Noord

Urban renewal meets nature’s beauty

Directly across the water (known as ‘the IJ’) behind Central Station, 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, artist studios and stylish 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.

Local hotspots

A'DAM Toren

Looming tall over the Amsterdam North skyline, this landmark 22-floor tower is home to a selection of bars, restaurants and a roof...

FC Hyena

FC Hyena fills a gap in Amsterdam Noord: a small cinema where you will want to hang out, eat and drink after the film.

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...

Het Concertgemaal

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

Landmarkt

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

Tolhuistuin

The Tolhuistuin ('Tollhouse Garden') is one of Amsterdam Noord’s liveliest cultural hotspots.

Eye Filmmuseum

The striking architecture of the Eye Filmmuseum made it quickly become one of Amsterdam’s modern icons. Situated on the northern b...

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...

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 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.

Camping Vliegenbos

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

Café de Ceuvel

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

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...

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...

Jumbo Foodmarkt

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

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Watch: Noord

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

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Find out more about the Amsterdam neighbourhood of Noord, which encompasses both the modern northern waterfront of the IJ and the pretty rural village...

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Zuidoost

This vibrant cultural melting pot with large-scale entertainment is well worth a visit to see a different perspective of Amsterdam.

Old Holland

With its windmills, arts and crafts, and Industrial Revolution heritage, discovering Old Holland feels like taking a step back in time. The region sho...

Noord

Urban renewal meets nature’s beauty

NDSM

Old shipyard turned creative haven

Amsterdam Beach

Explore Dutch dunes, take part in water sports, or just relax along one of the most unspoilt coastlines in Northern Europe. Amsterdam Beach makes for ...

Oost

Hip places, green spaces and diverse faces

Amsterdam Flowers

Each spring the Flower Strip region bursts into colour as millions of flowers bloom, creating one of the world's most unique sights. Immerse yourself ...

De Plantage

Located just east of the city centre, De Plantage is Amsterdam’s lush cultural garden packed with attractions in a very walkable area. The elega...

Castles & Gardens

Explore the fascinating history of the Dutch Golden Age by visiting the ancient castles and country estates that were once the homes of wealthy mercha...

Oud-West

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Haarlem

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De Pijp

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Oostelijke Eilanden

Where water and modern architecture meet

Oud-Zuid

From age-old art to high-end chic

Westerpark

Vibrant atmosphere against a green backdrop

Bos en Lommer and De Baarsjes

Venture out to the west of the city, and discover Bos en Lommer & De Baarsjes, two districts that are becoming hipper and more happening faster th...

New Land

This man-made land reclaimed from the sea provides vast scenic views, new cities filled with architecture and not-to-be-missed land art.

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