Kaap de Groene Hoop was born out of an ambitious idea: to demonstrate that shipping, trade and urban development can also be sustainable. Situated in the heart of the NDSM shipyard, the harbour offers space to entrepreneurs and creators who work from a green vision of the future. The harbour promotes emission-free transport by water and welcomes historic sailing ships that carry goods without using fossil fuels. In doing so, Kaap de Groene Hoop draws on centuries-old maritime traditions, whilst at the same time experimenting with new forms of sustainable logistics.
Its location on the NDSM-werf makes Kaap de Groene Hoop all the more special. This area has evolved from a historic shipyard into one of Amsterdam’s most creative and cultural hotspots. Amidst street art, festivals, studios and cultural initiatives, the harbour serves as a reminder of the site’s maritime origins. Work is still carried out on ships here, boat trips are organised, and unique vessels moor here. Large sailing ships, sustainable transport initiatives and even vessels belonging to organisations such as Greenpeace are among the regular visitors here.
The name refers to the famous Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, once a crucial landmark for seafarers discovering new routes. Cape of Good Hope translates that idea into the twenty-first century: a place that looks ahead to a more sustainable future, without forgetting its maritime past.
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