Eenhoornsluis, Historic bridge in Haarlemmerbuurt, Netherlands.
Eenhoornsluis is a bridge crossing the Korte Prinsengracht canal in central Amsterdam, linking Haarlemmerstraat to Haarlemmerdijk. It serves foot traffic and cyclists moving between the commercial thoroughfares and the residential areas of Haarlemmerbuurt.
This structure was built in 1618 during Amsterdam's expansion of its canal ring, originally designed as a drawbridge. It was modified in 1879 to accommodate horse-drawn trams, reflecting the changing transportation needs of the growing city.
This crossing was named after the De Eenhoorn brewery that once stood nearby, and a carved stone face at Korte Prinsengracht 19 still commemorates this connection. Walkers and cyclists notice how the structure ties into the commercial character of the surrounding streets and their local heritage.
The bridge is straightforward to cross on foot or by bicycle and sits in a busy quarter with shops and cafes nearby. The approach is flat and easy to navigate, allowing visitors to pass through without difficulty.
This crossing preserves one of only two remaining Hudde stones from 1684, originally used to measure water levels in the canal. These rare markers show how Amsterdam's residents tracked changes in water levels across centuries.
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