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- Thomas VOakland, CA18,534 contributionsThis is one of the widest waterways in the city and one that you can take a canal boat on, or walk along. It is not the most charming, but it is very practical as a way for transport. Several big bridges.Written 24 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dalton_TravellerPittsfield, MA103 contributionsBe sure to buy an I Amsterdam Card. It is the best city card we ever bought. Be ready for drizzle. Take a canal ride with Those Dam Boat Guys. Venture out of the city, Netherlands has an excellent train network Visit the second tier museums. Remember to make dinner reservations, unless you are a very early eater, you will need them at most restaurants. It's hard to get lost but never-the-less get a good map. Always be vigilant of bikes and cars. They both travel fast on canal side streets.Written 7 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- therese lCobleskill, NY934 contributionsOne of the three major canals, Keizersgracht provides a glimpse into the history of the city, as you can see the buildings that used to be warehouses (look for the shutters and the hooks at the roofline that were used to haul things up). Lovely to walk or take a canal boat.Written 5 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- nicolawhelo6County Carlow, Ireland12 contributionsThe location for this hotel from the train station was very close and very accessible to the city centre. The hotel was very clean and the staff were very helpful.
Unfortunately, as with a lot of city hotels the room was tiny and the shower/ toilet was really small.
The only plus side was that we were not in the hotel very much as we were out sight seeing and socialising for the entire trip. I would definitely stay in this hotel again despite the small roomsWritten 10 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - katerina mEdinburgh, UK9 contributionsThe most beautiful, picturesque, peaceful canal. We took so many photos, beautiful buildings, such a romantic place. We visited in our second day, and we kept visiting everyday for the rest of our stay. It meets Prinsengracht canal, where you can find some amazing small cafes and restaurants. Highly recommended.Written 20 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TwixUKAberdeen, UK420 contributionsHighlight of our trip to Amsterdam.
Rented bikes 5 mins from central station, hopped on the free 2 min ferry across to Amsterdam Noord & explored the cycle paths to the wetlands and beyond.
Best way to experience the more rustic side and be within nature. Vast areas of open land, canals, windmills and waterbirds. Bizarrely even highland cows (and we live in Scotland!)
Plotted our route to take in some local towns, and coastal areas too.
E-bikes made for an enjoyable day spent out in the fresh air, clocking up 60km with a leisurely stop for lunch & sightseeing when suited.
Highly recommend - even if you’re the only person in a helmet, do it!Written 17 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - VadimMurmansk, Russia34,986 contributionsThe busiest of the great canals is named after Prince William of Orange. Although it is the fourth from the center, it was dug before the third - the Keizersgracht. The rich district ends at Prinsengracht, and the proletarian and immigrant Jordan begins, which is now also being mastered by the prosperous public. The most famous house on the Prinsengracht built in 1635 has nothing to do with its popularity with the Golden XVII century. This is house No. 263, where the Anne Frank Museum has been operating since 1957. Otto Frank's family hid for almost 2 years from 1942 to 1944 in a back blind annex originally intended for servants. All these years, Anna has been listening to the bells of the Westerkerk, the largest Protestant church in Amsterdam, in which Rembrandt is supposedly buried. If you turn North, you can see six small houses (No. 159-171) forming the "Shelter of the Sun" (Zon's hofje). This orphanage was built in 1765 for women of the Mennonite Order. Another shelter (No.89-133) It is located to the north in a red brick building. The shelter, opened in 1804, is named after its founder, entrepreneur Jan van Breenen. Unlike the previous Protestant one, this shelter is for Catholics. According to legend, van Breen founded a shelter to commemorate his salvation after he locked himself in the pantry of his house on the aristocratic Herengracht and almost suffocated there. Interestingly, the building used to have a brewery "Zvezda" (De Ster), reconstructed by architect Abraham van der Hart in 1797.
Interesting houses are located at the very beginning of the canal. In the house No. 1 there is a pediment in the style of a bottle, and in the following (No. 3,5,7) later ones in the form of a bell. The post horn on house N7 reminds that from here in the XVII century a ferry went to Haarlem for the Haarlem flower auctions, where the most coveted were, of course, tulips. The ferry was pulled by horses, which were kept here... Despite the simpler design of the houses on the Prinsengracht compared to other Large Canals, the houses have large windows. Although glass was expensive, glazing reduced the weight of the house and allowed to reduce the load on the pile foundation and prevent the collapse of the house into the swampy soils of Amsterdam. Those who could not afford a house lived on barges. Now all barges have electricity and each has a number so that the postman can find the owner, although in the age of the Internet this is no longer so relevant…Written 31 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Aad ZAntwerp, Belgium4 contributionsI loved it as sportsman fond of rowing, sailing, swimming, running and rowing, wish I'd realized we could swim hours without getting tired and started triathlon already 50!!! years ago, after sailing a day on the Kaag we walked along the Sloterplas still a little shy to take the first step so it took to far in the morning before out water broke, lovely with somebody who was tortured by her mum and boyfriend for years, felt like as if set her free when she was already a quarter century, how strong love can be so spread it as much as you can, I gave her 40 Baccara's first time in her life, never forget it Marieke...Written 3 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CorneliusfudgeGMStockport, UK1,504 contributionsStretch of water behind Centraal station. Take the free ferry and go up the A’dam Lookout. Get yourself a drink at the restaurant /cafe on 19th /20th floor and a river view. You get a great view of this stretch of water.Written 14 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NICHOLAS TDubai, United Arab Emirates10,702 contributionsThis is a pretty green area south of Amsterdam city centre.
There is a huge expanse of water surrounded by lovely green parklands and walkways.
A lovely quiet place to visit and escape the city.Written 9 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - chrissieb94Dorset, UK3,302 contributionsThe Oudezijds Voorburgwal is a canal and street in the old town quarter and Red Light District. The canal is lined with majestic houses and is also the site of the OudeKerk, (the Old Church), the oldest building in Amsterdam. There are eight bridges across the canal providing transport links.Written 27 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
