How Amsterdam's Fight Against Pot and Sex Tourism Is Changing the City

[@paulg3012]

Funny how all the bad behaviour described is directly a result of drinking, not smoking weed, the woman decries bad behaviour and "drugs" yet makes no suggestion to ban liquor and close all the bars, straight hypocrisy.

[@James-hb2mm]

drinking in public is also illigal.

[@mathewvanostin7118]

Weed is more harmfull because it cause damage to the brain that is difficult for the body to counter it Alcohol we humans are equiped to deal with it. Cause it you ate any old fruit. It contains a bit of alcohol. We have pancreas and liver to help us deal with alcohol But human were never meant to burn some leaves and breathe it

[@danidejaneiro8378]

@@James-hb2mm- but nobody suggested prohibiting tourists from buying alcohol derp

[@MissMoontree]

Trust me, high tourists can be annoying too. If they don't sit inside it is a trafic hazard. Most people drinking and smoking weed that are local behave well. It is just the weed smokers and alcohol drinkers that think the place is lawless. Stoned or drunk, if you go outside and make it someone else their problem, you are a PoS.

[@noahboat580]

​@@MissMoontreethat doesnt really apply to all smokers, heck if theyre drinking *and* smoking it wont ever spin well. And this is coming from someone who smokes weed everyday but is a lightweight on alcohol. Ngl without all of the party areas of Amsterdam itll be like any other mid-sized european town: fairly boring.

[@markkaroo]

Lets be real here the British tourists are the problem. Ive been to Amsterdam and it was only British tourists acting a fool must other visitors behaved.

[@ikmarchini]

Exactly.

[@Tweetsoftheweek]

I agree to this.The only time I was there I met these two guys from Britain.They were doing cocaine in the open in streets.Not a thing in the world they worried about.

[@lordgemini2376]

Only the Brits can have bad tourists, no other country is capable of it isn't that right. Let's only blame Brits!

[@lukebowler7946]

​@@anisben9775us brits like our drinks... but they dont like us

[@anisben9775]

@@lukebowler7946 I'm from very touristic city in tunisia Sousse and we get a lot of british...they are so .much fun...they go to the beach and swimming pool and be drinking all day cracking jokes with locals and getting tanned ( most of them be so red from the sun..) and they tip so so well. . We can't marginalize a whole people because of few.

[@TheThink5op]

Amsterdam has sooo much more to offer : open mindness, world class cycling infrastructure, charming canals, nice parks, chill terraces, interesting museums... and so on... you feel so relaxed in Amsterdam

[@smearpipe]

😂😂😂 open mindness!!! GTFOH. Amsterdam is woke horror city.

[@SCHRUBBE1966]

I can stay and see old Declan guys n museums in my own country

[@SCHRUBBE1966]

I’ll except a £100 fine for a joint

[@I000I]

@@smearpipe why, may i ask? 😁

[@lbarna66]

@@I000I That's what he was told at the MAGA club.

[@roxstar5088]

As a dutchy, I am sad to see the red light district go. It is a cultural hotspot a very unique "old amsterdam" atmosphere with loads of nice pubs and such. (pro tip: go in the lesser visited alleys without all the windows and sexshops.) But being known only for your drugs, alcohol and sex policies is kinda bleh. Whenever I say I am Dutch to a foreigner, I always get the responds like "yheh, I smoked weed yesterday." Many people and especially tourists just can't handle the "freedom" and go way over their own and social limits. So then the government must put strict limitations in place.

[@jeanpaulfelix4095]

I spent 8 days in your lovely city and did not see a single instance of " going overboard". Busy yes, but thats the price when you are at the top.

[@shadow.banned]

I don't even consider weed a drug anymore. Weed and legal prostitution is pretty tame all things considered. I'm surprised the city is trying to tame it.

[@frankmuller6834]

@@shadow.bannedThey can't They will just go underground. And then we have even more crime etc.

[@janisladigs7825]

I'm not dutch, but I feel complete ban for tourists would impact tourism industry too much. I can see a compromise be some sort of a Tourist Weed Card you buy for let's say...50 eur which could be invalidated if a visitor breaks rules

[@jinxedpenguin]

Honestly, I really wish Europe would follow in the direction of North America when it comes to Marijuana legalization. I'm American, it really hasn't changed anything. I think it sucks there are still so many areas here where weed is illegal, and I'm not even a huge stoner. It's mind boggling to me, even in the state I'm from (Georgia, where weed is still illegal) that most people see The Netherlands this way. Most people still smoke weed where it's illegal in the US and it's always been pretty readily available, even before CO and CA legalized it. If you got caught, it was a pretty minor offense as long as it was a small amount. It sucks your country is known for that. I get prostitution, Nevada is also known to be 'seedy' because of gambling and prostitution. Weed/drugs? Silly. Anyway, I'd love to visit your country! Most North Americans want to visit because of the urbanism and transit/bike culture in NL lol, not the drugs.

[@raufsat8261]

Some groups are more than a nuisance: I've seen a group with one urinating through the door's post box. That's someone's home he urinated in. Late at night. Nuisance is one thing, but this sort of behaviour is something else.

[@frankreynolds9418]

😂😂😂😂

[@garrygalloway5043]

I agree with the lady. Amsterdam is attracting too many undesirables and it's embarrassing. You know the type, they haven't had a good time unless they throw up or end up in hospital getting their stomach pumped from too many different drugs or end up fighting 5 club bouncers.I stopped visiting Amsterdam for the some of the reasons that she pointed out. When I socialize, I do not want to feel like if I'm living in the gutter.

[@robertoceferino1456]

They should just ban the English from Amsterdam. It would solve 99% of the problems.

[@paulg3012]

Yet I hear nothing about banning booze and closing all the bars.

[@garrygalloway5043]

@paulg3012 Why would they ban alcohol? It is the misuse of alcohol by a minority which causes a problem. It's a problem when people drink beyond excess like if it's a competition.

[@Hazokny]

It makes no sense to me to only allow pot to Dutch citizens. It would change the entire identity of the city and weed tourism would vanish overnight. There’s like 5 places in the entire world where you can just walk in and smoke so I think it would be a big hit to their tourism in a country that has already declared they’re in a recession. It’s up to them but weed tourism alone accounts for at least 10% of their GDP 😂

[@garrygalloway5043]

@Hazokny The economy of Amsterdam is dependent on tourism. Cannabis only plays a minor part in the overall GDP. The social problems encountered in Amsterdam is not because of cannabis. The restriction is in the Red Light District not Amsterdam. By the way there is more to Amsterdam than the Red Light District or getting high and excessively drunk.

[@dannymullins4356]

Most of these issues have more to do with the over consumption of alcohol than cannabis.

[@noahboat580]

To be fair both dont mix particularly well, heck i rather have anyone smoke a few joints then a few brews

[@frankmuller6834]

As a famous Dutch saying sounds: "een cannabisroker is geen onruststoker."

[@bane2886]

@frankmuller 👍😊

[@spamrobban]

@@noahboat580 right. again, alcohol is the problem. not weed. NO alcohol + weed = no problem. alcohol + weed = problem.

[@FoevaYgnBtfl]

They want to get rid of legal drug party consumption not alcohol.

[@dl5329]

Been living in Amsterdam for 2.5 years now, and I'm trying to love it and stick around, but the poor behaved tourists are a major challenge. I really hope that this will change.

[@cooltigermusic]

just move to a non touristic area

[@Hiermoeteenusernamestaan]

Why live in the most overrated and most expensive city in the netherlands?

[@dl5329]

@@cooltigermusic I don't want to move just because many tourists come and ruin the local charm. In that vein, I might as well leave planet Earth all together and move to Mars or smth lol.

[@dl5329]

@@Hiermoeteenusernamestaan My hope is that Amsterdam regains its genuine charm. In that case, it wouldn't be overrated anymore.

[@jeanpaulfelix4095]

I just visited your city for the first time a few weeks ago. You should be very proud. An amazing society, super fit, tolerant, little to no crime visible. You have obviuisly invested in your infrastructure. It was the most amazing city I have ever seen and I am a well travelled. Whatever your doing, keep doing it.

[@ronaldminnaard]

Amsterdam is not just trying to get rid of a certain type of tourist, but a certain type of resident as well: the people who made it such a desirable place to live in or visit in the first place. They have to go, being replaced by yuppies and expats who want their peace and quiet, even in the heart of the city. The tourists they are trying to get rid of are the people I regularly have conversations with in bars and coffeeshops, and they are to be replaced by the type of tourists that only stay in expensive hotels, buy diamonds and maybe visit a museum without ever speaking to a local.

[@joexavier4070]

Drugs and sex...this is the secret recipe😏

[@phnix6242]

gentrification yeah every time same circle.

[@garysquarepants898]

I am afraid, i am afraid because what you are saying feels so right. Ef the youngsters, give us fat families and lovers like everywhere else. They can use the powers of the lord of marketing how much they want, but the truth is transparent.

[@othellox1064]

@@phnix6242 that's a good thing

[@jeanlundi2141]

I'm not usually very reactionary towards anything in our culture..........but this gentrification is a freaking plague. It's happening here in Portugal too and I'm genuinely losing the feel and interest in the bigger cities, all of which, I really digged and felt were cool places to hang out. The problem with gentrification it's that it's using some historical buildings for it's own purposes........so actual history is being lost as well! And that is something you can't go back on.

[@acidFreak420]

I love Amsterdam. I have been there 5 times. It is a safe haven for a pothead like me. I love smoking, eating food and walking around this beautiful city. No place in world can give me a good vibe like Amsterdam.

[@Siranoxz]

As long as you behave and don´t cause trouble.

[@mrussell8566]

The main thing Amsterdam had going for it was being the sole place to enjoy cannabis quasi-legally. Now that Thailand, Canada and most of the USA is legal, their tourism is going to drop significantly.

[@MissMoontree]

If that is the main thing for you, and you won't visit now, it is working :) More space for people that actually want to live in the city or want to enjoy the things that make the city unique.

[@ahmedabdi5980]

As a Dutch person who grew up outside Amsterdam. I used to love love Amsterdam. The Amsterdam of today is hardly recognisable for most Dutch people, even Amsterdammers themselves. Netherlands has many more gems outside of Amsterdam. Of the big cities in Randstad my favourite city is probably the Hague because it has the old historical architecture as well as the Scheveningen beach. I can't believe im saying that because back in the days I used to dislike the Hague & loved Amsterdam & now it's vice versa. If you really want a unique experience go to Middelburg, beaches of Zeeland, Maasstricht, Arnhem, etc. So many other unique gems in Netherlands outside of Randstad

[@GreetingsFromBlackwoodFarm]

And they all have coffeeshops, too!

[@richardhltrp1791]

O O Den Haag ...LOL

[@MrMusicalgenius121]

Good video, but it was very one sided. It would have been nice to have residents that are against the new rules introduced ( there are many, I have spoken to them).

[@DWTravel]

Yes, that's true! Unfortunately we had problems to get a statement from that side.

[@Hhhh22222-w]

Less prostitute and drugged/drunkards is always good

[@rahulramteke3338]

@@DWTravel >Unfortunately we had problems to get a statement from that side. >we had problems Can you explain these problems? If you dont you are simply pushing a bias narrative

[@pepeokatze]

​@@rahulramteke3338the problem is simply that their statements wont help our narrative, ooops said too much🤭🤭🤭

[@MissMoontree]

If tourist were more responsible paddo's wouldn't be banned in the Netherlands. Sure, many people don't like these rules, but the amount of annoying tourists, better known as kuttoeristen, is too damm high.

[@kelvinkelvo83]

Please come to Amsterdam you can still smoke in the redlight district because the government hasn't enough staff to do regular checks

[@rahimkisoor7004]

As a Dutch guy born and raised in Amsterdam....now living in Los Angeles...these people who complain are not from Amsterdam. They now can some how afford to live there and want to destroy what Amsterdam is about. Geerte Udo is from Leiden and hates Amsterdam with her 3000 followers. It is sad to see how they do it, destroying the culture she has never been part off.

[@AnantyaV]

A lot of Amsterdam citizens complain and move away, they hate the sound of the suitcase wheels on the cobblestones. It's really not just "outsiders". The city is already quite some time not anymore what it was

[@rahimkisoor7004]

@@AnantyaV city center is not only Amsterdam regarding the stones. De Pijp is/was the best neighborhood when I lived there, and a city always is noisy... no gobble stones there. But the ones complaining always outsiders.

[@ohhi5237]

100% all haters

[@ohhi5237]

name me one, cmon im from there, name some, THEY DONT EXIST @@AnantyaV

[@exeuropean]

As a Dutch citizen and former resident of Amsterdam I would welcome restrictions on cheap tourism. So no more air b'nb and 29 euro flights. No more drunks and drug users. Amsterdam is a beautiful city. My family is from there ( from the 1600's) , lets keep it nice and beautiful. I would keep the RLD but just make sure people behave. Drunks should go to jail to get sober and pay a fine on the spot.

[@sliduyzamnoyu]

Stop the sex bars you forgot 😂 stop that nonsense

[@lexburen5932]

Exactly

[@MSAROEHE]

Yess!!! Some tourist are so cheap

[@noone4474]

You think your city is culturally more important than the supply and demand of a free market economy- you’re a nitwit. Enjoy your failing city when the old folks age out. 😂

[@bigzclipz5104]

Just say you don’t want people from 3rd world countries and blacks

[@danidejaneiro8378]

The weed smokers are not being rowdy and shitting on the street. They are sitting comfortably in a warm coffee shop vibing to chill music and having deep and meaningful conversations about the nature of existence.

[@DWTravel]

🙃

[@Methodsaimon]

very cute! but stoners don't function that way but yeah they are chill most of them but dead boring i'd rather use ecstasty!

[@danidejaneiro8378]

@@Methodsaimon - ok derp lol

[@liamraeck1896]

I’ve been twice now and going this month I like a smoke as much as the next person but to think people are paying hundreds of £€$ to smoke weed is ridiculous when it’s so accessible in your own country it’s the RLD because lots of customers will need the Dutch courage

[@PettieBettie]

Outlaw weed and sex tourism? Can’t wait for the video begging tourists to return.

[@زفتموفت]

Lol

[@Hhhh22222-w]

Amsterdam has enough tourist attarctions, 90% of those who visit dont come for weed or sex, most people aren't degenerates

[@chillout914]

u are funny do you think Netherlands economy is based on tourism ... Netherlands is an industrial and agriculture powerhouse , toursim is just nothing because most of the tourists are poor

[@maily8388]

I was in Amsterdam last month which left such a good memory with canals, people, red light district. Don’t get me wrong I didn’t smoke Weeds. Just ate the kebabs that’s all, since there’s many Turkish fast food restaurants in Amsterdam.

[@baconpancakes8899]

5:19 Look how excited the German is

[@marcy-d4598]

I wasn't expecting for her to say "they shit on the porches of people" he was trying to contain his laughter 😂

[@hectoriouslazarous7038]

Took a day trip and found it to be a beautiful city. I'd recommend anyone going for the 1st time to take a bike and canal tour of the city. While the red light district was crowded I didnt witness any disorderly conduct.

[@SerginhoLandulpho]

I'm glad to visit Amsterdam a month ago, I will love to tell my grandsons one day in Brazil that I enjoyed the last month of the old Amsterdam Hahaha.

[@vincentglibert7282]

Não precisavs ter vindo a Amsterdã por isso. Vc podia ficar em Cracolandia em SP!

