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Activity Jordaan, Amsterdam

Jordaan and the Canal Ring

An activity in Jordaan, Amsterdam, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Jordaan and the Canal Ring in Jordaan, Amsterdam
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Why go

UNESCO-listed canals and lanes of gabled houses and small shops.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Amsterdam, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Anne Frank House and Café 't Smalle.

Type
Activity · Culture
Neighborhood
Jordaan
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Amsterdam, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Anne Frank House

    The hidden annex where Anne Frank wrote her diary.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Café 't Smalle

    Brown café on a canal with a waterside terrace.

    Drinks · 0.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Winkel 43

    Corner café famous for tall Dutch apple pie with whipped cream.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Foodhallen

    Food hall in an old tram depot with dozens of stalls.

    Food · 1.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Rijksmuseum

    Dutch national museum with Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer.

    Sight · 1.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Van Gogh Museum

    Largest Van Gogh collection, tracing his life in paintings and letters.

    Sight · 1.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Jordaan and the Canal Ring is a stop on our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Amsterdam

Jordaan and the Canal Ring is our only activity pick in Amsterdam; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Amsterdam guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Amsterdam run from 5°C in January to 21°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Jordaan and the Canal Ring itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Amsterdam from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Amsterdam weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Jordaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Coordinates
52.37325, 4.88024
Destination
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Jordaan and the Canal Ring: quick answers

How much time do you need at Jordaan and the Canal Ring?

Plan on about 2 hours at Jordaan and the Canal Ring. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Jordaan and the Canal Ring?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Jordaan and the Canal Ring free?

Yes, we list Jordaan and the Canal Ring as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Jordaan and the Canal Ring?

Jordaan and the Canal Ring is at Jordaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Jordaan and the Canal Ring?

Jordaan and the Canal Ring appears on Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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