Achtergracht, Amsterdam

Name: Achtergracht
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#159 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

The Achtergracht is a short canal in Amsterdam, located between Frederiksplein and the Amstel, parallel to the Prinsengracht. The Achtergracht is located in the eastern part of the Grachtengordel. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°21'40"N, 4°54'6"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (De Weteringschans)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Hermitage Amsterdam, FOAM, Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam City Archives.

~1300 ftN
Waterfront art and culture museum
Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam
7 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...
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
FOAM, Amsterdam
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, FOAM is a contemporary museum dedicated to photography in all its forms. This museum is a beacon for photography enthusiasts, presenting a rich tapestry of works that range from historical images to the avant-garde, showcasing the...
0.5 miNE
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
12 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...
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Amsterdam City Archives, Amsterdam
12 min walk • The Amsterdam City Archives is a treasure trove of historical documentation, housed in the monumental De Bazel building, located in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This repository of knowledge is dedicated to preserving the memory of the city through a vast...
~920 ftN
Narrow, historic bridge lit at night
Magere Brug, Amsterdam
5 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 miSW
Busy market with an array of offerings
Albert Cuyp Market, Amsterdam
11 min walk • The Albert Cuyp Market is a street market in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on the Albert Cuypstraat between Ferdinand Bolstraat and Van Woustraat, in the De Pijp area of the Oud-Zuid district of the city.
~1740 ftN
Canal house re-creates 19th-century life
Museum Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam
9 min walk • Museum Willet-Holthuysen is a located on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The Amsterdam famous ring of canals is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
0.4 miN
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
11 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.
~1200 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Amstelkerk, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Amstelkerk is a Reformed church building in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the southern part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood, near the Amstel River, between the Prinsengracht, Reguliersgracht and Keizersgracht.
~1780 ftN
Scenic river bridge with monument views
Blauwbrug, Amsterdam
9 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.
~930 ftNE
Canal
Nieuwe Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
5 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 Achtergracht?

Nearby attractions include Royal Theater Carré, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Onbekendegracht, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Magere Brug, Amsterdam (5 min walk), Nieuwe Prinsengracht, Amsterdam (5 min walk).

How to get to Achtergracht by public transport?

The nearest stations to Achtergracht:

Bus

Amsterdam, Frederiksplein • Lines: N85 (4 min walk)
Prinsengracht • Lines: N85 (4 min walk)

Tram

Prinsengracht • Lines: 4 (4 min walk)
Frederiksplein • Lines: 1, 19, 4, 7 (4 min walk)

Metro

Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (7 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (11 min walk)