Ferry Good Adventures

Quirky Amsterdam Noord boasts the best of contrasting worlds, with historic villages and hip waterside hangouts around every corner.

Cranes stand tall, marking Noord’s horizon in an ode to its industrial past and the many new architectural developments popping up across the River IJ. In recent decades, this rapidly-evolving neighbourhood has increasingly attracted more festivals, art spaces, gig venues, fantastic dining options and trendy waterfront bars to its shores. The free ferry from behind Central station will take you there in minutes, so don’t miss your chance to explore this quirky and varied area of Amsterdam.

Alternative culture

When you step o the ferry, the wide IJpromenade leads visitors towards the eye-catching architecture of the Eye Filmmuseum and A’DAM

Tower. Trendy food and drink hotspots such as urban winery

Chateau Amsterdam, taqueria

Coba and vinyl bar Corner Store redefi ne industrial-chic. While music venues and clubs such as Tolhuistuin, Skatecafé and Garage Noord or boutique cinema FC Hyena and digital media art museum NXT have grown the area into a muchrevered bastion of Amsterdam’s alternative culture. Make your way through the urban jungle and the lush green Noorderpark, and you'll fi nd the gateway to the spectacular countryside and quaint villages typical of the Old Holland region.

Shipyard hangout

Alternatively, take the ferry west towards NDSM Wharf. Repurposed into a cultural haven with a reputation for rebellious creativity and ground-breaking gra ti, this former shipyard was once the largest in the Netherlands. The urban plaza is now packed with art spaces such as Nieuw Dakota or STRAAT Museum for street art, magnificent restaurants such as Helling7 and Next overlooking the water, and buzzing nightlife options such as Pllek and Noorderlicht. Then, watch this historic wharf’s hangars and open spaces transform as the festival season gears up, with booming techno parties such as Pleinvrees in May or Over ‘t IJ Festival for experimental theatre in

For more information on Amsterdam Noord check out the Neighbourhood Guide on our website: iamsterdam.com/ neighbourhoods