This Is Holland
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Why go
- The flight over the Amsterdam canal belt, the Zaanse Schans and Schiphol, with wind, sound and smell effects.
- The spherical screen, 19 metres high and 15 metres wide, seen from four gondolas spread over two floors.
- The first pre-show, a roughly 10-minute film in a small cinema, presented by Jolijn Henneman.
Opening hours
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Interesting facts6
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18 million
The attraction cost 18 million euros to build.
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The round tower seems to be inspired by oil drums that stood on the site before the war.
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The simulator was built by Vekoma and Brogent Technologies.
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Cineflight shot the original footage from an Airbus AS355 helicopter.
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The drone could fly very low without a permit and filmed places the helicopter could not, such as the Kinderdijk windmills.
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The music was composed by René Merkelbach, who also worked on several Efteling attractions.
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History
The real estate firm Nedstede took it over in 2016. At opening it was the fourth panoramic flight simulator on the continent and the first in the Benelux.
- 2001Soarin' opens at Disney California Adventure Park, the first ride of its kind; This Is Holland is based on it.
- 2015Brand New Leisure starts the project under the working title Fly over Holland.
- 2017This Is Holland opens beside the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam-Noord.
- 2023A large drone with an IMAX camera is built to film the new film.
- 2025The new panoramic film starts to be shown in the attraction.
Tips for your visit
- A photo of every visitor is taken just after the queue, in front of a chroma key.
With kids
- Children under 4 years old or shorter than 100 cm cannot take part in the flight.
- The flight lasts just over nine minutes, with wind, sound and smell effects.
- The two shows are in Dutch. A free app translates them into your own language on a smartphone.
- A visit takes about one hour in total: two shows, the 9-minute flight and the Holland Lounge.
What's inside
- Two shows, The Netherlands Then and The Netherlands Now, come before the flight and are in Dutch.
- The Holland Lounge, one of the four parts of the visit.
- The round pavilion is 24 metres high and stands above an underground car park, with a base almost entirely of glass.
Know before you go
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday and Sunday, 10:00 to 19:00.
- Tickets are sold online on the venue's own website.
- Booking early is advised, especially at weekends and during holidays.
- A time slot is not required but is recommended, and you can reserve it when you buy the ticket.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your chosen time slot.
- Tickets can be rescheduled free of charge.
- A combination ticket covers This Is Holland along with other Amsterdam attractions.
Tours and audio guides
- Companion app
- your own language · free Download the app before the visit and scan a code on-site. Free on iOS and Android.
Your visit in 1–3 hours
- Queue, then have your photo taken right after the queue.
- Watch the first pre-show, a film of about 10 minutes.
- Watch the second pre-show, which gives the safety instructions.
- Take the flight in the gondola, a main show of just over nine minutes.
- Visit the Holland Lounge.
How to get there
- 4 minBoatTake the free ferry from the IJ side of Amsterdam Central Station, line F3, to Buiksloterweg. It leaves every four minutes.
- 4 minOn footAfter leaving the ferry at Buiksloterweg, turn left and walk to the attraction at Overhoeksplein 51.
Accessibility
- Parking Cars use the underground car park beneath the building; for satnav enter Bercylaan 1. Construction may temporarily restrict access.
Sources: This is Holland - Wikipedia · THIS IS HOLLAND | In one hour you've seen it all · Tickets and prices - This is Holland · Plan your visit - This is Holland · This Is Holland: tickets (its own site) · This Is Holland: description (its own site) · checked 26 Oct 2026
- Website
- thisisholland.com/
- Phone
- +31202153008
Questions and answers
How long does a visit to This Is Holland take?
A visit takes about one hour. It includes two shows, a 9-minute flight and the Holland Lounge.
How do I get to This Is Holland from Amsterdam Central Station?
Take the free ferry from the IJ side of Central Station, line F3, to Buiksloterweg. It leaves every four minutes. From the ferry, walk about four minutes to Overhoeksplein 51.
Do I need to book a time slot for This Is Holland?
A time slot is not required but is recommended. You can reserve it when you buy the ticket online. Booking early is advised at weekends and during holidays, and tickets can be rescheduled free of charge.
Can children fly at This Is Holland?
Children under 4 years old or shorter than 100 cm cannot take part in the flight. The shows are in Dutch, and a free app translates them into your own language.
Where can I park when visiting This Is Holland?
Cars use the underground car park beneath the building. For satnav, enter Bercylaan 1. Construction work may temporarily restrict access. Coaches park at P7 on Mt. Ordinaweg (NDSM).
What are the opening hours of This Is Holland?
It is open Monday to Friday and Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00.
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