Journey with us, discovering the most romantic Love Lock Bridge in Amsterdam. From the Skinny Bridge to the New Love Lock Bridge and everything in between, you will learn where they are and why they exist to enchant lovers throughout the ages.
Many visitors, especially young lovers, are curious and ask: Where can I find the Love Bridge of Amsterdam? In Amsterdam, we have many bridges. You might ask, is this the love lock bridge, or the love bridge? In this blog, I’ll illuminate for you where the official old love lock bridge is, where the many bridges related to love are, and where the new, tucked-away love lock bridge is. I invite you to read on and come with me on a journey to all the romantic bridges of Amsterdam related to love in one way or another.
Find all the love lock bridges in Amsterdam on this map:
History of the Bridges of Amsterdam
Before we traverse the picturesque bridges related to love in Amsterdam, I will share with you a brief history of why there are so many bridges in the city. To answer that, we have to look at why there are so many canals. Around 900 years ago, Amsterdam was under sea level, with wetlands, rivers, and water, the city would constantly flood, so only fishermen would live there. Slowly over time, more people came to the city and they realized that creating the canals was an ingenious way to transport goods. By the 1600’s Amsterdam was a thriving port, and the city pooled its resources and built an amazing system of canals.
How many bridges are there in Amsterdam?
Over time, around 235 canals were built to allow all trade to enter the country. So basically, to transport the goods into the city. But also the canals were used to divert the water and stop flooding, and to provide a sewage system. Now we have about 165 Canals. Many of them were closed and became streets. Since the canals are no longer used as a way to transport goods in the city. And upon those ancient canals, more than 1200 bridges were raised in Amsterdam. In the beginning, most of the bridges were wooden bridges. There are not many wooden bridges left in the city, but the ones that are are the true love bridges of Amsterdam.
Skinny Bridge Amsterdam for eternal love
I like to begin with one of Amsterdam’s most iconic love lock bridges, the Skinny Bridge. As you can see in the picture, this is an exquisitely made wooden bridge, still functioning, opening when big ships pass through here on the Amstel River. Most importantly for us, this Amsterdam love bridge has a romantic legend. It is told that if you sail under the bridge with your lover and kiss, you are destined to be together forevermore. On our Romantic Boat Tour Amsterdam, we sail underneath, and if you desire to seal your eternal love with a kiss, why not join us? You are warmly welcomed.
Experience the Love bridges from the canals on a private canal tour
Curious to experience Amsterdam from the canals and learn about all the love legends and stories. Why not join us on a private canal tour with your loved one? On this private tour, you will see the Skinny Bridge, Seven Bridges, and Love Lock Bridge in Amsterdam. We received over 1600 5-star reviews, so it is an experience not to be missed.
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The Seven Love Bridges of Amsterdam
Imagine yourself in a beautiful boat, gently gliding along the canals of Amsterdam. You come to our next iconic destination, the Seven Bridges of Amsterdam. Full of charm, atmosphere, and a little mystery, you sail under seven low, close-together bridges that magically transport you through what seems to be a tunnel of love. As you pass under that final bridge, you feel different; the beauty of Amsterdam has captured your heart. We travel under these bridges on our very popular Romantic Private Canal Tour. To the end, it offers lovers the quietest and most enchanted place to propose. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Is Amsterdam a Romantic Getaway?
Travelers, when they think of Amsterdam, they think of the Red Light District, Heineken Beer, Anne Frank or Vincent van Gogh, but Amsterdam has so much more. It is an undiscovered city of romance. And ideal for couples to enjoy the beauty and magic of Amsterdam. Below is a video on why I think Amsterdam is very romantic. Do you agree?
Read here more about: 11 romantic getaways in Amsterdam.
The Old Love Lock Bridge in Amsterdam
Our third and perhaps the most famous love lock bridge in Amsterdam is the old love lock bridge. Forever memorialized by Claude Monet (who visited Amsterdam three times) in the background of the Monet painting ‘De Zuiderkerk’ (The southern church). This charming wooden bridge is the official love-lock bridge of Amsterdam. However, in the last years, the Amsterdam city council has begun to remove the locks and will continue to do so whenever there are more than thirteen locks on the bridge. Ever creative, Amsterdammers and visitors have found another bridge….
here a website dedicated to this bridge
Romantic Love Bridges Amsterdam
Before I share with you the ‘new’ love lock bridge in Amsterdam, I’ll share with you some of the love bridges of Amsterdam not to be missed. The first ones are the bridges of the Brouwersgracht, where you can enjoy the peaceful, wide bridges, where fewer feet travel over in what is a lovely place to visit. Also in Prinseneiland, there are many narrow pedestrian wooden bridges that you can stroll over, situated in this charming neighborhood. Or you can walk the charming streets and cross another series of bridges that I love called Bloemgracht (the Flower Canal). I invite you to visit there and enjoy the romance of the city. If you would like to know more romantic bridges and amazing places to propose in the city, you can read all about this in my blog, Best Places to Propose in Amsterdam.
The New Love Lock Bridge in Amsterdam
And now we find ourselves at the end of our journey, the new love lock bridge in Amsterdam. Secreted away in the heart of the city, in the Vondelpark (I’ve enclosed a map for you below) were you’ll find the bridge. On your final steps toward the bridge, you are surrounded by trees, and as you pass by the quaint circular open-air theatre, you turn and discover the new love lock bridge of Amsterdam. This is the place where lovers find themselves placing their padlocks and declaring their undying love. They like to engrave their names and the date on the lock, and after they put their padlock on the bridge. They surrender by dropping the key into the water, symbolizing their love will last forever.
If you are planning to propose in the Vondelpark, it is filled with romantic spots. For example, nearby a beautiful spot under a weeping willow. We have a service that takes care of it all and allows you to have an intimate picnic by the water. Read more about the marriage proposals we offer. And if you are looking for the best places to propose in Amsterdam this blog is filled with wonderful spots.
To help you explore the Vondelpark even more, I created a romantic walking route in the park.
Experience the Amsterdam bridges differently.
Thank you for taking this journey with me over and under Amsterdam’s bridges of love. It was a pleasure to share my knowledge with you. As you may imagine, experiencing these bridges is often more special by the water beneath. That is what you will discover if you take a Romantic Private Canal Cruise with us.
For those of you drawn to stroll over bridges together with your loved one and experience the city that way, I created a romantic quest to explore some beautiful parts of the city while solving puzzles. It is my passion to offer unique romantic experiences in what I believe to be one of the most romantic cities to visit. Enjoy your visit to Romantic Amsterdam.
With Love from Amsterdam
Rocco
