Next up is Tinder. While some see Tinder as a hookup application, there are actually more success stories than you might think. So, give it a shot and maybe you end up with a nice souvenir.

Happn is the dating app that is often used in The Netherlands. If you were wondering who that beautiful woman or man was that just passed you, there’s quite a chance you can actually find them in the Happn app. With this application, you will see every one of the preferred genders that you cross paths with. Now, all there’s left is hoping they will like you back. At least you now know their name for your stalking adventures.

Apps to find accessible restaurants, attractions, toilets & more in The Netherlands

Ongehinderd.

Ongehinderd is an application that is only in Dutch. But one that is still very useful to find accessible attractions, restaurants and more in The Netherlands. It’s very useful to be prepared and not eventually get disappointed because you had a certain restaurant in mind.

The Wheelmate app is incredibly useful to find accessible toilets. But also disabled parking places all over The Netherlands. With this parking & toilets app for The Netherlands, you can easily save your location. The app automatically gives you information on where you can find disabled toilets. And where you can find disabled parking spaces in the neighbourhood.

Accommodation apps for The Netherlands

Hostelworld & hostelbookers.

If you’re looking for the best hostels and prices in The Netherlands, then Hostelworld and Hostelbookers are two of the accommodation apps you should use in The Netherlands.

Booking.com

The Booking.com application is great to book accommodation quickly. Not to mention that you can easily change the reservation and often don’t need to fill in your credit card until the same day. You can find everything that you’re searching for on the Booking app. From luxurious hotels to apartments and from hostels to small bed & breakfasts.

Couchsurfing

The last accommodation app you should use in The Netherlands is Couchsurfing if you’re on a budget. Now, many people are searching for a free bed or couch to stay in, especially in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Utrecht. However, it’s always worth a try so you can spend your money on other things.

You might’ve noticed I didn’t include the Airbnb app. The reason for this is the fact that Airbnb is not a great company who thinks of the locals. Airbnb is one of the reasons why the housing crisis in Amsterdam got even worse. If you can stay with the owners in the same apartment and only rent a room (as it was originally meant for), then it’s okay. Or when the owners of the house are on a trip of a month or so. Not when the houses are sublet by the big companies and real estate agents who prefer to take advantage of tourists with the absurd prices. And they will not allow locals to buy or rent the house because locals cannot afford to pay the crazy amounts. Please think again whether you should use Airbnb in The Netherlands or not. Airbnb is one of the reasons that force locals out of the city because they cannot afford to live there anymore. Airbnb doesn’t enforce the rules that were created by the local council either because they simply don’t care about people.

Other useful apps for The Netherlands

Social deal.

If you’re interested in budget travelling through The Netherlands, then downloading the Social Deal app will be a lifesaver. From amazing deals at major attractions in The Netherlands to great hotel offers and more.

This party app gets you connected to party-loving locals and visitors in The Netherlands really easy. People will invite you to parties and more. It used to be known as Party with a Local but changed to Party With. However, it’s a game changer for the party lovers.

There’s a big chance that you’re not from The Netherlands when you’re reading this. There’s a whole world out there that uses different units than we do in The Netherlands. That’s why this is the perfect converter for your travels to Europe. This converter is for currencies, temperatures, weight and more. Now, if you’re aware of another app that is great for converting clothing sizes, please let me know. The ones I’ve seen and tried to use don’t include many countries or sizes.

Although Google Maps can be helpful (that you can use offline if you download a certain place), I prefer Maps.me. Why? Because in this app you can easily get directions or even discover restaurants or other places in the area, all while being offline.

Netflix anyone? We all know how some news sites aren’t available in other countries, or how websites as Netflix have a lot more content in other countries. With Nord VPN it’s very easy to get to other international websites. And it’s the best VPN for Europe and the other continents. If you’re looking for the best VPN for Amsterdam or The Netherlands, then you’d want to have a look at Nord VPN, it has never let me down.

Google Photos

This application is great, so you can easily back up your photos on your phone, so you won’t lose them even if your phone gets stolen. There’s one downside to this app and that is the fact that the photos are decreased in image size and quality.

Rise is a great app for when you want to know when the sunset or sunrise takes place. It also gives you information what time you can find the first and last light of the day in The Netherlands.

This application is only in Dutch, but gives you information of where you can find public toilets in The Netherlands. Lijst means list and it’s the list that shows you the toilets that are closest to you. Kaart means map and here you can see all the toilets. You can also search a city and find public toilets this way. The toilets can be anywhere, from a train station to a shop to a harbour.

Most useful and best travel apps for Amsterdam, Noord- Holland

Amsterdam city guide.

This app is the best offline app for Amsterdam. This application has everything about Amsterdam that you want to know, besides this 2 day local itinerary , these 40+ facts and the cheapest hostels . You can find over 800 addresses in Amsterdam in this app, including where to get the best food in Amsterdam. When you have downloaded the information, there’s no internet needed. You can search by neighbourhoods in Amsterdam and navigate easily.

The Amsterdam Dance Event is the biggest event in Amsterdam. To make your visit to ADE in Amsterdam a bit smoother, they’ve created an app, named Woov. On this ADE application, you’ll find all the relevant information on events, artists and venues. But also, communities. Here you can meet other like-minded people, personalised recommendations and you can even create your own schedule in the app.

VaarWater app

If you’re renting a boat in Amsterdam, then you’d want to download one of the best Amsterdam travel apps. This boating app makes it incredibly easy to sail through the canals of Amsterdam. Discover routes, where to place your boat and things to see and do in the areas. It even includes a speedometer, weather forecast of Amsterdam and more.

This is the best taxi app for Amsterdam. The reason? This is one of the biggest and most reliable taxi companies in Amsterdam. This way you know you’re not getting ripped off. So, if you’re in Amsterdam looking for a taxi app, this is it.

Also, I didn’t include Uber on this list. The reason why is that Uber doesn’t care about its drivers, their health and anyone can be a driver if they fill out three questions. There’s been a lot of anger directed toward Uber because they don’t have any standards for drivers. They charge a lot of commission and don’t have rules to make sure the drivers rest. Because of the lack of rules from the side of Uber deathly accidents have happened in The Netherlands. The drivers were driving way too long, were speeding, etc. People got killed in The Netherlands because of bad management by Uber. So, I would only recommend you use TCA in Amsterdam. Of course, not every Uber driver is a bad one, but still.

The GVB is the municipal transport company of Amsterdam and has the best Amsterdam public transport app. The GVB app can be used for public transport within Amsterdam. It can also be used within the rest of The Netherlands. But I prefer to use the GVB app only for Amsterdam and use the 9292 ov public transportation app for the rest of The Netherlands. You can use the GVB app in English to see when and which the tram, metro, bus or night bus in Amsterdam leaves with this app. This public transport app of Amsterdam shows the best routes to take as well as the times and delays or detours.

I hope this article was useful for you and that these best travel apps will make your trip to The Netherlands a lot better. If you have other apps in mind that I forgot to include in this list, please let me know! I’m curious to know which ones those are. If you’re interested in more articles I can recommend you to see a local side of Amsterdam , explore Maastricht or discover a perfect day trip near Amsterdam with Hoorn.  Are you curious which beautiful walking sandals, boots and shoes are great for traveling to The Netherlands and Europe? Then have a look at this article.  Share this article!!

