Amsterdam-Noord is a bustling incubator for young designers, architects, festival organisers and other creative types.It's an inspiring part of the city, thanks to the diversity of its environment and residents. In the summertime, people gather to party in the industrial area at the NDSM wharf, yet you can also relax in one of the small country villages that border the city.The dynamic city centre is never far away: Amsterdam Central Station is just a short, free ferry ride away.