Oosterkerk, Amsterdam

Name: Oosterkerk
Address: Kleine Wittenburgerstraat 1, Amsterdam, 1018 LS, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 627 2280

#141 among attractions in Amsterdam

Baroque architecture, Church, Concerts and shows, Museum, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Oosterkerk is a 17th-Century Dutch Reformed church in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 52°22'12"N, 4°55'10"E

Address

Kleine Wittenburgerstraat 1Stadsdeel Centrum (Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken)Amsterdam 1018 LS Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 627 2280

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Oosterkerk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: NEMO Museum, National Maritime Museum, Tropenmuseum, Artis.

0.4 miNW
Waterfront, boat-like
NEMO Museum, Amsterdam
11 min walk • The NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is a beacon of discovery and education, nestled in the heart of the city. This striking structure, resembling a green copper ship rising from the water, opened its doors in 1997 and has since become an iconic destination for curious...
~1180 ftNW
Maritime history exhibits and replica ship
National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The National Maritime Museum, situated in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a treasure trove of maritime history and a testament to the country's seafaring legacy. Housed in a grand, 17th-century building that was once the Amsterdam Admiralty's naval storehouse...
0.5 miS
Ethnography museum with audio tours
Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam
14 min walk • The Tropenmuseum is a vibrant cultural beacon in the heart of Amsterdam, offering a window into the diverse cultures and stories of people from tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Nestled in an impressive historic building which dates back to 1926, the...
~1520 ftS
Long-established zoo with aquarium
Artis, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, Artis is a historic zoo that offers a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Founded in 1838, it stands as one of the oldest zoos in Europe and has since evolved into a beloved institution where nature, culture,...
~970 ftSW
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Entrepotdok, formerly Nieuwe Rapenburgergracht, is a canal in Amsterdam, and a street and row of former warehouses with the same name along the northeast side of the canal.
~1660 ftSW
Museum of WWII Dutch resistance
Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Resistance Museum is a museum located in the Plantage neighbourhood in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The Dutch Resistance Museum, chosen as the best historical museum of the Netherlands, tells the story of the Dutch people in World War II.
~1880 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Micropia Museum, Amsterdam
10 min walk • Micropia is a museum in Amsterdam based on the idea of distributing information about microbes, which are often associated with illness and disease despite their essential function in the daily functioning of human life.
0.4 miNW
Square
Oosterdok, Amsterdam
11 min walk • The Oosterdok is a former wet dock in Amsterdam. It was created in 1831-1832 by constructing the Oosterdoksdam and the Oosterdoksluis, forming a reliable deep port closed off from the tidal IJ.
~1920 ftSE
Windmill, Historical place, View point
De Gooyer, Amsterdam
10 min walk • De Gooyer is a windmill in Amsterdam located between Funenkade and Zeeburgerstraat. It is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 26.6 meters high.
~740 ftS
Bridge
Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.
~1980 ftSE
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Bars and clubs
Brouwerij 't IJ, Amsterdam
10 min walk • Brouwerij 't IJ is a small brewery in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the De Gooyer windmill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oosterkerk?

Nearby attractions include Kattenburgervaart, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Werf 't Kromhout, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Kadijken, Amsterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Oosterkerk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oosterkerk:

Bus

Wittenburgergracht • Lines: 22 (1 min walk)
Kattenburgerstraat • Lines: 246, 43, N89 (6 min walk)

Tram

Hoogte Kadijk • Lines: 7 (8 min walk)
Eerste Coehoornstraat • Lines: 7 (9 min walk)

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (18 min walk)
Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (20 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (21 min walk)
Amsterdam Central Station (26 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (23 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (24 min walk)