What’s New
Welcome to Amsterdam Mamas, the largest and fastest growing English-speaking parenting community in the city, providing support to international parents in Amsterdam and surrounding regions. We are run by volunteers and have a huge community on Facebook.
Our Favourite Christmas Markets 2025
One of the best things about living in Amsterdam is easy access to some of Europe's most famous Christmas markets. Between Germany and Netherlands, there are plenty of places to choose from for a magically festive celebration. We've collected The Mamas' favourites for...
I’m dreaming of a ‘green’ Christmas
As the festive season approaches, families in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands face a perennial question: how to celebrate Christmas joyfully while staying mindful of the planet? At the heart of this discussion lies the sustainability of cherished traditions. Top...
Brrr… Nieuwjaarsduik
Want to really kick start your New Year? Then sign up for the Nieuwjaarsduik (New Year's Dive)! An Amsterdam Mama, Annick Noirfalisse, took a dip in these 4 degrees open waters, on January 1st. Not only did she survive it; she loved it! How much more Dutch can I be if...
Information About Living in the Netherlands
#newtoamsterdam
Things a new arrival should do and know.
#doyouneedhelp
We know parenting comes with challenges. Our FB groups provide a helpful and supportive community for parents in the Netherlands. Members in crisis can write to community@amsterdam-mamas.nl to post questions to our FB group anonymously. Here are our top resources for finding help when you are in crisis as a family:
#education
Articles and podcasts on the wide range of educational issues and experiences that come along with living in a new country.
#homesweethome
All house & home related: Amsterdam neighbourhood guides, renting and buying a home, your rights as a tenant, mortgages within NL and relocating 101.
#children
Places to go and things to do: museums, birthday parties, camps, playgrounds, cafes, and more!
- Birthday party locations
- Museums for kids
- School holiday camps
- Kid friendly cafes
#lifeinamsterdam
Holidays and traditions; where to shop, eat, and play; living ‘green’; favourite gyms, spas, and personal trainers; bicycling and driving.
- Cultural Holidays 101 (where to get Christmas trees, turkeys, Eid, Passover)
- Biking
- Amsterdam Mama’s Favourites
- Sustainable Living
#workinglife
Career. Money. Taxes. Legal Issues. Consider joining Amsterdam Business Mamas to connect directly with other mothers working and thriving in Amsterdam.
#ourfbcommunity
Amsterdam Mamas is primarily a Facebook Community. Over 23,000 of us are here to help each other navigate living as a family in greater Amsterdam. Here are links to our main group as well as some of our many subgroups:
- Amsterdam Mamas: main group
- Dutch Education Group: Pre-school through university
- Amsterdam Business Mamas: Career questions and resources
- Amsterdam Mamas Book and Film Club: Lively meetings and discussions about selected books and films
#travel
Explore. Discover. Amsterdam. Europe
- Quick City Guides
- Laws about traveling with children
- European Markets
- Festivals in Europe (Oktoberfest)
#findanactivity
Want to enrol your child in a program in Amsterdam? Peruse our partners for a program that will enhance growth with your children:
#findabusiness
#affiliatepartners
Amsterdam Mamas is supported by:
