Where to live in the Amsterdam Area

Where to live: a guide to moving to the Amsterdam Area

More and more international residents are choosing to live in the areas beyond Amsterdam city centre, where there are more options for housing, a variety of international schools and easy transport connections. Check the list below to see what each location has to offer or use our interactive MapitOut tool to find your ideal housing location depending on your desired commute.

Discover life in the Amsterdam Area

Living in Alkmaar, Bergen and Hoorn

Cycleseeing Zaanstreek & Laag Holland (Old Holland).

Living in Zaanstreek and Waterland

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Living in Almere and Lelystad

Living in IJmond, Zandvoort and Castricum

Living in Amsterdam, Amstelveen and Diemen

Living in Haarlem and Heemstede

A family on a boat trip through Haarlemmermeer.

Living in Haarlemmermeer, Aalsmeer and Uithoorn

The town hall of Hilversum, desiged by architect Willem Dudok.

Living in Hilversum, the Gooi and Vechtstreek

Woman cycling on Nieuwendammerdijk past Blue House traditional houses

Try the interactive MapitOut tool

Taking your ideal travel time and mode of transport into account, use our interactive tool to discover the parts of the Amsterdam Area that really hit the sweet spot.
Visualise your daily routine and find your new home in an area that fits you and your family perfectly.

Find your new home