gids van Olav
My favourite places to have a drink
their nice staff will make you feel at home in
this cosy bar. You can have your coffee and
breakfast in the mornings, have a great lunch
or have drinks at night. They organize special
evenings (pubquiz or watching football).
There is a nice terrace in front of the cafe.
115 locals recommend
Café Kuijper
79 Linnaeusstraattheir nice staff will make you feel at home in
this cosy bar. You can have your coffee and
breakfast in the mornings, have a great lunch
or have drinks at night. They organize special
evenings (pubquiz or watching football).
There is a nice terrace in front of the cafe.
Very nice place with a big (heated) terrace.
Have a cocktail, beer or coffee. And try their
yummie (tapaslike) bites.
241 locals recommend
Louie Louie
11A LinnaeusstraatVery nice place with a big (heated) terrace.
Have a cocktail, beer or coffee. And try their
yummie (tapaslike) bites.
Have a cocktail and enjoy a stunning
panoramic view in the Juniper & Kin bar at
the 21st floor of this sustainable hotel.
20 locals recommend
Dok Amsterdam
12 Joan MuyskenwegHave a cocktail and enjoy a stunning
panoramic view in the Juniper & Kin bar at
the 21st floor of this sustainable hotel.
Beer brewery in a monumental building. Try
one of their tasty beers and have a bite. Big
terrace.
35 locals recommend
Brouwerij Poesiat & Kater
648 PolderwegBeer brewery in a monumental building. Try
one of their tasty beers and have a bite. Big
terrace.
For your breakfast, coee and lunch. And at
night it becomes a buzzling bar.
549 locals recommend
bar Bukowski
10 OosterparkFor your breakfast, coee and lunch. And at
night it becomes a buzzling bar.
You’ll find the brewery right next to the
Gooyer windmill in an old bathhouse. Enjoy
one of their home brewed beers!
1100 locals recommend
Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeYou’ll find the brewery right next to the
Gooyer windmill in an old bathhouse. Enjoy
one of their home brewed beers!
Have a cocktail in the W lounge of this hotel.
This bar offers a nice view right on the city
center behind Dam square.
89 locals recommend
W Amsterdam
175 SpuistraatHave a cocktail in the W lounge of this hotel.
This bar offers a nice view right on the city
center behind Dam square.
Each metropolis has a unique spot to
discover the city from great height.
Amsterdam has the SkyLounge Amsterdam,
an award winning roof-top lounge bar
overlooking this unique metropolis. This is
the place where inhabitants of Amsterdam
and global travelers meet each other.
SkyLounge Amsterdam offers you a
panoramic view on Amsterdam.
229 locals recommend
SkyLounge Amsterdam
4 OosterdoksstraatEach metropolis has a unique spot to
discover the city from great height.
Amsterdam has the SkyLounge Amsterdam,
an award winning roof-top lounge bar
overlooking this unique metropolis. This is
the place where inhabitants of Amsterdam
and global travelers meet each other.
SkyLounge Amsterdam offers you a
panoramic view on Amsterdam.
This is for many people a complet secret.
This distillery and bar is housed in an old
pump house hidden in the middle of
Flevopark in Amsterdam Oost. They make
their own jenever and sell beer, soda and
snacks. The pretty little house sits on the
edge of a pound with trees all around and is
the perfect place for a relaxed drink outside
in the spring and summer.
104 locals recommend
Distillery 't Nieuwe Diep
13a FlevoparkThis is for many people a complet secret.
This distillery and bar is housed in an old
pump house hidden in the middle of
Flevopark in Amsterdam Oost. They make
their own jenever and sell beer, soda and
snacks. The pretty little house sits on the
edge of a pound with trees all around and is
the perfect place for a relaxed drink outside
in the spring and summer.
My favourite places to have coffee
This is a great place where a lovely family
serves their yummie Middle East inspired
food. The dishes they prepare are like
colourful paintings and are made with love.
