Canal Routes Amsterdam

Canal routes Amsterdam tips

Amsterdam has many beautiful canals, bridges, buildings and parks. It is therefore no surprise that the Canal District has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2010. But which Amsterdam canal route will you take? It’s a good idea to plan your route in advance so you don’t have to worry about it while you’re boating. This way you can be sure that you won’t miss a thing. Also please read the canal rules before going on the canals. Take a look at the Amsterdam canal routes below and rent a boat in Amsterdam.

Boat routes Amsterdam centre

We’ve mapped out two enjoyable canal routes in Amsterdam centre for you: The Royal Route and The Artis Route. You can also combine them if you want to cruise longer. You’ll cruise along the most famous canals in the centre of Amsterdam and pass by at least 15 highlights.

Royal canal route Amsterdam

On the Royal boating route, you’ll cruise along Amsterdam’s most famous canals such as the Prinsengracht and the Keizersgracht. You’ll encounter the following attractions in Amsterdam:

Prinsengracht

• Lekkeresluis Bridge
• Noorderkerk
• Amsterdam Tulip Museum
• Anne Frank House
• Westertoren and Westerkerk
• 9 Streets / 9 Straatjes
• Houseboat Museum
• Amstelkerk

Amstel

• Amstelsluis
• Skinny Bridge / Magere Brug
• Hermitage / H’Art Museum

Keizersgracht

• Reguliersgracht
• Museum van Loon
• 9 Streets / 9 Straatjes
• Homomonument

Artis route Amsterdam

On the Artis boating route, you’ll cruise past, among others, the Artis Zoo. You’ll encounter the following highlights in Amsterdam:

Amstel (part 1)

• Skinny Bridge / Magere Brug
• Amstelsluis

Entrepotdok

• Artis Zoo

Oosterdok

• Het Scheepvaartmusem
• NEMO Science Museum

Oudeschans

• Montelbaanstoren
• Sint Antoniesluis
• Café de Sluyswacht
• Rembrandthuis

Amstel (part 2)

• Amsterdam City Hall
• Spinoza Monument
• The Dancing Houses / Dansende Huizen
• Waterlooplein
• National Opera & Ballet
• Blue Bridge / Blauwbrug
• Hermitage / H’Art Museum

Which Amsterdam canal route will you choose?

Have you decided which canal route on the Amsterdam canals you’re going to take? You’re the captain and can decide for yourself where you want to cruise and how long. You can rent a boat for 2 hours or longer. At Eco Boats Amsterdam, you can sail without a license. Don’t worry, it’s not difficult. We’ll explain the rules and provide you with a route map on board.

Creating your own canal route through Amsterdam

Would you rather create your own enjoyable boating route through Amsterdam? Check out the Amsterdam canal route planner, map out your own route, and show your friends or family what a great skipper you are. Besides the above-mentioned Amsterdam routes and popular hotspots, there are, of course, many more fun attractions in the capital city that you can cruise by. That way, you can decide which canal route you want to take yourself.