[@coisasbostas1648]

@@vincentglibert7282 KKKKKKKK

[@coisasbostas1648]

tava semana passada la heheh

[@gringoholandes]

@@vincentglibert7282kkkkk

[@gringoholandes]

Bem vindo sempre ❤

[@gdf_6c]

If anything, Amsterdam has just gotten more attractive now

[@jerrimenard3092]

Peter, Bjorn and John must have taken that smoke boat when they wrote that song Amsterdam. Now I have to go hear it. Thanks for the earworm.😊

[@SoraTheProducer]

Sex & drugs is literally the selling point for tourism in Amsterdam…

[@koenkeep]

For you. Not everyone.

[@SoraTheProducer]

@@koenkeep Nope, everywhere where I go, somethjng about weed and hookers is the first thing that I hear when I say ‘I am from Amsterdam’. It’s literally where Amsterdam is known for by most foreigners.

[@koenkeep]

@@SoraTheProducer It's like saying america is a place where everybody eats burgers. You'd have to be a special kind of stupid to actually believe that's all there is. I rest my case.

[@SVUE-jj9jc]

With those changes I’m more likely to visit now. I love culture, arts and history. But never felt the need to visit because it reminded me of Las Vegas and I’m not much of a fan.

[@RubbishGimpy]

Its a great place. I viewed the weed, sex streets as just a curiosity to look at when I visited. Like statues in a gallery.

[@Millienfilm81]

I have been to Amsterdam many times, if the red light district is moved, there is NO reason to return.

[@LA_Unconfidential]

An unpopular opinion here. Most people go to Amsterdam because of it's party scene; Soft drugs, alcohol, red light district ECT. Take that all away and Amsterdam isn't special at all. Minus all those things and Amsterdam becomes just like any other mid-sized European city. BORING.

[@DWTravel]

Good point.

[@hendo337]

Not unpopular at all, the only reason I went there 20 years ago was for the party. I wouldn't waste a penny other wise when South America and S.E. Asia exist. You get 4-10x your money's worth in those places and the women aren't 6' behemoths or just foreign hookers.

[@vrsimulo1234]

Yup!!

[@StGeorge305]

I just went for my 30th in august and had a lovely time. I thought it was really chilled out and I barely saw anyone on the piss. Smoked a fortune of gange and loved every minute. Didn't bother me that I couldn't walk around with it there were plenty of spots to chill and smoke. Awesome city full of awesome people.

[@ederluna2500]

They wanted tourism in the early 2000s and then they got it. Now they’re saying it’s too much. I agree people should be responsible, mature and respectful when travelling anywhere. It’s a shame the Brits have ruined it for the rest of the world. I think it’s a good opportunity for other European cities to catch the tourists that won’t be visiting this old gem.

[@uuhhhmicrotone2435]

Got a good laugh for that brit bashing, thanks.

[@shadow.banned]

And here I thought Americans were loud and obnoxious. Turns out it were the British hooligans all along.

[@ohhi5237]

amsterdam had tourism for the past 500 years, i think you need to wake up

[@d12icryptics58]

I don’t wanna drink and be a nuisance I just want to go and enjoy my time in the coffee shops and trying nice food and seeing what Amsterdam has to offer. It’s a very beautiful place and I can’t wait to visit again

[@Nousinvisibles]

I have visited Amsterdam numerous times, every time I stayed at a hostel because it is very expensive. I was attending conferences and couldn't afford to pay for a hotel room. My last employer was a British Dutch Indian nightmare. I didn't meet many British tourists but met young German women (very kind to lend me some clothes after my suitcase was stolen at the railway station) and young Italians looking for drugs and party

[@DWTravel]

That sounds quite exciting and intense.

[@Nousinvisibles]

@DWTravel I have also traveled to Dublin for conferences and no luggage stolen, staff at airport offered guidance on public transport, hotel offered free bus tour of the city, all in all a very different experience. The German men were badly behaved, they brought their girlfriends (or companions, often well dressed ladies from CEE countries) everywhere, slammed doors in my face and made rude remarks to the Nigerian taxi drivers. On a positive note, slamming a door in my face is not the worst thing a German man has done to me, so I am not going to judge anyone for it

[@vgshwk]

So will Amsterdam lower its hotel prices when tourism goes down?

[@DWTravel]

Perhaps tourism will not become less, just different..

[@edterryberry255]

Good question, the sleazy hostels are a rip off since it's a party area and high demand

[@Manus_0813]

@@DWTravelet’s stop lying to ourselves, people go to Amsterdam to party, yes there are lot of great things there but when night comes all people want to do is party.

[@DWTravel]

@@Manus_0813 If you can believe the comments here, there are also people who would like to visit Amsterdam, but feel rather deterred by the current situation with the party tourists... What this means for tourism in concrete terms, one can only speculate about it

[@Hhhh22222-w]

​@@Manus_0813that's not even 10% of the what tourists who come to Amsterdam for, those areas that cater to such tourism isnt even 5% of Amsterdam

[@lucyfrye6723]

20 million visitors, let's assume they stay for two days on average for a total of 40 million visitor-days a year, divided by 365 days and rounding it down, that makes 100,000 tourists there on average, every...single....day. The city isn't big enough for that.

[@ohhi5237]

dw is lyinggggg

[@ohhi5237]

its about 1-2mil a year, which still doubles the cities population

[@jeffreyhawthornegoines8727]

When I was growing up, Amsterdam was a beacon of freedom. It is obviously not anymore, when smoking becomes restricted (I dont smoke), the red light district disappears, and from the responses of the people interviewed, the mentality is not so open and accepting anymore. Indeed there are tourist problems, but the way in which they are addressed smell of progressively coming authoritarianism. This is the case in all Europe, skillfull and very smart change is on the way. There remain the museums, and, of course, the bicycles

[@ohhi5237]

its better than ever if you ignore the parking issue

[@bornwanderer1]

We've been to Amsterdam twice not for Smoke and girls it's to see the beauty of the city ! ❤

[@Mac-po1sr]

I have been there twice also. It was for the beauty of the city but also for the smoke and girls.

[@kingbambam]

I missed out 😂 dang what's another great party city?

[@Dan-jg7zl]

good for you. I went for Girls, smoke and the beauty.

[@nexstbob6911]

🧢

[@mancityfan45]

Tourists and visitors to a place need to be respectful, for way too long, a significant number misbehave. I live in Barcelona, and I absolutely love the place and am passionate when I come across decent tourists and visitors. However, the ones that don't respect are a surge on the city. Finding it funny vomit on a tight street is out of order.

[@Tacoma0ridge]

Just coming back from Amsterdam and the RLD, I could say I saw no one peeing out in public on people's property nor sh*ting somewhere they shouldn't. The weed and alcohol was tolerable and very few being so annoying during peak time hours. I think what people don't understand is the access to information has grown so much and people are getting the information so tourism will always rise but it's everywhere that's popular not just Amsterdam. I can speak for myself that even not sober I still respected all the laws and never tried to act out of line especially in businesses along the canal. I think if they start dwindling down the experiences there they will not only lose the tourism but many of the mom-and-pop businesses will lose their traffic which is there because of the atmosphere that the area brings but for the most part, most people I saw drunk or not were respectful to the area and we can't just let some event jeopardize the overall tourist experience. If people do act out of line well there are laws that are in place. I'm from Los Angeles and we are a high-traffic tourist spot, especially in Hollywood which is very similar to the types of tourists Amsterdam gets I think we can coexist with the party-like scene in the neighborhood so as long as residents have privacy and property, and livelihoods aren't disturbed past an acceptable tolerance. But long story short, I saw no serious trouble. Also if they limit access to weed the dealers will certainly make more profit which will introduce more organized crime in the area so it's safer to keep them in place so even more problematic things don't pop up and possibly make the place a danger for tourism.

[@Ngain24]

İ used to be a tour guide in one of the canal boats based out of the Red light district. İ can tell with certainty that some people are amazing, yet, you have people (still not as frequent as one may think from this video) that jump in the canals, pee on people's front door, get naked and just shout (which is probably the worst). İ thank you for being respectful but i think this is a singular experience on a very short term as a tourist yourself.

[@bane2886]

@Tacoma0ridge Well said

[@BlueLionsTVNiiNiiFC]

I really don’t blame the Dutch for enforcing restrictions It’s a disgrace and it seems to attract the lowest common denominator tourists Especially in the UK, not only is the culture very entitled here, most act like they own wherever they visit when they travel abroad. I think Amsterdam is too cool and culturally rich to have this type of tourist ruining everything I don’t get my British culture sometimes, is it because we don’t properly condition teens to respect alcohol and other vices? Cultural nature is always copying what was enabled before you Still, on the other hand, feels like the restrictions are a bit too mad, it’s slowly becoming another city for the rich and wealthy, who only want peace and quiet and the illusions and artifacts of culture around Them Londons become a very tier listed, elitest city now, seems Amsterdam is heading in this direction and pricing out the ppl that created its reputation to begin with

[@SantiagoJuan-o3b]

I agree with the new regulations, I've visited Amsterdam many times....and friends of mine feels tourists are getting out of hand.

[@ducomaritiem7160]

I'm Dutch and was born in the centre of Amsterdam in 1963. I saw it change from a normal city into the drugs, tourist and prostitution abomination it is right now. Expats getting all the houses, the cheap houses in the outskirts going to the immigrants- no I'm not a racist, just happened to work a year CV installtion business there... It was a nice place to live back then. Now I live in Alkmaar, far more better there. I hate that stupid drugs tourism.

[@Methodsaimon]

alkmaar is a great city still not the same type of chaos!

[@ICdedppl666]

So which is it, you can't smoke in the street in the red light district or everywhere in the city? The reporter switches between "can't smoke in the street" and "can't smoke in the street in the red light district" It's confusing.

[@DWTravel]

Cannabis may no longer be smoked on streets, squares and canals around the red light district. In the rest of the city, smoking pot is still allowed.

[@ICdedppl666]

@@DWTravel thanks , it was very ambiguous in the video.

[@ashleyambrose1216]

Honestly I'm planning to go to Amsterdam next year for my 30th birthday but if they got rid of the legal soft drugs I truly would never care about going there They're out of touch to think we don't go there for the sex workers and soft drugs lmfao Tourism will tank

[@larifari7876]

Same bro . I also planed to go to Amsterdam at my 30th in about 2 years and I do love my Dutch brothers but honestly I would rather visit a landside spot or a village at the sea to enjoy the Dutch culture instead of visiting a modern multi culture Western European city but since they are offering these kind of stuff which you mention I wanna visit it ( the prices I saw a hilarious though … I could also do a holiday in a Turkish luxury hotel instead of a air bnb room at Amsterdam ) I really don’t wanna offend anybody and i believe Amsterdam has a lot of awesome historical culture but it is what is It’s by far the most liberated/ free spot at west Europe and I hope it will remain like this !

