Hotels near A'DAM Lookout

A'DAM Lookout sits atop the A'DAM Tower in Amsterdam-Noord and offers the best 360-degree panoramic view of the city. The observation deck on the 20th floor looks south across the IJ river to Centraal Station and the canal ring, east to the harbour, west to the docklands, and north across the flat Dutch landscape. On clear days you can spot Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) planes descending on the horizon.

The headline attraction is Over the Edge - Europe's highest swing, mounted on the roof and launching you over the edge of the building 100 metres above the ground (EUR 8 on top of entry). Lookout deck entry costs EUR 14.50 for adults. Getting here is free and part of the experience: take the ferry from behind Centraal Station to Buiksloterweg (every 4-6 minutes, 24 hours), and A'DAM Tower is directly in front of you.

Pro Tip: Visit in the late afternoon for the best light on the city skyline. The swing is worth the extra EUR 8 if you are not afraid of heights. Combine with NDSM Wharf on the same Noord trip.