Timeline
15:00
Pick up a pint at Brouwerij 't IJ. The brewery sits inside a former bath house beside a windmill, and the label’s ostrich egg is a playful pun on the Dutch word for egg. It is just a minute’s walk from the anchor.
15:45
Walk to De Gooyer, the only windmill in the city centre open to visitors. Built in 1814 and restored, it stands as a quiet industrial relic in the middle of the urban grid. Arriving at 15:00 puts you right at the start of its opening hours.
16:45
Head to Louie Louie for a late afternoon coffee or a light bite. This café is seven minutes from the windmill and offers a relaxed spot to rest before the final leg of the walk.
17:30
Explore the Nine Streets. This cluster of nine narrow streets between the Prinsengracht and the Singel canals is perfect for afternoon wandering. You can window-shop, browse independent stores, and enjoy the canal views at a leisurely pace.
Local tip
De Gooyer is open Wednesday to Sunday from 15:00 to 19:00. Brouwerij 't IJ shares similar hours. Louie Louie is open from 09:00 to 01:00 on weekdays and Sundays, making it a reliable stop for a break.
Check before you go
- De Gooyer and Brouwerij 't IJ are both open from 15:00, so arriving at 15:00 ensures you catch the windmill while it is accessible.
- The Nine Streets are always accessible, but shop hours vary; most open around 10:00 or 11:00.
Worth knowing
- Brouwerij 't IJ is open at 15:00 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Amsterdam (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).