Timeline
09:00
Stand by the Oudeschans canal and admire the 16th-century defensive tower. The decorative top half, added in 1606, is a fine example of Hendrick de Keyser’s work.
09:14
Walk 14 minutes to De Jaren. Climb the stairs to the upper floor for a better view where the main canals meet. The art-deco interior is minimal and the crowds are thinner here than on the lower level.
09:44
Head to Rembrandt Corner, just 7 minutes away. Order the dish of the day or mussels for a fresh, simple meal in this cozy Eetcafe near the Rembrandt Huis.
10:00
Spend 16 minutes browsing Scheltema. As one of the largest bookstores in the Netherlands, it offers over 125,000 titles across five floors, covering art, history, and culture.
Local tip
De Jaren opens at 09:00, so you can start your day there immediately. Scheltema is open from 10:00, giving you enough time to enjoy your meal at Rembrandt Corner before browsing.
Check before you go
- De Jaren is open daily from 09:00 to 23:00.
- Scheltema is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Amsterdam (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).