Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
JORDAAN
WALK
This walk takes you from Dam Square—the Times Square of
Amsterdam—to the Anne Frank House, and then deep into the
characteristic Jordaan neighborhood. It's a cultural scavenger hunt,
offering you a chance to experience the laid-back Dutch lifestyle
and catch a few intimate details that most busy tourists never
appreciate. In the Jordaan (yor-DAHN), you'll see things that are
commonplace in Amsterdam, but that you won't find in any other
city in the world.
This is a short and easygoing walk—nice in the sleepy morn-
ing or en route to a Jordaan dinner in the evening. Bring your
camera, as you'll enjoy some of Amsterdam's most charming canal
scenes.
ORIENTATION
Length of This Walk:
Allow 90 minutes.
St. Andrew's Hof:
Free, Mon-Sat 9:00-18:00, closed Sun,
Egelantiersgracht 107.
Electric Ladyland:
€5, Tue-Sat 13:00-18:00, closed Sun-Mon,
Tweede Leliedwarsstraat 5-HS, tel. 020/420-3776, www
.electric-lady-land.com.
Noordermarkt:
This square at the end of Westerstraat
is lively and
colorful during the Monday morning flea market.
OVERVIEW
The walk begins at
Dam Square and ends at the center of the
Jordaan by Egelantiers canal. From there, it's just a short and
scenic walk back to your starting point.
