Kattenburgervaart, Amsterdam

Name: Kattenburgervaart
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#209 among attractions in Amsterdam

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The Kattenburgervaart is a short canal in Amsterdam that runs through the Oostelijke Eilanden. The canal separates the island of Wittenburg, which was built in the 17th century, from the island of Kattenburg. The Kattenburgervaart runs parallel to the Wittenburgervaart from the Nieuwe Vaart to the Dijksgracht. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'17"N, 4°55'10"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Oostelijke Eilanden en Kadijken)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: NEMO Museum, National Maritime Museum, Artis, Entrepotdok.

~1860 ftNW
Waterfront, boat-like
NEMO Museum, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is a beacon of discovery and education, nestled in the heart of the city. This striking structure, resembling a green copper ship rising from the water, opened its doors in 1997 and has since become an iconic destination for curious...
~1010 ftW
Maritime history exhibits and replica ship
National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The National Maritime Museum, situated in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a treasure trove of maritime history and a testament to the country's seafaring legacy. Housed in a grand, 17th-century building that was once the Amsterdam Admiralty's naval storehouse...
0.4 miS
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,...
~1440 ftS
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
7 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.
~1980 ftSW
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.
0.4 miNW
Canal
Dijksgracht, Amsterdam
12 min walk • The Dijksgracht is a canal in the center of Amsterdam, north of the three Oostelijke Eilanden. It is also the name of the adjacent street.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Micropia Museum, Amsterdam
11 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.
~1910 ftNW
Square
Oosterdok, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Oosterdok is a former wet dock in Amsterdam. It was created in 1831-1832 by constructing the Oosterdoksdam and the Oosterdoksluis, forming a reliable deep port closed off from the tidal IJ.
0.4 miSE
Windmill, Historical place, View point
De Gooyer, Amsterdam
11 min walk • De Gooyer is a windmill in Amsterdam located between Funenkade and Zeeburgerstraat. It is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 26.6 meters high.
~1270 ftS
Bridge
Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.
0.4 miSE
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Bars and clubs
Brouwerij 't IJ, Amsterdam
12 min walk • Brouwerij 't IJ is a small brewery in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the De Gooyer windmill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kattenburgervaart?

Nearby attractions include Oosterkerk, Amsterdam (3 min walk), National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam (5 min walk), 's Lands Zeemagazijn, Amsterdam (5 min walk), Kadijken, Amsterdam (6 min walk).

How to get to Kattenburgervaart by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kattenburgervaart:

Bus

Kattenburgerstraat • Lines: 246, 43, N89 (3 min walk)
Wittenburgergracht • Lines: 22 (4 min walk)

Tram

Kattenburgerstraat • Lines: 26 (9 min walk)
Eerste Coehoornstraat • Lines: 7 (10 min walk)

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (19 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (20 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (21 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (22 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (23 min walk)
Amsterdam Central Station (25 min walk)