Timeline
12:57
Enter Museum De Dageraad at 13:00. The doors open exactly when you arrive, letting you beat the crowds and explore the social housing complex's intricate brickwork and expressionist details in the morning light.
14:12
Walk 12 minutes to Albert Cuyp Market. It is the largest street market in the country and iconic for the De Pijp neighborhood. Pick up a stroopwafel or fresh snacks from the stalls while the market is lively but not yet at peak afternoon density.
14:57
Head to Albina, a Surinamese restaurant just 14 minutes away. The food is cheap and very good, though you may have to wait for a table if you arrive at peak dinnertime. Since you are arriving early, you will likely get seated quickly to enjoy a hearty lunch.
15:57
End your trip at Sarphatipark, only 9 minutes from the restaurant. This small park in De Pijp is perfect for digesting your meal. In the summer, it is a local spot for sunbathing and picnics, but even in winter it offers a quiet green space to finish your walk.
Local tip
Museum De Dageraad is open Thursday to Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00. Albert Cuyp Market operates Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. Albina is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 to 21:20 and Sunday from 12:15 to 21:20.
Check before you go
- Museum De Dageraad is closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Albert Cuyp Market is closed on Sundays.
- Albina is closed on Mondays.
Worth knowing
- Albert Cuyp Market is open at 14:12 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Albina is open at 14:57 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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