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Magere Brug

Amsterdam’s best-known wooden drawbridge crosses the Amstel with white-painted spans, river views and a direct link between the canal belts.

Magere Brug

Why go

The bridge is both a useful crossing and a piece of working river infrastructure. Its narrow profile, timber structure and movable central span stand out against the broader Amstel, while the approaches frame views toward Carré and the riverfront within the working city.

What to look for

  • The Dutch name means ‘Skinny Bridge,’ recalling the narrow bridge once found here.
  • The present white-painted timber design dates from 1934.
  • The central bascule span opens for river traffic.

Useful to know

  • Cross on foot and view the bridge again from the riverbank to understand its full span.
  • Combine it with an Amstel walk toward Royal Theatre Carré or the Stopera.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Outdoor visit · 10–15 min

Public-space walk and exterior observation only; no interior, garden, tower or ticketed admission included. Durations and walking are estimates. Check temporary restrictions and park or market opening times.

Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

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