North in motion
The Other Side Awakens
North in motion – from shipyard to creative engine of the city
Amsterdam-Noord has long been a blind spot on the urban map. For many, it was 'the other side' — a part of the city you passed through on the way to something else. But those who now take the ferry from Central Station no longer disembark in the fringes of the city. On the contrary: you arrive in a dynamic area that is reinventing Amsterdam.
Noord has a rich history. Life here once revolved around heavy industry, shipbuilding, and working-class neighborhoods. The NDSM shipyard was the beating heart of Dutch shipbuilding and formed a world unto itself for decades. But where steel once set the tone, today you will find a different kind of manufacturing culture: creative, innovative, flexible. Old warehouses have been transformed into studios, workshops, restaurants, and cultural breeding grounds. And the raw edge of yesteryear? It has remained—but now as a characterful foundation for a new generation of entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries.
What makes Noord so attractive is not only its space or raw charm, but also its freedom. Here, there is room for growth, for experimentation, for new combinations of living and working. Whether you want to build a film studio on the NDSM, start a circular production company in Buiksloterham, or open a design agency in a monumental school building: Noord makes it possible. Sometimes it even seems as if the rules are just a little more flexible in Noord—or at least the imagination is greater.
At the same time, accessibility remains a recurring topic of conversation in the city. After all, how can you make Noord a fully-fledged part of Amsterdam when it is literally cut off from the rest? The arrival of the North/South metro line was a turning point: in five minutes from Van der Pekstraat to De Pijp – suddenly Noord became an option. Yet the feeling of distance remains, even if only mentally. The discussion about bridges, ferries, and connections is one that has been going on for decades, and therein lies something beautiful: Noord does not have to resemble the center to be important. It is allowed to be different. But the city can no longer imagine Amsterdam without Noord.
One thing is certain: the area is developing rapidly. With new residential areas, amenities, restaurants, and an increasing number of businesses setting up shop, Noord is increasingly becoming the heart of the city—not geographically, but economically and culturally. And although prices are rising, they are still more affordable than in the rest of Amsterdam. Those who get in now will have a front-row seat to what may be the most exciting chapter in the city's recent history.
In this neighborhood guide, we take you on a tour of a selection of places that make Noord what it is: from beloved lunch spots to hidden workspaces, from innovative restaurants to old icons. Because Noord is not a single story, but a polyphonic choir. And it sings ever louder.
Organic Market North
Every Saturday, in addition to the regular market, the Farmers' Market can also be found on Buikslotermeerplein. The market originated from the need for nature-friendly, pure, and clean products, and here you will find organic, sustainable, fair, but above all delicious products. The honey comes Immediately the beekeeper and the cheese directly from the farmer. There are all kinds of professionals at this market who can talk about their products with great passion.
1031 AD Amsterdam
The Baker's Sons
At De Bakkerszonen, you can enjoy the most delicious breads, cakes, and croissants every day. This bakery has several locations in Amsterdam, including one in Noord and one near Roeterseiland. De Bakkerszonen was founded by two bakers' sons who wanted to breathe new life into their father's work. This bakery exudes craftsmanship and hard work. The quality of the bread is excellent and cannot be compared to bread from the supermarket. A visit to this bakery will remind you how delicious bread can taste.
1031 AE Amsterdam
Kaddour Butcher Shop
At Kaddour, they have a wide range of artisanal fresh meat and charcuterie. The range offers pure and honest quality meat, both local and worldwide, including Dutch meat, exclusive Halal Wagyu, refined John Dee beef from Australia and flavorful Maimoa lamb from New Zealand. Butcher Kaddour has been known for excellent quality for over 35 years, with recipes passed down through generations. Discover the healthy, animal-friendly approach and enjoy hand-knotted roasts, gourmet and barbecue packages, artisanal meats and the well-known chicken grill sausage sandwich.
1031 EE Amsterdam
Chateau Karlito
The hidden little shop Chateau Karlito on Van der Pekstraat mainly sells natural wine, but also sake, carpets, ceramics, and much more. Named after its owner Karlijn, this is a place where you can taste, see, and listen to many beautiful and delicious things, including jazz, excellent sake, and coffee. However, the selection of natural wines, with wines from all corners of the world, is the highlight of the shop. Be sure to try the (authentic!) Brabant sausage roll and the almond croissant.
