FamxplorPrinsengracht
What to expect
The Prinsengracht is a 3.2-kilometer-long canal that runs parallel to the Keizersgracht in the center of Amsterdam. The canal, named after the Prince of Orange, is the fourth of the four main canals belonging to the canal belt. It was a key part of Amsterdam’s urban planning during the Dutch Golden Age, serving as a trade route and expanding the city’s economic potential. The entire canal belt was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 for its innovative hydraulic engineering and urban design. Along the Prinsengracht, visitors can find many monuments and monumental canal houses, including the Anne Frank House, as well as several churches, such as the Noorderkerk and the Westerkerk. The canal is also home to various festivals and celebrations throughout the year, including King’s Day, Gay Pride, and Grachtenfestival
Plan your family visit to the Prinsengracht with these blog insights 👇
An Amsterdam City Break with Kids
Activities: We explored more of Amsterdam by bike, doing a large circuit of the centre via the Prinsengracht. We took it steady and enjoyed seeing the many Amsterdammers hurtling along with seeming disregard for pedestrians or other vehicles. We saw dads or mums setting out with what looked like everything but the kitchen sink in huge boxes clamped to the front of their bike
Highlights: We enjoyed seeing the many Amsterdammers hurtling along with seeming disregard for pedestrians or other vehicles. We saw dads or mums setting out with what looked like everything but the kitchen sink in huge boxes clamped to the front of their bike ✨