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Panoramas & Views in Amsterdam
Being in the "low countries" means the city of Amsterdam is very flat - so there aren't any natural hills to take in the views! There are no tall skyscrapers in the historic centre either - however there are a few places where you can get a good perspective of the city. |
You can also get some pleasant views even if you stay on the ground. For example, walking along the Amstel in the south of Amsterdam gives nice sweeping views of the river and surrounds. |
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Westerkerk Tower - Breathtaking panorama from this church bell tower...
V&D La Place OBA - A south-facing panorama of Amsterdam from the 7th floor cafe terrace of the library...
Nemo Panorama Terrace - In summer you can climb up to the roof of the Nemo science museum...
Blue Amsterdam - Cafe on the top of Kalvertoren shopping centre with great views...
Metz Cafe Amsterdam - A fine 360 degree view from this popular cafe on Leidsestraat...
There is also the Michelin star rated French restaurant Ciel Bleu (not cheap) on the 23rd floor of the Okura Hotel in the south of the city at Ferdinand Bol Straat 333.
De Oude Kerk (Oudekerksplein 23) and Zuiderkerk (Zuiderkerkhof 72) both have towers open for visits between April and September. For more information on opening times or to arrange a private tour (year round) call +31(0)20 689 2565.
There is an occasional fairground that comes to Dam Square which has a ferris wheel giving views of the area.
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