[@panama-canada]

2:17 - this dude is chill!

[@quivop7759]

In the Netherlans there are a lot of laws that nobody applies. Years ago it was ruled motorcycles couldn't be on the bike roads and guess what? The police controlled it 1 week. Applying a law in the Netherlands? It doesn't exist. I live in Amsterdam and drunk drugged British people are a huge issue( and I don't even live in The Red LightDistrict, I live in the Grachten). They throw bikes on the canals, get into fights constantly, pee everywhere, sing in front of your door at 3 am, etc. But as the guy on the interview said, I haven't seen 1 policeman stopping anyone for smoking, as they don't stop anyone for driving motorcycles in the bike roads. Law in the Netherlands doesn't exist, specially in Amsterdam.

[@lordgemini2376]

Ah yes, only the British, no other tourists from different countries. Always the European scapegoat 👍

[@Speederzzz]

Being on the phone on the bike. One week police were around to check, now I see teens on their phones crossing roads and biking near the centre of the road like its the most normal thing in the world

[@jeanlundi2141]

I built a bit of expectation around Amsterdam over the years. i had travelled extensively throughout Europe to many, many places. I was sure I'd love Amsterdam. I dont smoke weed (smoked a few times in my life, but never regularly) but the one thing that caused the biggest impact when I finally arrived there to visit...........was the smell! The street smelled of pot in many places. It might have been cool in theory but it really left a bad taste in my mouth. It was also super crowded....I never felt relaxed enough to be able to take the city in. I think I prefered Rotterdam. For whatever reason those days I spent in Amsterdam were really not that great. I'm very open minded and like to travel to all sorts of places...modern...derilict.......all sorts of cultures......but Amsterdam......I dunno.........I wanted to like it, but it wasn't a relaxing experience.

[@asidorov43]

It’s not the same anymore,I miss the old Amsterdam that wasn’t that overcrowded.Sure always was a full living city with a lot of people but it became insane.2020 was a beutiful year while tourism stopped.Felt like a city on its own again,not a tourist attraction.

[@ZeppoIlmari]

Greetings from helsinki. Great channel DW rules!

[@kodakv603]

Las Vegas local here. It's annoying that people in Vegas think they can smoke weed on the street. I can relate to this video.

[@shandonsahm3343]

Always be respectful... that's the key..throw your trash away n treat your fellow man n lady's w respect.. respect for the neighborhood too

[@bluecafe509]

I wouldn't want smut tourism in my town either.

[@lchaney]

I'm sure your town sucks 👍

[@robertorosso5585]

Completely agree,some people goes too far

[@wetflannel6343]

Im going at the end of the year to get a break and to smoke looked up the laws before hand its a different culture with different rules show respect to the people who call amsterdam home

[@MrStoyan5]

This is so impressive. Most other countries would bend over backwards to have a Sin-City type tourist haven, but it seems many locals prefer making their city more livable and peaceful, instead of being tempted by the potential money and notoriety that would cause. It's admirable behavior and one which many other historic places with high amounts of tourism should take inspiration from

[@far78able]

That's spot on my man.

[@sunnysparkles4729]

From Newcastle, with a bum bag.. first trip out of tyneside is my guess.

[@jamjamblue7842]

The river looks murkier and dirtier.

[@ryhol5417]

I agree. I was there. The drunks (mostly British when I was there) on red light district were horrible. See the sights, grab your shawarma and fries, smoke and buy, go to your room. They we’re falling into canals outside my room

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

Didn't know about the new laws. Bad tourists spoiling the party!

[@ohhi5237]

dw = lies there is no new law

[@Joey-ct8bm]

These are definitely the elites complaining. Nobody who lives in Amsterdam is poor. One floor of a house in the center Amsterdam cost a million Euro's at minimum.

[@hobocyclist]

They have these same rules in other countries & people don’t obey them either! 😂

[@jaycc2704]

Never been only visited Belgium for a month actually loved it I also Love Camden in the summer is Amsterdam more calmer in Winter.

[@treeherder2201]

That's all Amsterdam HAS! Getting rid of pot and sex tourism will completely end the city.

[@Nathan-nl3re]

Prices are way too high.

[@mhj5108]

For weed or just in general?

[@ohhi5237]

poor people shouldnt travel to cool places

[@mildomcduff]

Why is anyone surprised that lots of Brits visit Amsterdam? It’s one of the UK’s closest neighbours. Plenty of airlines offer cheap flights 7 days a week, the city is beautiful, the beer is tasty and there’s the weed n’ women. Shut down the coffee shops and brothels if you’re serious about cleaning up the city. Don’t just blame the Brits, I’ve seen plenty of assh@les there from many other nations.

[@piafokking6639]

just picture yourself living somewere and try to imagine all those who misbehave on your frontporch... keep that in mind when visiting...enjoy your stay!

[@gabrieledalbianco8913]

From my view: Tourist go to Amsterdam think is the "Paese dei Balocchi" were everything is okay, but the real reason the European feel Actractive the Dutch is for the people, the art and the science and for the reason if you smoking a Joint (in the right environment) anyone can't say nothing.

