A'dam Lookout
A'dam Lookout
4.5
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
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About
LOOKOUT 360º Amsterdam + sensational swing An iconic viewing point in The Netherlands - A’DAM LOOKOUT, has joined the Eiffel Tower, the Fernsehturm and the London Eye. For the daredevils among us, LOOKOUT also has a further adrenalin kick in store. On the roof is Europe’s highest swing. You swing over the edge of the tower at a thrilling height of almost 100 metres above the ground. Highlights: - The most spectacular view of Amsterdam and the surrounding area - A Bird’s-eye view of Amsterdam from the highest swing in Europe - Access to the indoor interactive state-of-the-art Amsterdam exhibition - Free digital photo of your visit to LOOKOUT - Enjoy coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or cocktails in Madam Restaurant & Sky Bar - Free WIFI available Payments with cards only.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Noordelijke IJ-oevers
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  • Amsterdam Centraal • 7 min walk
  • Amsterdam Centraal Station • 7 min walk
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  • Russ G
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Swinging Time!
    Just a short ferry ride from Centraal Station, we had a beautiful, sunny day for our trip to the lookout. The experience begins with a Techno-enhanced lift ride to the top, complete with a thrilling light show. Once on top, there are two lookout platforms to help take photos above the screen fence. For the more adventurous, there is "Over The Edge", Europe's highest swing. I will tell you that I am not a fan of roller coasters, or heights, or swinging over the edge of a building, but I wanted to experience it for myself. It is as thrilling and scary as you think it is. I chose to keep my eyes shut for most of it, but feel free to look around (and straight down). It only runs a minute, which was just long enough for me! Afterwards, we enjoyed a drink and soaked in the views. Highly recommended!
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this review and great to read you had an amazing time.
    Written 9 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 October 2023
  • samshave123
    Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing attraction
    We visited the A’dam lookout and throughly enjoyed ourself. The panoramic view all over the city is incredible. We enjoyed the added VR experience and the swing. The staff were very nice and helpful. We will definitely be visiting again in the future
    Thank you for the great review.
    Written 9 October 2023
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    Visited October 2023
    Written 6 October 2023
  • Meteorite-Mike
    Manchester, United Kingdom97 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing afternoon with amazing views
    Me and my friend visit whilst on holiday in Amsterdam. We didn’t know about A’DAM LOOKOUT until we got off the train at Amsterdam Centraal. My friend booked the tickets online, which included The Swing, The VR rollercoaster and 2 drinks. Staff we’re all very friendly and helpful. The ride up to the 20th floor in the elevator was unique and fun. The swing was just amazing, such great views. The VR rollercoaster was fun and we enjoyed our drinks (and some Bitterballen) in the bar with some fantastic views across Amsterdam. The audio tour on the Skydeck was very good and gave lots of interesting facts. We will definitely be returning next time we are in Amsterdam.
    Thank you so much for writing your review. Great to read you had an amazing time.
    Written 23 October 2023
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    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 21 October 2023
  • Corrie L
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good date idea or a night out with friends.
    The view was amazing! There are 2 levels with bars, one indoor, one outdoor, and on each you can walk around and see the city from all directions. My only real complaint, and it's a personal opinion, is that the music wasn't too enjoyable. Was upbeat, but I didn't really recognize any of it. Otherwise, very cool vibe with a mostly young crowd.
    Thank you for the review. Great to read you loved our view. Sorry to hear about the music. I will make sure to pass on your feedback to our team. We hope you still got to enjoy your experience!
    Written 30 October 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 28 October 2023
  • Daniella A
    Essex, United Kingdom113 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing! Made Amsterdam for us
    Amazing! Really made our holiday! We didn’t know anything about this place, it’s sad that even the hotel don’t advertise here. The staff are all fantastic! I’m disabled and everyone above and beyond to make sure I didn’t miss anything and was treated the same as everyone else which is hard to find in Dam as there is so many stairs in attractions. I didn’t go on the swings but if you can I would highly recommend it but if you can’t still come here. The views are amazing, the bar is lovely, really busy but I can see why.
