Schreierstoren, Amsterdam

Name: Schreierstoren
Address: Prins Hendrikkade 94/5, Amsterdam, 1012 AE, Netherlands
Telephone: 00204288291

#113 among attractions in Amsterdam

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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. It is currently a café and nautical bookstore. The old name was 'Schreyhoeckstoren' meaning in old Dutch the sharp angle of the tower with the once connected citywalls. Later they started calling it in short the Schreierstoren. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'35"N, 4°54'8"E

Address

Prins Hendrikkade 94/5Stadsdeel Centrum (De Wallen)Amsterdam 1012 AE Netherlands

Contact

00204288291

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Day trips

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

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

~1110 ftW
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...
~640 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Café 't Mandje, Amsterdam
4 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.
~1380 ftSW
Cultural center in oldest city building
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
7 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...
~770 ftSW
17th-century house with a hidden church
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Amsterdam
4 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...
~1430 ftS
Canal
Rechtboomssloot, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Rechtboomssloot, or Recht Boomssloot, is a canal in the Lastage neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam.
~1380 ftS
City gate, Vernacular architecture
Waag, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Waag is a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam. Later it served as a guildhall, museum, fire station and anatomical theatre, among other things.
~1310 ftE
Museum
Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Amsterdam
7 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.
~250 ftW
Historic Catholic church filled with art
Basilica of St. Nicholas, Amsterdam
2 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.
~1440 ftS
Square, Farmer's market, Neighbourhood
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam
7 min walk • Nieuwmarkt is a square in the centre of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The surrounding area is known as the Lastage neighborhood. It is situated in the borough of Amsterdam-Centrum. The square is considered part of Amsterdam's Chinatown, next to the De Wallen. There are over 20 cafés and coffeeshops facing the square.
~1380 ftSW
Nightlife, Red-light district, Red light
De Wallen, Amsterdam
7 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.
~700 ftSW
Canal
Oudezijds Kolk, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Oudezijds Kolk is a short and narrow canal/lock in Amsterdam between the Oudezijds Voorburgwal and the Oosterdok.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schreierstoren?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of St. Nicholas, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Oudezijds Kolk, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Zeedijk, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Kromme Waal, Amsterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Schreierstoren by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schreierstoren:

Bus

Prins Hendrikkade • Lines: 22, 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, 43, N01, N04, N14, N86, N91, N93, N94 (5 min walk)
Centraal Station • Lines: 248, 43, 48 (5 min walk)

Tram

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

Metro

Centraal Station • Lines: 51, 52, 53, 54 (4 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (9 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (5 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (6 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (12 min walk)