[@lowstaar]

To be honest, not only I smoked weed sitting next to the canal but had a couple of craft beers too (they looked like soda lmao). I had zero issues because I was just chilling by myself.

[@Magicalfluidprocess]

What is tragic is that people ( presumably adults )can not behave they have to have laws ultimately because they cannot conduct themselves properly , Only 1 thing has to change , folks need to grow up

[@shandonsahm3343]

Actually it's just after a certain Time rd light district..on weekends n just go outside city center sit on a bench no one will bother go to Vondal Park.... it's still awesome 💯..they won't ban it.. they'll just move it around..

[@ShawtysJ]

tbf i had a air bnb and i smoked a spliff in the morning outside on street in font of my air bnb, but to my surprise a local resident came out shouting saying im smoking weed in front of her home and its disrespectful so maybe i aided to this new decision

[@ohhi5237]

U THINK?

[@cronsabout]

They clearly got too comfortable with the money

[@hendo337]

Plan and simple, Amsterdam is a place to make money, it's a business, the people complaining can go live elsewhere and make room for people who see an opportunity rather than a nuscuance.

[@jimh6254]

I feel sorry for any city that relies on tourism for their major source of income

[@cooltigermusic]

Amsterdam is Europe's first tech hub, so it has more to offer then the small red light district

[@MissMoontree]

Amsterdam doesn't though. At least not on this type. There are industries in the city, big offices too, hospitals, universities. For Dutch people, there are shops, there are musea, there is bars, cinema's, theaters, a zoo. They don't need the drunk/high tourists that wreck the city with the bachelor parties. I have worked in this city, and so have some of my friends. Tourists were annoying because they would make getting to and from your job harder if you had to cross the city by bike.

[@SabineWald_NowHere]

Amsterdam will no longer be my tourist destination since they had a dude with the thing winning female beauty contest.

[@tutor_juli]

I think its a great decision to decrease drinking and smoking weed on the streets because Netherlands is a beautiful country and it will be more comfortable for its residents and tourists.

[@waryinzero]

Why do they call it “coffee shops”. I think caffeine counters a lot of whatever else you consume in these shops.

[@VenusEvan_1885]

And now im Germany people can smoke cannabis in public, that's very good , the pinnacle of freedom.

[@jUQMtDmf]

Reflecting on my time in Amsterdam, I can honestly say it was far from my ideal living experience. I am genuinely relieved to have moved on. The city seemed to lack vibrancy and authenticity. Instead, it had morphed into a hotbed of artificial tourist attractions, where everything revolved around financial gains for major corporations. Regrettably, I found myself longing for meaningful activities and entertainment, only to realize there was a glaring dearth of options.

[@robcherry6734]

This! We won't go into Amsterdam except for shops we don't have in Haarlem, or when we have visitors, we've done all the Museums to death, what else is there? Madame Tussauds? Ripleys?

[@nintendokings]

What are you guys expecting? If you leave the chaotic touristic centre you have plenty parks, great food, events, good pubs. It’s like any other big European city 🤷‍♂️

[@lennarts6170]

@@nintendokingsExactly. Every City has its positives and negatives but its mostly what you make of it.

[@jUQMtDmf]

​@@nintendokings Amsterdam is not like any other big European city. It's easily the worst compared to all other cities in Europe. There's zero authentic culture in Amsterdam. It's all fake. I have heard many stories from people who studied in Amsterdam from another European country who said exactly the same. There's just nothing to do really. It's only nice if you're an extremely boring person.

[@jeanlundi2141]

Yep. I travel quite a bit throughout Europe. I was so excited about going to Amsterdam. No I don't smoke weed or go for that sort of thing. And it DID feel a bit soulless. I'm not usually very picky when travelling even.........but the atmosphere was a bit opppressive. I couldn't relax. And the smell of weed around some streets left a bad taste in my mouth.

[@puffingtonsmythe8690]

Contrary to popular belief Germany has better laws than Holland. Prostitution is legal with a license and you can walk around with up to 5 grams of cannabis.

[@Al_Biruni_008]

Center of Europe got me cracking 😂😂

[@Hengahangezange]

Don't let ppl below 28 years visit, especially from UK.

[@BenCG]

I'd like to visit Amsterdam, but the sex and drugs tourism puts me off. I want to come for the atmosphere and a relaxing break instead. These curbs the residents are asking for are very, very reasonable. If I was in charge, I would have a bus service at Schipol airport to ship these people off to a man-made island where they can do whatever they want, but the private sectors operating businesses there are in charge of cleaning it up and maintaining it as part of their contracts.

[@Margriet101]

I think that people try at festivals and some creative free places like Ruigoord. How ever sex and drugs have real life consequenties. I heard for example from someone that in a psytrance festival in Hungary they have ambulance pandeling all day long. An other example is the legalisation off drugs in Origon USA. You see people destroy them selfs with hard drugs in public. Not everybody has your best interests 😅

[@ikmarchini]

Do visit, it's a beautiful, wonderful city. Simply avoid the Red Light district, the rest is fine.

[@onomatopoetisk]

I’ve been here for a day and it is definitely a relaxing atmosphere and plenty of things to do without sex and drugs. With that said, there are coffee shops on like every corner and you can feel the weed smell very often when you pass by so it’s hard to miss.

