The Achtergracht (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑxtərˌɣrɑxt]) is a short canal in Amsterdam, located between Frederiksplein and the Amstel, parallel to the Prinsengracht.

The Achtergracht is located in the eastern part of the Grachtengordel (canal belt).

The filled-in part now forms the Falckstraat and the north side of the Frederiksplein.

A folk tale has circulated for centuries about the origin of the names of the so-called Calendar warehouses on the Achtergracht.

[citation needed] Spliethoff charter office named one of its cargo ships the MV Achtergracht .