NDSM-Werf

The NDSM-wharf is the historical remainder of the largest shipyard in Europe, now well known as one of the greatest cultural hotspots. A laboratorium for experimental art, events and other activities. Where dozens of famous ships and supertankers slid off-ramp in the twentieth century, events such as Over het IJ Festival, Valtifest, Damaris and NDSM Vrijhaven are hosted today as well as monumental art in public space.

In the massive NDSM hangar, artists are working in the Kunststad (Art City), the largest breeding site in Europe. In the old canteen (IJkantine) and new temporary buildings (Noorderlicht Café, Pllek) you can eat, drink and party at the river bank, enjoying the best view of Amsterdam.

National Historic Landmarks such as the Timmerwerkplaats (Carpentry Workshop) and the Smederij (Blacksmith) are redeveloped into trendy offices by top architects and host VIACOM, Red Bull and Greenpeace among others. Where buildings were demolished, new offices arose (hosting HEMA, VNU Media and HOOM (Alliander) for example).