Oosterdok

The Oosterdok ('Eastern Dock') is a former wet dock in Amsterdam. It was created in 1831-1832 by constructing the Oosterdoksdam and the Oosterdoksluis, forming a reliable deep port closed off from the tidal IJ.

Oosterdok
Native name
Dutch: Oosterdok
Oosterdok towards the west, seen from the roof of NEMO
LocationAmsterdam
Coordinates52.373930°N 4.913197°E / 52.373930; 4.913197
Built1832
Oosterdok
Location of Oosterdok in Amsterdam
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