Westergasfabriek

amsterdam, netherlands

Famous for: Festivals, Food and Drinks, Entertainment, Bars and Pubs, History and Culture

Westergasfabriek is one of Amsterdam’s biggest cultural venues. Apart from various cultural events, house parties and music festivals, this area is also famous for bars, restaurants, clubs, coffee bars, ice cream shops etc. A great hangout place to know more about the local people and culture.

About Contact Location

When to visit: january - december

Timing:

Closed : Sunday, Saturday

9.00 - 17.30 : Monday - Friday

Duration: 2.5 hours

Entry Fee: Free

Westergasfabriek is a cultural venue in Amsterdam and houses a variety of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues.The Westergasfabriek was once city's gasworks, later re-developed to house independent shops, galleries, trendy restaurants and interesting venues.

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Always buzzing with creativity, visitors find something new everytime they visit Westerpark. Various exhibitions, food markets, festivals and cultural events can be explored in this area of Amsterdam.

Things to do:

Restaurants: Famous ones are Restaurant WestergasTerras, Pacific Parc, De Bakkerswinkel, Mossel & Gin, Raïnaraï

Bars & Pubs: Wester Wijnfabriek, Brouwerij Troost Westergas
Entertainment: Ketelhuis Cinema

Shopping: Emporium of Wonders, Tony's Chocolonely, Amsterdam Flavors

Parks: Boat4Rent Canal Cruise, Sports Field, Gasholder Ponds, Paddling Pool, Petting Farm

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How to reach

Bus
From Central Station: Bus 21, get out at stop Van Hallstraat. During the night: bus 283 from and to Central Station, bus stop Van Limburg Stirumstraat.

Tram
From City Centre/ Leidseplein : Tram 5, get out at stop Van Limburg Stirumplein or Van Hallstraat

Car
- From Ring A10: Exit S103 / S104 (Haarlem), drive towards the city centre via the Haarlemmerweg. On your left side you find the Westergasfabriek.
- From Schiphol: Highway A4 Amsterdam (Ring A10). Exit S103, drive towards the city centre via the Haarlemmerweg. On your left side you find the Westergasfabriek.