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Amsterdam Free Ferries: Exploring NDSM Wharf and Noord

How to use Amsterdam’s 24/7 free public ferries to discover street art, flea markets, and waterfront cafes.

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Published: Aug 16, 2026 • Fact-checked by ETH Editorial Team
• Amsterdam’s Best Free Attraction: Municipal Ferries

Amsterdam’s Best Free Attraction: Municipal Ferries

Behind Amsterdam Centraal station, GVB public ferries transport pedestrians and cyclists across the IJ river completely free of charge.

  • F3 Buiksloterweg: Departs every 4 minutes; 3-minute ride to Eye Filmmuseum and A’DAM Lookout.
  • F4 NDSM Wharf: 14-minute scenic crossing to the former shipyard, now home to giant street art murals and Straat Museum.
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