Boomzagertje, or the Little Woodcutter, is a small sculpture in Amsterdam showing a woodcutter chopping at a tree. Look for it above the path near the Stromma canal cruise ticket office; its location has caused some confusion, so check around the ticket shop rather than relying on an old pin. A nearby bench gives you a place to pause and look towards the canal. It makes a brief, offbeat stop while exploring the area around Leidsestraat and Leidseplein.
Finding the sculpture
Boomzagertje is also known as the Little Woodcutter. The small figure is shown chopping at a tree. Look above the pathway by the Stromma canal cruise ticket office, as its location has changed and can be easy to misplace.
A short canal-side stop
A nearby bench gives you a place to sit and look towards the canal. You can include the sculpture in a walk around Leidsestraat and Leidseplein.
FAQ
Where is Boomzagertje in Amsterdam?
Look above the pathway near the Stromma canal cruise ticket office. Its location has changed, so older directions may not point to the right spot.
What does Boomzagertje depict?
It is a small sculpture of a woodcutter chopping at a tree.
Is there a place to sit nearby?
Yes. A nearby bench looks towards the canal.
