Overhoeks, Amsterdam

#327 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

Overhoeks is a new mixed-use neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands in the borough of Amsterdam-Noord directly across the IJ river from the city's central station. It is located on the former Royal Dutch Shell Research facility grounds. Construction of apartments and condominiums began in 2007 and the plan is for a total of 2200 units to be built, mixed in with 130,000 square metres of office, retail, and cultural space. Shell Technology Centre remains here with 1200 employees. Shell's Overhoeks Tower, the neighbourhood's namesake, was rebranded as A’DAM Toren by brand consultancy The Stone Twins in January 2014. The tower was redeveloped into a mix of offices, entertainment venues, a hotel, a revolving restaurant and an observation deck that boasts Europe's highest swing. A’DAM Toren opened in 2016. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°23'13"N, 4°54'8"E

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Stadsdeel Noord (Buiksloterham)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Sexmuseum, Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Brouwersgracht, Basilica of St. Nicholas.

0.7 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Erotic museum
Sexmuseum, Amsterdam
19 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...
0.7 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam
20 min walk • The Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ is a beacon of contemporary music and an architectural gem in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. Located on the banks of the river IJ, this modern concert hall is renowned for its exceptional acoustics and innovative programming, attracting music...
0.7 miSW
Canal
Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam
19 min walk • The Brouwersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam that connects the Singel with the Singelgracht. The canal marks the northwestern border of the Grachtengordel.
0.7 miS
Historic Catholic church filled with art
Basilica of St. Nicholas, Amsterdam
19 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.
0.6 miW
Canal
Bickersgracht, Amsterdam
16 min walk • The Bickersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam that runs between the Westelijke Eilanden, and a street on one of these islands, Bickerseiland.
0.8 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Bimhuis, Amsterdam
20 min walk • The Bimhuis is a concert hall for jazz and improvised music in Amsterdam. With an average of 150 performances a year the Bimhuis is the main stage for these musical genres in the Netherlands.
0.8 miS
Canal
Oudezijds Kolk, Amsterdam
21 min walk • The Oudezijds Kolk is a short and narrow canal/lock in Amsterdam between the Oudezijds Voorburgwal and the Oosterdok.
0.6 miW
Canal
Zoutkeetsgracht, Amsterdam
16 min walk • The Zoutkeetsgracht is a canal to the west of the center of Amsterdam.
~990 ftS
Contemporary movie culture center
EYE Film Institute Netherlands, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Eye Filmmuseum is a film archive, museum, and cinema in Amsterdam that preserves and presents both Dutch and foreign films screened in the Netherlands.
0.7 miS
Tower
Schreierstoren, Amsterdam
19 min walk • 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.
0.8 miS
Library
Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam, Amsterdam
20 min walk • The Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam is an organisation of public libraries in Amsterdam, Diemen and Ouder-Amstel in the Netherlands. The first library opened in 1919 at the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam. As of 2018, the OBA had 26 branch libraries, 177,000 members, and 1.3 million objects in its collection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Overhoeks?

Nearby attractions include IJtunnel, Amsterdam (5 min walk), EYE Film Institute Netherlands, Amsterdam (5 min walk), A'DAM Toren, Amsterdam (6 min walk), Sixhaven, Amsterdam (10 min walk).

How to get to Overhoeks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Overhoeks:

Bus

Grasweg • Lines: 38 (5 min walk)
Buiksloterwegveer • Lines: 38 (8 min walk)

Ferry

IJplein • Lines: F2 (12 min walk)
Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (15 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (15 min walk)

Metro

Centraal Station • Lines: 51, 52, 53, 54 (16 min walk)
Noorderpark • Lines: 52 (18 min walk)

Tram

Centraal Station • Lines: 12, 13, 17, 2 (16 min walk)