Timeline
17:45
Start with a drink at De Jaren. Climb the stairs to the upper floor for a thinner crowd and a great view where the main canals come together.
18:15
Walk to the Oude Kerk. If it is between April and September and a Saturday or Sunday, you can climb the tower to catch the final moments of daylight.
18:45
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The light will fade quickly, so enjoy the atmosphere of the historic church as evening falls.
19:15
End the night back at De Jaren. The café is open until 23:00, making it a perfect spot to stay and reflect on the day.
Local tip
De Jaren is open Mo-Su 09:00-23:00. The Oude Kerk tower climb is only available Apr-Sep on weekends every half-hour. Check the route if you need to get from Dam to the Oude Kerk.
Check before you go
- De Jaren opens at 09:00 and closes at 23:00.
- Oude Kerk tower access is limited to weekends in the warmer months.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Amsterdam (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).