Yes, the canals and touristic city centre in Amsterdam aren't a great example of bike-friendliness (which indeed also affects the pedestrians). Compare to Utrec

Yes, the canals and touristic city centre in Amsterdam aren't a great example of bike-friendliness (which indeed also affects the pedestrians). Compare to Utrecht, which also has canals, things seem to be laid out a bit more sensibly. (btw if anyone visiting NL and you have the time, do yourself a favour and don't just stick to Amsterdam, it's a 20 minute cheap train ride to Utrecht, which is just as pretty, but with less tourists swarming everywhere and therefore also less tourist-traps)