And healthy too! Have your coffee, juice,
breakfast or lunch here. And do not forget to
taste one of the sweets their mother makes!
It's addictive...
Roootin
16 LinnaeusstraatThis is a great place where a lovely family
serves their yummie Middle East inspired
food. The dishes they prepare are like
colourful paintings and are made with love.
And healthy too! Have your coffee, juice,
breakfast or lunch here. And do not forget to
taste one of the sweets their mother makes!
It's addictive...
Australian owned restaurant. For a coffee,
breakfast or lunch with lots of homemade
sweets and other great stuff to try!
122 locals recommend
Drovers Dog Atjehstraat
Eerste AtjehstraatAustralian owned restaurant. For a coffee,
breakfast or lunch with lots of homemade
sweets and other great stuff to try!
Healthy food in a homely living room like
environment. For breakfast and lunch.
46 locals recommend
Lavinia Good Food
176 KerkstraatHealthy food in a homely living room like
environment. For breakfast and lunch.
For delicious coffee and cake go to this micro
coffee roastery.
96 locals recommend
Rum Baba Bakery and Roastery
15 PretoriusstraatFor delicious coffee and cake go to this micro
coffee roastery.
They serve coffee and homemade vegetarian
food in their artisan Bakery Cafe. You can buy
bread baked in stone hearth ovens as well as
baking ingredients in their store. And you can
participate in an old social baking tradition
and prepare your own bread at our kneading
table.
10 locals recommend
Baking Lab Amsterdam
99 LinnaeusstraatThey serve coffee and homemade vegetarian
food in their artisan Bakery Cafe. You can buy
bread baked in stone hearth ovens as well as
baking ingredients in their store. And you can
participate in an old social baking tradition
and prepare your own bread at our kneading
table.
The building used to host the former
Ceintuur Theater and has been converted
into a cozy coffee place offering quality
coffee and homemade food in a funky
environment. Have your breakfast or lunch
here.
372 locals recommend
Coffee & Coconuts
282 CeintuurbaanThe building used to host the former
Ceintuur Theater and has been converted
into a cozy coffee place offering quality
coffee and homemade food in a funky
environment. Have your breakfast or lunch
here.
My favourite restaurants
Nice tropically decorated restaurant with a
terrace. Have your coffee, lunch or diner in
this nice restaurant with lots of plants.
141 locals recommend
Bar Botanique
581 Eerste Van SwindenstraatNice tropically decorated restaurant with a
terrace. Have your coffee, lunch or diner in
this nice restaurant with lots of plants.
Have a coffee, lunch or diner in this hidden
gem. It's an old farmers house, you really
wouldn't think you are in a city while you are
there. Big terrace.
118 locals recommend
Vergulden Eenhoorn
58 RingdijkHave a coffee, lunch or diner in this hidden
gem. It's an old farmers house, you really
wouldn't think you are in a city while you are
there. Big terrace.
This restaurant is situated in a historical
monument. It was a manor where people
would enjoy the countryside outside the city
back in the days. There is a park around it.
Nice for a stroll, coffee or lunch.
107 locals recommend
Huize Frankendael / restaurant Merkelbach
72 MiddenwegThis restaurant is situated in a historical
monument. It was a manor where people
would enjoy the countryside outside the city
back in the days. There is a park around it.
Nice for a stroll, coffee or lunch.
At the Zest for life Raw Food Café you can
enjoy smoothies, slow juices, soups, salads,
cakes, and a variety of dishes. Everything is
prepared with fresh organic products that
feed your body rather than stuff it. In this
joyful hotspot, delight and healthy food go
hand in hand. The entire menu is vegan,
sugar-, gluten-, and dairy-free, and
homemade. Eat in or take away!
