Waalseilandsgracht, Amsterdam

Name: Waalseilandsgracht
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#149 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

The Waalseilandsgracht, or Waalseilandgracht, is a short, wide canal in the east part of the inner city of Amsterdam. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'25"N, 4°54'13"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Café 't Mandje, Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Oudeschans, Rechtboomssloot.

~740 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Café 't Mandje, Amsterdam
4 min walk • Café 't Mandje is a historic and culturally significant establishment nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This iconic café, located on the Zeedijk street, is celebrated as a pioneering venue for the LGBTQ+ community.
~1120 ftNW
17th-century house with a hidden church
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Amsterdam lies a hidden gem that transports visitors back to the 17th century: Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, or "Our Lord in the Attic." This clandestine church, concealed within a seemingly typical canal house, serves as a museum that...
~640 ftSE
Canal
Oudeschans, Amsterdam
4 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...
~440 ftSW
Canal
Rechtboomssloot, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Rechtboomssloot, or Recht Boomssloot, is a canal in the Lastage neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam.
~790 ftW
City gate, Vernacular architecture
Waag, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Waag is a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam. Later it served as a guildhall, museum, fire station and anatomical theatre, among other things.
~1290 ftNE
Museum
Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Conservatorium van Amsterdam is a Dutch conservatoire of music located in Amsterdam. This school is the music division of the Amsterdam University of the Arts, the city's vocational university of arts.
~1070 ftSW
Canal
Kromboomssloot, Amsterdam
6 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.
~1210 ftNW
Historic Catholic church filled with art
Basilica of St. Nicholas, Amsterdam
6 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.
~730 ftSE
Tower, Hendrick de Keyser, Historical place
Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam
4 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.
~780 ftSW
Square, Farmer's market, Neighbourhood
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam
4 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.
~1240 ftW
Nightlife, Red-light district, Red light
De Wallen, Amsterdam
7 min walk • De Wallen or De Walletjes was the largest and best known red-light district in Amsterdam prior to being temporarily shut down in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Waalseilandsgracht?

Nearby attractions include Scheepvaarthuis, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Kromme Waal, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Rechtboomssloot, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Prins Hendrikkade, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Waalseilandsgracht by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waalseilandsgracht:

Bus

Prins Hendrikkade • Lines: 22, 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, 43, N01, N04, N14, N86, N91, N92, N93, N94 (6 min walk)
IJ tunnel • Lines: 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, N91, N93 (7 min walk)

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (5 min walk)
Centraal Station • Lines: 51, 52, 53, 54 (9 min walk)

Tram

Centraal Station • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 17, 2, 24, 26, 4 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (10 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (16 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (10 min walk)
Amsterdam Muiderpoort (38 min walk)