Always wondered if something is going on on those islands across from Central Station. So when curiosity got the best of me I boarded the free ‘Java Ferry’ to discover the Java Island. Java Island is one of the 'new' islands in the Eastern Docklands/Harbor area. The modern architecture here is surprising and the ‘locals’ told me that in a short period of time the once unknown island is now becoming a must-see attraction for people who like design and architecture. The ferry takes you to the north of Java Island in approximately 10 minutes from Jetty 8. From here you can also go to KNSM Island, Sporenburg and Borneo Island.
There is also a free ferry ride across the IJ. The IJ separates downtown Amsterdam and Amsterdam-North. This is the oldest part of the Amsterdam harbor. It is a cove of the former Zuyderzee, now the IJsselmeer lake.