KNSM Island, Amsterdam

Name: KNSM Island
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#473 among attractions in Amsterdam

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The KNSM Island is a man-made island in the Eastern Docklands of Amsterdam. It is named for the Koninklijke Nederlandsche Stoomboot-Maatschappij, the Royal Dutch Steamboat Shipping company which used to have its headquarters and its docks on the island. It is now a large residential area containing modern architecture with a mostly well-off population. ()

Local name: KNSM-eiland Area: 34.59 acres (0.0541 mi²)Coordinates: 52°22'37"N, 4°56'35"E

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Zeeburg (Oostelijk Havengebied)Amsterdam Netherlands

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KNSM Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: De Gooyer, Press Museum, Brouwerij 't IJ, Oosterkerk.

1 miSW
Windmill, Historical place, View point
De Gooyer, Amsterdam
26 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.
0.5 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Press Museum, Amsterdam
14 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.
1 miSW
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Bars and clubs
Brouwerij 't IJ, Amsterdam
26 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 miSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
Oosterkerk, Amsterdam
29 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.
1 miSW
Canal
Nieuwe Vaart, Amsterdam
26 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.
~1920 ftSE
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 miSW
Canal
Wittenburgervaart, Amsterdam
22 min walk • The Wittenburgervaart is a short canal in Amsterdam, between the Oostelijke Eilanden.
0.8 miSW
Canal
Oostenburgervaart, Amsterdam
21 min walk • The Oostenburgervaart is a canal in the center of Oostenburg island, one of the Oostelijke Eilanden in Amsterdam.
1.1 miW
Canal
Kattenburgervaart, Amsterdam
28 min walk • The Kattenburgervaart is a short canal in Amsterdam that runs through the Oostelijke Eilanden. The canal separates the island of Wittenburg, which was built in the 17th century, from the island of Kattenburg.
1.1 miS
Park, Playground
Flevopark, Amsterdam
28 min walk • Flevopark is a park located in the Indische Buurt, in the eastern portion of the city of Amsterdam, in the province of North Holland, Netherlands.
0.7 miW
52°22'34"N • 4°55'39"E
Mezrab, Amsterdam
17 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Cabaret

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to KNSM Island?

Nearby attractions include Python Bridge, Amsterdam (10 min walk), Eastern Docklands, Amsterdam (11 min walk), Scheepstimmermanstraat, Amsterdam (11 min walk), Press Museum, Amsterdam (14 min walk).

How to get to KNSM Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to KNSM Island:

Bus

Levantplein • Lines: 65 (1 min walk)
KNSM-laan • Lines: 65 (4 min walk)

Tram

Azartplein • Lines: 7 (7 min walk)
C. van Eesterenlaan • Lines: 7 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Veer Zamenhofstraat • Lines: F1 (20 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (32 min walk)

Metro

Noorderpark • Lines: 52 (34 min walk)