Urban island Oostenburg

 

The urban island Oostenburg, a former shipyard, has transformed into a modern and vibrant city district by the water. You’ll find popular restaurants, hip coffee bars, and cultural hot spots right around the corner. Water sport enthusiasts can indulge in swimming, boating, or paddleboarding. Amsterdam’s historical city center is only five minutes away by tram or bike.

360º photo of Oostenburg under construction. Oostenburg is the last part of the old city center where a new neighbourhood is being developed on this scale.

 
 

Amsterdam Roest is a lively cultural haven at Oostenburg. The café on the VOC-kade is currently being renovated and will open its doors again in 2021.

Cultural hot spot

 

A stone’s throw away from Huys&Werf you’ll find the industrial Werkspoorhal and the magnificent Van Gendthallen. These former factory halls are being transformed into cultural hubs, with a multitude of shops, ateliers, and creative start-ups. Quality coffee, a good restaurant or cozy café is never far away. Looking for adventure? Visit the bustling shopping street Czaar Peterstraat, the National Maritime Museum or Artis Zoo, which are only a short distance away.

 

Industrial history

 

Oostenburg and its two neighbouring islands have a fascinating industrial history. In 1661 the Dutch East Indies Company bought the land to establish shipyards and warehouses. At the end of the nineteenth century, the Werkspoorhal and the Van Gendthallen were built. You can still feel Oostenburg’s industrial past all around the island, though these monumental buildings will now host cultural initiatives, artist’s workspaces and start-ups.

Oostenburg is a lively and modern Amsterdam neighbourhood with a fascinating industrial history.

Oostenburg used to be a shipyard for centuries. Here you see the M.S. Josefina, built by the Nederlandse Dok- en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij. Source: Stadsarchief (ca. 1928).

Oostenburg used to be a shipyard for centuries. Here you see the M.S. Josefina, built by the Nederlandse Dok- en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij. Source: Stadsarchief (ca. 1928).

Oostenburg used to be a shipyard for centuries. Here you see the M.S. Josefina, built by the Nederlandse Dok- en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij. Source: Stadsarchief (ca. 1928).

Oostenburg used to be a shipyard for centuries. Here you see the M.S. Josefina, built by the Nederlandse Dok- en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij. Source: Stadsarchief (ca. 1928).

The playful Bandenboot (Tire Boat) by Dutch provo artist Robert Jasper Grootveld used to be located on the mainland. Now it has a beautiful spot on the water next to the Ezelsbrug (Donkey Bridge), one of the bridges that leads to Oostenburg. Source: Stadsarchief (1974).

 
 

The impressive historical Van Gendthallen provide a home to start-ups, art studios and cultural entrepreneurs.

Location

Oostenburg is centrally located near Amsterdam’s historical city center. Amsterdam Central Station can be reached within a few minutes by bike or tram. Schiphol Airport is fifteen minutes away by train. You can park your car in Parkeerhuis (Q-Park), a spacious (700 spots) car park. Oostenburg is a low-traffic area, which means its streets are reserved for local traffic and there’s a limited number of public parking spaces.

 

Stay up-to-date

 

Huys&Werf is currently under construction. Sign up for our newsletter and we will keep you posted on the project’s status.

Would you rather contact AHAM’s rental department directly? Call +31 (0)20 52 443 25 or email bog@aham.nl. Check out aham.nl for information on other properties.