# Amsterdam, from the bow

URL: https://amsterdambb.com/en/explore-amsterdam
Updated: 2026-11-03
Language: en

> Our Eastern Docklands guide: things to do, food and drinks, concerts and how to get around from KNSM Island. Central Station is 14 minutes away by bike.

Explore

Everything we love about the city and the island, with real travel times from Kadans, the houseboat on KNSM Island where your [Boatsuite](https://amsterdambb.com/en/the-boatsuite) is moored. Central Station is 14 minutes away by bike, and tram 1 takes you to the Rijksmuseum in 27 minutes. Pick where to start, then [check your dates](https://amsterdambb.com/en/book).

![A canal with a little bridge and a classic boat in Amsterdam in summer](https://amsterdambb.com/img/amsterdam-canal-bridge-boat-summer.jpg)

[![Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats at golden hour](https://amsterdambb.com/img/amsterdam-canal-houses-houseboats-golden-hour.jpg) ## Things to do Boat trips, swimming, museums, neighbourhoods and day trips. - Amsterdam by boat captain or skipper yourself - Swim and SUP from the boat - Rijksmuseum tram 1, 27 min - Day trips Haarlem, the beach, tulips See all things to do](https://amsterdambb.com/en/things-to-do-amsterdam)[![Canal-side terrace of Café ’t Smalle on the Egelantiersgracht in the Jordaan at dusk](https://amsterdambb.com/img/cafe-t-smalle-egelantiersgracht-jordaan.jpg) ## Food & drinks Our own favourites, from breakfast close to the boat to dinner on the water. - Anne&Max breakfast - Paon Bali dinner to take away - Pancake Boat pancakes on the water - Our tips in the city from Renske and Tim See food & drinks](https://amsterdambb.com/en/food-drinks-amsterdam) [Ziggo Dome AFAS Live ArenA Paradiso ## Concerts & events Going to a show? How to get there from the boat, and home again. - Ziggo Dome & AFAS Live 48 min - Johan Cruijff ArenA 45 min - Paradiso & Melkweg tram 1, 28 min - ADE & SAIL 2030 the big dates See concerts & events](https://amsterdambb.com/en/concerts-events-amsterdam)

## How do I get there?

Every route from the boat by bike, tram and on foot.

[Open the route map](https://amsterdambb.com/en/how-to-get-here#getting-around)

## Where is KNSM Island?

An island in Amsterdam-Oost, in the old Eastern Docklands, with water on every side. [Arriving by plane, train or car?](https://amsterdambb.com/en/how-to-get-here)

[Discover the island](https://amsterdambb.com/en/knsm-island)