This neighbourhood is where we first laid our hats in Amsterdam, and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Little did we know when we panic-signed the contract on our first apartment shortly before moving over that we’d lucked out in one of the loveliest parts of the city – a gorgeous district…
Category: Neighbourhoods
The Jordaan and Nine Streets
The Jordaan is probably Amsterdam’s most famous neighbourhood – and with very good reason. An historic area of cobbled lanes, canals, tumbling houses and secret gardens, the Jordaan is the quintessential picture postcard image of Amsterdam. It’s officially classed as the area to the west of Prinsengracht (see map below!), although many people also include…
Artisplein and de Plantage
Over in the east of Amsterdam, De Plantage is an elegant, leafy 19th century neighbourhood that feels a world away from the canals and cobbles of the centre. It was designed as a sort of pleasure garden for Amsterdam’s rich residents, so it’s full of charming squares, leafy boulevards and beautiful gardens. Things to do…
NDSM Wharf
Hop on a free ferry from behind Central Station and in 15 minutes you’ll find yourself at NDSM Wharf – a former shipyard turned creative haven on the banks of the IJ. NDSM Wharf is a post-industrial landscape of cranes, warehouses and shipping containers. Some years ago the artists started to move in, and the…
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