Zest for life
45 hs Van BaerlestraatAt the Zest for life Raw Food Café you can
enjoy smoothies, slow juices, soups, salads,
cakes, and a variety of dishes. Everything is
prepared with fresh organic products that
feed your body rather than stuff it. In this
joyful hotspot, delight and healthy food go
hand in hand. The entire menu is vegan,
sugar-, gluten-, and dairy-free, and
homemade. Eat in or take away!
De Pizzabakkers
2 Plantage KerklaanLovely pizza's made in a stone-oven. Crispy,
thin crusts.
Choux
128 De RuijterkadeNot the cheapest, but really good food here!
In (upscale) restaurant BREDA they offer a
modern international cuisine in a relaxed
atmosphere. You have the option between
their 3 menus and the chefs will take care of
the rest. They have over 15 wines by the
glass, wine pairing with the menu and more
than 60 wines on the list from all over the
world. For a special night out....
63 locals recommend
BREDA
210 SingelIn (upscale) restaurant BREDA they offer a
modern international cuisine in a relaxed
atmosphere. You have the option between
their 3 menus and the chefs will take care of
the rest. They have over 15 wines by the
glass, wine pairing with the menu and more
than 60 wines on the list from all over the
world. For a special night out....
tHUIS aan de AMSTEL
45 Korte OuderkerkerdijkNicely situated along the river Amstel.
Rijsel is the result of a passion for the French
kitchen and an attempt to catch the
lightheartedness of Flanders. “Rijsel” is the
Flemish name for the industrial city that the
French refer to as “Lille”. It is not the sort of
hip and modern city you would expect a
restaurant to be named after. Sometimes a
name is just that, sometimes there’s much
more to it. Rijsel is more than just a name. In a
classic meets ‘60s interior with a modern
industrial feel they serve no-nonsense food
for a fair price. The relaxed atmosphere
allows you to enjoy yourself, whatever mood
you’re in or celebration has brought you to
us.
216 locals recommend
Rijsel
52 MarcusstraatRijsel is the result of a passion for the French
kitchen and an attempt to catch the
lightheartedness of Flanders. “Rijsel” is the
Flemish name for the industrial city that the
French refer to as “Lille”. It is not the sort of
hip and modern city you would expect a
restaurant to be named after. Sometimes a
name is just that, sometimes there’s much
more to it. Rijsel is more than just a name. In a
classic meets ‘60s interior with a modern
industrial feel they serve no-nonsense food
for a fair price. The relaxed atmosphere
allows you to enjoy yourself, whatever mood
you’re in or celebration has brought you to
us.
Sustainable place. Café de Ceuvel has been
founded by people that would like to make a
difference in the world. The world food
system is one of the biggest causes of
climate change and many other social
problems in the world. That’s why we are on a
quest for truly good food and drinks. This
goes further than a label that says ‘organic’.
They are coöperating with a large amount of
initiatives that make sure that every plate,
beer or drink that we serve make a positive
impact somewhere else. For instance, they
are making our own soda’s , they are growing
their vegetables together with Mijn Stadstuin
in Amsterdam-West and their bitterballs are
made of mushrooms that grow on coffee
grinds.
355 locals recommend
Café de Ceuvel
4 Korte PapaverwegSustainable place. Café de Ceuvel has been
founded by people that would like to make a
difference in the world. The world food
system is one of the biggest causes of
climate change and many other social
problems in the world. That’s why we are on a
quest for truly good food and drinks. This
goes further than a label that says ‘organic’.
They are coöperating with a large amount of
initiatives that make sure that every plate,
beer or drink that we serve make a positive
impact somewhere else. For instance, they
are making our own soda’s , they are growing
their vegetables together with Mijn Stadstuin
in Amsterdam-West and their bitterballs are
made of mushrooms that grow on coffee
grinds.
Boi Boi
56 DapperstraatThai food at a hipster place.
Bagels, bagels and more bagels.... have your
breakfast or lunch in this bagelrestaurant.
When the weather allows, you can enjoy your
food at the big terrace.
