Houtkopersburgwal, Amsterdam

Name: Houtkopersburgwal
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#172 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

The Houtkopersburgwal is a short secondary canal in Amsterdam. It is located in the east of the Amsterdam-Centrum district in the Lastage neighborhood. ()

Coordinates: 52°22'12"N, 4°54'10"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Rembrandt House, Portuguese Synagogue, Oudeschans, Rechtboomssloot.

~400 ftSW
Dutch master's 17th-century home studio
Rembrandt House, Amsterdam
2 min walk • The Rembrandt House Museum is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of one of the world's most renowned painters, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This traditional Dutch house, where Rembrandt lived...
~990 ftSE
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga, is a historic jewel nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Constructed in 1675, this grand synagogue serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the city and the enduring legacy of the Jewish...
~860 ftNE
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...
~910 ftN
Canal
Rechtboomssloot, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Rechtboomssloot, or Recht Boomssloot, is a canal in the Lastage neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam.
~830 ftW
Canal
Raamgracht, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Raamgracht is a canal in central Amsterdam that runs from the Kloveniersburgwal to the Zwanenburgwal. The Groenburgwal, Verversstraat and Zanddwarsstraat lead to the Raamgracht.
~660 ftW
Former 1600s church and events venue
Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Zuiderkerk is a 17th-century Protestant church in the Nieuwmarkt area of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The church played an important part in the life of Rembrandt and was the subject of a painting by Claude Monet.
~450 ftNW
Canal
Kromboomssloot, Amsterdam
3 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.
~1090 ftS
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Joods Historisch Museum, part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to Jewish history, culture and religion, in the Netherlands and worldwide. It is the only museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Jewish history.
~980 ftNE
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.
~630 ftS
Church
Mozes en Aäronkerk, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Moses and Aaron Church, in the Waterlooplein neighborhood of Amsterdam, is officially the Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony of Padua. Originally a clandestine church, it was operated by Franciscan priests at a house on Jodenbreestraat, where the wall tablets of Moses and Aaron hung on the wall.
~1070 ftNW
Square, Farmer's market, Neighbourhood
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Houtkopersburgwal?

Nearby attractions include Snoekjesgracht, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Gassan Diamonds, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Rembrandt House, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Jodenbreestraat, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Houtkopersburgwal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Houtkopersburgwal:

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (4 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (6 min walk)

Bus

Waterlooplein • Lines: 246, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93 (6 min walk)
Prins Hendrikkade • Lines: 22, 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, 43, N01, N04, N14, N92, N94 (9 min walk)

Tram

Meester Visserplein • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (16 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (16 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (22 min walk)