Guidebook for Zaandam / Amsterdam and area
Food Scene
Porto Fino
39 RozengrachtOooo, great italian food!
Rozengracht 64
1506 SH Zaandam
The view is great! Just sit down for some drinks, or have lunch or dinner. The food is nice :)
Noorderlaaik 8 1511 BX Oostzaan
13 habitants recommandent
Paviljoen Twiske
8 De NoorderlaaikThe view is great! Just sit down for some drinks, or have lunch or dinner. The food is nice :)
Noorderlaaik 8 1511 BX Oostzaan
open: tuesdays - sundays (closed on mondays). This used to be the chocolatfactory of Verkade! Now there is a freshmarket and you can have breakfast / lunch or just a cup of coffee.
20 habitants recommandent
De VersKade
174a Westzijdeopen: tuesdays - sundays (closed on mondays). This used to be the chocolatfactory of Verkade! Now there is a freshmarket and you can have breakfast / lunch or just a cup of coffee.
Even if the sun is nót shining, you'll have to get an icecream here! They're delicious!!
Goemans ice cream parlor
18 WestzijdeEven if the sun is nót shining, you'll have to get an icecream here! They're delicious!!
Backwerk
60 Gedempte GrachtSandwiches, smoothies, homemade juices, pastry, fresh fruit, etc.
Jamin
37 Gedempte GrachtLiquorice shop!
gedempte gracht 37 zaandam
The best Thai food!
Bird Thai Restaurant
Zeedijk 72-74, 1012 BA Amsterdam
167 habitants recommandent
Bird Thais Restaurant
72-74 ZeedijkThe best Thai food!
Bird Thai Restaurant
Zeedijk 72-74, 1012 BA Amsterdam
Here you can get the best fries! Eat them the dutch way (patatje oorlog) with mayonaise, unions and peanutbuttersauce
8 habitants recommandent
Manneken Pis
41 DamrakHere you can get the best fries! Eat them the dutch way (patatje oorlog) with mayonaise, unions and peanutbuttersauce
Pazzo houtoven pizzeria
9 CzarinastraatThe best pizza's of Zaandam!!
Drinks & Nightlife
A real cozy place with lots of different beers and distilled.
Hogendijk 46, zaandam
9 habitants recommandent
The Black Smith
46 HogendijkA real cozy place with lots of different beers and distilled.
Hogendijk 46, zaandam
This laidback café has a great garden with timber benches and picknicktables at the water. The place is built from recycled materials. You can have a beer here, and some snacks. Sunday's at 3:30 pm there is live music (free entrance). Open every day from 10 am till 01 am (fridays and saturdays from 10 am till 3 am).
Dijksgracht 4, 1019BS te Amsterdam
533 habitants recommandent
Hannekes Boom
4 DijksgrachtThis laidback café has a great garden with timber benches and picknicktables at the water. The place is built from recycled materials. You can have a beer here, and some snacks. Sunday's at 3:30 pm there is live music (free entrance). Open every day from 10 am till 01 am (fridays and saturdays from 10 am till 3 am).
Dijksgracht 4, 1019BS te Amsterdam
Casablanca
26E ZeedijkKaraoke
Zeedijk 24 • 1012 AZ Amsterdam
Cafe Gollem Raamsteeg
4 Raamsteegover 200 kinds of beer!
raamsteeg 4, Amsterdam
Welcome to the Vondelbunker!
The Vondelbunker is an autonomous cultural center run by volunteers who share the conviction that space is political. The bunker in its current form has been open since June 2011, hosting an unruly and dynamic cultural programme.
Who we are
The bunker is run by a small collective of volunteers in a non-hierarchical manner, none of which get paid. However, since we are not a squatted space, nor do we get any funding, there are basic expenses that need to be covered. This is why we ask for donations: to pay our rent, electricy bills and other costs (total up to more than 1.100 euro each month). All of the artists and programmers involved in the events are here because they believe it isn’t all about money. We never charge the public or the event organizers, but we encourage donations to support the artists for their time, energy and expenses.
We run the bunker according to the following basic principles:
We strive to be a safe, inclusive space. This means we want you to express yourself, be free, participate, make friends and have a great time in the bunker, but please ensure you are respectful of other people’s boundaries! We don’t tolerate any kind of discrimination or offensive behaviour. This includes (but is not limited to) racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, aggression, intimidation, sexual harassment, taking photos/videos of others without their consent, VIP behaviour and being a general asshole. People being disrespectful and exhibiting any of the above behaviours to our volunteers or fellow guests will be asked to leave, and may be banned from the space. If you feel uncomfortable, harassed or don’t feel well, talk to one of the crew, and we will take action. You always have our support, as we hope we have yours. Help us create a community!