1021 KP Amsterdam
Chateau Amsterdam
Hidden away in a huge warehouse in Amsterdam-Noord is the urban winery Chateau Amsterdam. In 2017, father and son founded this place to bring the process of winemaking to the city. By importing grapes from various European vineyards, unique modern and classic wines are created. You can come here for a wine tasting where you can sample a variety of wines and see the process of winemaking in real life.
1031 CN Amsterdam
Dolzon
On Van der Pekplein, among other small businesses, you will find the Dolzon bakery. It would be a shame to overlook this little bakery. Here they sell delicious homemade bread, pastries, and other tasty treats, all made with love. The good news is that the bakery is also open on Sunday mornings, so you can enjoy a freshly baked French croissant. These are so delicious that you have to be quick, because the croissants sell out fast.
1031 GZ Amsterdam
Fromagerie Abraham Kef
At Fromagerie Abraham Kef, you can get the most delicious cheeses. Abraham Kef opened a store in the center of Amsterdam back in 1953. As a true cheese lover with extraordinary stories, Kef proved to be a pioneer in the field of cheese and left a lasting impression. In 2017, a Fromagerie Abraham Kef also opened in Amsterdam-Noord, where you will find a tasting room in addition to the cheese shop. Here you can taste all the cheeses in combination with an assortment of matching (natural) wines.
1031 KN Amsterdam
Vindict wine
In 2007, Vindict started as an online wine shop. Five years later, in 2012, they opened their first physical store on Elandsgracht in the center of Amsterdam. In December 2022, they welcomed their second location in the new Aan het IJ district in Amsterdam North. Vindict distinguishes itself with a strong focus on European wines, and the store even has a shop-in-shop by Bob Wijn, specializing in Dutch wines. With around 100 Dutch and 700 international wines, Vindict offers a varied selection for wine lovers.
1033 WC Amsterdam
Ice rinks
Once a month, Europe's largest flea market takes place at the NDSM shipyard in Amsterdam-Noord. Be prepared for tons of vintage clothing, antiques, beautiful mirrors, and jewelry. Real stores have stalls here, but private individuals can also rent a stall and sell their own clothes that they no longer wear. Prices are low, so be prepared to haggle and search thoroughly, and you can be 100% sure that you will leave the IJhallen with some real finds. Tip: grab some poffertjes and wear warm clothes if you go in winter, as the warehouse is not heated and most of the stalls are outside!
1025 XB Amsterdam
Re-circle Recycling
From jewelry, flippo's, rare posters to tin toys: you name it, this store has it. The owners of Re-circle started refurbishing items in 2015, which they initially Rear garden from their Rear garden . They now have a store and are happy to collect any surplus items from you.
1021 JN Amsterdam
Vanmokum
Vanmokum was founded in 2011 by Arno Ruijzenaars. Together with his brother Dennis, product engineer Erwin Termaat, and later addition Wouter Smit, they created various product lines with renowned designers. In addition to in-house brands such as Graypants and Frama, Vanmokum also distributes brands such as Ay Illuminate and Seletti. Their global influence extends to furniture and design stores, hotels, and offices such as Hilton and Google. Vanmokum embraces the entire process, from creative idea to global distribution, and proudly presents high-quality design from furniture to lighting.
1032 JZ Amsterdam
Wdstck Gallery
Wdstck is located in Amsterdam Noord and offers a range of multidisciplinary objects with a distinct aesthetic, each telling its own story. At Wdstck, they seek to strike a balance between art and design, bringing objects with soul into everyday life. They cherish the temperament of each material and craft objects by hand to emphasize the story that nature has to offer.
1032 KV Amsterdam
Kringloop Winkel Amsterdam
Kringloop Winkel Amsterdam now has four locations in the city. With books, household appliances, clothing, furniture, music, toys and tools. In short, everything you can expect in a thrift store. Plenty of reasons to stroll around for an afternoon.
1032 KV Amsterdam
Environmental Brigade
Want to dig up even more hidden treasures in your own city? Then the Milieu Brigade thrift store is the perfect place to spend an afternoon browsing. They collect items from commercial buildings, estates, and private residences. It's always King's Day at this thrift store.
