Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM

It is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. Its name is derived from Amstel dam, indicative of the city's origin: a dam on the river Amstel.

Founded as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age, a result of its innovative developments in trade. ~ Wiki

A 4-hour ICE train-ride from Frankfurt Main.