SAIL Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Name: SAIL Amsterdam
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#166 among attractions in Amsterdam

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SAIL Amsterdam is a quinquennial maritime event in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Tall ships from all over the world visit the city to moor in its eastern harbour. The 2020 event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ()

Local name: Sail Amsterdam Coordinates: 52°22'43"N, 4°54'5"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde)Amsterdam Netherlands

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SAIL Amsterdam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sexmuseum, Café 't Mandje, Oude Kerk, Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder.

~1190 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Erotic museum
Sexmuseum, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Sexmuseum Amsterdam, known as the "Venustempel," is a provocative and enlightening establishment located in the heart of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This museum, dedicated to the theme of human sexuality, presents an extensive collection of erotic paintings...
~1380 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Café 't Mandje, Amsterdam
7 min walk • Café 't Mandje is a historic and culturally significant establishment nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This iconic café, located on the Zeedijk street, is celebrated as a pioneering venue for the LGBTQ+ community.
~1900 ftSW
Cultural center in oldest city building
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam's bustling De Wallen district, the Oude Kerk stands as the city's oldest building and its first parish church, now repurposed into a captivating museum. With its origins dating back to around 1213, this historical church has witnessed...
~1330 ftS
17th-century house with a hidden church
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Amsterdam
7 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Amsterdam lies a hidden gem that transports visitors back to the 17th century: Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, or "Our Lord in the Attic." This clandestine church, concealed within a seemingly typical canal house, serves as a museum that...
~1740 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Nieuwendijk, Amsterdam
9 min walk • Nieuwendijk is one of Amsterdam's oldest and most vibrant streets, steeped in history and bustling with activity. Located in the heart of the city, this street runs from the Central Station to the Dam Square, offering a unique blend of the past and present.
~1780 ftSE
Museum
Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Conservatorium van Amsterdam is a Dutch conservatoire of music located in Amsterdam. This school is the music division of the Amsterdam University of the Arts, the city's vocational university of arts.
~770 ftS
Historic Catholic church filled with art
Basilica of St. Nicholas, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Basilica of Saint Nicholas is located in the Old Centre district of Amsterdam, Netherlands, very close to Amsterdam's main railway station. It is the city's primary Roman Catholic church.
~1980 ftS
Nightlife, Red-light district, Red light
De Wallen, Amsterdam
10 min walk • De Wallen or De Walletjes was the largest and best known red-light district in Amsterdam prior to being temporarily shut down in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
~1180 ftSW
Canal
Oudezijds Kolk, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Oudezijds Kolk is a short and narrow canal/lock in Amsterdam between the Oudezijds Voorburgwal and the Oosterdok.
~1840 ftSW
Square
Oudekerksplein, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Oudekerksplein is a square in the centre of Amsterdam. It is named after the 14th-century church Oude Kerk which dominates the square. The Oudekerksplein is wedged between the Warmoesstraat street and Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal.
~820 ftS
Tower
Schreierstoren, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Schreierstoren, originally part of the medieval city wall of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, was built in the 15th century. It was the location from which Henry Hudson set sail on his journey to Northern America. This expedition would lead to the discovery of the island of Manhattan among others. It was built as a defense tower in 1487.

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Which popular attractions are close to SAIL Amsterdam?

Nearby attractions include Amsterdam Centraal railway station, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Basilica of St. Nicholas, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Schreierstoren, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Martelaarsgracht, Amsterdam (6 min walk).

How to get to SAIL Amsterdam by public transport?

The nearest stations to SAIL Amsterdam:

Metro

Centraal Station • Lines: 51, 52, 53, 54 (1 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (13 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (2 min walk)

Bus

Centraal Station • Lines: 22, 248, 43, 48, N92 (2 min walk)

Tram

Centraal Station • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 17, 2, 24, 26, 4 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (4 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (10 min walk)