Noorderlicht Cafe

Close to the heart of Amsterdam, Noorderlicht stands in a place that defies expectations. Though only 15 minutes away from Central Station, the NDSM-wharf is an open space for serenity, creativity, and festivities all throughout the year. With a magnificent backdrop of the south IJ-riverbank, Noorderlicht is a great place to hang out, have a drink, have lunch or dinner, listen to live music and go to a party or festival.

Noorderlicht proudly contribute to a viable, sustainable society for the future by supporting many creative and cultural initiatives, ecological and circular projects as well as social and community programmes. We bring the message home, training professionals in the hospitality and event industry with this mindset.

Putting people and the planet first is central to our ethos. Our building and interior are still to this day largely built from raw, natural and recycled materials. This ecological mindset is further materialised behind the bar and in our kitchen, which means tasty cooking using sustainable, local and non-industrial produce as much as possible.

Noorderlicht is suitable and available for many different purposes; a dinner or reception, a workshop or meeting, a networking get-together or cultural event, a birthday or corporate event. We have several spaces that can be rented separately or as a whole.

During the winter season (October-March) it's possible to rent Noorderlicht exclusively for groups.