A5D flight simulation that takes you across the landscapes, history and landmarks of the Netherlands through three immersive shows. The flight takes over 22 Dutch locations, with synchronised motion, wind, mist and scent effects. During the flight you’ll pass over tulip fields, the windmills of Kinderdijk, the Wadden Sea, Rotterdam’s harbor and many other iconic landscapes across the country.
The experience is located just five minutes from Amsterdam Centraal Station by taking the free ferry from Centraal Station to Buiksloterweg. After arriving, you collect your boarding pass at the check-in desk and can wait in the coffee area until your time slot is called.
When you go to the “fly over” you have 10 minutes test how much you know about the netherlands and find hidden images on the wall.
Before the flight itself, there are two short pre-shows. These introduce the story of the Netherlands and explain how the country was literally built: the centuries-long fight against water and the engineering that turned sea floor into dry land. The shows are fast-paced, well narrated and give useful context before the main attraction.
The flight is the final part of the experience. You will fly over famous locations such as the tulip fields, the windmills of Kinderdijk, Rotterdam’s port and the Veluwe forests in autumn. The film also shows seasonal scenes like frozen canals in winter and many other distinctive landscapes across the Netherlands.
After the flight, the Holland Lounge features touchscreen maps where you can explore all the locations from the film and learn more about visiting them in real life.
An hour. Three shows. Worth every minute. The shows on Dutch history and water engineering are interesting and entertaining. They help you understand how unique the country actually is and how their fight against the water has shaped the country.
The 5D flight simulation is genuinely one of a kind, there is no other simulation like this in the Netherlands. During the flight motion, wind, temperature and scent effects are synchronised with the landscapes on screen, creating a surprisingly realistic sensation and emotions! We looked in awe, felt the cold of winter, grasped our seats and laughed. The end was my favorite part!
The hosts are approachable and present throughout almost every part of the experience, this makes it easy is you have any questions. Since last year, This Is Holland has also launched a free translation app with: Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese and more. This has made the experience more accessible for more visitors.
One of the few Amsterdam attractions that makes you want to leave Amsterdam! Go to This Is Holland if you want an immersive and unique experience, learn about the history of The Netherlands and want to discover more of the country.
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You are not allowed to participate if you are pregnant, have epilepsy, heart problems or a pacemaker. If you are afraid of heights or sensitive to motion, the flight simulation may also be challenging.
Children from 4 years old to 12 years must be accompanied by an adult and must be at least 1 metre tall. Younger children are not allowed.
This Is Holland has lockers, but you need a €1 coin to use them. However, you can take your jacket and bag with you during the experience. We do recommend you to leave any big luggage at your accommodation, since the lockers aren’t big enough.
This Is Holland has a coffee corner with a various assortment of cold drinks, coffee and bakeries. In the summer you can even get a freshly made fruit smoothie or frozen Starbuck Frappe. Perfect is you need to wait.
If you miss your slot, you will be moved to the next available one, which can be 30 or more minutes later.
Online booking benefits
🎫 15% discount (€22.90 instead of €27)
🎫 Instant confirmation: your ticket is mailed immediately after booking
🎫 No need to print: simply scan your ticket from your phone upon arrival.
🎫 Reschedule your booking for free by clicking on “manage your order” in the confirmation mail.
There is paid parking in the garage between This Is Holland and the Eye Film Museum. The entrance is via Overhoeksplein (across from Albert Heijn).
Rate: €1.35 per 15 minutes
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You can also park in the Van der Pekbuurt neighbourhood. It’s about a 10-minute walk, significantly cheaper and there are several nice cafés and terraces along the way.
⛴ Take the free ferry to Buiksloterweg from Amsterdam Centraal Station. It departs every 3 minutes and the crossing takes about 4 minutes.
After exiting the ferry, turn left. This Is Holland is a 2-minute walk, located behind the A’DAM Tower.
The ferry ride itself is a nice bonus: it’s free and offers great views across the IJ towards Amsterdam Noord.
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