Amsterdam
Amsterdam Centraal → Amsterdam Muiderpoort
A walk through the heart of Amsterdam, but with a slight twist. You follow the Westerborkpad, which tells the story of the persecution of Jews during World War II.
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The map shows the main signposted route. Variants follow the same trail with shortcuts or extensions — see Practical info and Route notes for details.
Highlights
- The Westerborkpad
- The 9 straatjes (area with specialized, authentic shops, catering establishments and galleries)
- Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork
Practical info
- Distance
- 8.5 km or 11 km
- LAW
- Westerborkpad
- Dogs allowed?
- Yes. Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Description
An impressive city walk through Jewish history, in the center of Amsterdam. You follow part of the Westerborkpad and thus the trail of many Jewish Amsterdammers who were deported from the Hollandse Schouwburg via station Amsterdam Muiderpoort to camp Westerbork. The route also passes famous canals (Prinsen-, Heren- and Keizersgracht) and well-known squares such as the Rembrandt- and Waterlooplein. You also walk through the 9 straatjes with authentic shops, past the Westerkerk and the Stopera.
Route
Along this route you will find many places with a Jewish history: the Anne Frank Huis, the Joods Historisch Museum, the Spiegelmonument designed by Jan Wolkers and the Hollandsche Schouwburg.
Photos from NS
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