1031 CW Amsterdam
Treasure Depot
Treasure Depot on Van der Pekstraat is the place to go for genuine secondhand treasures. After 15 years of selling at various markets, owners Emmanuelle and Frank decided it was time to open a real store. The ceiling is covered with the most beautiful retro lamps, but they have much more: jewelry, furniture, sunglasses, and other cool stuff. Feast your eyes and, if you're lucky, take home a new gadget or a beautiful lamp.
1031 HD Amsterdam
The Distelweg Location
In 2020, Sold Lokatie Sold no less than 858,000 kilograms of goods from its three Amsterdam thrift stores on Buikslotermeerplein, Distelweg, and Eerste Oosterparkstraat. Everything is second-hand, making it incredibly sustainable. The Lokatie on Distelweg covers no less than 2,000 square meters, making it one of the largest in Amsterdam.
1019 BB Amsterdam
Frankly Amsterdam
The young Dutch company Frankly Amsterdam – with founder Femke Derks at the helm – designs, produces and sells rugs, bed linen, plaids and scarves. Products in soft natural tones that add warmth, comfort and tranquility to any interior. At Frankly Amsterdam they do things differently, their products have an honest origin where employees work in a good environment with pure, harmless materials and receive a fair wage.
1025 LM Amsterdam
Café 't Sluisje
This old brown café has been around for over 100 years. For a moment, it looked like 't Sluisje was going to disappear, but it was bought by 85 local residents and a new manager was found. It is a really cozy neighborhood café where everyone knows each other and meets up. The terrace is located on a lock, and it's a wonderful place to sit in the summer. But even in winter, with a nice hot chocolate with whipped cream and a winter coat, you can enjoy the view of the beautiful Nieuwendammerdijk and the rest of rural northern Amsterdam.
1023 BD Amsterdam
Nuraghe
On Purmerplein, you will find Nuraghe, where the aroma of freshly baked pizza immediately transports you to Italy. The proud owner, Auri, a true Sardinian pizza maker, bakes his pizzas in a traditional wood-fired oven. His signature pizza dough recipe brings the authentic flavors of his homeland to life. It's not just the pizzas that are special; every week, Auri sources fresh produce—vegetables, meats, and more—directly from Italy. Together with his wife Petra, who warmly welcomes guests, he runs this beloved spot.
1023 BD Amsterdam
Glaze
Lazuur is a joint project Rogier and Elise, owners of Lastage* in Amsterdam. With Sherif Khalil at the helm, they have the ideal chef who seamlessly blends French cuisine with his Portuguese background. The menu offers dishes to share. Every first Sunday of the month, they serve a Sunday Roast, three classic courses for brunch or lunch. Another plus is the wine list, which includes a wide selection of matching Madeira and port wines.
1032 HD Amsterdam
Pasoek
At the Thai restaurant Pasoek, you can now also enjoy Thai cuisine in Amsterdam-Noord in an authentic atmosphere with friendly service. You can have lunch or dinner here, but you can also order takeaway or have your food delivered. There is a different menu every week, but they also have the Pasoek Special: a changing selection of Thai delicacies. So there is something for everyone here: from spring rolls to curry and soup.
1021 KL Amsterdam
Camarat
Camarat is a new restaurant-bar concept in Amsterdam-Noord that came about after friends Beau van Haren and Ruben Andriesse took over the catering location of the former Chateau Amsterdam to realize their own vision. Wout Langendijk is in charge of the kitchen. He learned his trade at In den Doofpot, did an internship at Noma in Copenhagen, and then worked at Cantine de Caron for several years. This background forms the basis for what he himself calls "Noord Cuisine," with French technique, Scandinavian influences, and a touch of Amsterdam stubbornness. The menu changes with the seasons and feels both refined and relaxed, with dishes that invite sharing. The atmosphere is raw and warm at the same time, matching the creative energy of Amsterdam-Noord.
1032 KD Amsterdam
Corner store
The Corner Store, a new gem in Noord, is located on Papaverweg and is run by the team behind De Klaproos and De Binnenvisser, among others. Based on music bars like those you see in Japan, it has cabinets full of records. This gastrobar offers music, natural wines, and a menu based on local ingredients but prepared with Asian flavors. Be sure to try the house aperitif of yuzu and sake.
1032 KE Amsterdam
The Poppy
De Klaproos is a pop-up pizza and pasta restaurant in Amsterdam-Noord. In the large, industrial space, you can eat crispy pizzas from the stone oven and drink natural wines. In addition to pizza and pasta, the menu also features other classic Italian dishes such as delicious antipasti. De Klaproos also lends itself as an exhibition and party location, and you can also pick up pizzas there.