    Great to read you had a lovely time at the Lookout!
    Written 1 November 2023
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    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 31 October 2023
  • chris C
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning views
    Really cool place to visit. Me and my other half didn’t go for the swing but the views were stunning and you can even get a picture of yourself on a horse on the roof!!!!!!!!! Easy to get to from Amsterdam train station you just get a ferry from behind the station which is free and constantly running so you aren’t waiting around. Definitely recommended for anybody to see you will get some great views and pictures !
    Thank you for your visit and great review!
    Written 6 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 November 2023
  • Ryan W
    London, United Kingdom30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very fun experience overlooking beautiful Amsterdam!
    Visited this fun attraction while staying in the Adam building during our trip to Amsterdam. The view is perfect, and fairly reasonably priced at around €22 for the view and experience. You also get some free photos and a video to download at the end of the experience. Definitely recommend if you want to see Amsterdam in a different and unique way!
    Thank you for your lovely review and visit.
    Written 5 December 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 December 2023
  • universemonkey
    Whitley Bay, United Kingdom168 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Food, views, swings & VR!
    Perfect way to spend a couple of hours. We booked the lunch experience at Moon, plus the swings and VR. Food was delicious, and really enjoyed the experience of the rotating rstaurant and changing view. Swings were better again, and got some great photos and video after. Finally, the VR!! Make sure your headset is on securely, but other than that it's awesome! So silly but lots of fun. Easy to get to from behind the main station, the ferry is free and runs constantly (at least during the day). 100% worth the visit
    Thank you for your visit and great review!
    Written 8 December 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 December 2023
  • Roraima A
    Aruba3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience!!
    Worth the visit, as we don't really like the busy life in Amsterdam, we enjoyed the view, the kids got on the Swing and the VR rollercoaster. The Restaurant and bar at the rooftop had excellent service! Highly recommended!!!
    Thank you for your visit and review.
    Written 2 January 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 28 December 2023
  • Pramod S
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gaint Swing and VR Ride.
    Adam Lookout's Sky Deck offers an absolutely worth-it experience with unparalleled views. The Giant Swing adds an awesome thrill, while the Moon Restaurant enhances the charm with a 360-degree view. Breath-taking scenes unfold, making every moment memorable. Dining high above Amsterdam creates an unforgettable, panoramic perspective of the city's beauty.
    Thank you for your lovely review and your visit.
    Written 12 February 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 February 2024
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Francione mangia mangia
Amsterdam, The Netherlands47 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021 • Couples
We went in the late afternoon for the view and the swing and we took advantage of the Menu Deal from the website. The experience is nice and the swing is quite cool, although it lasts around 2 minutes only. The staff at the lookout is nice and helpful, I wish I could say the same for the restaurant. The restaurant is not well managed, there were dirty tables everywhere (in a COVID pandemic) and we had to ask twice to someone to clean our table. Also the staff pretends not to see you and it is not well explained that is a almost-self-service formula, so you have to go, order and pick up your own drinks and food. A bit striking since they were clearly overstaffed and there was staff chatting everywhere. The food is fine, nothing exciting, which is a bit disappointing since it could compliment the view, but it does not. I would recommend to go and enjoy a nice beer and the view but do not dine in, you can easily find a better burger "on the ground" for the same price.
Written 17 July 2021
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed our A'DAM LOOKOUT swing experience! I'm sorry to hear about your experience with our restaurant, indeed this is not how it's supposed to be and I will make sure we inform our people about your feedback so we can improve our restaurant service!
Written 4 August 2021
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James Clarke
Cardiff, UK86 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
The A’dam Lookout is a decent experience if you’re after something a bit different and a little off the usual track in Amsterdam.