411 locals recommend
Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatBagels, bagels and more bagels.... have your
breakfast or lunch in this bagelrestaurant.
When the weather allows, you can enjoy your
food at the big terrace.
Mediamatic is a cultural institution where
science, art, technology and culture meet.
This spot, along the water nearby Central
Station, is gorgeous, in both summer and
winter. The restaurant is an old greenhouse.
And they are green through and through:
they organise events and workshops like how
to grow your own funghi.
16 locals recommend
Mediamatic ETEN
6 DijksgrachtMediamatic is a cultural institution where
science, art, technology and culture meet.
This spot, along the water nearby Central
Station, is gorgeous, in both summer and
winter. The restaurant is an old greenhouse.
And they are green through and through:
they organise events and workshops like how
to grow your own funghi.
Restaurant in a nice building. Live music
(Thursday through Sundays)
139 locals recommend
Bar Restaurant Pompstation
52 ZeeburgerdijkRestaurant in a nice building. Live music
(Thursday through Sundays)
This unique restaurant is located in a set of
greenhouses which date back to 1926 and
used to belong to the Amsterdam Municipal
Nursery. As food tastes best when it is
prepared with the freshest local ingredients,
they grow our own herbs and vegetables. In
summer you can sit outside also. It is situated
in the Frankendael Park.
267 locals recommend
De Kast
3 Kamerlingh OnneslaanThis unique restaurant is located in a set of
greenhouses which date back to 1926 and
used to belong to the Amsterdam Municipal
Nursery. As food tastes best when it is
prepared with the freshest local ingredients,
they grow our own herbs and vegetables. In
summer you can sit outside also. It is situated
in the Frankendael Park.
Veggie restaurant, fancy style. Located off
Amsterdam's Museumplein, Yerba is a plant
forward restaurant space for creative,
seasonal dining. They care about exciting and
engaging food, based on the finest
vegetables and edible plants of the season.
They care about growing their own, working
with local producers, farmers and fishermen,
and presenting the best new alternative
dining. Available as vegan, vegetarian or
omnivore.
Yerba
48 RuysdaelstraatVeggie restaurant, fancy style. Located off
Amsterdam's Museumplein, Yerba is a plant
forward restaurant space for creative,
seasonal dining. They care about exciting and
engaging food, based on the finest
vegetables and edible plants of the season.
They care about growing their own, working
with local producers, farmers and fishermen,
and presenting the best new alternative
dining. Available as vegan, vegetarian or
omnivore.
A large indoor foodmarket in a monumental
industrial building. In the building there are
also shops and a cinema.
615 locals recommend
De Hallen Amsterdam
47 Hannie DankbaarpassageA large indoor foodmarket in a monumental
industrial building. In the building there are
also shops and a cinema.
Fine cuisine vegan restaurant in a cosy living room. Very professional and tasty food! It's very popular and we understand why, so make a reservation before!
8 locals recommend
Marits Eetkamer
34HS Andreas BonnstraatFine cuisine vegan restaurant in a cosy living room. Very professional and tasty food! It's very popular and we understand why, so make a reservation before!
This converted coal factory in Amsterdam
West was renovated in 2003. This sprawling
and surprisingly beautiful complex has
blossomed with small businesses, start ups
and cafes. There is a Sunday market where
you can get artisinal goods and stop o at
Tony's Chocolonely for .... a few Amsterdam
slave-free chocolates. In summer street food
festival is held at Westergasfabriek. Also in
summer it's a nice place to have a picnic.
77 locals recommend
Westergasfabriek
15 PazzanistraatThis converted coal factory in Amsterdam
West was renovated in 2003. This sprawling
and surprisingly beautiful complex has
blossomed with small businesses, start ups
and cafes. There is a Sunday market where
you can get artisinal goods and stop o at
Tony's Chocolonely for .... a few Amsterdam
slave-free chocolates. In summer street food
festival is held at Westergasfabriek. Also in
summer it's a nice place to have a picnic.