1021 KM Amsterdam
The Skate Café
The Skatecafé in Amsterdam Noord is unique in that it has a halfpipe for skaters at the back of the restaurant. They serve delicious food and drinks and often host live music nights or club nights. The atmosphere is usually very cozy, and it can get very crowded on such nights. The menu includes dishes such as shrimp and langoustine bisque with mussels and crème fraîche or cod fillet with parsnip purée, beets, mussels, and antibiose. Every Thursday, they have a guest chef who decides the menu. The interior is industrial and minimalist, and the furniture is often moved around to make room for different events.
1021 KB Amsterdam
Barracuda
Barracuda is located in Amsterdam North, in a 600-square-meter warehouse with an interior built by the owner himself, where fish and wine play the leading role. You mark what you want to eat on a piece of paper with a pencil, and you order your drinks and pick them up at the bar. In the summer, you can eat outside on a terrace that is just as huge. The fresh fish and shellfish are served with French fries.
1021 KE Amsterdam
Coba
In Amsterdam-Noord, Coba Taqueria is located in a former garage. This restaurant with Mexican cuisine has a menu consisting of traditional handmade tacos, refined cocktails and a selection of special wines and beers. The interior of this place is also reminiscent of a real Mexican taqueria, with colorful decorations, plants and music in a deliberately unfinished space. If you would like to learn how to make tacos yourself after a visit to Coba, you can do so via the online cooking course that Coba offers.
1032 KB Amsterdam
Café de Ceuvel
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover De Ceuvel in Amsterdam-Noord. Here, they mainly offer a vegetarian menu with local delicacies. Everything is well thought out: lots of reuse and surrounded by companies that are making the world a better place. It's hard to find a better place to enjoy a sunny day than this bar in Noord. The whole ambiance has a bohemian feel and there is plenty of seating both inside and outside.
1021 KB Amsterdam
Hotel de Goudfazant
The restaurant is located in a huge industrial warehouse on the waterfront in Amsterdam North, which, despite its size, has excellent acoustics and is very well and stylishly decorated. Every evening, it is filled with regular customers who keep coming back for the (pickled) poussin and the dessert 'heavenly mud', among other things. In summer, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy the view of the IJ river. Goudfazant now also bakes its own bread! The 'group' now also includes other businesses such as Café Modern and (in collaboration with Sander Overeinder) restaurant VRR.
1021 KB Amsterdam
Hangar Amsterdam
Hangar Amsterdam is located on the north side of the IJ. It is a raw harbor hut decorated with furniture that could have come Immediately French flea markets. You can come here for a birthday party, a dinner with Italian classics, or a drink. The terrace is almost always in the sun and is ideal for a beer, glass of wine, or delicious cocktail with a magnificent view of the IJ.
1021 KB Amsterdam
FC Hyena
FC Hyena is a charming combination of cinema, bar, and restaurant. You can watch cult films here in the two cozy cinema theaters. The menu is compact and good, and most of the dishes are prepared in a large wood-fired oven. In the summer, you can also go to the outdoor cinema or sit at one of the large picnic tables overlooking the IJ. This is almost as entertaining as a film, as from the terrace you can see the entire Amsterdam skyline, including all the boats and large cargo and cruise ships passing by.
1021 KP Amsterdam
Nikotin Restobar
Chef and owner Tim van der Molen opened Nikotin after his Michelin-starred restaurant Coulisse gained international recognition under his leadership. With Nikotin, he deliberately chose a more informal setting in which his culinary background becomes more accessible. His cuisine combines French technique with influences from Japan and Korea, always with a keen focus on texture and fire. The dishes are made to share and invite long evenings at the table. The atmosphere is warm and energetic, where dinner and drinks flow effortlessly into one another.
1021 KP Amsterdam
Europizza
Don't be fooled by the name. In addition to excellent, surprising pizzas, they also offer a variety of snacks and dishes with a focus on local products. In addition to the excellent food, the friendly staff can also tell you everything you need to know about the fantastic (natural) wines they serve here. Under the creative leadership of Rein op 't Root (together with his partners), the 'Euro world' has now expanded to include Restaurant Europa, Benelux Bar, and Euro Pizza Bakery.
