Entrepotdok is a canal and street in Amsterdam’s Plantage district, where former warehouses now house apartments and offices. Walk beside the water to see the old warehouse façades, residential terraces and weeping willows. Artis Zoo is across the canal, and the Hortus Botanicus is nearby. The area is quieter than many central canals, with restaurants for a meal along the way. In early spring, the willows add a reason to take the longer waterside route.
From dock buildings to homes
Entrepotdok was once a dock and customs area, lined with warehouses built in the 18th and 19th centuries. The buildings have since been converted into apartments and offices. Their old warehouse forms now sit beside residential terraces and the canal, giving the street a different character from its working past.
The canal also reflects a change in how the waterway is used. Ships once brought cargo through here; today, pleasure boats pass the homes and moored boats along the banks.
A walk beside the canal
Follow the water to take in the warehouse façades, climbing plants and weeping willows. In early spring, the willows are a particular draw. The walk is a few miles or kilometres, and the route is suited to a bright morning, afternoon or early evening.
Artis Zoo stands opposite the canal, and the Hortus Botanicus is close by. The area also has restaurants, including modern, spacious dining rooms and menus with creative dishes. Restaurant experiences differ, so the canal walk can be the main reason to come, with a meal as an optional stop.
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Where is Entrepotdok in Amsterdam?
Entrepotdok is a canal and street in the Plantage district, in eastern central Amsterdam.
What is Entrepotdok known for?
The former dock and customs area is lined with 18th- and 19th-century warehouses that are now apartments and offices.
What can you see near Entrepotdok?
You can walk beside the canal and see the old warehouse buildings and weeping willows. Artis Zoo is across the water, and the Hortus Botanicus is nearby.
