Captivating Ambiance
at Amsterdam’s
Spiegelgracht

Spiegelgracht has long been one of Amsterdam’s most photographed canals, a distinction that has only grown in recent years. Thanks to a recent lighting upgrade, commissioned by the BIZ Spiegelkwartier association, the iconic canal now shines brighter than ever. Serge Stolk, owner of ID Light (Oudkarspel), led the project, elevating the already picturesque tree lighting to new heights.

Captivating Ambiance at Amsterdam’s Spiegelgracht

“For over 25 years, we’ve been illuminating the trees along Spiegelgracht,” Serge explains. “This is our third major enhancement, and now the lighting is more magical, richer in effect, and highly energy-efficient.” This vision aligned perfectly with Robbert van Ham, chairman of BIZ Spiegelkwartier. “Spiegelgracht is immensely popular,” Robbert notes. “Every day, tourists line up to capture its beauty. The previous lighting had been in place for a decade, so it was time for an upgrade—and the results speak for themselves.”

Serge adds, “We chose to stick with the same system because Tronix’s professional tree lighting has consistently exceeded our expectations. Its flexibility allows us to customize the number and positioning of lights, and the energy efficiency means the lights can stay on continuously, adding to Spiegelgracht’s allure both day and night.”

LIGHTING AND CONTROL

“The warmth and depth of the lighting have made Spiegelgracht even more magical”

Robbert continues. “The entire installation was completed in about two weeks. Spiegelgracht is one of Amsterdam’s busiest cycling routes, so we coordinated the work during a scheduled maintenance period to ensure everyone’s safety.”

Robbert concludes, “The upgraded lighting has been a game-changer, especially for local businesses. It draws attention and adds a magical quality to every photo taken. It’s been a success on all fronts.”

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