Noord

Directly across the River IJ, Amsterdam Noord boasts the best of contrasting worlds: vast green expanses and charming little villages plus some of the city's most cutting-edge architecture, exciting festivals, museums, gig venues, fantastic dining options and waterside hangouts with beautiful terraces. A free ferry from behind Central Station will take you there in minutes; so don’t miss the chance to explore this unique area of Amsterdam.

Noord

Highlights

Local hotspots

Fromagerie Abraham Kef

Kef, a cheese shop located in the city centre, now also has a location – with terrace – in Noord. Here you can sip a glass of good...

Coba Tacqueria

Sublime tacos and intriguing tequilas in a cheerful, unpolished interior with wicker stools and cactuses positioned here and there...

Hotel de Goudfazant

With a name like Hotel de Goudfazant this place sounds like it might be an old-fashioned family hotel but actually it's a hip rest...

Café de Ceuvel

Located in Amsterdam North, Café de Ceuvel is a bohemian waterside café and bar with a strong focus on sustainability.

The Oedipus Brewing Taproom

Started up by four friends who share a thing for beer, this colourful Amsterdam craft brewery now produces a creative selection of...

Café ‘t Sluisje

Enjoy a drink on the terrace of this traditional brown café in Amsterdam Noord. The historic building dates back more than 100 yea...

Het Concertgemaal

Have a night of culture and classical music at Het Concertgemaal, a concert hall where musicians and music-lovers can mingle.

Il Pecorino

Catch some late summer rays on the sunny side of the IJ, at one of the city’s biggest and best water-facing terraces, with views o...

Stork

Amsterdam's largest seafood restaurant is the ultimate spot to watch passing river traffic on the IJ, while tucking into some pret...

Café Modern

With its pale mustard palette, baby’s breath bouquets and Fifties’ Formica, the décor here may be more retro than modern, but the ...

Hangar

Colonial grandeur meets industrial starkness at this hip restaurant bar on the waterfront in Amsterdam North.

Klaproos

De Klaproos is a pop-up pizzeria and wine bar in Amsterdam North. From 5 pm on Wednesdays to Sundays you can drop by for pizzas, a...

Het Skatecafé

The first thing that catches the eye here is the big skate ramp. The Skatecafé in Noord is hip Amsterdam’s latest hang-out. Beside...

Moon

Located on the 19th floor of the A'DAM Tower, Moon is a revolving restaurant with panoramic views of Amsterdam and beyond. The slo...

De Pont

Café/restaurant De Pont is right on the River IJ, on the spot where the Buiksloterweg ferry arrives and departs. You can come here...

Café Restaurant THT

In Café/Restaurant THT in Amsterdam you can eat delicious food inside or outside on the spacious terrace for a good price. If you ...

Jumbo Foodmarkt

Amsterdam North is the proud home of the biggest Jumbo supermarket in the country. Not a suspended ceiling or ubiquitous tiled flo...

Landmarkt

This ‘covered marketplace’ succeeds in combining the best of city and country, with regular supermarket premium brands sitting alo...

The Coffee Virus

These coffee fanatics pour their heart and soul into every freshly ground, locally roasted cup. You can get your fix at two locati...

Camping Vliegenbos

Although situated amidst a peaceful forest setting to the north of Amsterdam, Camping Vliegenbos is actually one of the nearest ca...

Noordje Z-store

In this former fire station, Noordje stimulates children’s creativity and language development. It provides a creative learning en...

Recycle Kid

Beautiful second-hand children's clothing is sold from this light and airy store on a corner of Van der Pekstraat. It offers susta...

Once We Were Warriors

With the launch of the first women’s collection by the fiercely outspoken Amsterdam online fashion brand Once We Were Warriors, th...

Pek & Kleren

Pek & Kleren is a concept store in Amsterdam's north. Started by Freya Brown and Marike Holla after 13 years working in the fashio...

Neef Louis

Lovers of vintage design will be lured in by Neef Louis’ eclectic collection of retro furniture, industrial lamps, Dutch Design ic...

Van Dijk & Ko

Find quality handmade furniture and antique treasures sourced from around Europe at Amsterdam's Van Dijk & Ko. The expansive wareh...

Pompet

In the middle of Noorderpark you’ll find café/restaurant Pompet. The menu is filled to the brim with French dishes, they serve a m...

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Get to know Amsterdam’s Noord on a tour with long-time resident Menno.

More insights and tips for Noord

Best terraces in Amsterdam Noord

With its vast, open spaces, repurposed industrial architecture and a tempting selection of waterside bars and restaurants, it's little wonder that the...

Lunchbreak guide Noord

Break up your day with a treat from one of these tasty lunch spots in Amsterdam Noord or NDSM. Our curated lunchbreak itineraries include so...

Conscious shopping in Amsterdam Noord

Cycle between social initiatives offering wonderful products that have a positive impact on society or the environment. From freshly laundered second-...

Waterland

Prepare to fall in love with traditional Dutch villages and countryside. The Waterland route begins and ends at Amsterdam Centraal station. It follows...

NDSM

A former shipyard located on the banks of the River IJ in Amsterdam Noord, the NDSM Wharf has blossomed into an enormous cultural hotspot in recent ye...

Ferries across the IJ

Amsterdam’s ferries provide essential, free connections across the River IJ for pedestrians, cyclists and mopeds. Many of these blue-and-white ferries...

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