Achterdam, Alkmaar

Name: Achterdam
Address: Alkmaar, Netherlands

#13 among attractions in Alkmaar

Nightlife, Red light, Red-light district

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The Achterdam is a red light district in the Dutch city of Alkmaar, 30 km North of Amsterdam. It is the only place in Alkmaar where window prostitution is permitted. It is situated about 10 minutes walk from the Alkmaar train station. It is a 150-metre-long street with window prostitution on both sides. The area has about 69 windows with rooms. Mainly Eastern European women work there. ()

Alternative names: Length: 492 ftCoordinates: 52°37'53"N, 4°45'7"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk, Waag, Noordhollandsch Kanaal, Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar.

~1840 ftW
Church
Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk, Alkmaar
9 min walk • Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk is a landmark formerly Protestant church in Alkmaar, Netherlands, now in secular use. The building is located on the Koorstraat. It is mostly closed in the winter and open for tourists in the summer months or by appointment.
~440 ftW
Tower
Waag, Alkmaar
3 min walk • The Waag building is a National monument listed building on the Waagplein in Alkmaar in the Netherlands. On this square Waagplein every Friday from April till the second week of September, the famous cheese market is held. The Dutch Cheese Museum and the tourist information Office are also in the building.
0.4 miSE
Canal
Noordhollandsch Kanaal, Alkmaar
11 min walk • The Noordhollandsch Kanaal is a canal originally meant for ocean-going ships. It is located in North Holland, Netherlands. The canal was of great significance in Dutch history.
~1980 ftW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, Alkmaar
10 min walk • Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar is a city museum located in the center of Alkmaar on the Canadaplein. The museum is devoted to presenting and preserving the cultural history of Alkmaar and the surrounding region.
0.4 miW
52°37'48"N • 4°44'30"E
Molen van Piet, Alkmaar
12 min walk • Historical place, Windmill
~820 ftSW
Church
Kapelkerk, Alkmaar
4 min walk • The Kapelkerk is a medieval church in the old town of Alkmaar, on the Laat. Originally the Catholic St. John's Chapel stood on this spot, hence the name "Kapelkerk". The church is used by the Reformed Churches Freedged in Alkmaar for weekly worship...
~640 ftSW
52°37'48"N • 4°45'1"E
Platte Stenenbrug, Alkmaar
4 min walk • Bridge
0.4 miW
52°38'1"N • 4°44'36"E
Stichting Bibliotheek Kennemerwaard, Alkmaar
10 min walk • Library
~880 ftNW
52°38'1"N • 4°45'1"E
Beatles Museum, Alkmaar
5 min walk • Museum
0.9 miW
52°37'35"N • 4°43'52"E
Stadsboerderij de Hout, Alkmaar
24 min walk • Zoo
0.9 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Alkmaarderhout, Alkmaar
24 min walk • Alkmaarderhout, locally known as "De Hout", in a city park in Alkmaar, North Holland, Netherlands. The park is one of the oldest city parks in the Netherlands, dating from 1607.

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Which popular attractions are close to Achterdam?

Nearby attractions include Waag, Alkmaar (3 min walk), Platte Stenenbrug, Alkmaar (4 min walk), Kapelkerk, Alkmaar (4 min walk), Beatles Museum, Alkmaar (5 min walk).

How to get to Achterdam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Achterdam:

Bus

Kanaalkade • Lines: 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 250, 3, 350, 4 (5 min walk)
Ouddorperdijkje • Lines: 10, 123, 129, 160, 162 (7 min walk)

Train

Alkmaar (17 min walk)
Alkmaar Noord (26 min walk)