1021 KP Amsterdam
Eurosoft Café
Eurosoft Café was established by chef-entrepreneur Rein op 't Root, together with his partners, as a new bakery and lunch spot in Amsterdam-Noord. Drawing on his background at Euro Pizza and Restaurant Europa, he brings together his love of bread and comfort food here. The kitchen focuses on freshly baked focaccia, sandwiches, and sweet pastries that look simple but are technically sophisticated. The atmosphere is lively and relaxed, with a creative energy that suits the surroundings and the crowd.
1021 KP Amsterdam
The Beef Chief
Well known among Amsterdam festival-goers is The Beef Chief food truck. It has now settled permanently at the Oepdipus brewery in Amsterdam-Noord. The ideal place for a solid combo, owner Simon Parrot regularly develops burgers that pair well with the brewery's beers. The Beef Chief is grilling weekly from Thursday onwards.
1031 JX Amsterdam
Papa Thang
Papa Thang is the ideal neighborhood restaurant. Chef Thang Pham has traveled all over the world and cooked everywhere, but ultimately decided to return to his roots: Vietnamese street food. The dishes are simple, good, and affordable. In other words, it's a Vietnamese bistro with a varied menu.
1031 CV Amsterdam
Cannibals and Birds of Paradise
Kannibalen en Paradijsvogels is an Indonesian neighborhood eatery where real cooking takes place. It's all about Indonesian and Moluccan food for both cannibals and birds of paradise. For the cannibals, there are delicious meat dishes, and for the birds of paradise, the most delicious vegetarian dishes. Although the cuisine is based on traditional Indonesian cooking, the menu also moves with the times. For example, there is super tasty vegan spekkoek and the meat is of good origin.
1031 HP Amsterdam
Metro Café Restaurant
From morning to evening, the bakery and kitchen work together to prepare simple dishes with an emphasis on quality ingredients and vegetables. Chef Rients de Jong (formerly of As, Toscanini, and Entrepot) cooks seasonally and sustainably using familiar preparations. You can enjoy a very affordable three-course daily menu, or you can choose from a number of à la carte dishes, preceded by a few snacks. There is always room for a drink or snack at the large concrete bar. The wine list has a pure and high-quality style with many naturally made wines.
1031 HT Amsterdam
Bacalar
This taqueria is housed in a former garage on an industrial estate in Amsterdam-Noord. In a raw setting, Belgian chef Joachim de Buck cooks original Mexican dishes. There is a wide and varied selection of tacos, tostados, and other savory and spicy delicacies. Combined with 90s music, ciders, mezcal, sour beers, and natural wines, this is an exciting night out.
1031 GG Amsterdam
Modern Café
Since 2012, the former Twentsche Bank building has been transformed into Café Modern. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of this charming building, where a varied chef's menu (5 or 6 courses) is served. You are welcome to enjoy a glass of wine, oysters, cheese, or other delicacies at the bar. The chefs work exclusively with seasonal products from local and small-scale suppliers. It is interesting to note that the old vault of the bank building offers the possibility to enjoy a private dinner. The upper floors of the building serve as a boutique hotel with three Rooms.
1031 CN Amsterdam
Café Keppler
Café Keppler is a traditional neighborhood café in Amsterdam-Noord. It is named after the former director of the Local authority Housing Service Amsterdam, Arie Keppler, and is appropriately located in one of the beautiful buildings in the Van der Pek neighborhood, one of the garden cities built on behalf of Keppler. The food at Keppler is all homemade. You can come here for the best omelets in Amsterdam, but also delicious snacks and dinner in the evenings. The bread is homemade and the coffee is roasted in-house, and you can taste that. The products are also for sale in the shop next to the café.
1031 CD Amsterdam
We Bar Vindict
Richard Dietz (39) and Roderick Meijer (35) of Vindict are passionate about wine. With two successful wine shops to their name, they have now opened the Vindict wine bar together with chef Samir Doueiri (56) and sommelier Jan-Jaap Altenburg (31). The bar, made from acacia wood from the Dassemus vineyard in Chaam, exudes warmth and authenticity. Enjoy accompanying dishes, such as escargots with garlic and herb butter or Dutch shrimp cocktail with avocado and lemon, freshly prepared by chef Doueiri. The wine list features a selection of more than fifty wines served by the glass and more than eight hundred wines by the bottle. You can also do a tasting or order a blind wine in a black glass for €7.50. If you correctly name the grape, the glass is on the house.