My favourite parks
It is the park just around our corner. There are
some nice hotels (tropenhotel, generator and
hotel arena) where you can have a drink or a
coffee or eat something. Or you can do your
daily stroll, run or workout in this park. Some
days there are special festivals being
organised.
841 locals recommend
Oosterpark
OosterparkIt is the park just around our corner. There are
some nice hotels (tropenhotel, generator and
hotel arena) where you can have a drink or a
coffee or eat something. Or you can do your
daily stroll, run or workout in this park. Some
days there are special festivals being
organised.
this park is bigger (and more quiet) than the
Oosterpark, so if you want a longer route for
your run, you can go here. There is also an outdoor swimmingpool.
86 locals recommend
Flevoparkbad
1002 Insulindewegthis park is bigger (and more quiet) than the
Oosterpark, so if you want a longer route for
your run, you can go here. There is also an outdoor swimmingpool.
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo was the first
zoo to be established in the Netherlands, and
it’s located right in the centre of Amsterdam.
It’s a place where nature and cultural heritage
come together; a place where history has
been created since 1838 and where new
stories are created daily.
1622 locals recommend
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo was the first
zoo to be established in the Netherlands, and
it’s located right in the centre of Amsterdam.
It’s a place where nature and cultural heritage
come together; a place where history has
been created since 1838 and where new
stories are created daily.
Vondelpark
The famous Vondelpark is a world on it's own.
It's a lively park.
Take the Museum Tram to the Amsterdamse
Bos. Enjoy a seasonal walk in the woods, go
sailing or cuddle the goats. There is so much
to see at the Amsterdamse Bos, you won’t
run out of things to do.
547 locals recommend
Amsterdam Forest
Take the Museum Tram to the Amsterdamse
Bos. Enjoy a seasonal walk in the woods, go
sailing or cuddle the goats. There is so much
to see at the Amsterdamse Bos, you won’t
run out of things to do.
The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is one of
the oldest botanic gardens in the world.
Today, there are more than 4,000 plant
species growing in the garden and
greenhouses. The Hortus is located in the
Plantage district in the hectic center of
Amsterdam. Behind the 300-year-old gates,
however, the bustle of the city seems to
disappear.
299 locals recommend
Hortus Botanicus
2a Plantage MiddenlaanThe Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is one of
the oldest botanic gardens in the world.
Today, there are more than 4,000 plant
species growing in the garden and
greenhouses. The Hortus is located in the
Plantage district in the hectic center of
Amsterdam. Behind the 300-year-old gates,
however, the bustle of the city seems to
disappear.
My favourits things to do (sightseeing)
Just stroll along the canals and experience
the beautiful architecture. Some of the canal
houses are museums you can visit.
77 locals recommend
Grachtengordel
Just stroll along the canals and experience
the beautiful architecture. Some of the canal
houses are museums you can visit.
The Jordaan is a district in the citycenter of
Amsterdam, known for its beautiful houses,
nice restaurants and original shops. When in
Amsterdam, it is a must to stroll through the
little streets and canals. On the many bridges
over the canals, you can take beautiful
pictures and see why Amsterdam is called
the Venice of the North. Popular streets in
the Jordaan are the Prinsengracht, the
Westerstraat, Haarlemmerstraat and the '9
straatjes' (nine little streets). The Jordaan
was built in the early 17th century to house
working class and immigrants.
756 locals recommend
Jordaan
The Jordaan is a district in the citycenter of
Amsterdam, known for its beautiful houses,
nice restaurants and original shops. When in
Amsterdam, it is a must to stroll through the
little streets and canals. On the many bridges
over the canals, you can take beautiful
pictures and see why Amsterdam is called
the Venice of the North. Popular streets in
the Jordaan are the Prinsengracht, the
Westerstraat, Haarlemmerstraat and the '9
straatjes' (nine little streets). The Jordaan
was built in the early 17th century to house
working class and immigrants.
