Good to know
- Tickets
- Admission fee applies; check current rates on site
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
- Getting there
- Short walk from Amsterdam Centraal station
Itineraries with Oude Kerk
Oude Kerk is on day 3
Day 3 of Amsterdam by Bike
Old Centre History
How Oude Kerk fits into a day.- 9:30Royal Palace AmsterdamDam Square
- 11:30Begijnhof Hidden CourtyardBegijnhof
- 14:45Oude Kerk & Red Light District HistoryOude Kerk
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Oude Kerk questions
How old is Oude Kerk?
Construction began around 1213. The church reached its current form by the early 16th century.
Is Oude Kerk in the red light district?
Yes. It stands in De Wallen, surrounded by the district's narrow streets.
Can you climb the tower at Oude Kerk?
Yes. Guided climbs run several times a day when weather permits.