[@acbc3543]

I really don’t care about smoking weed at all . I just want to visit Amsterdam for what it is : a beautiful place

[@SmallGuyonTop]

5:40 What is she talking about? That Red Light District is much much older than 15 years!!!! 8:55 and no crapping on the streets of Amsterdam, especially on some resident's doorstep! Rude animals!

[@DWTravel]

She refers to the excesses. According to her, they have only existed on this scale for about 15 to 20 years.

[@antoniosmith197]

That B at the end is crazy. If they banned tourist from the coffee shops, the city's economy will take a hit. People want to smoke freely.

[@Hacks_con_LVMX]

Thank goodness. More peace ✌️

[@PS-ru2ov]

I live near the dark hedges which was made Famous via the Game of Thrones here in Northern Ireland and the road that the famous trees are up are being slowly destroyed despite the fact that signage has been put up saying the road is closed when tourists drive down it and it is suffering from over tourism and us locals are fed up with it as it is destroying our national heritage tourists are so selfish

[@DWTravel]

We're sorry to hear that!

[@tmac3444]

I mean if they take away the drugs and sex how is it any different from any other European city?

[@rubrixie7340]

Maybe the architecture and culture? kankerlijer

[@ovechkin100]

7:00 i hope nothing this woman says happens. i went to amsterdam in 2012 and it was amazing. dont let it die.

[@Latvians]

ive never been to amsterdam or netherlands.... i wanted to go and probably will go some day, but this rule is just fine.... as long as its still legal to smoke weed at your own place, its like that in tenerife... you can have/use weed at your own place, but in public its illegal... the law is actually really good even for someone like me who likes to break the rules a little, mainly because well theres alot of kids ofcourse out and about... and them seeing weed,cigarettes being smoked in open all the time or alcohol getting drunk would influence them badly for the future, i dont really use alcohol or drugs, but i remember when i was a kid and walked past the alcohol section in stores... it kinda looked like candy to me, like all shiny and different colors... and alot of other people here had the same, there should def be alcohol only shops too in europe, kinda bad that stores sell alcohol and cigarettes for all the kids to see on display.

[@thewatchmen4920]

This is what some countries have lost. Respect for others and laws. Getting worsening in some places. Criminals are treated better than the normal regular citizens.

[@YaseenAnsar-bd4fh]

Me rolling a joint while watching this

[@Ludydobry]

Ive been 8 times in Amsterdam, always to have a good time, smoke weed and drink, I probably wouldnt go more than once if it wasnt the weed capital of Europe.

[@dademurphy1732]

the city will become a 2 days and done for most people and they will never return because other than buildings or historical things that you can cover rather quickly it's pretty fucking boring... Been 6 or 7 times and only smoke and never really seen anyone causing issues near or in the cafes, every single time iv seen something kick off or issues whilst iv been there it's been drunks. Alcohol is the problem here and till dam do something about that they will always have these problems. Changing the restrictions wont work either as every time the amsterdam government have tried the coffee shops refuse to stand by the change as to do so would cause 90 percent of them to close. What about all the shit shops too? They all sell mainly weed pariphenalia so what are they gunna sell? Telling you now there not staying in business with dohnuts and clogs. If the governents that bothered they could walk some of the streets at night and clean up all the illegal drug dealers hissing and whistling at people, limit alchohol sales in certain areas and move red light indoors (more for the girls sake, horrible to watch dickheads trying to record or take pictures of them or harassing the women in the windows).

[@MrVanDep]

What hasn't been said: there's a huge difference between cannabis tourism and many who go for the sex and crazy partying. I spent a month in Amsterdam and always smoked in the street while sight seeing but using common sense, i obviously don't blow smoke on people's faces. Lumping in Cannabis with drunken idiots is just ignorant. Most smokers want to relax and dont cause any trouble. And its a great experience

[@aloole92]

Can you please tell me about smoking in the streets more , like if I want to smoke in an alley or away from people, is it ok or will I get in trouble ? Are they not allowing it in all the streets in Amsterdam or just near the RLD ? I like to smoke in the street while I'm walking, and I'm planning to visit in a couple of weeks

[@KarrenKoloski]

very good

[@classislit]

Good to know.

[@ajaj-js8hn]

What a beautiful country ❤️ 😍 ♥️ 💙 I have a good friend who lives there I gotta go visit him one day ❤️

[@TriAngles3D]

Most local Amsterdam people and culture left years ago. With the rise of tourism and other factors, pushed out of their homes and businesses since the late 90s... Without them there is no native social control, no self repair that can curb (bad) behavior and other complex issues. In the 80s the French, Italians, British, Germans and Americans would each year visit by the masses. But there was a native population which would assist them and govern the in flux. There were serious issues back then. But it was not stupid, crazy, tik-tok lined like now. Maximized Tourism eventually decimates all levels of the native social economic and cultural system. Municipality acts like a mother superior. Lacking vision and leadership. Made of people who do not even live in the city nor come from there. Residents have less and less cultural connection with the city. Responsibilities are replaced with their Rights and Demands. Safety and Wellness become the trick arguments to dismantle the cities remaining core culture and push through more and more radical policing, legislation and taxation. The buildings remain... But the centuries of culture that made the city what it was has long left in the wake of mass tourism, political divide and dissimilar leadership. All major cities face this problem. From Amsterdam to New Amsterdam.