We also ask you to..
Be mindful of our surroundings. Don’t be too loud outside, throw your trash in the bin, bring your bottles back to the bar or leave them in a crate. No smoking inside. No hard drugs. You are responsible for yourself and your belongings while at the bunker. Always keep an eye on your drink and your possessions.
Why we do it?
We do this out of love for the space and the underground There are not many free spaces left in the city center of Amsterdam. Gentrification is taking over and we are being pushed to the outskirts of the city. We feel it is an act of resistance to continue running our space with our non-commercial ideals in the central city. The success of our events isn’t measured by revenue – culture has value beyond money! We have a DIY approach and try to host a diverse range of events and programmers who struggle to organize events in other profit-driven spaces in Amsterdam. We want people to experiment with different ideas, styles and concepts, and of course have a great time in the process.
Join the collective!
We’re always looking for fresh blood and new faces, so get in touch if you’re keen to organize or volunteer! You can talk to one of the crew, or email us on info (@) vondelbunker . nl Organize: do you feel like engaging with our space, bringing in your thoughts and your ideas? Are you currently looking for a suitable place for your exhibition or performance, or do you have something else in mind? We are always looking for enthusiastic people and new ideas. We work together with organizations as equals and are able to offer a free space, open for experimentation.
Volunteer: you can also join us as a volunteer and give us a hand at the bar or get involved with lighting, sound engineering, programming, etc.
We don't rent out the Vondelbunker, all events are publicy open.
7 habitants recommandent
Vondelbunker
8A VondelparkWelcome to the Vondelbunker!
The Vondelbunker is an autonomous cultural center run by volunteers who share the conviction that space is political. The bunker in its current form has been open since June 2011, hosting an unruly and dynamic cultural programme.
Who we are
The bunker is run by a small collective of volunteers in a non-hierarchical manner, none of which get paid. However, since we are not a squatted space, nor do we get any funding, there are basic expenses that need to be covered. This is why we ask for donations: to pay our rent, electricy bills and other costs (total up to more than 1.100 euro each month). All of the artists and programmers involved in the events are here because they believe it isn’t all about money. We never charge the public or the event organizers, but we encourage donations to support the artists for their time, energy and expenses.
We run the bunker according to the following basic principles:
We strive to be a safe, inclusive space. This means we want you to express yourself, be free, participate, make friends and have a great time in the bunker, but please ensure you are respectful of other people’s boundaries! We don’t tolerate any kind of discrimination or offensive behaviour. This includes (but is not limited to) racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, aggression, intimidation, sexual harassment, taking photos/videos of others without their consent, VIP behaviour and being a general asshole. People being disrespectful and exhibiting any of the above behaviours to our volunteers or fellow guests will be asked to leave, and may be banned from the space. If you feel uncomfortable, harassed or don’t feel well, talk to one of the crew, and we will take action. You always have our support, as we hope we have yours. Help us create a community!
We also ask you to..
Be mindful of our surroundings. Don’t be too loud outside, throw your trash in the bin, bring your bottles back to the bar or leave them in a crate. No smoking inside. No hard drugs. You are responsible for yourself and your belongings while at the bunker. Always keep an eye on your drink and your possessions.
Why we do it?
We do this out of love for the space and the underground There are not many free spaces left in the city center of Amsterdam. Gentrification is taking over and we are being pushed to the outskirts of the city. We feel it is an act of resistance to continue running our space with our non-commercial ideals in the central city. The success of our events isn’t measured by revenue – culture has value beyond money! We have a DIY approach and try to host a diverse range of events and programmers who struggle to organize events in other profit-driven spaces in Amsterdam. We want people to experiment with different ideas, styles and concepts, and of course have a great time in the process.
Join the collective!
We’re always looking for fresh blood and new faces, so get in touch if you’re keen to organize or volunteer! You can talk to one of the crew, or email us on info (@) vondelbunker . nl Organize: do you feel like engaging with our space, bringing in your thoughts and your ideas? Are you currently looking for a suitable place for your exhibition or performance, or do you have something else in mind? We are always looking for enthusiastic people and new ideas. We work together with organizations as equals and are able to offer a free space, open for experimentation.