If you’re a photographer or just enjoy a nice view in general, it’s worth the trip up to the top. The view back over the station is fantastic.

However, I do feel as if it is quite expensive for what it is.
We booked the premium package for I believe about €20pp thinking we can use the tokens you get on a burger at the top and get a meal while we’re there.
You can’t use the tokens on food gone 4:30 it transpires. Which I don’t think it really states on the website very clearly (fair enough if I missed it). It does however state it right at the bottom of the ticket, but if I didn’t see it clearly on the website and found it in my ticket after booking, I’d still feel gutted.
We then decided that we would use our tokens on some nice cocktails. You can’t use them on the nice cocktails on the wall, only on the tiny select menu. These were basically glorified ginger beer and sprite.
So we eventually used them on two beers each. The beers were pretty flat Heineken half’s which were about 40% head. So not great. (Pictured).

The swing was okay, again €5 is a little expensive but for the novelty it’s not bad for the money. Just don’t do it if you’re scared of heights.

Overall going up to the top to see the view is great and you can get some amazing pictures. The swing is okay and I would say do it if you’re going up already. It’s not worth the money for the lift ride up and the cost of the swings just to ride the swings though.
Do plan ahead if you plan to get the premium package and not get disappointed like we did.

As a photographer I was happy with the pictures I took from the top and that’s the only real reason it’s not lower than 3 stars to be honest.
I probably wouldn’t rank it in a top ten list of things to do in Amsterdam but maybe something to do if you’re on a longer stay and are looking to kill and afternoon.

The free boat ride over is great fun though!
Written 3 January 2020
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Hi James, Thank you so much for rating us. We're happy to hear you took the chance to take some nice pictures upstairs. We do indeed state on our website that the burgers have to be ordered before 18:00. This is also mentioned on our tickets. We understand that this isn't that clear on all parts of our website. We will definitely take your feedback into account. All the best, Team A'DAM Lookout.
Written 6 January 2020
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Anna O
Bury St. Edmunds, UK159 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
We bought the tickets to the top of the lookout that included 2 free drinks tokens and then the swing seat tickets on top of that. It costs a reasonable amount anyway, so we’d recommend getting the drinks tokens so that you spend longer up there. The swing was great fun however and definitely something you should do! The views were lovely and it was pretty quiet on top of the building, which was surprising!
Written 9 August 2020
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Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again some day :)
Written 11 August 2020
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Bazinga__
Dublin, Ireland78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Friends
The swing is a must do in Amsterdam. We arrived it was raining, windy and we still done it and got great photo’s, our video is just us laughing the whole time. So much fun. Well worth the money.

Its located behind Amsterdam centaal station, the ferry over to it is free. They don’ take cash inside only card payments
Written 10 January 2020
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Hi, Happy to hear you've managed to create an amazing video! ;) All the best, Team A'DAM Lookout.
Written 13 January 2020
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Andrew W
Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom111 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
The A'DAM lookout is basically a viewing platform at the top of a converted office block with the addition of a bar and restaurant. There are also a couple of other paid for attractions at the top such as the 'Over The Edge Swing' which is good fun.

You can spend as long as you like on the viewing platform and there are great views of all Amsterdam (although sadly a new, taller tower block is being built next to it meaning views from one side are now completely obscured).

You can pre-book drinks and food for a slight advance discount. We pre-booked drinks however it took ages to get served at the bar as there seemed to be a lack of staff and even then the staff member couldn't get anything right and was rather grumpy.

We had also paid extra for the swing ride but when we arrived for our allocated slot, the queue was huge as not all swings were running. As we had other places to be later in the day, we asked how long the queue might take and we were abruptly told "I don't know". Not great customer service.

We had combined the visit with the 'This is Holland' attracted which was great which probably helped make the visit more fun. If we had just done the Lookout, I don't think we would have felt quite so upbeat about it.

At the end of the day you are paying for a view from a tower block with everything else available as paid for extras. If customer service isn't great, it does feel as if it's not the best experience however overall, it was a nice thing to do, especially as the sun came out and it was very pleasant wandering round looking at views.
Written 3 May 2022
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JGB2812
Grimsby, UK27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
For me, this is a must-do for anyone visiting Amsterdam, even if you're not a fan of heights, and it is very easy to get to for free on foot from the centre of Amsterdam.

You can reach the tower using the free and frequent foot ferry which departs from the waterside of Amsterdam Central Station. These run every few minutes and you don't need to book, with the journey taking only a few minutes to reach the other side. The tower is then a very short walk 2 minute walk from the terminal.