The Begijnhof is one of the oldest hofjes in
Amsterdam, Netherlands. A group of historic
buildings, mostly private dwellings, centre on
it. The Begijnhof is the only inner court in
Amsterdam which was founded during the
Middle Ages.
277 locals recommend
Begijnhof
1 BegijnhofThe Begijnhof is one of the oldest hofjes in
Amsterdam, Netherlands. A group of historic
buildings, mostly private dwellings, centre on
it. The Begijnhof is the only inner court in
Amsterdam which was founded during the
Middle Ages.
The smallest house in Amsterdam is located
at Oude Hoogstraat 22 in the old city center
of Amsterdam, next to the Oost-Indisch Huis
and the gate to the Walloon Church. The
house, by some called the "Smallest house of
Europe", is 2.02 meters (6 feet 8 inches) wide
and 5 meters (16 feet 5 inches) deep. With its
distinctive spout gable, this house represents
a miniature version of a typical Amsterdam
canal house. The smallest house in
Amsterdam is registered as a national
heritage site
6 locals recommend
Salon de Thé (The Smallest House in Amsterdam)
22 Oude HoogstraatThe smallest house in Amsterdam is located
at Oude Hoogstraat 22 in the old city center
of Amsterdam, next to the Oost-Indisch Huis
and the gate to the Walloon Church. The
house, by some called the "Smallest house of
Europe", is 2.02 meters (6 feet 8 inches) wide
and 5 meters (16 feet 5 inches) deep. With its
distinctive spout gable, this house represents
a miniature version of a typical Amsterdam
canal house. The smallest house in
Amsterdam is registered as a national
heritage site
A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck
with an unrivalled panoramic view of
Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical
centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch
polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous
canals which belong to the UNESCO world
heritage list. Complementing the experience
is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition
about Amsterdam’s history and culture.
A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the
A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North. ‘Over the
Edge’ is Europe’s highest swing on our sky
deck. Daredevils and thrill seekers will swing
100 meters above the ground, back and forth
over the edge of the tower with Amsterdam
below their feet. Enjoy the unrivalled view
over our capital city.
603 locals recommend
A'dam Lookout
5 OverhoekspleinA’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck
with an unrivalled panoramic view of
Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical
centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch
polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous
canals which belong to the UNESCO world
heritage list. Complementing the experience
is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition
about Amsterdam’s history and culture.
A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the
A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North. ‘Over the
Edge’ is Europe’s highest swing on our sky
deck. Daredevils and thrill seekers will swing
100 meters above the ground, back and forth
over the edge of the tower with Amsterdam
below their feet. Enjoy the unrivalled view
over our capital city.
The Zaanse Schans is a residential area in
which the 18th and 19th centuries are
brought to life. Stroll past the bakery
museum and enjoy the smell of fresh cookies,
or take a look at the warehouse where clogs
are made. You should be sure not to miss the
cheese factory, pewter foundry and the
various windmills. The Zaanse Schans is a
unique part of the Netherlands, full of
wooden houses, mills, barns and workshops.
Make a cycling or sailing trip, browse the
shops or treat yourself at the pancake
restaurant. A day out at the Zaanse Schans in
North Holland is fun and educational.
651 locals recommend
Zaanse Schans
KraaienestThe Zaanse Schans is a residential area in
which the 18th and 19th centuries are
brought to life. Stroll past the bakery
museum and enjoy the smell of fresh cookies,
or take a look at the warehouse where clogs
are made. You should be sure not to miss the
cheese factory, pewter foundry and the
various windmills. The Zaanse Schans is a
unique part of the Netherlands, full of
wooden houses, mills, barns and workshops.
Make a cycling or sailing trip, browse the
shops or treat yourself at the pancake
restaurant. A day out at the Zaanse Schans in
North Holland is fun and educational.
