De Poezenboot

Amsterdam, Netherlands

De Poezenboot is a floating cat sanctuary docked in Amsterdam’s historic Canal Ring. It offers a unique glimpse of rescued cats living aboard a boat, adding a quirky touch to the city’s waterways.

Why choose De Poezenboot

You’ll experience a side of Amsterdam that most tourists miss, where the canal meets animal rescue in a gentle, off‑beat setting. It provides a quiet, humane encounter that contrasts with the bustling streets and museums.

Best for: Animals · Photography · First-timers

Start your Canal Ring stroll here

Begin with De Poezenboot for a brief, quiet encounter, then wander to nearby sights for a relaxed half‑day.

1. Morning — De Poezenboot
2. 11:00 — Centraal Station
3. Lunch — The Pancake Bakery

Visit tips

• View the boat from the canal bank; the cats are most visible at eye level.
• Check the website for opening days before you go.
• Check the website for reopening dates before planning a visit.
• Allow about 15 minutes to view the boat from the canal banks.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 0.5–1 hour — quick stop
• Best time of day: Midday, when the canal is calm — avoid peak tourist rush
• Entry: Free to visit
• Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
• Category: landmark
• Rated 4.6 by 436 reviewers
• Tags: animal rescue, offbeat, canal view

Nearby attractions

• Centraal Station — landmark, 6 min walk
• Manneken Pis Damrak — restaurant, 4 min walk
• Eye Film Museum — restaurant, 11 min walk
• The Pancake Bakery — restaurant, 6 min walk
• Hannekes Boom — cafe, 16 min walk
• Kantjil & De Tijger — restaurant, 13 min walk

More things to do in Amsterdam

• Centraal Station
• Dam Square
• Manneken Pis Damrak
• Eye Film Museum
• The Pancake Bakery
• Museum Quarter

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