If you're considering renting a bike during your visit to Amsterdam, good for you! Biking is by far the best way to get around the city. You'll cover a lot more ground on a bike than you could on foot, and you'll feel oh-so-Dutch as you cruise along the canals.
But although Amsterdam is a city designed for bikers, all its special rules, signals and signs won't help you a bit if you don't know what they mean.
Use this visual guide to familiarize yourself with the many signs, signals and tips for bike safety in Amsterdam before you head out, and I guarantee your two-wheel journey will be a lot more enjoyable!
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- Biking in Amsterdam is Safe for Everyone Who Knows the RulesBiking in Amsterdam is safe enough that parents pedal their kids through the city.
- Amsterdam Bike PathLook for the white bicycle symbols painted in bike lanes.
- Bike Path Sign in AmsterdamFollow these round, blue signs throughout the city.
- No Entry, Except to Bikes/ScootersWhat does that weird word mean?
- Pedestrians Only, No Bikes/ScootersDon't ride your bike here.
- Bike Traffic Light Activation ButtonUse a special button to activate a bike traffic light.
- Amsterdam Bike Traffic LightFollow these traffic lights meant especially for bikes.
- Ride a Bike with Traffic in AmsterdamNo bike lane? Ride with traffic.
- Caution, Yield to Tram AheadStay alert when you see this sign.
- Watch for Pedestrians in StreetsRing your bell to alert people in the bike lane!
- The Wrong Way to Lock a Bike in AmsterdamWhat's missing in this picture?
- Never Stop in the Bike LaneHop on the sidewalk instead of blocking traffic.
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