A'DAM Lookout
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A’DAM Lookout, home of Europe's highest swing, offers visitors a 360-degree view of Amsterdam and an unparalleled thrill as you swing over the edge of the building. The breathtaking view from the 22-story A’DAM Lookout on the shores of IJ-River, with its interactive experiences, is a must-see during a visit to Amsterdam, promising an unforgettable experience high above the rooftops of the city.
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8 tips for visiting the A'DAM Lookout
The upper floors | Unsplash: Tom Podmore CC-BY 2.0
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Book a ticket in advanceTo avoid long queues, it is advisable to book tickets in advance online. For this, compare your ticket options at TicketLens and find the ticket that suits you best!
The A'DAM Tower | Unsplash: Frans Ruiter CC-BY 2.0
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Allow for longer travel timePlan enough time to get to the A’DAM Lookout. You need to take a ferry to reach the other bank of the IJ river or canal.
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Consider weather conditionsVisit A'DAM Lookout ideally in clear weather for the best view of Amsterdam. Come in the evening to admire the city at sunset and after dark. The illuminated Amsterdam Skyline is particularly impressive.
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Use the interactive experiencesA’DAM Lookout offers a variety of interactive experiences and informative displays about Amsterdam and its history. Take some time to explore these and learn more about the city.
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Experience 'Over the Edge'For a bit of thrill, you can try out the ‘Over the Edge’ swing that swings you over the edge of the observation deck. It's a unique experience that gives you an adrenaline rush and a spectacular view of the city.
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Enjoy a meal in the restaurantsThe Panorama Bar and Restaurant on the 20th floor or the revolving restaurant Moon on the 19th floor in A'DAM Lookout not only offer delicious food and drinks but also impressive views. Take a break and enjoy a meal or a drink while you admire the view of Amsterdam.
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Drinks at a high altitudeEnjoy cold drinks with a view over Amsterdam in the Rooftop Bar or the Panorama Bar. Order yourself a cocktail and listen to the electro beats.
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Celebrate on the city's highest dance floorIt's party time from Friday to Sunday! In the panorama restaurant you can party with other party-hungry tourists and locals and dance into the early hours.
Boat to A'DAM Tower | Unsplash: Ruben Hanssen CC-BY 2.0
A'DAM Lookout
Not your normal viewing platformA'DAM Tower View | Credits: Martijn Kort
Panorama Restaurant
Enjoy burgers, sandwiches, salads, snacks, and cakes with a selection of drinks, cocktails, and ice cream in the Panorama Restaurant on the 20th floor. Unfortunately, you cannot reserve a table here, but there are combo tickets for the Lookout + Burger Menu available.
Restaurant | Unsplash: Jay Wennington CC-BY 2.0
Restaurant Moon
At nearly 100m (328 ft) altitude, you experience an unforgettable culinary adventure. The 360 Lunch Menu offers different dishes every week with purely Dutch ingredients. The highlight: the Moon restaurant on the 19th floor rotates, offering you a view of all parts of Amsterdam.
Rooftop Bar
Enjoy a cocktail at the rooftop bar or take a coffee break at the bar of the Panorama Restaurant. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the view with many highlights that you can spot in the skyline. A glass of Heineken is obviously a bit more expensive here than in the bars below, but the view is priceless!
Souvenir
You can download your digital souvenir for free after your visit as a photo or video. For example, you can choose whether you want to be photographed balancing over the city, or sitting on the swing at night.
Over the Edge Swing, TicketLens Content Creator Jessica
Over the Edge
'Over the Edge', Europe's highest swing, is located on the roof. An attraction of the A'DAM Lookout, for adventurers and thrill-seekers. At a height of 100m (328 ft), you swing over the edge of the building and enjoy the view over the city, while the adrenaline gives you a push. The ticket for the swing is not included in the admission price and must therefore be paid extra.
VR Ride | Unsplash: getty images CC-BY 2.0
Amsterdam VR Ride
Take a seat, put on the VR glasses and enjoy a wild ride through Amsterdam. What would never be possible in real life, you can experience with the VR Ride. The programmed seat hurls you through the highlights of Amsterdam like on a roller coaster. Again, the ticket for this attraction is not included in the admission price and can be purchased separately.
Elevator
The elevator takes you from the 1st to the 20th floor within 20 seconds. During the ride, you experience spectacular light and sound effects that accompany your journey. The ceiling of the elevator is transparent.
Interactive Binoculars
As soon as you point the binoculars at something, you learn more about the history, culture, and inhabitants of Amsterdam.
Audio Guide
The audio tour is free of charge and tells you about Amsterdam's highlights in 30 minutes. Download the ‘Close to LOOKOUT’ App to use the audio tour.
Dance Party!
Let loose on the city's highest dance floor in the panoramic restaurant, which hosts parties from Friday to Sunday.
Cinema
On the 20th floor, visitors will find a cinema that shows a 15-minute entertaining film about the creation of Amsterdam and the A’DAM Tower.
VR Games
In the basement of the A’DAM Tower there is a VR Game Park, where you can play Zombie-Shooter, Escape Rooms and games with 4D Simulators. The world of limitless fantasy extends over 600m² (6458 ft²) of gaming enjoyment. Tickets are not included in the admission price and should be booked in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the swing at ‘Over the Edge’ last?
You swing for about a minute over the edge of the tower. Read more.
Are there long queues if I have a ticket?
If you book ‘Over the Edge’ or the ‘VR Ride’, a time slot is assigned to you. This helps to shorten the waiting time. Read more.
Is A’DAM Lookout accessible?
The staff is trained for people with mobility impairments and will gladly accompany you to the ground floor, the first floor, the 20th floor, or to the Skydeck. Read more.
Is there an elevator without lights and sound?
Yes. If you suffer from epilepsy, staff members will gladly guide you to an elevator without bright light. Please notify the cashier. Read more.
I do not want to take the elevator, is there another way to go up?
Unfortunately, the staircase is only accessible in emergencies. Therefore, it is not possible for visitors to go up via the stairs. Read more.
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Written byJessica DonevJessica is the definition of Jack of all trades. When she wants to do something, she just does it. That's why Jessica is an event manager, professional dancer, trainer, content creator, speaker / presenter in training and much more. Having traveled the world a lot, she knows what's important when traveling and shares it with you here on TicketLens.
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