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13 Essential Apps for Travellers Visiting Amsterdam in 2023

The allure of Amsterdam lies not just in its picturesque canals and historic charm but also in its pulsating energy that blends tradition with modernity. As 2023 unfolds, travellers are increasingly looking for digital tools to enhance their explorations. The right apps can be game-changers, turning ordinary trips into extraordinary adventures. In this guide, I'll unveil a curated list of apps that have been my trusty companions in Amsterdam. They've helped me traverse the city's maze-like streets, discover culinary delights, and even strike up conversations with locals. Here are the top apps for Amsterdam that every modern traveller should arm themselves with.

Our 13 Best Apps for Amsterdam

2. gvb travel, 5. schiphol amsterdam airport, 6. donkey republic, 7. urbs travel, 8. rijksmuseum, 10. thuisbezorgd, 11. google translate, 12. duolingo, 13. buienalarm.

With its intricate network of canals, trams, and bikes, Amsterdam can be a maze for the uninitiated traveller. On my recent trip to the Dutch capital, the 9292 app became my go-to Amsterdam travel app for navigating the city's public transport system . This app seamlessly combines all current train, bus, tram, metro, and even ferry timetables of all public transport companies in the Netherlands. I remember planning a day trip involving multiple transport modes - from trams to ferries. With 9292, I was able to chart out the entire journey, ensuring I didn't miss a beat. One particularly quirky experience was when I used the app's "Playlist for this trip" feature. It curated a playlist based on my travel time, making my journey melodious! The app also offers e-tickets for various transport services, making it an essential app for Amsterdam visitors. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a frequent traveller, 9292 ensures you move around Amsterdam like a local.

Download 9292 on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

Amsterdam's charm lies not just in its picturesque canals and historic buildings, but also in its efficient public transport system. The GVB Travel app became indispensable to my daily routine on my last visit. This app is designed specifically for travelling by tram, (night) bus, metro, and ferry in Amsterdam and even extends its services to the rest of the Netherlands. I was particularly impressed by its up-to-date travel information covering the GVB network and all public transport companies in the country. One day, I decided to explore beyond Amsterdam's city centre. Using the app's trip planner, I set out on a journey that combined a tram ride, a ferry crossing, and a short metro trip. The app's crowd indicator also gave me a heads-up on how busy each service was expected to be, allowing me to travel comfortably. And for those moments when I felt a bit adventurous, the bicycle transport option was a delightful addition. The GVB Travel app truly encapsulates the essence of Amsterdam's transport spirit, making it an essential app for Amsterdam visitors.

Download GVB Travel on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

The Netherlands, known for its punctuality and efficiency, boasts a railway system that's no exception. The NS app became my trusted guide on my travels throughout Amsterdam and beyond. As the official planning application for the Dutch Railways , it offers real-time journey planning, ensuring travellers are always in sync with train schedules. I vividly remember a day when I decided to venture out to the picturesque town of Haarlem. The NS app provided the departing train timetable and updated me with planned work or disruptions. One feature I found particularly handy was the station-specific information, which detailed facilities and shops. It was a lifesaver when I had a bit of time to spare and wanted to grab a quick Dutch treat before my journey. For anyone travelling in and around Amsterdam, the NS app is a must-have, making it a top pick as an essential app for Amsterdam visitors.

Download NS on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

Amsterdam's cobblestone streets and winding canals are a sight to behold, but sometimes, you just need a quick and efficient way to get from point A to B. Enter Uber. On my last trip to Amsterdam, I found myself running late for a canal cruise booking. With the Uber app at my fingertips, I quickly hailed a ride, and within minutes, I was en route to my destination. The app's interface is intuitive, allowing for easy pick-up and drop-off location selection, and the real-time tracking ensures you always know when your ride will arrive. One evening, after a delightful dinner in the Jordaan district, I was unsure about the best way back to my accommodation. Uber came to the rescue, offering a ride and a pleasant conversation with a local driver who shared some hidden gems I should visit. For those moments when you need a reliable and comfortable ride in the city, Uber stands out as a top Amsterdam travel app.

Download Uber on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

Air travel can be a mix of excitement and stress, but with the Schiphol Amsterdam Airport app, the scales tip heavily towards the former. As the official app for one of Europe's busiest airports , it serves as an essential guide for a stress-free journey. From real-time flight status updates to detailed itineraries for your trip, this app has got you covered. On my last visit, I had a tight connection at Schiphol. The app's interactive map helped me easily navigate the vast airport, ensuring I made it to my gate on time. I also appreciated the parking spot reservation feature, which allowed me to secure a spot right from the app, eliminating any last-minute hassles. And for those unexpected layovers or extended waits, the station-specific information detailing facilities and shops ensures you're never bored. The Schiphol Amsterdam Airport app is an indispensable travel companion for anyone flying in or out of Amsterdam.

Download Schiphol Amsterdam Airport on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

Cycling is synonymous with Amsterdam, and what better way to immerse yourself in the city's culture than by hopping on a bike? Donkey Republic offers a seamless bike-sharing experience , allowing travellers to explore Amsterdam at their own pace. I was keen on experiencing the city like a local on my recent visit. With the Donkey Republic app, I had access to hundreds of bikes across the city. The app's user-friendly interface allows easy pick-up and drop-off at virtual points, ensuring maximum flexibility. I remember cycling through the iconic Vondelpark, feeling the breeze and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. The app also offers various rental options, from pay-as-you-go to monthly memberships, catering to every traveller's needs. And for those unexpected moments, like when I had a flat tire, the app directed me to the nearest available bike. For a genuine Amsterdam experience, Donkey Republic is undoubtedly one of the best apps for Amsterdam.

Download Donkey Republic on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

Exploring Amsterdam, I'm often reminded of why I founded Urbs Travel. The city, with its intertwining canals, historic landmarks, and bustling squares, deserves to be experienced with depth and authenticity. With Urbs, I aimed to create a travel companion that offers just that. The app, designed for 13 European cities, including Amsterdam , provides custom walking tours that highlight both the famed attractions and the lesser-known corners. Every time I use it in Amsterdam, I'm taken on a journey through the city's rich tapestry, from the echoing halls of the Rijksmuseum to the quaint cafes of the Jordaan district. The audio guides, penned by local experts and brought to life by professional voice artists , add layers of stories and insights that standard guidebooks often miss. And the ability to customize routes or explore offline? That's the freedom I always wanted travellers to have. Using Urbs in Amsterdam isn't just about sightseeing; it's about reconnecting with the very essence of why I embarked on this journey to redefine city exploration.

Download Urbs Travel on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

When in Amsterdam, a visit to the Rijksmuseum is a must, and their official app is the perfect companion to enhance the experience. As an art lover, I've always been drawn to the vast collection of the Rijksmuseum, and with the app, I felt like I had a personal curator guiding me . The app offers free multimedia tours , allowing visitors to discover more and easily navigate the museum. I was particularly impressed by the interactive floor plans and directions, which effortlessly guided me from one masterpiece to another. The 3D audio introductions and animations added depth to each artwork, revealing unique details and stories. One feature I found invaluable was the ability to create my own route, selecting artworks that piqued my interest. And for those who prefer a curated experience, the app offers routes based on themes, like love or nature. The app also provides practical information, from purchasing tickets to availing discounts in the gift shop. For anyone visiting the Rijksmuseum, this app is an essential tool to truly appreciate the art and history it houses.

