1. Brouwersgracht

The Brouwersgracht is one of Amsterdam’s most photographed canals, lining the northern edge of the Jordaan with converted warehouses, houseboats and arched bridges.

What is the Brouwersgracht?

The Brouwersgracht (“Brewers’ Canal”) runs along the top of the Jordaan, connecting the western end of the main canal ring to the Singel. Once home to breweries and warehouses, its handsome 17th-century storehouses are now sought-after homes, and the canal is regularly voted one of the prettiest streets in Amsterdam.

What to expect

• Picture-perfect canal views and arched bridges
• Converted warehouses and characterful houseboats
• A quieter, photogenic edge of the Jordaan
• Easy strolling and photo stops at any time of day

How to get there

The Brouwersgracht sits just north of the Jordaan, a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal and the canal ring around Dam Square. It’s an easy detour on any canal walk.

Good to know

• Location: Brouwersgracht, 1013 Amsterdam (northern edge of the Jordaan)
• Cost: free — it’s a public canal and street
• Best for: photography, canal walks and a quiet wander

Frequently asked questions

What is the Brouwersgracht? A historic canal on the northern edge of the Jordaan, lined with former warehouses and houseboats.

Why is it famous? It’s often named one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful and most-photographed canals.

Is there an entry fee? No, it’s a public canal you can walk along freely.

Where is it? At the top of the Jordaan, a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal.