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. You can cross the IJ free of charge by ferry. Destination Amsterdam-North The 'Buiksloterweg Ferry' departs from jetty 7 at Central Station for Buiksloterweg in Amsterdam-North. Granted, this straightforward passage is not very adventurous. However, the ferry affords stunning views of the water, the boats and the IJ