Blauwbrug, Amsterdam

Name: Blauwbrug
Address: Waterlooplein 403, Amsterdam, 1011 PG, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 638 1462

#84 among attractions in Amsterdam

Bridge, Historical place, Cafe

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Facts and practical information

The Blauwbrug is a historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the river Amstel. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area, and lies south to the Stopera. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°21'58"N, 4°54'5"E

Address

Waterlooplein 403Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam 1011 PG Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 638 1462

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Hermitage Amsterdam, Rembrandt House, Hortus Botanicus, Portuguese Synagogue.

~710 ftSE
Waterfront art and culture museum
Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Hermitage Amsterdam is a renowned cultural gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This distinguished museum is an extension of the famed State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and serves as a cultural bridge between the Netherlands...
~1200 ftN
Dutch master's 17th-century home studio
Rembrandt House, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Rembrandt House Museum is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of one of the world's most renowned painters, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This traditional Dutch house, where Rembrandt lived...
~1460 ftE
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Hortus Botanicus offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This historical botanical garden, one of the oldest in the world, dates back to 1638 and was originally established as a medicinal herb garden for doctors...
~1010 ftNE
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga, is a historic jewel nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Constructed in 1675, this grand synagogue serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the city and the enduring legacy of the Jewish...
~900 ftS
Narrow, historic bridge lit at night
Magere Brug, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Magere Brug is a bridge over the river Amstel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat, between the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht.
~1440 ftNW
Canal
Raamgracht, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Raamgracht is a canal in central Amsterdam that runs from the Kloveniersburgwal to the Zwanenburgwal. The Groenburgwal, Verversstraat and Zanddwarsstraat lead to the Raamgracht.
~560 ftW
Canal house re-creates 19th-century life
Museum Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam
3 min walk • Museum Willet-Holthuysen is a located on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The Amsterdam famous ring of canals is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
~670 ftNE
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Joods Historisch Museum, part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to Jewish history, culture and religion, in the Netherlands and worldwide. It is the only museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Jewish history.
~1300 ftSE
Canal
Nieuwe Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Nieuwe Prinsengracht is a canal in the Plantage neighborhood of Amsterdam, an extension of the Prinsengracht in the eastern Grachtengordel.
~930 ftNE
Church
Mozes en Aäronkerk, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Moses and Aaron Church, in the Waterlooplein neighborhood of Amsterdam, is officially the Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony of Padua. Originally a clandestine church, it was operated by Franciscan priests at a house on Jodenbreestraat, where the wall tablets of Moses and Aaron hung on the wall.
~560 ftN
Theater, Ballet, Opera
Stopera, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Stopera is a building complex in Amsterdam, Netherlands, housing both the city hall of Amsterdam and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet, the principal opera house in Amsterdam that is home of Dutch National Opera, Dutch National Ballet and Holland Symfonia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Blauwbrug open?

Blauwbrug is open:

Monday 10 am - 1 am
Tuesday 10 am - 1 am
Wednesday 10 am - 1 am
Thursday 10 am - 1 am
Friday 10 am - 3 am
Saturday 10 am - 3 am
Sunday 10 am - 1 am

Which popular attractions are close to Blauwbrug?

Nearby attractions include Amstelhof, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Nieuwe Herengracht, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Museum Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Stopera, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Blauwbrug by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blauwbrug:

Bus

Waterlooplein • Lines: 246, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93 (5 min walk)
Rembrandtplein • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91, N93 (5 min walk)

Tram

Waterlooplein • Lines: 14 (3 min walk)
Keizersgracht • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (3 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (10 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (23 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (24 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (29 min walk)