Download Rijksmuseum on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

Amsterdam's culinary scene is as diverse as its canals are picturesque. To truly savour the city's gastronomic delights, TheFork has been my trusty sidekick. This app is a gateway to a plethora of dining options , from cosy canal-side cafes to upscale Michelin-starred restaurants. On a chilly Amsterdam evening, I found myself craving some traditional Dutch comfort food. A quick search on TheFork led me to a charming eatery in the heart of the city, offering a delectable 'stamppot' (a Dutch mashed potato dish). The app's user-friendly interface, complete with genuine reviews and ratings, ensured I made an informed choice. What's more, the exclusive discounts and loyalty points (Yums) offered by the app made the dining experience even more rewarding. Whether you're a foodie on the hunt for the next best dish or someone looking for a romantic dinner spot, TheFork is an essential app for Amsterdam visitors.

Download TheFork on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

When hunger strikes in Amsterdam, Thuisbezorgd ( the Dutch JustEat ) is the app you'll want by your side. As the Netherlands' leading food delivery platform, it connects you to a vast array of restaurants and cuisines right at your fingertips. The choices are endless from traditional Dutch 'bitterballen' to spicy Indonesian 'rendang'. On one of my trips, after a long day of exploring the city, I found myself craving some authentic Thai food. With Thuisbezorgd, I could browse a list of top-rated Thai restaurants, view their menus, and place an order—all within minutes. The app's interface is intuitive, making it easy to filter by cuisine, price, or rating. Plus, the real-time order tracking ensures you know exactly when your meal will arrive. For a hassle-free dining experience in the comfort of your accommodation or by the scenic canals, Thuisbezorgd is the go-to Amsterdam travel app.

Download Thuisbezorgd on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

Navigating a foreign city can sometimes present language barriers, but communication in Amsterdam becomes a breeze with Google Translate. This app is a lifesaver for travellers, offering translations between up to 133 languages . On my last trip to Amsterdam, I found myself in a quaint bookstore, captivated by a Dutch novel. With Google Translate's instant camera translation feature, I was able to translate the book's blurb on the spot, just by pointing my camera at the text. The app also supports offline translations, which came in handy when I was exploring the city's outskirts without a stable internet connection. For more interactive experiences, the app's conversation mode allows for real-time bilingual translations, making interactions with locals smooth and enjoyable. Whether you're ordering food, asking for directions, or simply trying to understand a sign, Google Translate is an essential app for Amsterdam visitors, ensuring you never get lost in translation.

Download Google Translate on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

Amsterdam is a city where most locals speak English, but there's something truly enriching about picking up a few Dutch phrases to enhance your travel experience. Enter Duolingo, the world’s most-downloaded education app, which makes learning Dutch both fun and effective . On my trips to Amsterdam, I've often used Duolingo during my downtime, practising quick, bite-sized lessons that range from basic greetings to more complex sentences. The app's game-like lessons, designed by language experts, ensure that you're not just memorizing words but truly understanding them. I remember striking up a conversation with a local barista, and while my Dutch was far from fluent, the smile on her face, when I ordered my coffee in her native tongue, was priceless. Whether you're preparing for your trip or already wandering the canal-lined streets of Amsterdam, Duolingo is the best app for Amsterdam, ensuring you connect deeper with the city and its people.

Download Duolingo - Language Lessons on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

Amsterdam's weather can be quite unpredictable, with sudden rain showers catching many off guard. Enter Buienalarm, a must-have app for anyone visiting the Dutch capital. This app is designed to give you real-time rain forecasts, ensuring you're never caught in an unexpected downpour. On my recent trip, as I was about to embark on a canal cruise, Buienalarm alerted me of an impending shower. Thanks to the app's precise predictions, I was able to delay my boat ride by just 15 minutes and enjoyed a rain-free experience. The app's animated radar map visually represents rain patterns for the next two hours, accurate to 5-minute intervals. Additionally, Buienalarm provides an extended 14-day weather forecast, helping you plan your Amsterdam adventures better. With its user-friendly interface and timely alerts, Buienalarm stands out as one of the best apps for Amsterdam, ensuring you stay dry and make the most of your trip.

Download Buienalarm on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store .

Navigating Amsterdam's bustling streets and serene canals is a journey of discovery. To make the most of every moment in this enchanting city, having the right tools at your fingertips is crucial . The apps we've highlighted simplify logistics and enrich your experiences, making them some of the best apps for Amsterdam. Whether you're deciphering Dutch phrases, seeking out the finest local eateries, or just trying to stay dry from an unexpected rain shower, these are the essential apps for Amsterdam visitors. As you embark on your next adventure in the Dutch capital, let these Amsterdam travel apps guide you to renowned and hidden treasures.

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30+ useful Dutch apps for new expats in the Netherlands

October 28, 2019 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

I ended up being asked recently about the most useful apps that I’ve downloaded during my 4+ years living in the Netherlands.  It took me a while to dig through my phone, but this post will be an overview of my favorite Dutch apps and some others that my friends swear by.  I hope this post is helpful for any foreigners moving to the Netherlands. 😉

• 1.1 Google Maps
• 1.2 9292 (for now)
• 1.3 Reisplanner Xtra
• 1.4 NS International
• 1.6 Schiphol
• 1.7 Amsterdam: Taxi TCA
• 1.8 Amsterdam: Flattire
• 2.1 Translate
• 2.2 Dutch English Dictionary
• 2.3 SwiftKey
• 2.4 Duolingo
• 3.2 Whatsapp
• 3.3 Miranda
• 3.4 Skype or Google Hangouts
• 4.1 Bankierien/ING/Your bank’s app
• 4.3 Transferwise
• 5.1 Nord VPN
• 5.2 Buienradar
• 5.3 Buienalarm
• 5.4 Accuweather
• 5.5 CurrencyConverter
• 5.6 Google Calendar
• 5.7 Pawshake
• 5.8 Onefit / ClassPass
• 6.2 Kamernet
• 7.2 Social Deal
• 7.3 The Fork
• 7.4 Thuisbezorgd
• 7.5 Deliveroo
• 7.6 Untappd
• 7.7 TooGoodToGo
• 7.9 Party With
• 7.10 Tinder
• 7.11 Couchsurfing
• 8.1 Marktplaats
• 8.2 Facebook
• 8.3 Bol.com
• 8.4 Booking.com
• 9 Any other favorite Dutch apps for your phone?

Transportation apps

Google Maps

Google Maps is one of the best apps for getting around the Netherlands or most countries. It will figure out your journey and let you know how to get there. 

9292 (for now)

9292 gives real-time transit information, so if you’re tired of waiting for that bus or unsure about additional delays due to construction, you can check to see when your bus  should arrive. 

