Durgerdam

Getting to Durgerdam

The north lies fairly isolated from the rest of Amsterdam, but there is a free GVB ferry from Centraal Station in the Binnenstad. Instead of just being a way to get in, the ferry ride is an attraction in itself. It gives a great view over the urban harbour-front, and shows the diversity of the north's residents.

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   Noorderpark 52
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   Noord 52

   Line 52 is served by one train every six minutes, or ten per hour going either direction.

Worth seeing

There's not much to see around here, but you might want to check out the windmill. It's not open to the public. The NDSM-shipyard is also home to the headquarters of Greenpeace.

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   D'Admiraal
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   STRAAT Museum

   NDSM-Plein 1 (on the former NDSM shipyard),.

Things to do

Take the ferry over the IJ that runs on the north side of Amsterdam Centraal. These are free of charge and provide nice views of the harbor and skyline. Take the ferry to Buiksloterweg and make a short walk to the EYE Film Institute for its architecture and free exhibition in the basement.

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   EYE Film Institute Netherlands

   IJpromenade 1 (Veer Buiksloterweg (Ferry Buiksloterweg) 901 38 ),.

Where to eat

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   Café Modern B.V.

   A restaurant and cafe in a hall which used to be a bank.

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   Café-restaurant Stork

   Gedempt Hamerkanaal 201, info@restaurantstork.nl.

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   Hangar Amsterdam

   Aambeeldstraat 36 (Next to Hotel Goudfazant), info@hangar.amsterdam.

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   Mount Everest Tandoori

   Spreeuwenpark 3, info@mteveresttandoori.nl.

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   Pllek

   A bar and restaurant in an old industrial area, by the river.

Getting around Durgerdam the local way