The roof of the city in Amsterdam

Last chance: November 2, 2025. This is the last day to climb onto the roof of the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Indeed, the church located on Dam Square, next to the Royal Palace. If you want to experience this one last time. With a Museum Card, the VriendenLoterij VIP Card, or the Stadspas, admission is free! So, weather permitting? How about visiting the new 'Mokum' exhibition in the Nieuwe Kerk after the climb? What do you know about the Nieuwe Kerk?

new church

The Nieuwe Kerk is a church building in Amsterdam. The church is located on Dam Square, at number 12, next to the Royal Palace. The Mozes en Aäronstraat runs between the church and the Palace. Do you know this church from the inaugurations of our monarchs?

Since Sovereign Prince William took the oath to the Constitution in this church on March 30, 1814, the Nieuwe Kerk has also been used for inaugurations and the blessing of a royal wedding.

His son, Willem II, ascends the platform on 7 November 1840 to be inaugurated as Head of State. On 12 May 1849, William III succeeds him.

The official inauguration of Queen Wilhelmina takes place on September 6, 1898. A commemorative stained glass window is installed, presented by the Dutch people on the occasion of the inauguration. Film footage of the ceremonies was made on this day. This is the oldest film made in Amsterdam and in the Netherlands. [/ One_half] [one_half_last]               Queen Juliana succeeds her mother on September 6, 1948. The inauguration of Queen Beatrix took place on April 30, 1980. In 2013, the inauguration of took place on the same day. Willem-Alexander place. On February 2, 2002, the civil marriage of Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima, which had been held at the Beurs van Berlage, was consecrated in the church. When the bridal couple entered the church, the shutters of the main organ were opened in an embrace of the couple; images of this went around the world. On that day, Máxima wore a wedding dress by Valentino and a tiara, the star ornaments of which had belonged to Queen Emma, ​​and the base of which came from the tiara Beatrix wore at her inauguration as queen. These are the two stamps from the 2004 sheet Royal Family III. Prince Willem-Alexander and Máxima: wedding in the Nieuwe Kerk.  

The roof of the city

Climb onto the roof of De Nieuwe Kerk for an unforgettable view of Amsterdam. The central spire on the roof of De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam will be restored in 2025. A large platform is being installed on the roof specifically for this restoration. As part of Amsterdam's 750th anniversary, the public has the unique opportunity to climb the church roof for an unforgettable view of our capital. Last chance: visit the city roof with a 50% discount or for free. The unique experience begins with the route to the roof. Visitors enter the 17th-century staircase on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. This staircase was originally built for a 115-meter-high tower that was never completed. Via a temporary scaffolding staircase, you then reach the platform on the roof. To the top in 216 steps. Once at the top, visitors can view the work being done on the tower and admire the Amsterdam skyline. Complete with the Westerkerk, Central Station, the Royal Palace Amsterdam and modern icons such as Zuidas and the A'DAM Tower. Visitors leave the platform via a second temporary jetty on the Dam side.  

<strong> More info: </strong>

The roof of the city, only on November 2, 2025: https://www.nieuwekerk.nl/tentoonstellingen/het-dak-van-de-stad/ Sundials on the Nieuwe Kerk: https://www.dezonnewijzerkring.nl/zw-maand/zw-maand-05/zw-05-05.php Expo Mokum, the biography of Jewish Amsterdam, through April 6, 2026: https://www.nieuwekerk.nl/tentoonstellingen/mokum/ Previous museum blogs: https://www.postzegelblog.nl/tag/made-in-holland/