Netherlands The Dancing Houses, Amsterdam
The Dancing Houses are crooked historic houses located at Damrak which is just a few minutes from Amsterdam Central Station. They are an iconic location in Amsterdam and a must-see for tourists and photographers who are wandering around the city.
Photography Tips
The spot is usually very crowded, so it is best to go there either for sunrise or way after sunset.
The canal houses bring out their best look during nighttime, with attractive lights and beautiful reflections on the canal, especially on clear winter nights as the buildings are more decorated during Christmas Holiday season.
The canal is also very crowded with Tour Boats so it is best to look for a smaller angle if you are looking to get a clean shot of the buildings, instead of using a wider perspective.
The canal houses bring out their best look during nighttime, with attractive lights and beautiful reflections on the canal, especially on clear winter nights as the buildings are more decorated during Christmas Holiday season.
The canal is also very crowded with Tour Boats so it is best to look for a smaller angle if you are looking to get a clean shot of the buildings, instead of using a wider perspective.
Travel Information
The location is 3 minutes walking distance from Amsterdam Central Station and it is easily reachable by public transportation from pretty much everywhere around the city. Just look for any bus, tram, or metro that stops at Amsterdam Centraal.
If you are traveling by car, there is a private car park very close to the location but it is very expensive to park the car there.
If you are traveling by car, there is a private car park very close to the location but it is very expensive to park the car there.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Lots of people
Best Timing
Blue hour/at night in winter
Sunrise & Sunset
08:12 - 16:40
| current local time: 08:30
Photo Themes
canals
City landscape
citylights
Cityscapes
Historical City
Iconic
iconic sights
Landmark
Netherlands
night photography
sightseeing
Tourist Attraction
Urban architecture
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