<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Starting in 2024, visitors staying overnight in Amsterdam are now subject to a 12.5% tourist tax, making it the highest in Europe.</li><li>The tax increase aims to fund city upkeep and reduce pressure on locals from excessive tourism, expecting to generate around €262 million this year alone.</li><li>Amsterdam has a history of battling overtourism and has implemented various strategies, with the tax being the latest approach to balance tourism and livability for residents.</li><li>Amsterdam is part of a trend in Europe where cities like Venice, Barcelona, Lisbon, and Paris are also raising tourist taxes to manage the impact of tourism on local life.</li></ul>

Amsterdam Has the Highest Tourist Tax in Europe

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