Westelijke Eilanden, Amsterdam

Name: Westelijke Eilanden
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#421 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Westelijke Eilanden are three islands in the Centrum district of Amsterdam: Bickerseiland, Prinseneiland and Realeneiland. They are located to the south of the IJ and the Zeeheldenbuurt, to the north of the railway line between Central Station and Amsterdam-Sloterdijk, to the west of the Westerdok and to the east of the Planciusbuurt on the Westerkanaal. The Westelijke Eilanden form the core of the Golden Reael area, which also includes the adjacent Westerdok island, the Haarlemmerbuurt and the Planciusbuurt. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°23'15"N, 4°53'15"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Haarlemmerbuurt)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Day trips

Westelijke Eilanden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nieuwendijk, Het Schip, Brouwersgracht, Bickersgracht.

0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Nieuwendijk, Amsterdam
23 min walk • Nieuwendijk is one of Amsterdam's oldest and most vibrant streets, steeped in history and bustling with activity. Located in the heart of the city, this street runs from the Central Station to the Dam Square, offering a unique blend of the past and present.
0.6 miW
Landmark building with an art museum
Het Schip, Amsterdam
16 min walk • Het Schip, a remarkable building in the Spaarndammerbuurt district of Amsterdam, is not only an architectural gem but also a museum dedicated to the Amsterdam School of architecture. This expressionist movement, which flourished in the early 20th century, is celebrated...
0.5 miS
Canal
Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam
14 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.
~790 ftS
Canal
Bickersgracht, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Bickersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam that runs between the Westelijke Eilanden, and a street on one of these islands, Bickerseiland.
~340 ftN
Canal
Zoutkeetsgracht, Amsterdam
2 min walk • The Zoutkeetsgracht is a canal to the west of the center of Amsterdam.
0.6 miE
Contemporary movie culture center
EYE Film Institute Netherlands, Amsterdam
16 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 miW
Park
Westerpark, Amsterdam
18 min walk • The Westerpark is a public urban park in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The former borough of Westerpark is named after the park, as is the current neighborhood. The verdant space of the former Westergasfabriek gasworks along Haarlemmerweg has become a place for cultural avant-garde businesses and events.
0.5 miS
Old, cross-shaped Protestant church
Noorderkerk, Amsterdam
14 min walk • The Noorderkerk is a 17th-century Protestant church in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. A number of other towns in the Netherlands also have a Noorderkerk church, including The Hague, Hoorn and Kampen.
0.5 miS
Street
Lindengracht, Amsterdam
14 min walk • The Lindengracht is a street and former canal in Amsterdam. It is in the Jordaan neighborhood of the Centrum district just west of the canal belt. The canal was back-filled in 1895. It connected the Brouwersgracht with the Lijnbaansgracht. The Eerste Lindendwarsstraat and Tweede Lindendwarsstraat are side streets.
0.6 miS
Street
Westerstraat, Amsterdam
16 min walk • The Westerstraat is a major street in the Jordaan, a neighborhood of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. The street was created by the filling in of the Anjeliersgracht. It runs from the Noordermarkt to the Marnixstraat. Besides residential homes and shops, including a supermarket, there are restaurants and cafes.
~1760 ftSW
Canal
Singelgracht, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Singelgracht is the waterway that borders the entire Amsterdam Center and flows along the Nassaukade, Stadhouderskade and Mauritskade. Formerly the canal and the ramparts on the city side formed the outer defenses of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Westelijke Eilanden?

Nearby attractions include Realengracht, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Smallepadsgracht, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Zoutkeetsgracht, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Gouden Reael, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Westelijke Eilanden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westelijke Eilanden:

Bus

Barentszplein • Lines: 248, 48 (6 min walk)
Haarlemmerplein • Lines: 18, 21, 22, N81, N88 (6 min walk)

Tram

Eerste Marnixdwarsstraat • Lines: 5 (10 min walk)
Nieuwe Willemstraat • Lines: 5 (13 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (21 min walk)

Metro

Centraal Station • Lines: 51, 52, 53, 54 (22 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 52 (31 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (24 min walk)
Ndsm • Lines: F4, F5 (25 min walk)