Steigereiland
Steigereiland | |
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Neighborhood of Amsterdam | |
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Country | Netherlands |
Province | North Holland |
COROP | Amsterdam |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Steigereiland is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
![A tram crossing a curved double span bridge.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Enneus-heermabrug-with_tram.jpg/220px-Enneus-heermabrug-with_tram.jpg)
Steigereiland is the first of the IJburg Islands when approaching from central Amsterdam. The island comprises three neighbourhoods - Noodbuurt, Zuidbuurt and Waterbuurt - the last of which is home to a number of floating houses. Steigereiland is connected to Zeeburgereiland by the Enneüs Heermabrug.
![A row of individually designed and built houses on Steigereiland](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Steigereiland_Homes_-_panoramio_%281%29.jpg/220px-Steigereiland_Homes_-_panoramio_%281%29.jpg)
Once fully constructed, there will be around 2000 buildings on Steigereiland, including a number of self-build projects concentrated in the southern part of the island - these buildings are designed and constructed individually, resulting in a diverse array of architectural styles.
Steigereiland is served by tram line 26, the IJtram, which runs from the end of the neighbouring Haveneiland to its terminus at Central Station.