The Zed Krant. How to feel more Amsterdammer!
A magazine welcoming everyone new to the city
Amsterdam is becoming increasingly international, but not all Amsterdammers connect easily. That’s why Z! De Amsterdamse Straatkrant is bringing a new magazine for newcomers: The Zed Krant. How to feel more Amsterdammer!
The Zed Krant is an English-language street magazine for everyone new to Amsterdam: whether you’re looking for a safe place to stay, trying to build a home from scratch, traded your job for a new adventure, followed love to this city, or came here to get your degree. A magazine full of practical tips – where to find free Dutch lessons, how to meet other (new) Amsterdammers – and stories about what it means to be new in this city.
Inside The Zed Krant you’ll find:
- An interview with alderman Mbarki about what makes someone a ‘good’ Amsterdammer
- New and longtime Amsterdammers riding on each other’s bike racks
- Tips from Z! vendors for newcomers
- A look inside the homes of an expat and a status holder
- Street question: when did you feel at home in Amsterdam?
- And many more tips and stories ’to feel more Amsterdammer’
Availability
The Zed Krant will be published in March 2026 and sold year-round on the streets by Z! vendors for €4.00. The magazine is also available at selected outlets throughout the city. More info following soon.