Reisplanner Xtra

I recently found out about this “extra” version of the Reisplanner app by NS.  It has all the features, but it also does navigation.  If you’re into buying cheap train tickets using NS discounts , you can (in some cases) scan in using the app.  Otherwise, it’s good to keeping tabs on any issues related to the Dutch trains.

NS International

If you intend to take the NS trains internationally, this app is good at checking on the status of your tickets.  I was able to put mine into the app to avoid printing them when I visited Cologne for the Christmas Markets .

I’m not a fan of Uber, but sometimes you need to take a taxi late at night from A to B.  After missing the last train back to the Hague while out in Rotterdam , I ended up taking a ride back to the Hague, which was not as bad as I expected.

This handy app shows you the locations of toilets at Schiphol Airport as well as the flight status of your flight.  I found it helpful for keeping tabs on my husband’s delayed flight.

Amsterdam:  Taxi TCA

If you live in Amsterdam, TCA is the biggest taxi company and one of the most reliable ones.  I keep their app downloaded on my phone in case I need a taxi in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam: Flattire

For Amsterdammers who bike, Flat Tire is super handy.  This app allows you to pay a flat fee for a bike repairman to come to you to fix your tire.  Although it’s sometimes easier finding a bike shop, you sometimes miss the hours or your bike is in an inconvenient enough location that carrying it to a nearby bike shop would be a pain…so this app is handy for this reason.

Language apps

Google Translate is the official translation app from Google. I regularly use it and I include lots of hacks for using Google Translation  offline without data as well as cool features that you’ll want to use.

Dutch English Dictionary

Sometimes, you just can’t find the right word.  This app is to help you find the right word in English or in Dutch to help you deal with those situations where translations aren’t working out…

This app is particularly helpful for those of us who need to switch between Dutch and English. It’s a pain typing in English then encountering Dutch words (or vice versa).  SwiftKey can smartly switch between the two languages with a pretty keyboard that you can customize.

Duolingo is one of my favorite free language apps.  I got started learning Dutch with it and I’d recommend it to anyone who is trying to get their Dutch off the ground.  The facebook community for the Dutch learning community is a great resource too!

Communication Apps

This app by the Dutch governments allows you to log-in to your Digid account with two-level authentication. If you’re not familiar with Digid, Digid is used for official communication, taxes, registration, and other important paperwork from the Dutch government that is mostly online at this point.

Dutchies  love  Whatsapp.  This free messenger app is supposed to be more secure and you’re likely to end up in at least 2-3 Whatsapp group at different points in time.  My only annoyance with it is that you need data to use it when you’re not connected to WiFi.   

The idea behind this app is to quickly figure out the time difference between you and someone else in the world.  With friends scattered across the world, I love this app for quickly checking if it’s a decent time where I’m calling.  The slick interface is a plus!

Skype or Google Hangouts

For all of us who need to call home, Skype and Google Voice are my go-to places to make phone calls to my family.  I loaded about $10 onto my Google Voice account years ago and it’s enabled me to easily call my parents on their home phone for pennies.  For longer video calls, I use Skype with my husband’s parents.

Finance apps

Bankierien/ing/your bank’s app.

You’re likely to have a Dutch bank account.  People are constantly sending money between their accounts although most people tend to wait until the next day to do so.  I think that it’s most important to have your bank app on your phone because you might need to check your bank account balance at some point while at a store… (Many stores only take Maestro.)

A lot of restaurants and bars don’t like to split the bill. This free app is so that your friends can pay you back after you from their bar tab from the night before, dinner the day before, or just need to share the price of a trip somewhere together. If you’re unlucky, a date might ask for you to pay your half of the date afterward… You don’t need the app to pay Tikkie requests sent to you, but I find it nice for quickly figuring out the tab with friends.

Transferwise

Transferwise is a free website/app that you can use to cheaply send money from the Netherlands abroad.  Compared to traditional banks, they charge a fraction of the cost.  I’ve had issues with my own bank losing my money in route, so I love the fact that Transferwise tracks your money at every step and quickly deposits it across the ocean.   Click here to receive a discounted first transfer.

Calendars, Weather, and other apps

I recently got a VPN after realizing that I was traveling a lot–and reading about how you should protect your data while using public WiFI networks.  Beyond the security aspect, I consider it a huge plus that I can switch my IP to an American IP for websites that restrict access to EU-based websites.  This service is not free, but it’s certainly been worthwhile to have.

I still don’t fully get the appeal of Buienradar.  The idea behind this popular Dutch weather app is a weather map.  You watch it to figure out when the rain will arrive…and that’s it. 

Too tired of weather maps? The idea behind Buienalarm is to check immediately how soon it will rain in the coming two hours.  If you’re planning to leave work, this app is helpful for figuring out if you should leave a little early in order to beat the rain.  It’s basically the same idea of Accuweather, my favorite weather app.

Accuweather

My favorite Dutch weather app is Accuweather.  This American made app is very user-friendly and I love their Minute by Minute weather monitor.  I’ve generally found it more accurate than Buienradar (as I hate studying the map) and you can quickly see if there will be a break in the rain…

CurrencyConverter

If you are from outside the EU, you’re likely to need a currency converter once in a while to figure out how much things are in your home currency.  This is the one that I use.

Google Calendar

People love their calendars in the Netherlands .  Having a good system for remembering birthdays, appointments, coffees, and other occasions is key.  I personally use Google Calendar.

If you’re a pet owner, Pawshake is a lifesaver.  The idea behind this app is that you can look for dog sitters or cat sitters near you that can take care of your house while you’re on vacation.  You can also bring your pets to their house if you pay more.  It’s similar to Airbnb with ratings for the sitters.  Services are usually in the 10-15 euro range per day for stopping by once a day for cats.  I love that pet insurance is included with the cost.

Onefit / ClassPass

People into working out should definitely check out Onefit , a Dutch-born fitness subscription that allows you to enjoy classes at gyms throughout Amsterdam, the Hague, and Rotterdam for a set-price that you can pause if you’re going away. You’ve probably heard of ClassPass already. Now they’re in some cities in the Netherlands. Try to ask around for a discount code before joining!

Funda is the main housing website for the Netherlands.  While looking for housing in Amsterdam , I would check this app multiple times a day to see if there were any new listings.  Not all the listings are in English, but some of the more affordable options won’t be.  

If you’re primarily looking for a roommate or just a room, Kamernet might be the way to go.  This app is one of the most popular ones in the Netherlands for finding roommates.

When I first moved to the Hague, we struggled to find temporary housing.  I generally recommend that anyone moving to the Netherlands finds temporary housing for their first 1-2 months. 

In the case of many of my friends, they were able to find an apartment at least for the first month through Airbnb.  I’ve been trying to cut back on using Airbnb, but it might be a good lead on an apartment as your host might even offer you the apartment to rent for good as we were offered.

Eating and Entertainment

Do you hate grocery shopping or do weekly meal planning? This popular food delivery app allows you to grocery shop on the app, so you don’t need to go into the store! Picnic checks prices across the Dutch supermarkets to ensure that you get the best price as a consumer. The delivery windows are small, so there’s no need to wait around endlessly for your food delivery.

