Nieuwe Achtergracht, Amsterdam

Name: Nieuwe Achtergracht
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#181 among attractions in Amsterdam

Canal

Gallery (2)

Map

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Nieuwe Achtergracht is a canal in Amsterdam in the east of the Grachtengordel in the Amsterdam-Centrum district. It runs parallel to the Nieuwe Prinsengracht and connects the Onbekendegracht with the Plantage Muidergracht. The canal is crossed by Weesperstraat and Roetersstraat. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°21'46"N, 4°54'36"E

Address

Stadsdeel Centrum (Weesperbuurt en Plantage)Amsterdam Netherlands

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Amsterdam

Day trips

Nieuwe Achtergracht – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hermitage Amsterdam, Artis, Hortus Botanicus, Portuguese Synagogue.

~1540 ftW
Waterfront art and culture museum
Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Hermitage Amsterdam is a renowned cultural gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This distinguished museum is an extension of the famed State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and serves as a cultural bridge between the Netherlands...
~1940 ftNE
Long-established zoo with aquarium
Artis, Amsterdam
10 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, Artis is a historic zoo that offers a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Founded in 1838, it stands as one of the oldest zoos in Europe and has since evolved into a beloved institution where nature, culture,...
~1460 ftN
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Hortus Botanicus offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This historical botanical garden, one of the oldest in the world, dates back to 1638 and was originally established as a medicinal herb garden for doctors...
0.4 miNW
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
10 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...
~1690 ftW
Narrow, historic bridge lit at night
Magere Brug, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Magere Brug is a bridge over the river Amstel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat, between the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht.
0.4 miNE
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
12 min walk • The Entrepotdok, formerly Nieuwe Rapenburgergracht, is a canal in Amsterdam, and a street and row of former warehouses with the same name along the northeast side of the canal.
~1900 ftN
Museum of WWII Dutch resistance
Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Resistance Museum is a museum located in the Plantage neighbourhood in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The Dutch Resistance Museum, chosen as the best historical museum of the Netherlands, tells the story of the Dutch people in World War II.
~1580 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Micropia Museum, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Micropia is a museum in Amsterdam based on the idea of distributing information about microbes, which are often associated with illness and disease despite their essential function in the daily functioning of human life.
0.4 miNW
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
10 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.
0.4 miNW
Scenic river bridge with monument views
Blauwbrug, Amsterdam
11 min walk • The Blauwbrug is a historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the river Amstel. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area, and lies south to the Stopera.
~1200 ftW
Canal
Nieuwe Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Nieuwe Prinsengracht is a canal in the Plantage neighborhood of Amsterdam, an extension of the Prinsengracht in the eastern Grachtengordel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nieuwe Achtergracht?

Nearby attractions include Sarphatistraat, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Plantage Muidergracht, Amsterdam (5 min walk), Nieuwe Prinsengracht, Amsterdam (6 min walk), Onbekendegracht, Amsterdam (6 min walk).

How to get to Nieuwe Achtergracht by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nieuwe Achtergracht:

Metro

Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (4 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (10 min walk)

Bus

Weesperplein • Lines: 246 (4 min walk)
Artis • Lines: N87 (7 min walk)

Tram

Weesperplein • Lines: 1, 19, 7 (4 min walk)
Korte 's-Gravesandestraat • Lines: 1, 19, 7 (6 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (24 min walk)
Amsterdam Central Station (30 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (29 min walk)