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De Baarsjes

Cross into De Baarsjes, the diverse west-side neighbourhood where Amsterdam's creative crowd has made its home. Browse the Ten Katemarkt, wander past murals and cafés, and linger into the evening on a busy terrace.

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Full description

De Baarsjes sits just west of the canal ring and has shifted from a working-class district into one of Amsterdam's more fashionable residential areas. Brick housing lines streets threaded with international restaurants, bars, and independent shops, while the Ten Katemarkt and Jan Evertsenstraat provide the main daily activity.

Murals and small galleries add colour, and Erasmuspark offers a green pocket in the middle. The atmosphere is informal and lively, particularly in the evening when terraces fill up with locals.

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Address

De Baarsjes, Amsterdam, Netherlands · De Baarsjes

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h15

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

Browse Ten Katemarkt on a weekday for local produce and street food
walk Jan Evertsenstraat for cafés and shops
stay into the evening, when the neighbourhood's bars and restaurants are at their liveliest.

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