We paid on arrival during a weekday afternoon when it wasn't too busy and didn't have to queue for long. There are plenty of options, whether you want to do all of the experiences on offer or simply head up to the lookout for an unrivalled view over the city.

My wife and I didn't fancy the swings so we simply enjoyed the lookout, which offers 360 degree views. You can view from inside on the first level or outside on the second. You also gain access to the bar/restaurant which offers the same views as well as binoculars. It isn't the cheapest establishment but you can expect to pay a bit more for the views on offer.

All of the staff are very friendly and helpful, adding to the experience. Good amenities on site too, with easy access to toilets.

Would highly recommend visiting around an hour before the sunset to get the best views of day, sunset and night!
Written 2 December 2022
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Thank you for your review, we hope to welcome you back on your next visit!
Written 7 December 2022
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LauraValensi
London, UK104 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
A regular ticket is € 14,50 and that is only for going up to the roof terrace no swing or drinks included. The 360 degree views are stunning but I'm sure there are cheaper options to peer out at the city; will investigate when back in Amsterdam.
Before taking the lift up, you have to pass a photographer for the group photo session. As we were not interested in buying another photoshopped memory picture, we politely declined, however, the photographer didn't want to hear it and told us there wouldn't be a charge. Nice, a free souvenir, so we posed on the beam after all. Very naive, at the exit we learned that the pictures were €15. Maybe she meant that the process of taking a picture would be free? They should be more clear and a 'no' should be accepted.
It's all about money making in the end.
Written 7 March 2020
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Thanks for leaving your review, Laura! We're sorry about the misunderstanding at the photo wall. We'll take this into account and discuss it with our colleagues. All the best, Roos (Team A'DAM Lookout)
Written 16 March 2020
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Ieva Mėgelaitytė
Loughton, UK36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
Visited A’Dam lookout for the “lookout swing”. We were running late however the team were very understanding and let us through.

We went up the lift which showed a cool short light show though the glass roof of the lift. We then queued for a short while for the swing which had some amazing views!! So worth it! Just beware if you are scared of heights you might feel slightly on edge!

We then grabbed a drink which are extremely overpriced, €6 for a can of red bull, around €10-€12 for a alcoholic drink from a plastic cup, however the views were so worth the trip!

To get there, we did grab an uber from Damrak as we were running late, it was quite a loop trip and cost €15. We returned back to Centraal station by catching the free ferry which is a 2 min walk from A’Dam lookout, it took 5 mins and brought us to the other side of the station. Definitely go by foot & take the free ferry there it will be cheaper and quicker!
Written 20 August 2020
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Thank you for your review!
Written 27 August 2020
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Ryan
Amsterdam, The Netherlands2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2020 • Friends
I attended the A’DAM lookout yesterday, after pre-booking tickets for myself and a friend.
The premium tickets I purchased allowed us to have one cocktail each in exchange for the tokens I was given at the entrance.
The cocktails were lovely, and well worth the extra £6 each.
The experience started with great visuals, in the elevator, which was exaggerated once we reached the top of the building.
For £5 a swing ticket can be purchased, which I was happy to pay for such an extraordinary experience. Highly recommended for people who like an adrenaline rush.

Overall the experience was very good.

Free ferries run from the centraal station, and the A’DAM building is only a minute walk from the dock.
Written 11 June 2020
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It was our pleasure welcoming you Ryan. Than you for your review!
Written 2 July 2020
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feltroneu
George Town, Malaysia2,311 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We got a free entrance from This is Holland as a replacement to Madurodam entrance ticket. I felt that the value worth the ticket price. At the entrance the person in charge asked us to take some photos for free and we can download anytime. Then we queued up for taking the lift to the top. The lift showed colorful lights that was amazing. Upon reach the top, just can't believe how beautiful the city of Amsterdam at night. It was pretty cold up there during winter especially when strong winds were blowing. The night view was really amazing. We actually queued up for the swing ride but our ticket didn't include the ride. It was a pity as we a=queued up for sometimes but ended up we were not eligible.. We just hang around and took some photos. There was a bar that you can purchase some snacks and drinks.
Written 17 April 2020
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It was our pleasure to welcome you. Thank you for your review!
Written 2 July 2020
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