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Kolenkit District (Dutch: Kolenkitbuurt) is a neighbourhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In 2009 Eberhard van der Laan, the Minister of Housing, referred to the neighborhood as the worst in his "40 problem neighbourhoods" list.
- What are the most dangerous areas in Amsterdam?
- What should I avoid in Amsterdam?
- What is the most dangerous part of the Netherlands?
- Why is Amsterdam so dangerous?
What are the most dangerous areas in Amsterdam?
The only famously 'dangerous' area in Amsterdam is Southeast (Amsterdam Zuidoost), an area rather separated with some distance from the city. No chance you will wander around here by accident! Southeast, also called Bijlmer, was built in the 1960s as a new haven for young families.
What should I avoid in Amsterdam?
Things to avoid in Amsterdam
- Accommodation booking scams. ...
- Taking a car into the center of Amsterdam. ...
- Tram, bus or train riding without a valid ticket. ...
- Avoid walking along the bicycle lanes. ...
- Do not smoke in trains and train stations. ...
- Avoid using cannabis in public. ...
- No pictures of the Red Light District's windows.
What is the most dangerous part of the Netherlands?
According to the 18th edition of AD's annual crime monitor, Misdaadmeter, Amsterdam is once again the most dangerous municipality in the Netherlands, with the highest crime rates.
Why is Amsterdam so dangerous?
Amsterdam is rife with pickpocketing, petty crime as well as more serious crime. There's also the drugs in Amsterdam that can be purchased VERY freely, leading (sometimes) to mayhem and stupidity. In particular, the Red Light District is pretty dangerous (not gonna lie), especially at night.
