Fortress Muiden en Fort island Pampus

At the Fortress Muiden, the Defence Line of Amsterdam is joined with the New Dutch Waterline. From the prominent Muiderslot (Muiden Castle) you can see Fort Island Pampus in the IJ lake.

Muiden

Go back in time to the Middle Ages in Fortress Muiden and the Rijksmuseum Muiderslot. Discover how kings, lords and poets inhabited this castle for centuries. There are nice cycle and walking tours to be discovered around Muiden. In the fortress itself, there are plenty of terraces along the canal. Muiden is part of the New Dutch Waterline and of the Amsterdam Defence Line.

Fort Island Pampus

Fort Island Pampus is part of the Amsterdam Defence Line and connects it to the New Dutch Waterline. The Fort Island is built in the shallow waters near the Amsterdam harbour. Are you looking for adventure? Board a boat from Muiden to the historic Fort Island Pampus and go back in time. At the uninhabited Fort Island, you can wander around by yourself or take a guided tour. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a seasonal dish at the Pampus Pavillion.