Scheepvaarthuis, Amsterdam

Name: Scheepvaarthuis
Address: Prins Hendrikkade 108-114, Amsterdam, 1011 AK, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 418 2886

#137 among attractions in Amsterdam

Historical place, Architecture

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The Shipping House is a building on the western tip of the Waalseiland near Amsterdam harbour that is one of the top 100 Dutch heritage sites and generally regarded as the first true example of the Amsterdam School, a style characterised by "expressive dynamism, lavish ornamentation and colourful embellishments". It is situated on the Prins Hendrikkade and was erected on the spot where Cornelis Houtman's first trip to the East Indies had begun in 1595. The first part was built 1913 - 1916; the second part was built 1926 -1928. Originally, it was the headquarters of six leading Amsterdam shipping companies: the Netherlands Steamship Company, the Royal Packet Navigation Company, the Java-China-Japan Line and the Royal Dutch Steamboat Company with subsidiary New Rhine Navigation Company and acquired in 1912 Royal West India Mail Service. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'28"N, 4°54'15"E

Address

Prins Hendrikkade 108-114Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam 1011 AK Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 418 2886

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

Nearby attractions include: Café 't Mandje, Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Oudeschans, Rechtboomssloot.

~700 ftW
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.
~1080 ftW
17th-century house with a hidden church
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Amsterdam
6 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...
~900 ftS
Canal
Oudeschans, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Amsterdam, Oudeschans is a picturesque canal that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city center. This serene waterway is lined with elegant Dutch buildings and charming houseboats, creating a postcard-perfect scene that...
~760 ftS
Canal
Rechtboomssloot, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Rechtboomssloot, or Recht Boomssloot, is a canal in the Lastage neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam.
~1010 ftSW
City gate, Vernacular architecture
Waag, Amsterdam
5 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.
~1040 ftNE
Museum
Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Amsterdam
6 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.
~1380 ftSW
Canal
Kromboomssloot, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Kromboomssloot, or Krom Boomssloot, is a canal in the Lastage neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam. It provides a transverse navigation from the Rechtboomssloot and was previously called Dwarsboomssloot.
~1000 ftNW
Historic Catholic church filled with art
Basilica of St. Nicholas, Amsterdam
5 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.
~950 ftSE
Tower, Hendrick de Keyser, Historical place
Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Montelbaanstoren is a tower on bank of the Oudeschans, Amsterdam canal in the Netherlands. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the Walls of Amsterdam for the purpose of defending the city and the harbour.
~1020 ftSW
Square, Farmer's market, Neighbourhood
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam
5 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.
~1360 ftW
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scheepvaarthuis?

Nearby attractions include Waalseilandsgracht, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Kromme Waal, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Prins Hendrikkade, Amsterdam (3 min walk), De Appel, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Scheepvaarthuis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scheepvaarthuis:

Bus

Prins Hendrikkade • Lines: 22, 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, 43, N01, N04, N14, N86, N91, N92, N93, N94 (5 min walk)
IJ tunnel • Lines: 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, N91, N93 (7 min walk)

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (7 min walk)
Centraal Station • Lines: 51, 52, 53, 54 (8 min walk)

Tram

Centraal Station • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 17, 2, 24, 26, 4 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (9 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (14 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (9 min walk)
Amsterdam Muiderpoort (38 min walk)