Since 2001, Stationsplein next to Amsterdam's Central Station boasts the world's first bicycle flat. The building has room for 2500 bicycles. The top floor offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area.
The 100 metre long bicycle flat at the Central Station was built to temporarily store thousands of bikes during a large renovation project around Central Station. The building was built over water to maximize the use of space. It consists out of three slightly sloping parking decks. The bicycle flat was supposed to be closed and removed in 2004, but it still exists today.