This is Holland: Tickets and Tours

This is Holland is a cutting-edge exhibition that combines technology and tourism to create a truly unique way of exploring Holland. Book your This is Holland tickets now and you’ll enjoy the chance of flying over the Netherlands in a hyper-realistic 5D flight simulator.

The simulation incorporates the sights, sounds and even smells of Holland to bring you as close to the real thing as technology will allow. This is Holland also features a strong educational aspect and you’ll gain a better understanding of the country, its history and its people.

This is Holland provides great entertainment for the entire family, enthralling both young and old, and goes to show that learning should be fun.

Here's all you need to know about This is Holland, one of the most exciting attractions in Amsterdam.

How much does a This is Holland ticket cost?

This is Holland tickets cost just over €20 for adults, falling firmly within the average range of ticket prices for attractions in Amsterdam. A visit to This is Holland typically lasts just over an hour, leaving you enough time to visit some of the other attractions in the area.

• Adults (aged 13 and above): €23
• Children (aged 4 to 12): €19
• Infants (aged 3 and below): Free

While ticket costs may seem expensive when compared to the duration of a visit, most reviewers feel the price is justified. This is mainly due to the quality of the experience and the amount of detail that went into making the 5D simulator as realistic as possible.

Who is eligible for discounts?

Only holders of certain I Amsterdam City Card qualify for discounts. However, these holders must still book a timeslot for their visit on the official This is Holland website.

• I Amsterdam Card: Free
• Amsterdam Stadpas: Free

Should you book in advance?

Definitely. Tickets to This is Holland tend to sell out quickly because of the attraction’s popularity amongst families. School groups also visit the exhibition during weekdays, further adding to the demand for tickets.

Booking your tickets in advance also means you won’t have to waste time in the ticket purchasing queue when you arrive at the destination.

What is included in your This is Holland ticket?

This is Holland provides an in-house tour at the exhibit. The attraction is intuitive and interactive that you don’t need a guide. One presentation builds on the next, providing you with a seamless educational experience.

This is Holland offers visitors exactly that — a history of this unique country as it literally pulls itself from the sea and swamps. The venue combines films, exhibits and state-of-the-art technology to weave a captivating narrative of this most unlikely of countries.

The This is Holland tour will show you how the Dutch fought against rising sea levels, using dikes, mounds and polders — and even how this defiant mentality shaped a nation’s psyche.

The highlight of the tour has to be when visitors strap into their seats, and get ready for take-off. For 10 minutes, you’ll glide over the Netherlands, enjoying a unique vantage point of the country and its formation.

The 5D flight simulation takes place in a specially designed room with a domed screen. Your seat will move in accordance with your flight, and you’ll experience everything from the spray of water as you glide over rivers — to the smell of tulips as you cross the iconic fields.

Are there any combined tickets including This is Holland and other attractions?

Combining a visit to This is Holland with another activity provides great value for money, as well as a time-efficient way of enjoying your day.

This is Holland plus 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise

When it comes to exploring Amsterdam, this combination tour covers all the bases. First, enjoy an Amsterdam canals tour, exploring the city's most famous landmarks. Then, glide over the Dutch countryside in a 5D simulated flight. Or do it the other way around, the choice is up to you.

An Amsterdam canal cruise visits an entire host of the city’s famous landmarks. During your hour-long cruise, you’ll see landmarks like the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Amsterdam Dungeon. You’ll also travel through famous areas like the Jewish Quarter and the infamous Red Light District.

The cruise allows you to view the city’s most famous buildings and landmarks from a unique perspective — but even the majesty of Amsterdam’s Golden Age buildings falls short when compared to the prospect of flying over the Dutch countryside.

This is Holland pulls no punches when it comes to showcasing the Netherlands, creating an unforgettable multi-sensory experience.

What will you see inside?

A typical visit to This is Holland starts with two entertaining and educational films. The presentations focus on the history of Holland, showing how this unique country unshackled itself from the sea and swamps to become a world power.

The films weave a fascinating narrative where defiant people embraced the odds and fought back the terrible power of storms and the sea. The fact that this was done hundreds of years ago, using technology like dikes and polders makes the achievement all the more impressive.

After the films, it’s time to strap into your seats and prepare for take-off. The 5D flight simulator is placed in a specially designed room with a domed screen. The screen contributes to an almost full immersion of the flight experience, while your seat moves in a corresponding manner.

The crowning achievement of this experience is that it will engage all of your senses — you’ll smell the northern sea and feel the spray on your skin before basking in the summer sunshine and enjoying the smell of tulips.

Finally, you’ll disembark from your flight and get used to the feeling of the firm ground beneath your feet. All in all, This is Holland weaves a mesmerizing and unforgettable story through ingenious technology — making it one of Amsterdam’s must-visit attractions.

How to get there?

This is Holland is located in northern Amsterdam, just across the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. It’s fairly easy to travel there on foot from central Amsterdam.

From Central Station, head to the ferry pier at the station. From here, board the Buiksloterweg ferry and cross the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. From the Buiksloterweg terminal, This is Holland will be on your left-hand side.

What are the opening times?

This is Holland is open every day from 10 AM to 7 PM. However, these times are subject to change, and the official website should be consulted when planning your visit. It will be closed every year on 27 April for King’s Day.

When is the best time to visit This is Holland?

Mondays and Tuesdays are the best time of the week to visit This is Holland, as there are fewer people. The best time of day is any time before 1 PM, as it gets a bit more crowded after that.

Which other attractions can be visited in Amsterdam?

• Heineken Experience
• Amsterdam Royal Palace
• Arena Stadium

Travel tips

• This is Holland is a popular destination for school outings and families and therefore tickets tend to sell out quickly. Consider booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
• If you plan on using an Amsterdam City Card you will still need to book a time and date on This is Holland’s official website.
• Operating hours are subject to change — confirm on the website when booking.
• When using an Amsterdam Canal tour combination ticket, allow enough travel time between the activities.