Fortified town of Muiden

The beating heart of the Fortress Stretch

Explore Fortress Island Pampus, visit centuries-old Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot and take the Fortress Stretch cycle route. Muiden lies on the pivot point of the New Dutch Waterline and the Defence Line of Amsterdam. Experience this intimate fortified town by strolling around the harbour packed with traditional sailing vessels then sit at an outdoor cafe with a view of the Great Sea Lock. Muiden is full of surprises.

Fortress Island Pampus

Amsterdam’s secret weapon

Historic Fortress Island Pampus bustles and allures. Take the ferry from Muiden, embark on an exciting treasure hunt with a blacklight and admire the ships of the brown fleet sailing by while enjoying a Pampus beer.

Visit Pampus

Walking in Muiden

Guided city walk

Check out the city walk

Visit Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot

Visit Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot
Kickstart your visit at Muiden Tourist Information Office

Kickstart your visit at Muiden Tourist Information Office
Take the Fortress Stretch cycle tour

Take the Fortress Stretch cycle tour

Café Ome Ko
Café Ome Ko

Quaff a hearty drink in this illustrious sailors' pub and experience the atmosphere of yesteryear with a view of the lock.

Go to the café
Graaf Floris V van Muyden
Graaf Floris V van Muyden

Enjoy a lovely snack platter in this cozy establishment and feast your eyes on the Groote Zeesluis from the terrace.

Visit the restaurant
De Zeemeeuw beach cafe
De Zeemeeuw beach cafe

Drink exotic cocktails at this legendary beach cafe, watch the kite surfers and revel in the sunset hour at IJmeer lake.

Visit the beach cafe
Brasserie Herengracht
Brasserie Herengracht

Sit with a nice glass of wine on one of the famed waterfront benches and immerse yourself in the bustling life on and around the river Vecht.

Experience the brasserie

Hotel Het Rechthuis

Spend the night in the courtroom

Overnight in a bygone age. Drink an aperitif on the historic veranda with a view of the Brink, sleep comfortably in the 17^th century listed building and devour an extensive breakfast.

View the hotel