Social Deal

I love Social Deal! I recently started it and it’s most similar to Groupon, however, their offers are way better for the Netherlands.  I regularly find good deals for major attractions in the Netherlands, cafes, restaurants, and even hotels.  If you’re planning a romantic date, there’s nothing wrong with saving a little money along the way.

The Fork is the same as Iens.NL, however if you’re searching in English, the app is called the Fork.   Simply, it’s an app for restaurant reviews in the Netherlands by real people.  You can also make reservations as well as find discounts for some restaurants. 

Thuisbezorgd

Thuisbezorgd is the most popular food delivery app in the Netherlands.  You can pay with non-Maestro cards, however the app is in Dutch.  I find that Thuisbezorgd has the best late-night options for those nights when you realize there’s nothing in your fridge after getting back from the bar… 

Deliveroo is the other big food delivery app in the Netherlands.  I find that the options tend to be healthier with a bit more diversity in terms of choices beyond the typically Dutch options that you find with Thuisbezorgd.  The only thing is that I find that it’s not great for late night deliveries and it’s not everywhere in the Netherlands.

If you’re a beer lover, Untappd is one of the best apps to download.  Even if you don’t want to log your beers, I often use the app to find the best craft beer bars and craft beers whenever I’m traveling to new places in the Netherlands.  The community is really nice and I’m often inspired to try out a new bar due to Untappd!

TooGoodToGo

The idea behind this app is that you can pick up leftovers from different restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets all around the Netherlands for a reasonable price.  You can get amazing food for just 2-8 euros from restaurants and cafes. If if you don’t mind that you’ll need to use up the food quickly, it’s a great way to live in an eco-friendly way. 

Meetup is the classic group for meeting new people in the Netherlands.  Personally, I’ve found that Facebook was slightly better, however you’ll find a Meetup for everything.  My husband has met several friends through different groups related to his hobbies.

A friend introduced to this one.  The idea behind this app is that you can connect with party-loving people in your community, so if you’ve ever dreamed of being invited to a boozy boat ride on a private boat down the canals in Amsterdam, this is the app for you.

I’m not on Tinder myself, but if you’re looking to date,  many  of my friends have met their significant other using Tinder whether it was here or elsewhere in the world.  Why not swipe right and try it out? 

Couchsurfing

I haven’t used Couchsurfing so much since moving to the Netherlands, however it’s a good way to meet people if you’ve recently moved to the Netherlands and you’re open to the idea. The Amsterdam community is quite active although be warned that accommodation in the major cities is not easy to come by.

If you’re looking for upcoming events and music around the Netherlands, download this app for the latest cultural agenda.

Marktplaats

Marktplaats is the equivalent of Craigslist in the US or Gumtree in the UK.  Simply, it’s the classifieds.  I have bought quite a bit of my furniture and clothing from here.  It’s a great place to look for secondhand items in the Netherlands although navigation for non-Dutch speakers can be a bit complicated.  It’s definitely one of my most-used apps and the antique section is absolutely fantastic.

Facebook is the best way to find expat related groups, buy stuff off the Marketplace, and just learn about events near you.  Even if you’re not into social media, a Facebook account can be helpful for the first month to getting into housing groups.

Until Amazon stages its take-over of the Netherlands, Bol is the reigning champion of online retail.  I love that you can order products before 11 pm and get them the next afternoon.  It’s good for last-minute gifts!

Booking.com

For hotels, I usually use the booking.com app to keep tabs on my bookings. I regularly use Booking in order to book hotels for little getaways in other Dutch cities. The app makes it easy to find your hotel’s address and phone number.

Any other favorite Dutch apps for your phone?

About Karen Turner

New Yorker–born and raised. Currently living in the Hague, the Netherlands after stints in Paris and Amsterdam. Lover of travel, adventure, nature, city, dresses, and cats.

Reader Interactions

June 15, 2019 at 4:12 am

Very good article! I’ve been to the NL at least 12 times and in 2 months, I will be moving. Accurate description of the culture! Tks!

August 12, 2019 at 10:37 pm

This is great, I am from NY as well and I will be spending a month there coming Sept. I will be in Zoetermeer, I will be looking for things to do while my boyfriend attends school, I am terrified of their public transportation system given that NY is so easy to navigate! but again thanks for all this valuable information

September 29, 2021 at 7:44 pm

The list is very helpful, i have recently moved to Amsterdam and this is the first thing I was checking to have the list of apps handy for a great experience. The List above is a saviour. Thank you.

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10 Must-Have Apps for Exploring Amsterdam

Aside from the Culture Trip’s smartphone ready-guides , there are many apps available from Apple Store or Google Play that are designed to enhance users’ experiences while visiting Amsterdam . These awesome apps include some that make travelling around the city considerably easier, as well as other specialised pieces of software that let users discover important, fun or interesting things to see and do.

9292 is the go-to app in the Netherlands for public transport and allows users to quickly discover the fastest routes between two destinations. The app is free and provides information about route changes, fairs, line disruptions and travel times. Download in Google Play or Apple iTunes .

GVB’s app is very similar to 9292 but specifically focuses on Amsterdam’s public transport, rather than the whole country’s travel network. Much like 9292, it provides users with up-to-date information concerning a whole host of travel options, including the city’s trams, buses and metros and shows the quickest routes from A to B in Amsterdam. Download in Google Play or Apple iTunes .

With this handy app , travellers in Amsterdam can quickly reserve, locate, then pick up special rental bikes parked around the city. After riding to their destination, users simply park their rental bikes in city-owned storage facilities in order to finish their lease. FlickBike’s rental service only cost €2 per hour and the app features a streamlined, city-wide locator that makes finding bicycles in Amsterdam a total breeze. Download in Google Play or Apple iTunes .

If you’ve decided to buy or burrow a bike in Amsterdam it is definitely worth installing FlatTire , as this clever app lets users with broken bicycles arrange on-the-spot repairs. After notifying FlatTire about your situation, the company sends out one of their dedicated, bike mechanics to fix the problem. It is possible to book a mechanic between 09.00 to 21.00 every day and the service is available everywhere within Amsterdam’s central neighbourhoods. Download in Google Play or Apple iTunes .

Schiphol Airport Amsterdam

Avoid delays when leaving or arriving in Amsterdam’s only airport with this app ! It has several features that simplify travelling through Schiphol, including a real-time flight tracking section, a detailed map of the airport and a page that lets users quickly book long-term or short-term parking spaces. Download in Google Play or Apple iTunes .

Rijksmuseum

This interactive app features a comprehensive map of the Rijksmuseum which pinpoints artworks in the different rooms. It also provides detailed information about the Rijksmuseum’s collection, alongside multimedia content, and lets users discover pre-tailored routes around the museum’s galleries. Download in Google Play or Apple iTunes .

While this food delivery app certainly isn’t limited to the Dutch capital, it works particularly well in Amsterdam due to the city’s vast number of cycle routes . Every order sent through the app is delivered by bike and Deliveroo works with many popular, local restaurants in Amsterdam . Download in Google Play or Apple iTunes .

