Amsterdam Photography Map – Sunrise, Sunset & Drone Locations Across The Netherlands
Discover the Best Light Amsterdam Has to Offer — and Beyond
This interactive Google Maps-based guide features 100+ curated locations for sunrise, sunset, drone photography, and hidden photo gems. Whether you're a content creator, traveler, or simply passionate about photography, this map will help elevate your visual storytelling across the Netherlands.
What’s Inside:
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30+ sunrise & sunset viewpoints across Amsterdam
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50+ seasonal and scenic photo locations throughout the city
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20+ drone photography spots across the Netherlands
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70+ sample photos taken at exact mapped locations
Each pin includes a title, and if I've already photographed the spot, you’ll see a sample image for your inspiration. The map is regularly updated as I discover and add new places.
You can open the map directly in Google Maps, navigate with ease, and preview real shots I’ve taken at each location.
Bonus Features:
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Lifetime access
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Free updates forever
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Includes hidden gems, rooftops, reflection points, and seasonal highlights
How It Works:
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Purchase the map using your Google email address
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After checkout, you’ll receive personal access to the interactive map via Google Maps
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Use it directly on your phone or desktop to navigate, save pins, and explore with ease
Important:
If you're purchasing with a non-Google email, please leave a note at checkout with the Google account you'd like access granted to.
A Note from Me:
Whether you’re visiting Amsterdam or already living here, this map helps you experience the city through the lens of a local photographer.
Every location has been personally scouted and carefully selected. Instead of spending hours searching for the perfect photo spot, you’ll have my curated list in your pocket — so you can focus on creating, not scrolling.
This is the exact map I use when planning my own photo walks and workshops.
Get instant inspiration — and start chasing the best light with confidence.
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Peaceful canals and quiet reflections to start your day.
Chasing the Light: Amsterdam’s Best Sunrise Views
Discover my handpicked sunrise spots where Amsterdam feels like it belongs only to you. These are locations I regularly visit for their soft morning glow, calm reflections, and iconic views—perfect for both mobile and professional photographers. You’ll find compositions that work beautifully during blue hour, golden hour, and even misty mornings. Each spot is mapped and updated regularly.
The best places to end the day with warm light and dreamy reflections.
Golden Hour Glow: Top Sunset Spots in Amsterdam
From canal bridges to rooftops and waterfront views, these sunset locations are ideal for capturing the rich colors and silhouettes of Amsterdam as the day fades. I’ve gathered my most reliable and beautiful sunset spots into this list, with a balance of iconic scenes and lesser-known gems—perfect for stills or video. Whether you shoot handheld or on a tripod, these are places you’ll return to again and again.
Street scenes, reflections, architecture, and seasonal gems.
Hidden Corners & Iconic Views: Explore More of Amsterdam
This section is your go-to for those extra special photo locations that don’t always fit sunrise or sunset—but shine in their own way. Think cherry blossoms in spring, festive Christmas lights, symmetrical bridges, canal reflections, and street moments that tell stories. Many of these are tucked away or time-sensitive, and I constantly add new finds to the list.
Lakes, windmills, castles, and aerial magic — mapped for takeoff.
The Netherlands from Above: Drone Photography Locations
Curated for both licensed drone pilots and hobbyists, this collection includes breathtaking locations across the Netherlands. From water structures to historic towns and coastal landmarks, these spots are selected for both visual impact and safe flying conditions. This section is perfect for those looking to capture a new perspective with their drone.