The Faralda Crane Hotel is a well-known, monumental landmark, located in the heart of the NDSM shipyard and visible from the IJ. The hotel is located in a restored crane that was functional during the NDSM shipbuilding era. During some major events at NDSM, the Faralda Crane Hotel hosts a stage for DJs and artists.

One of the latest additions to NDSM in the field of food and drink. At Gio's, you can enjoy the simplicity of Italian cuisine in an extravagant 70s-style restaurant, with an interior that has beautiful colors.

Since 2020, the Grafische Werkplaats Amsterdam (GWA), also known as NDSM Print, has established itself as the epicenter of graphic arts at NDSM. At GWA, you can take courses and workshops in old-fashioned printing: letterpress printing, linocut, monoprint and bookbinding. Or pop into the store to buy a unique poster, t-shirt or tote bag.

This HMC satellite location offers space for various activities related to craftsmanship, with the aim of increasing and promoting its visibility in the city. Activities are also being developed in collaboration with and for local makers, with the aim of promoting enthusiasm for craftsmanship.

Café and restaurant IJ-kantine is located in the old Baanderij building next to the ferry port, which has acquired a monumental status. During various periods during NDSM's shipbuilding times, this building served as NDSM's canteen, various offices and meeting room. Now you can enjoy a refreshing drink on the sunny terrace of the IJ-kantine or stop by for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.

Welcome to IJver! A warm industrial cafe-restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks from morning to evening. IJver offers its guests an atmosphere inspired and building on the environment in which she lives. Throughout the year, you can stay inside the unique building, covered on the heated indoor and outdoor terrace, and in the summer, you can sit extra comfortable on a very large, sun-drenched terrace where you can also enjoy the special graffiti art in the area.

Kaap de Groene Hoop is a sustainable urban port located near the NDSM shipyard. It is not a marina or an industrial port area, but rather a dynamic nautical-related workshop. Here, ship interiors are built, boat trips are organized by shipping companies, and we welcome large sailing ships such as the Tres Hombres and Greenpeace vessels! It is a place where entrepreneurs are committed to raising awareness about the (water) environment.

Located in the NDSM Loods, the NDSM Cafe is an exciting, raw and industrial meeting place where culture and hospitality come together. The NDSM Cafe is connected to the NDSM Theater.

NDSM Fuse is an exhibition space that focuses on the power of connection by bringing different disciplines together. Located in the NDSM Loods (Upperscate), NDSM Fuse combines exhibitions by NDSM artists with theater performances, events and initiatives by artists from outside NDSM.

The NDSM Loods (NDSM Warehouse) is one of the icons of the NDSM-wharf. It is managed and programmed by the Kinetisch Noord Foundation and throughout the year you will find art, cultural and music events, and much more in this “cathedral” of NDSM.

The NDSM Theater is located in the southeast corner of the NDSM Loods. The NDSM Theater is an energetic, raw and industrial location in the heart of the shipyard. The theater hall has a floor area of 200 m2 and is therefore the ideal place for theater performances, presentations, workshops, parties and other meetings.

The outdoor area of the NDSM shipyard is managed and culturally programmed by the NDSM-werf Foundation. The site is a public space and therefore free of charge for everyone 24/7. Go to the agenda and culture page for more information about the activities at the outdoor area of the NDSM shipyard.