Volunteer: you can also join us as a volunteer and give us a hand at the bar or get involved with lighting, sound engineering, programming, etc.
We don't rent out the Vondelbunker, all events are publicy open.
Jopen
2 Gedempte VoldersgrachtBrewery, grand cafe, restaurant.
Arts & Culture
The Tsar Peter House in the North Holland city of Zaandam is a wooden house from 1632. It is named after the Russian Tsar Peter the Great who stayed in the cottage for eight days. It is one of the oldest houses in Dutch timber construction and has been covered by a stone museum hall for protection since 1823. Both the cottage and the roof are a national monument and are managed by the Zaans Museum. The complex houses a small historical exhibition.
Krimp 23, zaandam
53 habitants recommandent
Czaar Peterhuisje
23 KrimpThe Tsar Peter House in the North Holland city of Zaandam is a wooden house from 1632. It is named after the Russian Tsar Peter the Great who stayed in the cottage for eight days. It is one of the oldest houses in Dutch timber construction and has been covered by a stone museum hall for protection since 1823. Both the cottage and the roof are a national monument and are managed by the Zaans Museum. The complex houses a small historical exhibition.
Krimp 23, zaandam
beautiful, unique and full of windmills, handicraft shops and museums...
FOR INFO CHECK: https://www.dezaanseschans.nl/en/
651 habitants recommandent
Zaanse Schans
Kraaienestbeautiful, unique and full of windmills, handicraft shops and museums...
FOR INFO CHECK: https://www.dezaanseschans.nl/en/
paleisstraat 107, in Amsterdam
Vrij Paleis is a sanctuary, a community of artists, craftswomen and entrepreneurs in the creative sector
check the calender on vrijpaleis dot nl
Vrij Paleis
107 Paleisstraatpaleisstraat 107, in Amsterdam
Vrij Paleis is a sanctuary, a community of artists, craftswomen and entrepreneurs in the creative sector
check the calender on vrijpaleis dot nl
Parks & Nature
A great area to lay in the sun, swim, dive, surf, and have a great time! There also is a great place there where you can sit and have drinks or something to eat (Paviljoen Twiske).
104 habitants recommandent
Twiske
1 De NoorderlaaikA great area to lay in the sun, swim, dive, surf, and have a great time! There also is a great place there where you can sit and have drinks or something to eat (Paviljoen Twiske).
A real chill beach pavilion. Great coffee and food.
https://www.timboektoe.org/
TO GET THERE: First take bus 59 (Zaandam station - Beverwijk station) and then bus 78 (Beverwijk station - Wijk aan Zee). Then take a walk along the beach to Timboektoe.
49 habitants recommandent
Timboektoe
1 ReynderswegA real chill beach pavilion. Great coffee and food.
https://www.timboektoe.org/
TO GET THERE: First take bus 59 (Zaandam station - Beverwijk station) and then bus 78 (Beverwijk station - Wijk aan Zee). Then take a walk along the beach to Timboektoe.
Chill Beachclub! The name says it all :)
https://woodstock69.nl/en/
114 habitants recommandent
Woodstock 69
Chill Beachclub! The name says it all :)
https://woodstock69.nl/en/
Everything Else
Our office is located overhere. During office hours from 9am until 5.30pm you're freely able able to store your luggage.
771 habitants recommandent
iamb&b
330 Nieuwezijds VoorburgwalOur office is located overhere. During office hours from 9am until 5.30pm you're freely able able to store your luggage.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
How to get there..
Download the 9292 app to get around in The Netherlands :)
Amsterdam Central Station: train: platform 4 and 5 (12 minutes)
The windmillpark / De Zaanse Schans: by train or by bus: (30 minutes incl. walking) bike (21 minutes (a little bit longer if you take your time to look around...)).
Schiphol airport: (30 minutes, incl. walking)
Déplacements
Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket
On the site of ns (ns dot nl, the dutch railwails) you can get information about our public transportation. You can buy an Amsterdam Region Travel Ticket at the counters of the NS (at the railwaystation). 1-day (€ 21), 2-day (€ 31,50) and 3-day (€ 40.50) tickets are available. The ticket is valid on all trams, buses, night buses, metros and ferries run by the Amsterdam transport company GVB, EBS, Keolis and Connexxion in Amsterdam and the Amsterdam region.