Canals & Cruises · Amsterdam
Amstelsluizen
A 17th-century masterpiece of water management, these historic locks stand as a testament to Amsterdam's enduring battle with the sea.
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The waterways, bridges and boat journeys that make Amsterdam legible.
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A perspective on Amsterdam
The water is the city's clearest map.
The canal ring makes more sense when it is experienced from more than one angle. Walk a short stretch, pause at a bridge, then take to the water when the pace feels right.
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Canals & Cruises · Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Located just 18 kilometres from the city, Schiphol is a world-class aviation hub offering seamless connections to the heart of Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam Cruise Port
Located on the banks of the IJ River, the Amsterdam Cruise Port is a striking glass landmark that connects the North Sea to the historic heart of the city.
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Brouwersgracht
Often voted the city's most beautiful canal, Brouwersgracht marks the northern boundary of the historic center, where monumental warehouses meet the charm of the Jordaan.
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Canals of Amsterdam
A masterpiece of 17th-century urban planning, Amsterdam’s canal ring is a labyrinth of historic waterways, elegant bridges, and iconic gabled houses that define the soul of the Dutch capital.
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Herengracht
Stroll along the stateliest waterway in Amsterdam, where Golden Age mansions and arched bridges define the city's historic prestige.
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Het Grachtenhuis
Step inside a monumental canal house to uncover the 400-year story of Amsterdam's world-famous waterways through immersive multimedia exhibits.
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Houseboat Museum, Amsterdam
Step aboard the Hendrika Maria to experience the ingenious reality of life on Amsterdam's historic waterways.
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Port Of Amsterdam
As the third largest cruise port in Europe, the Port of Amsterdam connects the historic city center to the North Sea, welcoming hundreds of ships and nearly 700,000 passengers every year.
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Prinsengracht
The longest and most vibrant of Amsterdam's historic waterways, Prinsengracht is a living gallery of Golden Age architecture, bustling houseboats, and world-renowned monuments.
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Stromma - Central Station Bridge
Start your Amsterdam adventure at one of the city's most accessible docks, offering direct passage from the bustling transport hub to the serene historic waterways.
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