Amsterdam Live Cam — Watch the City on the Canals Right Now
What you are seeing
Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Its centre is built around a ring of canals, and the whole city sits at sea level, part of it just below. The three cameras on this page look at three sides of the city: the skyline from a rooftop, the Sixhaven marina on the water, and the main railway station.
- Capital city — Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands.
- Below sea level — the city's elevation is recorded at two metres below sea level.
- In North Holland — the city sits in the province of North Holland.
Watch Amsterdam live
The three cameras on this page come from three different channels. One streams a panoramic rooftop view from the Mövenpick Hotel. Another shows the Sixhaven marina, a harbour for boats on the water. The third frames Amsterdam Centraal, the city's main railway station, run by ProRail.
Best time to watch
The feeds run around the clock, so the view changes with the hour and the weather. Mornings and late afternoons give the clearest light over the rooftops and the water. After dark, the station and the streets light up. Amsterdam sits below sea level and its weather changes quickly, so check back a few times; a grey hour can clear in minutes.
How to visit
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The city centre is compact and mostly flat, and the three points on this page — the rooftop view, the marina, and the central station — all sit within easy reach of each other. Mundo Vivo keeps these feeds organized so you can check the real view before you go.
Amsterdam by the numbers
- Elevation: 2 metres below sea level
- Coordinates: 52.37°N, 4.88°E
- Population: 921,468 (2023)
- Area: 219 km²
- City rights: 1300
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch Amsterdam live right now?
Yes. Three webcams stream Amsterdam around the clock, embedded from YouTube with no sign-up and no cost. One shows a rooftop panorama, one the Sixhaven marina, and one Amsterdam Centraal station. What you see depends on the hour and the weather, so the same links show a bright afternoon skyline or the station lights after dark.
Where exactly is Amsterdam?
Amsterdam sits at 52.37°N, 4.88°E, in the province of North Holland, in the west of the Netherlands. Wikidata records it under the item Q727, with the label Amsterdam and the description capital and most populous city of the Netherlands.
Is Amsterdam really below sea level?
Yes. The city's elevation is recorded at two metres below sea level on Wikidata, item Q727. The ground here lies lower than the water around it, which is why the Netherlands relies on dikes and pumps to keep the land dry.
When was Amsterdam founded?
The city's recorded founding date on Wikidata is 1300, the year it received city rights. That is the date Wikidata lists as the city's inception, long before it became the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands.
What do the live cameras show?
The three cameras show three different sides of the city. The Mövenpick Hotel streams a panoramic rooftop view over the skyline. WebCam NL shows the Sixhaven marina, where boats sit on the water. ProRail frames Amsterdam Centraal, where trains arrive and depart all day.
When is the best time to watch?
Mornings and late afternoons give the clearest light over the rooftops and the water. After dark, the station and the streets light up. Amsterdam's weather changes fast, and a grey hour can clear in minutes, so check back a few times across the day.