Indische Buurt, Amsterdam

Name: Indische Buurt
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#440 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Indische Buurt is a neighborhood in the borough of Oost, the eastern part of the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The name of the neighborhood dates from the early 20th century, and is derived from the fact that the neighborhood's streets are named after islands and other geographical concepts in the former Dutch colony of the Dutch East Indies or now known as Indonesia. The first street was named in 1902. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°21'46"N, 4°56'22"E

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Zeeburg (Indische Buurt West)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Indische Buurt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miW
Ethnography museum with audio tours
Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam
18 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...
0.5 miW
Bustling market with food and clothing
Dappermarkt, Amsterdam
14 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.
0.6 miNW
Windmill, Historical place, View point
De Gooyer, Amsterdam
16 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.
0.9 miNW
Bridge
Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam
24 min walk • The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.
0.8 miW
Green space with bird watching and cycling
Oosterpark, Amsterdam
21 min walk • The Oosterpark is the first large park laid out by the municipality of Amsterdam. Located near the Singelgracht to the north, it is the principal component of the Oosterpark neighbourhood in the Oost borough.
0.5 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Press Museum, Amsterdam
12 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.
0.6 miNW
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Bars and clubs
Brouwerij 't IJ, Amsterdam
16 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.
0.7 miNW
Canal
Nieuwe Vaart, Amsterdam
18 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.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Python Bridge, Amsterdam
21 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 miNW
Canal
Wittenburgervaart, Amsterdam
23 min walk • The Wittenburgervaart is a short canal in Amsterdam, between the Oostelijke Eilanden.
0.7 miNW
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 Indische Buurt?

Nearby attractions include Flevopark, Amsterdam (12 min walk), Press Museum, Amsterdam (12 min walk), Cruquiuseiland, Amsterdam (12 min walk), Dapperbuurt, Amsterdam (13 min walk).

How to get to Indische Buurt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Indische Buurt:

Bus

Molukkenstraat • Lines: 22, 245, 37, 40, N89 (2 min walk)
Javaplein • Lines: 22, 65, N89 (3 min walk)

Tram

Molukkenstraat • Lines: 14, 3 (2 min walk)
Javaplein • Lines: 14 (3 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (10 min walk)
Amsterdam Science Park (20 min walk)

Metro

Wibautstraat • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (33 min walk)
Amstelstation • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (37 min walk)