Oost-Indisch Huis, Amsterdam

Name: Oost-Indisch Huis
Address: Oude Hoogstraat 24, Amsterdam, 1012 CE, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 525 2258

#245 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

The Oost-Indisch Huis is an early 17th-century building in the centre of Amsterdam. It was the headquarters of the Amsterdam chamber of the Dutch East India Company. It is a listed Dutch national heritage site. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1606 (418 years ago)Coordinates: 52°22'15"N, 4°53'53"E

Address

Oude Hoogstraat 24Stadsdeel Centrum (De Wallen)Amsterdam 1012 CE Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 525 2258

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Oost-Indisch Huis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rembrandt House, Hash, Waag, Raamgracht.

~950 ftSE
Dutch master's 17th-century home studio
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~870 ftNE
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~510 ftSE
Canal
Raamgracht, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Raamgracht is a canal in central Amsterdam that runs from the Kloveniersburgwal to the Zwanenburgwal. The Groenburgwal, Verversstraat and Zanddwarsstraat lead to the Raamgracht.
~460 ftSE
Former 1600s church and events venue
Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam
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~770 ftE
Canal
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~840 ftNE
Square, Farmer's market, Neighbourhood
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam
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~980 ftN
Nightlife, Red-light district, Red light
De Wallen, Amsterdam
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~710 ftN
Canal
Oudezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam
4 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.
~710 ftSE
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Huis De Pinto, Amsterdam
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~740 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Specialty museum
Agnietenkapel, Amsterdam
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oost-Indisch Huis?

Nearby attractions include The Smallest House in Amsterdam, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Walloon Church, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Trippenhuis, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Amsterdam-Centrum, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Oost-Indisch Huis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oost-Indisch Huis:

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (4 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 52 (6 min walk)

Tram

Dam • Lines: 14, 24, 4 (8 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 14, 24, 4 (7 min walk)

Bus

Rokin • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91 (7 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 246, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93 (9 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (15 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (16 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (22 min walk)