Young and traditional, exciting yet relaxed, down-to-earth, dynamic, international and innovative - Amsterdam combines all of these characteristics! The mentality of its inhabitants, their centuries-old merchant spirit and their proverbial tolerance have had a decisive influence on the history of this city. The colorful harbor city on the Amstel River with its beautiful facades can be described as a small capital in comparison, but is in no way inferior to the European metropolises in terms of sights: characterized and known for its countless, calming canals, famous museums and a completely listed city center, the Concertgebouw is considered the most important venue for classical music in the Netherlands and one of the best music halls in the world due to its brilliant acoustics. Home to one of the world’s best ensembles, it is also home to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Together with the innovative productions of the Amsterdam Opera, which is within sight of your Hotel De L’Europe, these two islands of melodious sound welcome music lovers with a variety of opera and concert experiences of the very highest quality.