Amsterdam Noord is just a short ferry ride from Centraal Station, but it feels like a different city…more like Brooklyn or London’s Hackney. Instead of canals, you’ll find old industrial buildings turned into laid-back restaurants, bars, music spots, and emerging art spaces.
One standout in this creative corner is Nxt Museum. It’s not your typical museum, think immersive installations and shared art experiences. Just a five-minute bike ride from Sir Adam, it’s well worth a visit with a special offer for entry during your stay. And we thought who better to give us an inside look and tips about what to do and see in and around Nxt than Co-Founder and Creative Director Natasha Greenhalgh who shares her tips for exploring the colorful, sometimes hidden corners of Noord.
Where do you find inspiration in Noord?
From Van der Pek Markt, the local neighborhood market, to Door Open Space for exhibitions and events, and Moving Arts Centre Amsterdam (MACA) for contemporary art and installations—Noord is full of creative energy.
A few more personal favorites include:
Your go-to restaurants in the neighborhood?
Het Pannenkoekenhuis (De Pannenkoekenboot) which is maybe bizarre but it’s a boat and super fun. Café Modern, been here for a long time, Bacalar for fantastic Mexican, and Hotel De Goudfazant over by the water.
Best places to grab a coffee or matcha?
- Café de Ceuvel
- De VerbroederIJ
- Pompet
- Poppies Café
- Brunchdale
- Noorderlicht
Best wine bars & music venus in the neighborhood?
- Garage Noord
- Murmur
Favorite artist or creative of the moment?
Sougwen Chung, they are an incredible new-media and multimedia artist who does extensive research into the relationship between human, technology and ecology.
Word on the street with Heidi Jones
