Sunset at the IJdok - Sail Amsterdam 2025 by Jeroen de Jongh Photography

About "Sunset at the IJdok - Sail Amsterdam 2025"

by Jeroen de Jongh Photography

About the artwork

This photo of Amsterdam on the IJ during Sail Amsterdam 2025 is a moment when everything comes together. The sun slowly sinks behind the city, golden Jacob's ladders break through the clouds. The striking IJdok rises stately, surrounded by a fleet of tall ships, modern yachts and the familiar ferries that connect thousands daily between Noord and the city centre.

✨ Why this photo is unique

🚢 Sail Amsterdam 2025: This five-yearly spectacle attracts around 2.5 million visitors from all over the world. Together, the tall ships form a floating reminder of Amsterdam's centuries-old maritime traditions.

🚲 Ferry ferries on the IJ: No city exudes the balance between modern life and historical heritage like Amsterdam. The ferries are the beating heart of daily mobility and a typical Amsterdam icon, transporting 20 million passengers across the IJ for free every year.

🏙️ IJdok as an eye-catcher: This modern district, with its clean lines and distinctive architecture, is the perfect contrast between past and future.

🌅 The golden hour and Jacob's ladders: This image captures the most cherished moment of the day for photographers and art lovers - a warm glow that literally puts the city in the sunlight.

🎁 Who is this the perfect photo for?

For lovers of Amsterdam, who want to capture the soul of the city in their interiors.

For Sail Amsterdam visitors, looking for a lasting memory of this unique event.

For anyone touched by the magic of the golden hour and the romance of a sunset over the water.