Top 10 Interesting Facts About Zuidas (District Market)

Zuidas photo By MrAronymous Wikimedia

Top 10 Interesting Facts about Zuidas (District Market)

Zuidas is a rapidly developing business district in the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The business district is located between the rivers Amstel and Schinkel along the ringway A10. The Zuidas is as well-known as the Financial Miles. La Defense in Paris and Canary Wharf in London are the greatest influences on the development of the Business District.

The size of Zuidas can be compared with the Noordruimte/Espace Nord in Brussels. The business district is centrally located and hence easily accessible. The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is only 8 minutes away from Zuidas.

It has good underground connections to other business areas with the Circle Line. It is interesting to know that large multinationals have their headquarters located here such as ABN-Amro and Akzo Nobel.

1. Growing Housing Supply

According to January 1, 2020, Zuidas has almost 4,000 residents. The number of residents in the Zuidas district has increased by 1,695 since 2016 to reach 3,950 in 2020. 2,774 are the number of homes built. The metropolitan area De Zuidas connects the neighbourhoods Buitenveldert and Oud-Zuidto the larger borough of Amsterdam Zuid.

 By 2040, the planning for a longer term is to be able to provide housing for about 15,000 people. However, there is room for student housing and a certain number of rental and owner-occupied apartments.

2. Accommodation Availability

Zuidas (District Market) photo By MrAronymous Wikimedia

One of the interesting facts about Amsterdam is the availability of accommodation. It has plenty of accommodation facilities and staying in this neighbourhood is the best decision you can make since it is the best and most attractive place.

In Zuidas the hotels are affordable to suit both high-class and low-class financial statuses people. There are many options of hotels to suit all budgets, it is interesting, right? I would recommend if you get to visit Zuidas or any city around it, Zuidas is the best accommodation area for you.

3. Amsterdam is Also Leading the World With Sustainability Initiatives.

There are plenty of accommodation options in Amsterdam Zuid, hence staying in this neighbourhood you are right amongst the attractions and opportunities. Another interesting fact has been that Zuidas in the Amsterdam is leading the world with sustainability initiatives.

Conscious Hotel Museum Square is kind to the planet despite its comfort it has a water-saving shower head, organic breakfast, and furniture made from sustainable wood not forgetting that citizens afford hotels for all social classes with boutique flair which started out.

4. Good Public Transport

Zuidas is a modern part of Amsterdam. It is easily accessible by public transport as it is developed around Station Zuid. From the Station Zuid, it takes only 7minutes using the train to Schiphol Airport and approximately 10 minutes to Amsterdam Central Station.

This kind of good networking helps in the growth of cities economically. Zuidas has as well excellent bus, tram, and metro connections.

5. Growth of Hospitality Facilities, Shops and Other Amenities

It is interesting to know that the number of hospitality facilities, shops, sports, cultural and healthcare facilities in Zuidas Amsterdam is growing rapidly.

To those whole love and need to experience an urban living lifestyle then Zuidas in Amsterdam is the best place for you to relocate to. 

Zuidas offers everything for a sociable and comfortable living since it has good infrastructure and it is growing rapidly.

6. De Zuidas, Amsterdam’s Financial District

The business and financial heart of Amsterdam is the De Zuidas Area. It has an easy way to reach Amsterdam city centre, Schiphol Airport, Station Rai, and Station Zuid. Many Dutch, and international companies, and organisations have already found their way to De Zuidas.

Zuidas is centrally located enabling the business centre to become a popular place to rent offices to run business, making it the business district of Amsterdam. De Zuidas is still growing and more space is created for housing, shops, cafes, restaurants, schools, hotels, and even sports facilities.

7. The Commute

Zuidas sits very strategically in the southern part of Amsterdam. The location of Zuidas is an amazing and interesting fact for people working in and around the neighbourhood of Amsterdam. If you are working in the Zuidas you just step out of your apartment and walk over to your job. No better way of commuting.

However, if you are working outside of Amsterdam or have to go to the city’s centre public transport is available for you and very affordable. The train to Amsterdam’s central takes approximately 20 minutes and it takes roughly 30 minutes to reach Utrecht. Anytime you are travelling inside Amsterdam the subway or bus will take you wherever you need for a few minutes.

8. Large Multinationals Have their Headquarters Here

Zuidas (District Market) photo By MrAronymous Wikimedia

It is interesting to know that Zuidas has hosted the headquarters of large multinationals. Some of these multinationals include ABN-Amro, a Dutch bank with headquarters in Amsterdam. It is the third–largest bank in the Netherlands.

Akzo Nobel is also one of the large multinationals whose headquarters are located in Zuidas, Amsterdam. The company creates paints and performance coatings for both industry and consumers worldwide.

9. Business District is Full of Interestingly Designed Buildings

Zuidas is full of interesting designed buildings. Global companies are located in this business district such as EY and Deloitte. They have modern large glass windows and the panelled appearance of the offices is impressive and attractive.

The Rock building is as well located here and is designed with different colors whilst the one pictured at night has a large crack-type effect tearing through the structure. For fans of modern architecture, this is the best place to visit and enjoy unique designs.

10. Free Entrance to Zuidas Botanical Gardens

Zuidas (District Market) photo By MrAronymous Wikimedia

It is interesting to know that it is absolutely free to visit Zuidas Botanical Gardens. One of these gardens is Hortus Zuidas, when you visit Amsterdam, this is a must-visit garden.

 Opens on weekdays and it is open to everybody to visit. These gardens offer plants for sale, a large collection of cactus and pleasant seating areas situated on the water’s edge.