Muiderslot
1 HerengrachtA real medieval castle near Amsterdam.
Zandvoort is a popular beach destination
located near to Amsterdam, with clean sandy
beaches, trendy beach bars and family
activities. Zandvoort boasts wide, sandy
beaches and a good choice of funky beach
bars for food and drinks overlooking the sea.
The sea at Zandvoort is very clean, so if
you're bold enough to brave the cold it's a
lovely place to swim and splash about.
303 locals recommend
Zandvoort aan Zee station
Zandvoort is a popular beach destination
located near to Amsterdam, with clean sandy
beaches, trendy beach bars and family
activities. Zandvoort boasts wide, sandy
beaches and a good choice of funky beach
bars for food and drinks overlooking the sea.
The sea at Zandvoort is very clean, so if
you're bold enough to brave the cold it's a
lovely place to swim and splash about.
Zuid Kennemerland National Park stretches
from Zandvoort to IJmuiden, at a 40-minute
drive from Amsterdam. The ever-surprising
expanse of dunes, from country estates
along the outer edge, through rugged dunes
towards the North Sea beach, is the habitat
of countless special animals and plants.
211 locals recommend
Zuid-Kennemerland Koevlak
12 ZeewegZuid Kennemerland National Park stretches
from Zandvoort to IJmuiden, at a 40-minute
drive from Amsterdam. The ever-surprising
expanse of dunes, from country estates
along the outer edge, through rugged dunes
towards the North Sea beach, is the habitat
of countless special animals and plants.
Fort Island Pampus was built between 1887
and 1897. To defend Amsterdam a military
master plan was conceived, the Defense Line
of Amsterdam. Against an attack from the
River IJ it was decided to build a fortress in
the Lake IJmeer. This was to be located on
the sand bank “Pampus”. Pampus is visited
yearly by many tourists. Pampus has now
grown into a tourist attraction.
8 locals recommend
Pampus Fort Island
1 Fort PampusFort Island Pampus was built between 1887
and 1897. To defend Amsterdam a military
master plan was conceived, the Defense Line
of Amsterdam. Against an attack from the
River IJ it was decided to build a fortress in
the Lake IJmeer. This was to be located on
the sand bank “Pampus”. Pampus is visited
yearly by many tourists. Pampus has now
grown into a tourist attraction.
This sweet bridge crosses over the river
Amstel and provides a picturesque spot to
visit on foot, by bike or especially by boat.
(Kerkstraat to Nieuwe Kerkstraat)
36 locals recommend
Skinny Bridge
Magere BrugThis sweet bridge crosses over the river
Amstel and provides a picturesque spot to
visit on foot, by bike or especially by boat.
(Kerkstraat to Nieuwe Kerkstraat)
this area feels very divorced from the
historical city of Amsterdam. Full of modern
buildings, old warehouses and grafitti, NDSM
feels younger, more vibrant. This area is
rapidly changing. There are restaurants,
exhibitions, festivals. Check out their website
for the program.
166 locals recommend
NDSM
28 NDSM-Pleinthis area feels very divorced from the
historical city of Amsterdam. Full of modern
buildings, old warehouses and grafitti, NDSM
feels younger, more vibrant. This area is
rapidly changing. There are restaurants,
exhibitions, festivals. Check out their website
for the program.
Take a walk through the charming
Prinseneiland neighborhood just to the
northwest of Central Station. It's a quiet gem
with hardly any tourists.. Perfect for a stroll to
get a little lost in the winding roads and many
waterways.
6 locals recommend
Prinseneiland
PrinseneilandTake a walk through the charming
Prinseneiland neighborhood just to the
northwest of Central Station. It's a quiet gem
with hardly any tourists.. Perfect for a stroll to
get a little lost in the winding roads and many
waterways.
The village of Durgerdam with its listed
buildings lies on the Waterlandse Zeedijk
(dyke). The dyke was raised by the labour of
farmers using spades in the 13th century.
