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Quiet Corners and Canal Sips

Beat the crowds at Amsterdam's most famous literary landmark with a morning coffee nearby, then settle in with a drink by the water.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    White Label Coffee

    Start with a quiet coffee at White Label Coffee. It opens at 09:00 on weekdays and 09:00 on weekends, making it a calm spot to begin before the city fully wakes up.

  2. 10:15

    Anne Frank House

    Walk 37 minutes ENE to the Anne Frank House. Arriving just after opening helps you avoid the longest queues. Remember to buy tickets online in advance, as only 20% are issued on the same day.

  3. 11:15

    't Smalle

    End your walk with a drink at 't Smalle. This laid-back bar sits right beside the canal with one of the most beautiful terraces in the city. It is open from 10:00, so you can sit outside and enjoy the afternoon light.

Local tip

The Anne Frank House requires advance booking. If you cannot secure a ticket, the area around the Nine Streets offers a similar historic atmosphere with plenty of shops and cafes.

Check before you go

  • White Label Coffee opens at 09:00 daily.
  • The Anne Frank House requires online pre-booking.
  • 't Smalle is open from 10:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Amsterdam (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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