Buienradar and Buienalarm

If you’re staying in Amsterdam for more than a few days, you’ll almost certainly get caught in the rain. Fortunately, there’s a dedicated app to prevent this type of mishap, called Buienradar which gives users live updates about expected rainfall in the city. Don’t feel vigilant enough to check the forecast? Then install Buienalarm instead, which sends users push notifications when the weather is about to turn nasty. Download Buienradar in Google Play or Apple iTunes and Buienalarm in Apple iTunes.

This convenient, well-designed app allows users browse through hundreds of tips related to culture, cuisine and business in Amsterdam. The app was developed in Amsterdam and is regularly updated with content from savvy, local guides. Aside from providing insider information about the city, the app also serves as a booking service and lets users buy tickets for events or reserve tables at top restaurants. Download in Google Play or Apple iTunes .

I amsterdam Maps & Routes

This awesome app features many detailed, interactive maps of Amsterdam’s central and outlying neighbourhoods . These maps include suggested routes through the districts in question, alongside icons which mark points of interest, such as museums, landmarks, restaurants and cafés. As users can download these maps straight to their phone, it is possible to use many of the app’s features while offline. Download in Google Play or Apple iTunes .

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12 of the best apps to have as an international in the Netherlands

Looking for the best apps to have as an international in the Netherlands?

Life in the Netherlands as an international is pretty great — but armed with these top apps, it can be even better. 

Check out these 12 of the best apps to have as an international in the Netherlands. And our favourite bit? They are all free! Trust us — you won’t regret downloading them!

1. Buienalarm: always be ready for the rain

If you really want to live like a Dutchie, then you  need this app. Buienalarm sends you a notification if it’s going to rain or snow (which is every five minutes in the Netherlands).

It’ll literally say something like “heavy rain shower in five minutes for a duration of 30 minutes.”

Buienalarm is really useful, especially if you’re about to pop out somewhere and it tells you that you’re going to get soaking wet. It also shows you a graph of how much rainfall there is going to be.

It’s basically your most accurate weather partner who can show you detailed weather information. Trust us, Dutchies rely on this app A LOT. Save yourself from being soaked!

2. Tikkie: IOUs the Dutch way

This app is another staple in Dutch culture. You go out for some drinks with your new Dutch friends, and rather than buying rounds at the bar, they will probably “send you a Tikkie” the following day.

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Tikkie is an online payment app that allows you to send payment requests via WhatsApp or other messaging services. Once accepted, the money is transferred instantaneously between your bank accounts, making it super handy to streamline those IOUs.

Don’t be surprised if you get sent a Tikkie for a small sum, the Dutch are very conscientious when it comes to splitting the bill. 😉

3. DEGIRO: perfect if you want to get into investing

If you’re looking for a simple but effective app to start investing DEGIRO is the way to go.

This Dutch-based investment app is known for being easy to use and for having low fees to help you get started on your journey for financial literacy.

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You’ll be able to keep track of your personal finances and spending, the stock market, and the money you’ve invested with ease. DEGIRO is a relatively low-risk investing app, so you’ll be able to learn the ropes without too much at stake.

4. DigiD: identification at your fingertips

This app is essential for getting through the sometimes baffling Dutch bureaucracy. DigiD  is an online identification that links to your BSN (citizen service number) and is used by almost every governmental body in the Netherlands.

You’ll need it if you are filling out your taxes, applying for residency, applying for any benefits, and many other services.

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You don’t actually need a DigiD to be in the country, but having the app makes your life here so much easier!

5. bunq: the Dutch bank packed with features

So you’ve finally got your head around opening a Dutch bank account, and you’re looking for the best bank .

We recommend bunq due to the fact that their app is in English, you can open an account before your BSN arrives, and their bank is perfect for Dutchies or internationals. Hallelujah to bunq , our lives are much easier now!

That means you don’t have to make managing your money any more confusing because you don’t understand what it says.

So not only does it save time, but it also prevents some silly mistakes and gives you peace of mind when it comes to managing your finances.

6. 9292 : use Dutch public transport with ease

The 9292 app is great as it has all public transport information in one place; it’s like your little travel companion.

No need to open multiple apps in a frantic attempt to try to find out when your next train is, with 9292, you can check times for trains, trams, the metro, and buses.

You can also get up-to-date information on delays, cancellations, and weather disruptions.

You can also personalise it and save your preferences, making the synchronisation of your travel information easier than ever.

7. NS: train tickets in your pocket

NS is the Dutch train network, so this app is ideal for train information . Just as good as 9292 when it comes to train schedules, the NS app also lets you access your train tickets on your phone.

You can then use your phone to scan in through the gates and catch your train.

It means you don’t have to worry about buying the train ticket at the station, you don’t have to pay the surcharge for the disposable ticket, and it’s much harder to lose the ticket because it’s on your phone. Sometimes the tickets even come at a discount!

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Just go into your tickets on the app, bring up the bar code (the app will automatically brighten your screen) and tap on the gate screens, and it should work just fine. Easy peasy!

8. Too Good to Go: reducing food waste in a big way

Want some deliciously discounted food, and help save the planet? Then Too Good To Go might just be your new favourite app.

The app teams up with local businesses to make up “Magic Boxes” goodies on their sell-by date for only a few euros.

The idea is to help reduce food waste and get you some tasty treats. The app isn’t Dutch but is really popular in the Netherlands, with over two million users. That’s not surprising, seeing how eco-friendly the Dutch are.

9. Woolsocks: essential for your financial management

If you’re looking for ways to manage your finances more easily, save up some money, and kick inflation to the curb, Woolsocks is your app.

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This handy finances app gives you an overview of all your spending and expenses, sleek, tidy graphs included to see where exactly your hard-earned money is going.

Through Woolsocks, you’ll also be able to get cashback for shopping you may do through the app. This means you can potentially earn back a percentage of the money you spent buying something. On top of that, you can get discounts on all kinds of things, like clothes and food.

Woolsocks is aptly named after the Dutch saying “saving money in your wool sock” — so it’s only fitting you’ll be saving money and managing those finances like a pro.

10. Flitsmeister: making Dutch driving easy

This app is great if you have a car. It’s saved me from getting a lot of speeding tickets in the past. Before I found the app, I already had two speeding tickets.

But when you are driving in different countries (especially if you are doing a cross-border journey), it’s easy to mess up and get your speed a little off.

Flitsmeister tells you the current speed limit and also lets you know if there is a speed camera up ahead.

This way, there are absolutely no excuses for speeding (even slightly), and you can drive safely and easily, and save yourself money from those silly fines!

It informs you of traffic updates from A to B, speed cameras, speed traps, road reconstruction, incidents, closed roads and if you’re nearing emergency vehicles on Dutch and Belgian. Not bad, eh?

11. Google Translate: the entire Dutch language, digitised

It’s kind of an obvious one, but honestly,  this app has been a godsend. This is especially so if you’ve just arrived and had absolutely no idea about the Dutch language.

Google Translate allows you to copy and paste Dutch sentences and translate them into English (and other languages). You can also screenshot something on your phone, upload it to the app, and it will translate it all for you.

You can also hover over your chosen text or take a photo, and it will translate it all. This is so helpful while shopping or when you receive an important letter in the post. Just take a picture of it, and you’re away. 🤳

Of course, sometimes the translation can be a bit off (a poorly translated letter from the gemeente said that “I was going to die” once).

Nine times out of ten, the translation is correct, and if it’s not, you’re in for a laugh. I honestly don’t think I could live without this app now.

12. Duolingo: learn Dutch phrases easily

We’ve sung their praises many times here at DutchReview, but it’s true, Duolingo really is great.

In case you’ve been living in a cave for a while and haven’t heard of it, here’s the concept.

Duolingo is a free language app in English, which provides you with many different languages that you can learn FOR FREE.

It’s really easy to use, and you can pick how frequently you want to practice the language by setting goals.

This app is perfect for beginners as it starts you off with all of the basic Dutch words that you need to know (like schildpad 🐢). If a free Dutch language app isn’t useful to an international, then what is?

We hope you found this guide helpful and that you’ve successfully got the best apps to have as an international in the Netherlands.

Now you’re set to tackle the big wide Dutch world and explore the lowlands with ease!

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Top 5 apps to help you navigate the Netherlands

Moving to a new country is never easy and it can take time to navigate your way around. Crown Relocations has picked five of their favourite apps to help get you started with your new move.

This is your go-to app for all things public transport in the Netherlands. Just enter your starting point and destination and it will give you all possible suggestions with real-time suggestions of how to get there via public transport. Personal preferences can be saved, and the layout is very user friendly. Handy to use in cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Haag, Utrecht, and Maastricht!

Too Good To Go

This is a sustainability app that helps you cut down on food waste in your community. By connecting you with local cafes, restaurants, and bakeries, Too Good To Go lets people buy surplus food from restaurants, retailers and producers at a reduced price to stop it from going to waste. From delicious baked goods to fresh sushi, you’ll find some surprising bargains on here while doing your bit for the environment.

Uber/UberBIKE

Uber is a great, cheaper alternative to normal taxis and there are plenty of Uber drivers available all around the Netherlands, including in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. However, did you know that Uber has a service to get you and your bike safely home in times of need? UberBIKE is a service where you can order a car to your location with a bicycle rack on the back, so you and your bicycle can get home safely; especially useful when it’s raining!

Biking is a big part of Dutch culture, but if you need a bit more than two wheels, SnappCar is a great app that can help you. It’s a popular Dutch car-sharing platform which operates in cities across the country. The app connects users to cars in their local neighbourhood which you can rent within minutes. And because you can choose electric cars with SnappCar, you won’t need to feel too guilty about leaving your bike at home either.

CityMapper is the ultimate transport and mapping app. Whether you like to walk, cycle or take public transport, this is the app for you! It calculates the time, distance and cost of various modes of transport around your city. This not only works in the Netherlands but in many countries and cities around the world. So, when you’re abroad, you can still use CityMapper to navigate your new city.

Moving can be both exciting and daunting.  Crown Relocations  has been helping people relocate internationally for over fifty years, offering support for all the logistical and emotional needs of you and those moving with you. Download their guide  to help you relocate with confidence, so you can start living as soon as you arrive.  Did Crown Relocations miss your favourite travel app? Let us know what apps or services you use to get around your city. 

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Daniela Stoyanova is a Moving Consultant for Crown Relocations.

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Arrive is a free Travel App to organize all your travel info including, flights, hotels, restaurant reservations, and points of interest. View places on the map and easily get directions with one click. You can manually add your details or forward confirmation emails to automatically add your travel details to your trip. Option to add notes and links to each item on your schedule. Invite your friends to collaborate or just stay informed of the schedule. Exciting and gorgeous curated recommendations with the food enthusiast in mind from several major travel destinations. Save your wish-listed travel places easily from Instagram to reference later. Handy WhatsApp personal assistant to provide you with your travel info when you're on the go. Collaboration Invite friends or family by trip through email in the app. Once invite is accepted those invited can collaborate on the itinerary or just browse and get excited for what's ahead. WhatsApp Personal Assistant Use the WhatsApp personal assistant to ask about your itinerary on the go. You can ask it things like, "when is my flight?", "when is Mary landing?", "what's the address of our hotel?" "what's my confirmation number?". Not only do you get the info you need fast, you don't have to create a bottleneck of constantly contacting the group for known details making your trip all the more enjoyable and seamless for everyone. If you're the planner you can refer everyone to text the personal asst instead of you to answer their questions quickly. Get Inspiration and Recommendations Check-out community shared itineraries or access our curated list of must-see activities and restaurants from destinations such as Paris, Ibiza, New York, Miami, LA, Berlin, Sydney, Tokyo, Bali, Lisbon, Barcelona, London and Amsterdam-more cities to come!

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We travel a lot, and our son attends local classrooms along the way. We noticed primary schools in Europe let kids be kids.

• My husband and I homeschool our son, which allows us to travel. 
• In addition to his homeschooling curriculum, he has attended schools in different countries. 
• We've noticed differences — and similarities — between the schools he attended in Europe and the US.

My son has been homeschooled, essentially, his whole academic life. Because of this, we're able to travel multiple times each month without worrying about him missing school. I am a writer and my husband is a film and TV composer as well as an investor, which also makes this possible.

Not only can we take my son's work with us, but he has also been able to experience schooling in various countries by joining classrooms and homeschool groups throughout our travels. His curriculum is based in the United States, but integrating local schools helps him learn different languages, culture, and of course, make friends.

Because we have spent extended periods of time in Portugal, the Netherlands, and Italy, we have been able to experience how a few schools in these places approach education more intimately. While we've experienced some similarities across the schools he's attended, like classroom size and curriculum structure, we also noticed distinct differences in approach.

School was low-stress in the Netherlands

Where we lived in the Netherlands, children as young as four years old often happily walked themselves to school. The school my son attended in the Netherlands was run like a well-oiled machine, yet they still maintained a playful and innocent atmosphere.

The school administrators were strict about timeliness — I often witnessed that if students arrived even one minute late, they were considered late, with no exceptions. However, discipline for kids was simply a stern talking-to from teachers. Teachers told us that if children had issues with each other, they were expected to sort it amongst themselves, while the adults observed from a distance.

Friends who had kids at other schools in the Netherlands confirmed that this focus on independent conflict resolution with minimal adult intervention was common. Play was the central focus of the day for children until they were about seven years old. The primary focus during those early years was on children learning to coexist with one another rather than academics.

Learning to swim was also a significant focus in the early years in the Netherlands and considered more critical than learning to read by many locals we spoke with. Once compulsory, now only some schools integrate swim classes into the curriculum. Given the numerous canals everywhere, this emphasis is understandable.

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Children at my son's school spent a large portion of their day outdoors, regardless of the weather, which parents said was typical. The Dutch often say, "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing." At school, my son assisted in preparing daily vegan meals, and occasionally brought home crafts to do.

Friends who had older kids in the Netherlands told me that the homework increased once they hit middle school, where there was more of an emphasis on academics. I truly appreciated this low-stress setting we encountered during our son's primary school years.

We saw more emphasis on collaboration than individual performance in Portugal

In Portugal, there was an emphasis on projects that children completed together to enhance their collaboration skills, and praise was often based on the collaboration itself rather than individual performance.

We noticed that children rarely had packed schedules filled with extracurricular activities like in the US, and often stayed up very late at night with their families, based on our own observations and talking to Portuguese parents.

