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A'DAM Lookout with kids

Half the fun is getting there. You take the free F3 ferry from behind Centraal Station across the IJ, turn left and walk along the water to the tower. A lift takes you to the 20th floor and the open Skydeck, where the whole city is laid out flat below.

A'DAM Lookout, Amsterdam
Amsterdam NoordFree ferry F3 from Centraal
Tickets
€10.50per child (4-12)
Adults €16.50
See tickets on Civitatis

A'DAM Lookout Tickets

Tickets are sold by Civitatis, the only ticket partner on this page.

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Best time

Open daily 10:00 to 22:00, last admission 21:00. Go on a clear day or skip it.

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The family card

Family card

0+
Minimum ageNo minimumNo minimum for the deck. Swing: minimum height 1.20 m.
6+
Enjoys from6 years
2h
Duration45 min – 1h30
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StrollerLifts give wheelchair access to the 20th floor and the Skydeck. The tower does not publish a stroller rule.
€
Child price€10.50 (4-12) · €16.50 adult online · swing €7.50 extra
WC
Toilets and changingNot confirmed yet
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QueueShort queuesTickets and swing rides run on time slots, and the tower says waits for the swing stay under 15 minutes.
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Best timeOpen daily 10:00 to 22:00, last admission 21:00. Go on a clear day or skip it.

Verdict by age

Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.

0-2
Fine
3-5
Fine
6-10
Great
11+
Great

From 6 up it is a quick win, and for a child tall enough to ride, the swing is the highlight of the trip. Under 5 the view means little, though the ferry ride pleases them. Do not pay for it in rain or low cloud.

The draw for older children is Over the Edge, a swing that tips you out past the roofline. It costs extra, lasts about a minute and has a 1.20 m minimum height, so check before you promise anything. Without the swing, the visit is 45 minutes of looking and pointing. You cannot bring your own food or drink.

Tips for the visit

  • Measure your child before you go. Under 1.20 m, no swing.
  • Tickets cost €2 more at the counter than online.
  • Cards only, no cash.
  • For the swing the tower asks you to arrive half an hour before your slot.

Sources

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