Before the sand banks in the Zuiderzee (sea)
expanded and the Afsluitdijk (dyke) cut off
this maritime channel forever, Durgerdam
was an important harbour on the Zuiderzee.
A number of well known captains came from
here. After the decline of the Dutch
merchant navy, the inhabitants lived mostly
of fishing, and in particular, herring fishing. A
supercute little village along the shores of
the IJmeer (IJlake) (go on your bike when the
weather allows it)
91 locals recommend
Durgerdam
The village of Durgerdam with its listed
buildings lies on the Waterlandse Zeedijk
(dyke). The dyke was raised by the labour of
farmers using spades in the 13th century.
Before the sand banks in the Zuiderzee (sea)
expanded and the Afsluitdijk (dyke) cut off
this maritime channel forever, Durgerdam
was an important harbour on the Zuiderzee.
A number of well known captains came from
here. After the decline of the Dutch
merchant navy, the inhabitants lived mostly
of fishing, and in particular, herring fishing. A
supercute little village along the shores of
the IJmeer (IJlake) (go on your bike when the
weather allows it)
My favourite shops
Nice shop with art, clothing, ceramics, gifts,
all with a sustainable theme.
18 locals recommend
Het Faire Oosten
208 WaldenlaanNice shop with art, clothing, ceramics, gifts,
all with a sustainable theme.
One of the nicest streets in Amsterdam East
is the Javastraat Amsterdam. Full with shops
and products from all around the world
together with super trendy hotspots. At the
grocery store you buy the best vegetables,
bread, herbs and spices. Next thing you
plump down at a nice coee bar, lunchroom,
or restaurant.
18 locals recommend
Javastraat
JavastraatOne of the nicest streets in Amsterdam East
is the Javastraat Amsterdam. Full with shops
and products from all around the world
together with super trendy hotspots. At the
grocery store you buy the best vegetables,
bread, herbs and spices. Next thing you
plump down at a nice coee bar, lunchroom,
or restaurant.
Address: Land van Cocagneplein: This (car free) shopping area is very
convenient, there are many different stores
like supermarkets, a bookshop, a bakery, a
flower shop, gift shops, restaurants, clothes
shops, disounters and much more.
120 locals recommend
Oostpoort
Address: Land van Cocagneplein: This (car free) shopping area is very
convenient, there are many different stores
like supermarkets, a bookshop, a bakery, a
flower shop, gift shops, restaurants, clothes
shops, disounters and much more.
My favourite place to do shoppings
(upmarket) supermarket with nice organic
delicacies, fresh fish department, lots of
cheeses and such.
857 locals recommend
Marqt
402 Ceintuurbaan(upmarket) supermarket with nice organic
delicacies, fresh fish department, lots of
cheeses and such.
the supermarket for your daily groceries.
Open untill late night.
73 locals recommend
AH Land van Cocagneplein
3 Land van Cocagnepleinthe supermarket for your daily groceries.
Open untill late night.
Dappermarkt
383 Eerste Van SwindenstraatOutdoor daily food- and non food market, just around the corner
Every Saturday from 9 am until 4 pm, rain or
shine, there is the Noordermarkt ready to sell
fresh organic vegetables, fruit, bread,
cheese, mushrooms, herbs, meat, fish, honey,
flowers and other delicious foods. On the
other side of the square you will find the
antique market and the best apple pie in
Amsterdam can be tasted at the nearby
Winkel cafe along with other great
restaurants in the area.
892 locals recommend
Noordermarkt
42B NoordermarktEvery Saturday from 9 am until 4 pm, rain or
shine, there is the Noordermarkt ready to sell
fresh organic vegetables, fruit, bread,
cheese, mushrooms, herbs, meat, fish, honey,
flowers and other delicious foods. On the
other side of the square you will find the
antique market and the best apple pie in
Amsterdam can be tasted at the nearby
Winkel cafe along with other great
restaurants in the area.