Things to Do in Canal Ring, Amsterdam

Amsterdam's 17th-century grachtengordel, a UNESCO ring of the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht lined with gabled merchant houses. The Anne Frank House sits beside the Westerkerk, the Nine Streets pack in independent shops, and canal-house museums like Van Loon open onto the water.

  • WesterkerkFamous Protestant Church
  • Anne Frank HouseHistory Museum
  • De KrijtbergFamous Catholic Church

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Canal Ring in Amsterdam

Top things to do in Canal Ring

  • Westerkerk

    Westerkerk

    4.4 · 1.6k
    Famous Protestant Church

    A crown-topped spire rises from this Renaissance-era Protestant church where Rembrandt is buried.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Anne Frank House

    Anne Frank House

    4.5 · 75.4k
    History Museum

    Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.

    Every day
    9 AM – 10 PM
  • De Krijtberg

    De Krijtberg

    4.8 · 869
    Famous Catholic Church

    19th-century neo-Gothic Catholic church filled with historic art & massive stained-glass windows.

    Every day
    2 PM – 5 PM
  • Museum Van Loon

    Museum Van Loon

    4.4 · 2.3k
    Museum

    Fine canal-house museum with a varied collection of paintings, furniture, silver and porcelain.

    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Church of Our Lady

    Church of Our Lady

    4.8 · 367
    Church

    church in the St Nicholas Parish of Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Mon–Wed
    11 AM – 8:30 PM
    Thu
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam

    Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam

    4.2 · 4.5k
    Art Museum

    Eclectic photography exhibition program in museum in 18th-century, canalside house with airy atrium.

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • The Nine Streets

    The Nine Streets

    4.5 · 15.6k
    Specialty Store

    nine streets in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • L'Étoile de Saint Honoré

    L'Étoile de Saint Honoré

    4.8 · 375
    Flea Market
  • Maroon's Desserts

    Maroon's Desserts

    5.0 · 260
    Chocolate Shop
    Mon–Tue
    1 PM – 10 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    1 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    1 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 10 PM
  • Amstelkerk

    Amstelkerk

    4.4 · 275
    World Heritage Site

    church in Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Concerto

    Concerto

    4.8 · 2.3k
    Record Store

    A large record store in the Netherlands, offering five buildings filled with vinyl, CDs, coffee, and character.

    Mon
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM
  • statue of Anne Frank

    statue of Anne Frank

    4.6 · 549
    Monument

    statue of Anne Frank on the Westermarkt in Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM

Where to eat & drink in Canal Ring

  • Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

    Flying Dutchmen Cocktails

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· €10–30

    A charming, popular cocktail bar known for its wide range of drinks, including classic and unique options, and a beautiful atmosphere with comfortable seating.

    Every day
    5 PM – 4 AM
  • Door 74

    Door 74

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· €10–50

    Dark wood & Art Deco accents adorn this Prohibition era-style bar for classic & creative cocktails.

    Mon–Thu
    6 PM – 3 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 4 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 4 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 3 AM
  • De Juwelier

    De Juwelier

    Michelin
    French· $$$

    Run by Richard van Oostenbrugge and Thomas Groot, the renowned duo behind Restaurant 212, this is a bistro of the old school.

  • Vinkeles

    Vinkeles

    Michelin ★★
    Fine Dining· $$$$

    Jurgen van der Zalm has made the kitchen at Vinkeles his own.

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Map of Canal Ring with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Westerkerk
  2. 2Anne Frank House
  3. 3De Krijtberg
  4. 4Museum Van Loon
  5. 5Church of Our Lady
  6. 6Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam
  7. 7Flying Dutchmen Cocktails
  8. 8Door 74
  9. 9De Juwelier
  10. 10Vinkeles

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