While I adored the genuinely "crunchy" vibe of the schools my son attended and the kindness of the teachers, I believed our son would benefit from more structure and consistency in his routine . So, for a time, we supplemented even more than our usual load of schoolwork at home to provide more academic consistency during his short stint at a Portuguese school and eventually transitioned to only homeschooling again and met with a homeschool group for field trips.

We noticed less encouragement of competition in Italy than in the US

At the school my son goes to in Italy , it was immediately evident that food and dining is treated as an important part of the school day. Students are given a proper dining experience with formal table settings. The primary schools get a full two-hour break in the middle of the day including lunch and free time, known as riposo , lending to a much longer school day overall.

Football (soccer) is also taken seriously, so most schools we visited have specialized schedules specifically for children who play and perhaps want to pursue it as a career. Participation in the arts, football, and music is encouraged, but football is by far the most popular activity at our school and in our region.

As for the emphasis on the curriculum, so far, it seems far less rigid than in the US. Cognitive and social skills appear to be the primary objectives, rather than a heavy focus on testing. There is almost no encouragement of competition that we witnessed, as collaboration seems to be the focus until middle school.

My son is not yet in middle school, but from what I've heard both in preliminary conversations with schools, open days, and from Facebook groups with other expat parents , it sounds like middle school takes a more rigorous academic approach across Europe. For example, some countries, like Italy, expect children to know their primary focus of study by the time they enter high school, and then are placed in a specialized school program geared towards that interest area. Middle school seems to help form this decision by focusing on more specific subjects like robotics, engineering and anatomy, as they are already expected to know how to work together.

The unifying theme we observed throughout the schools in Europe that our son has attended, regardless of the country, was to allow children to be children and let the serious learning come later. At almost all the schools my son attended or toured, more importance was placed on children's ability to coexist together, work on projects and tasks collaboratively, than on core subjects like math, science, and history in those early years.

Each country had something we cherished and something we had to learn to adjust to. Overall, compared to our group homeschooling experience in the US, I would say that the primary schools in the European cities we joined were far less stressful. The academics seemed to get prioritized more as the kids got older. This makes me really appreciate how the lower grades focused on collaboration and coexistence.

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Summer Travel: Here's how to save on airfare, according to Expedia

The sun is shining and the beaches are calling.

And since searches for summer trips for flights and lodging are up, the countdown to locking in on those summer travel plans with some savings is approaching, according to Expedia.com.

So here's how:

Expedia , the full-service travel brand company, reveals how to save on summer airfare with tips from its Summer Travel Outlook , complete with data compiled from searches of peak travel times from 2023.  

"The sweet spot for booking your summer trip is right around the corner, but there's still a bit of time to figure out your vacation plans and lock in those flights at a great rate," says Melanie Fish, head of Expedia Group Brands public relations.

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According to Expedia's Summer Travel Outlook cheat sheet, travelers should follow these steps:

• Book summer flights 21 to 60 days out. Travelers booking during this window saved around 15% for domestic and international travel last year timeframe.
• For international flights depart on a Monday. For domestic flights depart on a Tuesday. Travelers saved around 15% compared to those that departed on Thursday and Friday.
• Choose to fly during mid-to-late August as the summer season slows down. It’s less busy and can yield savings of up to $265 on roundtrip tickets compared to the last week of June when average fares peak. 
• Expedia says travelers can save by bundling their flight, hotel and car rental for a discounted rate.

"The cheat sheet is easy this year — book one to two months out and save around 15%, whether you're taking the family to the beach in Florida or summering in Paris," said Fish.

US 50 bridge closed west of Gunnison due to safety concerns

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Gunnison and Montrose Counties  — A safety closure is in place for a bridge on US Highway 50 located west of Gunnison. The Colorado Department of Transportation is closing the bridge at the urging of the Federal Highway Administration and state bridge engineering experts due to the findings of an ongoing safety inspection, which identified anomalies in the bridge on Thursday, April 18. The closure is in place between US 50 Mile Point 131 (intersection with Colorado Highway 92) and MP 138. Local traffic will be allowed through the closure point to reach residences. Motorists should use COtrip to plan an alternate route. See below for more information about the northern and southern recommended alternate routes. CDOT has set up an incident command and will coordinate with local, state and federal agencies in order to respond as quickly and effectively as possible. CDOT has been conducting a special inspection for high-strength steel bridges for the Blue Mesa bridges as required by the Federal Highway Administration. This inspection was required because of known issues with similarly constructed bridges elsewhere in the country. A defect was observed during an early investigation of the bridge at approximately Mile Point 136.3. CDOT immediately brought in a second inspection crew with resources to perform another method for testing whether the defect posed a safety hazard on the bridge. The second inspection took place on Thursday, April 18.  CDOT is continuing to assess the safety of the bridge and to quickly determine options for interim and permanent fixes – and will keep the public informed as soon as more information is available. The bridge closure is located between Gunnison and Montrose. It is located east of the US 50 Little Blue Creek Canyon project, which is currently in a planned winter shutdown.

Recommended Alternate Routes

This closure will create a significant detour for commuters between Montrose and Gunnison. The recommended detour route for through traffic is via Interstate 70 to the north or US 160 to the south. CDOT understands the inconvenience that this creates and is rapidly evaluating options to improve options for residents, businesses, and travelers on the western slope. The northern route is 354 miles and requires approximately six hours of travel time. The southern route is 331 miles and requires nearly 7 hours of travel time. CDOT and local partners are exploring whether it is feasible at this point in the season to clear local seasonal routes that may be able to significantly reduce the detour time for local travelers. 

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter , Facebook , Instagram and YouTube

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

Download the COtrip App!

The new free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!

Woman tried to board flight at Memphis Airport with 56 pounds of marijuana: Reports

Before a 21-year-old Memphis woman could board an United Airlines flight, Memphis International Airport Police found 56 pounds of marijuana in her luggage, according to multiple reports.

The woman was charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intention to manufacture, deliver or sell, Shelby County jail records show. This charge is a felony offense that "carries harsh penalties," the Law Office of Bernie McEvoy , an attorney in Nashville, Tennessee, said.

The woman is now free after posting a $5,000 bond, according to Shelby County jail records.

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Woman allowed airport police to check her luggage, had name tag on bags, according to reports

Memphis airport police caught the woman Sunday after finding her luggage "busted open" on a United Airlines bag cart, WMC-TV reported. The woman's name tag was attached to the bags, the Memphis, Tennessee-based TV station said.

After locating the woman's luggage, she gave airport police permission to search her bags, WMC-TV said. Once the drugs were found, she was subsequently arrested.

USA TODAY contacted Memphis International Airport Police on Thursday and was told the department is working to provide a police report.

How much would 56 pounds of marijuana go for on the street?

When a St. Paul, Minnesota man was arrested for possessing 56 pounds of marijuana in May 2013, now-retired Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom estimated the drugs had a street value between $171,000 and $342,000, WCCO , branded CBS Minnesota, reported.

More recently, the Butler County Sheriff's Office seized 56 pounds of marijuana from a property in El Dorado, Kansas in July 2021 and valued the drugs at $180,000, the Wichita Eagle reported.