Lambiek, Amsterdam

#246 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, Art museum, Gift shop, Shopping

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Facts and practical information

Galerie Lambiek is a Dutch comic book store and art gallery in Amsterdam, founded on November 8, 1968 by Kees Kousemaker, though since 2007, his son Boris Kousemaker is the current owner. From 1968 to 2015, it was located in the Kerkstraat, but in November 2015, the store moved to the Koningsstraat 27. As of 2018, Lambiek is the oldest comics store in Europe, and the oldest worldwide still in existence. ()

Alternative names: Founded: 1968 (56 years ago)Coordinates: 52°21'50"N, 4°53'17"E

Address

Kerkstraat 132Stadsdeel Centrum (Grachtengordel-Zuid)Amsterdam 1017 GA Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 626 7543

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

Nearby attractions include: FOAM, Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam City Archives, Holland Casino.

~1180 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
FOAM, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, FOAM is a contemporary museum dedicated to photography in all its forms. This museum is a beacon for photography enthusiasts, presenting a rich tapestry of works that range from historical images to the avant-garde, showcasing the...
~1330 ftNE
Unique floating flower market
Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Bloemenmarkt stands as the world’s only floating flower market, a vibrant and fragrant strip of botanic wonder that dates back to 1862. This unique market floats on the Singel canal, between the Koningsplein and the Muntplein...
~1020 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Amsterdam City Archives, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Amsterdam City Archives is a treasure trove of historical documentation, housed in the monumental De Bazel building, located in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This repository of knowledge is dedicated to preserving the memory of the city through a vast...
~1400 ftSW
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Holland Casino, Amsterdam
7 min walk • Holland Casino is a Dutch state-owned company and has the legal monopoly on gambling in the Netherlands, and has fourteen casinos located throughout the country. Profits from Holland Casino go directly to the Dutch treasury. In 2007, profit was around 267 million euros and in 2006 some 263 million euros.
~1440 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Torture Museum, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Torture Museum, Amsterdam is a small museum located in the heart of Amsterdam, near the flower market overlooking the Singel canal. Included in the list of the world's most unusual museums. It is a popular museum for tourists, The torture museum is one of the 50 museums in Amsterdam.
~1350 ftW
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Municipal Theatre, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Stadsschouwburg of Amsterdam is the name of a theatre building at the Leidseplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The building is in the neo-Renaissance style dating back to 1894, and is the former home of the National Ballet and Opera.
~1160 ftW
Buzzing bars and iconic concert venues
Leidseplein, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Leidseplein is a square in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the Weteringschans neighborhood, immediately northeast of the Singelgracht. It is located on the crossroads of the Weteringschans, Marnixstraat and Leidsestraat.
~1030 ftNE
Unusual museum displaying feline art
KattenKabinet, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The KattenKabinet is an art museum in Amsterdam devoted to works depicting cats. The museum collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and other works of art by Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Corneille, Sal Meijer, Théophile Steinlen, and Jože Ciuha, among others.
~1460 ftN
Church, Spiritual, Gothic Revival architecture
De Krijtberg, Amsterdam
8 min walk • De Krijtberg Kerk is a Roman Catholic church in Amsterdam, located at the Singel. The church was designed by Alfred Tepe and was opened in 1883. The exuberant interior was made by Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg.
~1410 ftN
Canal
Herengracht, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Herengracht is the second of four Amsterdam canals belonging to the canal belt and lies between the Singel and the Keizersgracht. The Gouden Bocht in particular is known for its large and beautiful canal houses.
~1270 ftNW
Canal
Keizersgracht, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Keizersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is the second of the three main Amsterdam canals that together form the Grachtengordel, or canal belt, and lies between the inner Herengracht and outer Prinsengracht.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lambiek?

Nearby attractions include Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut B.V., Amsterdam (2 min walk), Walls of Amsterdam, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Amsterdam Pipe Museum, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Deutzen Hofje, Amsterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Lambiek by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lambiek:

Tram

Keizersgracht • Lines: 12, 2 (5 min walk)
Prinsengracht • Lines: 12, 2 (5 min walk)

Bus

Ruysdaelkade • Lines: N84 (7 min walk)
Leidseplein • Lines: 397, N22, N26, N82, N83, N84, N86, N88 (9 min walk)

Metro

Vijzelgracht • Lines: 52 (7 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 52 (13 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (30 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (32 min walk)