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Het IJ

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Het IJ

The Top 20 Attractions around Het IJ

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Het IJ. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Het IJ is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Buiksloterweg Ferry

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The ferry sails daily between 06:30 and 00:32 and at least 5 times an hour. The ferry is free (also by bicycle) and the sailing time is about 5 minutes.

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Eye Filmmuseum

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Apparently the creator of this highlight only saw the EYE from the outside. If you just want to visit the restaurant and see a few details, there are no additional …

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A'DAM Lookout Observation Deck

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This is the perfect place to admire Amsterdam from above. The elevator ride is animated by special effects. Arrived at the very top, you have several bars/restaurants with a breathtaking …

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Java Island

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Java Island is a residential area built in 1997 by architect Sjoerd Soeters, known as the postmodern architect of the Netherlands. Together with thirty hired architects, he designed an urban …

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Pont Neuf Fries Kiosk Amsterdam

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Pont Neuf travels all over the Netherlands with one vehicle, the Pont Neuf Mobile, from 1980. This special vehicle previously belonged to a farmer in Groningen, who used it as …

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Silodam and Het Stenen Hoofd Piers

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You can't miss the Silodam. There are two old grain silos on the dam. One stone and one concrete. Two monuments. They were converted into apartments in early 2000. The …

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Beautiful Distress House

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Beautiful Distress makes mental suffering visible, tangible and thus open to discussion through art. It's about promoting understanding and compassion for people with mental illness. Most of them experience exclusion …

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THIS IS HOLLAND

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With "THIS IS HOLLAND" you get to know the Netherlands in about 1 1/2 hours. The story is told from then and now. At the end there is a 9-minute …

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Pontsteiger Ferry to NDSM Wharf

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Departure times spring 903 NDSM. The ferry across the IJ leaves next to the new landmark of Amsterdam: the Pontsteiger. Even before this building was built, a Chinese hospitality entrepreneur …

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Pontsteiger Ferry - Oude Houthaven

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This ferry is also free

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Pllek

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Nice place for a delicious coffee with a view of Amsterdam ☕☕

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