How to get to the Anne Frank House
The historic building is at Prinsengracht 263. The museum complex covers Prinsengracht 263 to 267, and the visitor entrance is around the corner at Westermarkt 20. Put that address into your map app, not the canal side.
The easiest way to arrive is on foot. From Dam it is about 10 minutes, from Amsterdam Centraal about 20 minutes. These are estimates for a normal walking pace, not a measured step-free route. If you plan to add a boat trip, the pier next to the house is the start point for one-hour canal cruises, which are separate from the museum visit.
By tram: plan for a walk at the end
Lines 13 and 17 are the ones normally linked with the Westermarkt stop.
Tram to Westermarkt
From 15 February 2025 to February 2028 no tram runs to Westermarkt because of roadworks. The advice is to ride to Dam and walk the rest.
Diversions on other lines
Trams are diverted around the Rozengracht and Raadhuisstraat area, with changes until at least February 2027. Check the current timetable on the day you travel.
The practical plan
Ride to Dam, or to Centraal, and walk. Do not build your timed entry around a tram stop at Westermarkt. Leave a margin so you reach the entrance before your slot begins. Booking and slot rules are on the tickets page.
Our pick: a first walk from the station
Our take: this walk starts near Centraal Station.
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Tours and cruises near the Anne Frank House
Walking tours of Jewish Amsterdam and canal cruises with live prices and availability. Museum entry is not included in any of them.
From the airport and the station
Schiphol and Centraal are the two usual starting points.
Schiphol to Centraal
The Sprinter train to Amsterdam Centraal runs eight times an hour and takes 17 minutes. It stops at Lelylaan and Sloterdijk on the way. Add the walk from Centraal to the museum, and add waiting time at the platform. Check the current fare in the national rail app, because fares change each year.
Walking from Centraal
Allow about 20 minutes. You cross the old centre and several canals. Roadworks around Westermarkt can change the last stretch, so check your map app before you set off.
From Dam
This is the shortest walk, about 10 minutes. Dam is the usual place to get off a tram and walk if your line does not reach Westermarkt.
By bike, by car and by park and ride
Rules that matter when you ride or drive in the centre.
Cycling
Use the marked cycle paths and do not ride on pavements. At night you need a front and a rear light. Cross tram rails at a clear angle. Park only in racks and permitted places, because bikes left elsewhere can be removed. A dedicated museum bike park or a free rack is not guaranteed, so allow time to look for one.
Park and ride
In 2026 park and ride costs €13 for the first 24 hours if you arrive before 10:00 on a weekday, and €6 for each further 24 hours. Arriving after 10:00 on a weekday, or at a weekend or on a holiday, it is €6 per 24 hours. The maximum stay is 96 hours, or 24 hours at P+R RAI. The reduced rate applies only if you travel into the centre and back by public transport, check in or out in the central zone and pay the parking fee within one hour of the ride. Tapping an ordinary bank card does not give the discount automatically, with a special rule at Sloterdijk.
Driving into the centre
Inside the A10 ring, diesel cars of Euro 4 or older are not allowed. Euro 5 or newer is allowed, and no sticker or registration is needed. Exceptions exist but do not apply to tourists in general. The usual garages are IJDock and Q-Park Europarking. Check fees and free spaces before you drive, and do not count on a direct road to the entrance.
Building works around Westermarkt
The streets near the house are a construction zone for some time.
The city is rebuilding bridges and streets in a project called Oranje Loper. The Westermarkt redesign runs from October 2025 to early 2027. Work on temporary bridges continues into 2027 and 2028, and work at the Jordaanbrug runs until 2028 or 2029. Expect fences, diversions and noise near the museum and the Westerkerk, and check the current situation before you go.
The works change how you get there. They do not change the opening hours listed for the museum. If you stay in the area, see the guide to where to stay, and for the hours and the rules about bags, read the opening hours page.
Getting to the Anne Frank House: frequently asked questions
How do I get to the Anne Frank House from Amsterdam Centraal?
Walk, about 20 minutes. Or ride a tram to Dam and walk the last 10 minutes. The visitor entrance is at Westermarkt 20.
Is there a tram stop at the Anne Frank House?
Do not plan on it. No tram runs to Westermarkt from 15 February 2025 until February 2028. Ride to Dam and walk, and check the timetable on the day.
How do I get from Schiphol to the museum?
Take the Sprinter train to Amsterdam Centraal, 17 minutes, eight an hour. Then walk about 20 minutes or change to a tram toward Dam.
Can I cycle to the Anne Frank House?
Yes, on the marked cycle paths. Park only in racks, because bikes left elsewhere can be removed. A free rack at the museum is not guaranteed.
Where can I park near the house?
Parking in the centre is limited. The usual garages are IJDock and Q-Park Europarking. Diesel cars of Euro 4 or older cannot enter inside the A10 ring. The city's park and ride sites cost €6 per 24 hours or €13 on weekday mornings, with conditions.
Is this the official site of the Anne Frank House?
No. This is an independent guide with no connection to the museum, the Anne Frank Stichting or the Anne Frank Fonds. Entry tickets are sold only by the museum itself.