Amsterdam is a welcoming and generally very safe city, but it helps to know what to do if something goes wrong. Save these numbers before you travel.
Last checked: September 2026
Police, ambulance and fire brigade. Call for danger to life, serious injury, fire, violence or accidents. Operators speak English.
For theft without immediate danger, lost property or disturbances.
The Amsterdam GP service (huisartsenpost) for urgent medical questions in the evening, at night and at weekends.
In situations involving danger to life, serious injury, fire, violence or accidents. The operator asks what is happening and where you are, then connects the right service.
During office hours, pharmacies (“apotheek”) and GPs can help; your hotel can help you find one. In the evening, at night and at weekends, call the out-of-hours GP service on 088 00 30 600. Bring your insurance details.
Police officers are visible in busy areas and used to helping visitors. Report theft at a police station or by calling 0900-8844.
112, for police, ambulance and fire brigade.
0900-8844.
Call the Amsterdam out-of-hours GP service (huisartsenpost) on 088 00 30 600. They assess your situation by phone and give you an appointment if needed.