1031HS Amsterdam
Pelusa
Pelusa, which means 'fluff', is named after the nickname of none other than Maradona. It is a tribute to the ultimate Argentine bon vivant. This gastro neighborhood pub offers Argentine Parilla dishes, prepared by chef Steven (former chef at Lastage and C). The dishes are paired with a selection of wild fermented beers, natural wines, and ciders, carefully selected by Ruud (formerly of 't Arendsnest and Craft & Draft).
1031 CD Amsterdam
Café ONS
It's always fun at ONS. You can visit the picturesque cottage on Buiksloterweg in Amsterdam-Noord for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In the summer, there is a terrace where you can enjoy a cocktail in the sun, and in the winter, there is a fireplace where you can warm up with a mug of hot chocolate or a beer. The friendly staff is always happy to make recommendations.
1033 WB Amsterdam
Noorderlicht café-restaurant
Café-restaurant Noorderlicht is a place worth visiting for anyone who wants to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Noorderlicht has a cultural and sustainable approach: in addition to a delicious, healthy, and responsible menu, they also offer an atmospheric stage for musicians and creative types. The café's interior is mostly based on reused or second-hand materials. The industrial, creative environment of the NDSM shipyard fits in well with this.
1019 MB Amsterdam
Paon Bali
Paon Bali Amsterdam (formerly Catering Enak Sekali) specializes in authentic Balinese cuisine. Bali has its own extensive cuisine. Compared to other Indonesian cuisines, it is spicier and less sweet. Pork is also used more often. According to a well-known chef and author of books on Indonesian food, you will find the best satay (grilled on charcoal) in the city here!
1033 RD Amsterdam
Comets Bread & Café
In 2020, Kometen Brood sprouted as Lard's coronavirus hobby during lockdown. His passion for bread led him to purchase a bread oven, which he soon used to surprise his neighbors. Local residents discovered his passion and exchanged bread for home-grown eggs and homemade jam. The home bakery evolved into a success with overflowing kitchens. At the end of 2020, he opened the doors of his own shop, and so began the real baking adventure. The fantastic sourdough breads were expanded to include items such as cheese, chocolate croissants, various types of cake, baguettes, sandwiches, and coffee.
1031 KS Amsterdam
Moon Restaurant
At Restaurant Moon, you can literally experience Amsterdam from a high point. Located on the 19th floor of the A'DAM Tower, this revolving restaurant offers a 360º view of the city. Chef Hans Geertsema combines modern cuisine with pure and local ingredients, and there are also oysters or charcuterie from Brandt & Levie. While enjoying a multi-course meal, each dish offers a new view of the city; in short, an unforgettable experience.
1031 KS Amsterdam
The A'DAM Tower
The A'DAM Tower on the banks of the IJ river in Amsterdam North offers a diverse range of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and flexible workspaces where you can work at your own desk all day for a monthly fee. The tower was built in 1966 on behalf of Shell and was initially known as the Shell Tower. A few years ago, the tower was completely renovated and set up as a dynamic hub that offers space for inspiration, interaction, and relaxation. At the top of the A'DAM Tower, on the 19th floor, you will find the revolving restaurant Moon. Here you can sample dishes with a 360-degree view of Amsterdam. Even without visiting the restaurant, you can enjoy spectacular views from the A'DAM Tower. To do so, visit the A'DAM Lookout observation deck on the roof of the tower.
1031 KT Amsterdam
The Toll House Garden
The Tolhuistuin is a cultural oasis in Amsterdam North. Not far from the ferry, the Tolhuistuin uses art to provide a platform for new stories in theater, literature, journalism, video art, photography, architecture, and music. It's a long list, reflecting a diverse target audience and a diverse offering. You can come here for various events, from compositions to concerts. You can also eat in the restaurant with a view over the IJ.
1033 WB Amsterdam
Pllek
Pllek is located near the NDSM shipyard in Noord, right on the waterfront. Everything they serve is as local as possible. It has a large indoor and outdoor area. In the summer, you can chill out by the water with your bare feet in a beach chair or lying in a beanbag, giving you that island feeling. The kitchen is open all day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Try the steamed mackerel with dill horseradish, sweet and sour vegetables, and fried capers, or go for a vegetable tagine with autumn vegetables, pearl couscous, harissa, dukkah, zhug, and a red cabbage salad. Pllek regularly hosts yoga sessions, live music performances, and other events.
