From port to city

 

The terminal is within walking distance of the beach and restaurants. Ijmuiden town center is about 3 km away. You can:

- take a taxi

- take local bus 82

- to reach it on foot.

 

- From the terminal you can order a transfer from the manager of For Gates Ukraine.

- You can also book a group excursion from the cruise company with the manager of Fort Gates Ukraine.

 

From the airport to the city

There is no direct public transport from the airport to Ijmuiden, so you need to get with transfers only if you don't have a lot of luggage.

- The best option is to order a transfer from the manager of For Gates Ukraine.

- From the airport you can get to the Sloterdijk bus station in the city center by train (every 10 minutes), and then by bus # 82 directly to Felison Cruise Terminal

- Order a taxi

 

From Ijmuiden to Amsterdam

- Bus 82 runs from the pier in Ijmuiden to Amsterdam with a change to the train at Station Sloterdijk.

- You can also take the 75 bus or taxi to the train station in Harlem and from there by train. Travel time is about 1 hour 5 minutes.

Ijmuiden

 

Fort Ijmuiden (19th century) has the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the largest of its kind on the defense line of Amsterdam. Although the fort was originally located on the northern coast, as a result of the construction of the canal, it remained surrounded by water in the Northern Sea Canal. This made the fort an even more revered landmark.

 

Museum IJmuider Zee -en Havenmuseum. Located in Ijmuiden, it is a museum dedicated to promoting the interest and preservation of the cultural heritage of the Ijmuiden fishing and shipping industry and the North Sea Canal. The museum has been refurbished and is supported by a large group of enthusiastic volunteers who are actively working on a collection of ship models, work machine engines and radio equipment.

 

Amsterdam

Westerkerk. Or Western Church is known for being the most popular church in Amsterdam, and has even hosted royal weddings in the past. Built in the Renaissance style with Gothic elements, many visitors come here to see Rembrandt's tomb. Quite creepy, but a must see

 

Rijksmuseum. Founded in 1809, the Rijksmuseum houses a vast array of art and antiquities and is said to have around seven million works of art that have taken hundreds of years to accumulate. There are 250 viewing rooms and even a library with over 35,000 books.

 

Van Gogh Museum. If you want to see the largest collection of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh in the world, go here. It displays over 200 paintings, as well as drawings and letters that belonged to this 19th century artist, who is now one of the most expensive Post-Impressionist painters.

 

Anne Frank House Museum. Former home where Anne Frank and her family hid during most of World War II. This visit will impress those who decide to travel. The house is a constant reminder of the barbaric and inhuman persecution of Jews and minorities. It has now been converted into a museum and looks just like it did in the days of Anne Frank.

 

Royal Palace. Official residence of the King of Holland, the Royal Palace was first built in 1648 as a sign of power. Built to reflect the architecture of ancient Rome, the palace is sumptuous and richly decorated, as well as stunningly beautiful - just be sure to check out the State Rooms.

 

Hortus Botanicus. The renowned botanical garden of Amsterdam allows you to experience the best nature of the city. The garden used to be dedicated to medicinal herbs, but now it has exotic and tropical flowers that bloom during the summer months.

 

National Monument. The National Monument is actually an obelisk 22 meters high. This is a monument to the victims and veterans of the Second World War. It is a moving reminder of the city's tumultuous history.

 

House-Museum of Rembrandt. Located in the former home of Rembrandt and his wife, it is the site where many of his most famous paintings were created. Now you can learn all about Rembrandt's history and see many of his most famous works. This is a dream place for art lovers.

 

Pllek. This is the favorite place of the locals in Amsterdam. Travel to Pllek on a summer or winter evening, grab yourself a hot chocolate (or glass of wine) and enjoy the sparkling sunset over the city. This is one of the coolest places in Amsterdam.