Elandsgracht, Amsterdam

Name: Elandsgracht
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 623 0010

#142 among attractions in Amsterdam

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The Elandsgracht is a street and former canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It runs between the Prinsengracht and the Singelgracht in the Jordaan neighborhood of the Amsterdam-Centrum district. Bridge 169 over the Singelgracht and Bridge 107 over the Lijnbaansgracht connect the Elandsgracht in the direction of the Kinkerstraat. The Elandsgracht is in the west of the Grachtengordel. The Elandsstraat runs parallel to the Elandsgracht. There are houses, shops, cafés and restaurants on the former canal, with parking spaces in the middle. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'10"N, 4°52'49"E

Address

Stadsdeel Centrum (Jordaan)Amsterdam Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 623 0010

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

Nearby attractions include: Melkweg, Huis Marseille, Bijbels Museum, Het Grachtenhuis.

~1740 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Melkweg, Amsterdam
9 min walk • At the heart of Amsterdam's vibrant cultural scene, Melkweg stands as a premier music venue, pulsating with life amidst the city's historic canals and bustling streets. This dynamic venue, nestled in the Leidseplein area, is renowned for hosting an eclectic mix of live...
~1240 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Huis Marseille, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Huis Marseille stands as a beacon for photography enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs alike. This museum, dedicated to the art of photography, is housed in a historic canal-side building that dates back to 1665.
~1410 ftE
Museum for the Bible and biblical studies
Bijbels Museum, Amsterdam
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Bijbels Museum (Biblical Museum) offers an enlightening journey through the world of one of the most influential books in human history. Situated within the picturesque Cromhouthuis, a 17th-century canal house on Herengracht, the...
~1460 ftSE
Canal, Body of water, Park
Het Grachtenhuis, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Het Grachtenhuis, or The Museum of the Canals, is a gateway to the celebrated canal district of Amsterdam, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010. Situated on the prestigious Herengracht canal, Het Grachtenhuis offers visitors an immersive journey through the history...
~550 ftSE
Canal
Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Prinsengracht is a 3.2-kilometer-long canal that runs parallel to the Keizersgracht in the center of Amsterdam. The canal, named after the Prince of Orange, is the fourth of the four main canals belonging to the canal belt.
~1850 ftN
Canal
Bloemgracht, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Bloemgracht is a canal in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It connects the Prinsengracht with the Lijnbaansgracht and runs between and parallel to Nieuwe Leliestraat and Bloemstraat in the Amsterdam-Centrum district.
~600 ftN
Canal
Lauriergracht, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Lauriergracht is one of the canals of Amsterdam, located in the Jordaan, west of the Grachtengordel.
~1860 ftE
Church, Spiritual, Gothic Revival architecture
De Krijtberg, Amsterdam
9 min walk • De Krijtberg Kerk is a Roman Catholic church in Amsterdam, located at the Singel. The church was designed by Alfred Tepe and was opened in 1883. The exuberant interior was made by Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg.
~1630 ftSE
Canal
Herengracht, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Herengracht is the second of four Amsterdam canals belonging to the canal belt and lies between the Singel and the Keizersgracht. The Gouden Bocht in particular is known for its large and beautiful canal houses.
~1440 ftSE
Canal
Keizersgracht, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Keizersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is the second of the three main Amsterdam canals that together form the Grachtengordel, or canal belt, and lies between the inner Herengracht and outer Prinsengracht.
~1360 ftSE
Canal
Leidsegracht, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Leidsegracht is a canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is a cross-canal in Amsterdam-Center that connects Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht and Lijnbaansgracht and flows into the Singelgracht at Marnixstraat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Elandsgracht?

Nearby attractions include Antiekcentrum, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Looiersgracht, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Prinsengracht, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Houseboat Museum, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Elandsgracht by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elandsgracht:

Bus

Elandsgracht • Lines: 357, N82, N83, N84, N88 (3 min walk)
Busstation Elandsgracht (4 min walk)

Tram

Elandsgracht • Lines: 17, 19, 5, 7 (4 min walk)
Rozengracht • Lines: 17, 5 (7 min walk)

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (14 min walk)
Vijzelgracht • Lines: 52 (20 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (28 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (31 min walk)