1032 VS Amsterdam
Noorderpark Pool
You can swim all year round at Noorderparkbad. With both an indoor and outdoor pool, there is plenty of space to swim laps, take swimming lessons, or participate in an aquarobics class. Located in Noorderpark, the pool was designed with matching round and wavy shapes. This design has not gone unnoticed. In 2016, the pool won the jury and public prize of the Amsterdam Architecture Prize and was nominated for the BNA best building in 2016. To top it all off, it was named the most beautiful public swimming pool in the world at the Piscine Global swimming pool fair in Lyon. In short, the swimming pool is well worth a visit.
1024 BE Amsterdam
Francis Boeske Projects
Art gallery Francis Boeske Projects, founded by Francis Boeske, represents a select group of artists, which makes it possible to organize special projects in the gallery in addition to solo exhibitions. Digital resources play a major role in the exhibited works, for presentation, projections, and communication, among other things.
1031 HP Amsterdam
Nxt Museum
Nxt Museum lets you immerse yourself in media art. Modern technologies are used for art forms, resulting in a very special kind of art. Admire, for example, the artworks 'Adrenalin or Zen' and 'What is happening to my face' or experience the cosmos and the black hole. You can walk through many of the artworks, and the artists succeed in letting you truly experience them. The artworks stimulate all your senses through the combination of sound, light, and movement. The museum gives you the opportunity to reflect on current technological developments and provides a moment of contemplation in a reality that is developing at an ever-increasing pace. Through the use of large spaces and many different types of visuals, they succeed in exhibiting a whole new form of art.
1019 LE Amsterdam
Rademakers Gallery
Rademakers Gallery is Pien Rademakers' gallery and offers exhibitions where art, fashion, and design meet. Pien Rademakers is an art historian and designs every exhibition for the gallery. In her exhibitions, she strives for programs that focus on interdisciplinarity, Sustainability female talent. Rademakers Gallery is not only a place to admire the works on display; art lovers can also receive advice on purchasing new works or putting together their own art collection. In short, Rademakers Gallery is an expert in all areas of art. The building is located in the new development area of KNSM Island.
1019 MJ Amsterdam
Bisou Gallery
Bisou Gallery originated from Rademaker's love for art and interior design. He started in 2016 with an 'Instagram only gallery', but since 2020 there has been a physical location on the KNSM Island in Amsterdam East. Rademaker does not follow the big names for the art he exhibits, but only his own heart and taste. The homely atmosphere makes it a pleasant place to get acquainted with the outspoken works in an accessible way.
1031 KS Amsterdam
A'DAM LOOKOUT
On the roof of the A'DAM Tower in Amsterdam North, you will find A'DAM LOOKOUT. This hotspot is designed as an observation deck where visitors can enjoy a beautiful view of the city of Amsterdam. For those who want to make this view even more exciting, there is also the 'Over the Edge' attraction. Here, while enjoying the view, you can swing back and forth on the highest swing in Europe over the edge of the A'DAM Tower. For a quiet afternoon, there is an interactive exhibition inside A'DAM LOOKOUT about the history and culture of Amsterdam.
1019 BR Amsterdam
The BIMHUIS
The BIMHUIS was founded in 1974 by a group of jazz musicians who felt Amsterdam lacked a venue for jazz music. An old furniture store was transformed into a stage, which they called the 'BIMHUIS'. It became a well-known venue among musicians and also provided a stage for up-and-coming talent. Over the years, it has developed into an internationally renowned venue for jazz and improvised music. Many jazz legends have performed there, including Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, and Archie Shepp. The current location opened in 2005 on the Piet Heinkade. It is an intimate venue where jazz music comes into its own. There is also a café and restaurant with a beautiful view over the IJ river.
1031 KT Amsterdam
EYE Film Museum
The distinctive and spectacular EYE Film Museum building is located on the Amsterdam IJ. The collection consists of more than 54,000 films from a wide variety of genres. The building has four movie theaters showing a varied program, an exhibition space with changing exhibitions, an educational floor, a shop, and a restaurant where you can dine or have a drink with a panoramic view of the IJ. In short, it is a place for anyone interested in film and film culture.
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