Oudezijds Achterburgwal, Amsterdam

Name: Oudezijds Achterburgwal
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#147 among attractions in Amsterdam

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The Oudezijds Achterburgwal, often abbreviated to OZ Achterburgwal, is a street and canal in De Wallen, the red light district in the center of Amsterdam. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'21"N, 4°53'52"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (De Wallen)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Oudezijds Achterburgwal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oude Kerk, National Monument, Hash, Waag.

~550 ftN
Cultural center in oldest city building
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam's bustling De Wallen district, the Oude Kerk stands as the city's oldest building and its first parish church, now repurposed into a captivating museum. With its origins dating back to around 1213, this historical church has witnessed...
~920 ftW
Memorial to the dead, erected in 1952
National Monument, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The National Monument in Amsterdam stands as a poignant tribute to the victims of World War II. Located in the heart of the city on Dam Square, this important memorial is a central site for remembrance and reflection. It was unveiled on May 4, 1956, by Queen Juliana of...
~320 ftSW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Hash, Amsterdam
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum is a unique cultural institution dedicated to the controversial and versatile plant, Cannabis sativa L. This museum showcases the historical and modern uses of cannabis in medicine, culture, and industry...
~570 ftE
City gate, Vernacular architecture
Waag, Amsterdam
3 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.
~920 ftSE
Former 1600s church and events venue
Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Zuiderkerk is a 17th-century Protestant church in the Nieuwmarkt area of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The church played an important part in the life of Rembrandt and was the subject of a painting by Claude Monet.
~980 ftSE
Canal
Kromboomssloot, Amsterdam
5 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.
~610 ftE
Square, Farmer's market, Neighbourhood
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam
3 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.
~400 ftN
Nightlife, Red-light district, Red light
De Wallen, Amsterdam
2 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.
~580 ftN
Square
Oudekerksplein, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Oudekerksplein is a square in the centre of Amsterdam. It is named after the 14th-century church Oude Kerk which dominates the square. The Oudekerksplein is wedged between the Warmoesstraat street and Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal.
~160 ftNW
Canal
Oudezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam
1 min walk • The Oudezijds Voorburgwal, often abbreviated to OZ Voorburgwal, is a street and canal in De Wallen in the center of Amsterdam. The OZ Voorburgwal runs from the Grimburgwal in the south to the Zeedijk in the north, where it changes into the Oudezijds Kolk, which drains into the IJ.
~1020 ftNE
Canal
Geldersekade, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Geldersekade is a canal and a street in Amsterdam that connects the Nieuwmarkt with the Prins Hendrikkade. The Geldersekade is in the easternmost part of De Wallen, the red light district, and borders Chinatown.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oudezijds Achterburgwal?

Nearby attractions include Oudezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Bethaniënklooster, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Wijnkopersgildehuis, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Hash, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Oudezijds Achterburgwal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oudezijds Achterburgwal:

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (4 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 52 (7 min walk)

Tram

Dam • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 17, 2, 24, 4 (8 min walk)

Bus

Nieuwezijds Kolk • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N85, N87, N89, N91, N93, N94 (8 min walk)
Dam • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N85, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93, N94 (8 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (12 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (14 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (20 min walk)