Across the IJ: Harbour, Towers and Maritime Amsterdam

The stops, in walking order

1. 1

   

   Stop 1: A'DAM Toren

   ~3 min here

   A'DAM Toren is the tall tower beside the IJ, reaching about 100 metres into the Amsterdam skyline.

2. 2

   

   Stop 2: Eye Filmmuseum

   ~1 hr here

   The angular Eye Filmmuseum rises across the water as a place devoted to cinema, combining archive work, exhibitions, and film screenings.

3. 3

   

   Stop 3: Schreierstoren

   ~3 min here

   Schreierstoren is a medieval defensive tower that once formed part of Amsterdam’s city wall.

4. 4

   

   Stop 4: OBA Oosterdok

   ~3 min here

   OBA Oosterdok is Amsterdam’s central public library, housed in a substantial building on Oosterdok island.

5. 5

   

   Stop 5: NEMO Science Museum

   ~1 hr here

   NEMO Science Museum is the large science centre housed in the distinctive building before you, designed by Renzo Piano.

6. 6

   

   Stop 6: Montelbaanstoren

   ~3 min here

   The Montelbaanstoren is the tall tower beside the Oudeschans, and its story reaches from city defence to elaborate civic design.

7. 7

   

   Stop 7: Het Scheepvaartmuseum

   ~1 hr here

   Het Scheepvaartmuseum is the maritime museum in this substantial historic building, devoted to the story of shipping and seafaring.

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• Art & MuseumsMuseum Quarter and Vondelpark6 stops · ~3 hr 55 min · 3.5 kmSee the walk
• Food & DrinkDe Pijp: Croquettes, Beer and the Albert Cuyp Market5 stops · ~1 hr 45 min · 2.7 kmSee the walk
• Local LifeThe Jordaan and Westerpark6 stops · ~2 hr 55 min · 3.3 kmSee the walk
• Hidden GemsHidden Churches, Cats and Jenever6 stops · ~2 hr 15 min · 2.9 kmSee the walk