Cruquiuseiland, Amsterdam

Name: Cruquiuseiland
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#338 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Cruquiuseiland is a suburb the Eastern Docklands in the Zeeburg district of Amsterdam. The majority of the area is the man-made Cruquius Island itself, although some adjacent land is also part of the area. It is bordered on the north by Borneolaan, the west is near bounded by rail, the south by Lozingskanaal and the east by the Rijnkannel. ()

Local name: Cruquius Coordinates: 52°22'7"N, 4°56'42"E

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Zeeburg (Oostelijk Havengebied)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Tropenmuseum, Dappermarkt, De Gooyer, Entrepotdoksluis.

1 miSW
Ethnography museum with audio tours
Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam
26 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...
0.8 miSW
Bustling market with food and clothing
Dappermarkt, Amsterdam
22 min walk • The Dappermarkt is a market on Dapperstraat in Amsterdam-East and is one of the busiest markets of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In 1910, the Dapperstraat was officially designated by the municipality of Amsterdam as a market street. The Dappermarkt draws visitors from all over the Netherlands.
0.8 miW
Windmill, Historical place, View point
De Gooyer, Amsterdam
21 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.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam
28 min walk • The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.
~1060 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Press Museum, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Press Museum is a museum of journalistic heritage in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that became part of the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision in 2017.
0.8 miW
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Bars and clubs
Brouwerij 't IJ, Amsterdam
21 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.
1.1 miW
Baroque architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
Oosterkerk, Amsterdam
28 min walk • The Oosterkerk is a 17th-Century Dutch Reformed church in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Oosterkerk was built in the period 1669-1671 by architect Daniël Stalpaert and completed by Adriaan Dortsman. The church bells were cast by Pieter Hemony. The church has not been used for church services since 1962, and fell into decay since then.
0.8 miW
Canal
Nieuwe Vaart, Amsterdam
22 min walk • The Nieuwe Vaart or Nieuwevaart is a 17th-century canal in Amsterdam that runs from the center to Amsterdam-Oost. Kromhout Museum is located on the Nieuwe Vaart.
~1870 ftNE
Bridge
Python Bridge, Amsterdam
10 min walk • Python Bridge, officially known as High Bridge, is a bridge that spans the canal between Sporenburg and Borneo Island in Eastern Docklands, Amsterdam. It was built in 2001 and won the International Footbridge Award in 2002.
0.9 miW
Canal
Wittenburgervaart, Amsterdam
23 min walk • The Wittenburgervaart is a short canal in Amsterdam, between the Oostelijke Eilanden.
0.7 miW
Canal
Oostenburgervaart, Amsterdam
19 min walk • The Oostenburgervaart is a canal in the center of Oostenburg island, one of the Oostelijke Eilanden in Amsterdam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cruquiuseiland?

Nearby attractions include Press Museum, Amsterdam (6 min walk), Scheepstimmermanstraat, Amsterdam (9 min walk), Python Bridge, Amsterdam (10 min walk), Indische Buurt, Amsterdam (12 min walk).

How to get to Cruquiuseiland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cruquiuseiland:

Bus

Veelaan • Lines: 22, 65, N89 (6 min walk)
R.J.H. Fortuynplein • Lines: 43 (7 min walk)

Tram

Insulindeweg • Lines: 14, 3 (8 min walk)
Flevopark • Lines: 14, 3 (10 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (20 min walk)
Amsterdam Science Park (28 min walk)

Ferry

Veer Zamenhofstraat • Lines: F1 (33 min walk)