Map of Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands and one of Europe’s most distinctive historic cities. Viewing Amsterdam on a map helps place the city in geographic context — within the Netherlands, Western Europe, and the wider world.

Where Amsterdam Is Located in the Netherlands

Amsterdam is located in the western part of the Netherlands in the province of North Holland, near the IJsselmeer and the North Sea.

On a map of the Netherlands, Amsterdam appears slightly inland from the coast, north of The Hague and west of Utrecht.

Where Amsterdam Sits on a World Map

On a world map, Amsterdam is located in Western Europe in the Northern Hemisphere, close to major trade routes linking continental Europe and the North Sea.

Its position has historically made Amsterdam an important centre for trade, finance, shipping, and culture.

Interactive Map of Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Coordinates

  • Latitude: 52.3676° N
  • Longitude: 4.9041° E

These coordinates place Amsterdam north of the Equator and east of the Prime Meridian, within mainland Europe.

Amsterdam Districts and Neighbourhoods

Amsterdam is divided into several districts including Centrum, West, East, Zuid, Noord, and Zuidoost, each containing distinctive neighbourhoods.

Detailed maps of Amsterdam often show canals, neighbourhood boundaries, cycling routes, and major landmarks.

Which Hemisphere Is Amsterdam In?

  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Eastern Hemisphere

Amsterdam lies in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, consistent with its location in Western Europe.

The Antipode of Amsterdam

The antipode of Amsterdam is the point on Earth located directly opposite the city, passing through the planet’s centre.

Amsterdam’s antipode lies in the South Pacific Ocean, east of New Zealand.

Explore the antipode of Amsterdam

Amsterdam Map as a Physical Print

Amsterdam can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing neighbourhood layouts, canal systems, coordinates, global position, and its antipode on the opposite side of the Earth.

Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.

City Map Generator

Uses Mapbox static tiles (1280px max) and stitches them into a print-ready image.