In a nutshell
- The A’DAM Lookout is a 360° observation deck on the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam — best known for its rooftop swing, where you can hang 100 meters above the city.
- Beyond the giant swing, there are plenty more activities waiting for you — including a VR roller coaster and a seriously cool light-and-sound elevator ride.
- You won’t find a more sweeping panoramic view over Amsterdam anywhere else in the city. Seriously.
- Buy your ticket directly through the official online ticket shop. Our top pick is the Lookout + Thrill Ticket — it covers the elevator, observation deck, swing, and VR ride.
What is the A'DAM Lookout?
The A’DAM Lookout is a observation deck on the A’DAM Tower — a 100-meter skyscraper right on Amsterdam’s waterfront.
Inside and on top of the tower, there are several genuinely cool activities for kids and adults alike.
If you’re standing at the harbor or at Amsterdam Centraal, you can spot the building and the massive swing on the roof right away.
While the A’DAM Lookout isn’t one of the classic Amsterdam attractions, it’s honestly one of the most exciting things to do in Amsterdam in our book.
What can you do at the A'DAM Lookout?
The A’DAM Lookout packs in a surprising number of activities — all genuinely fun:
- Experience elevator with light & sound effects: Takes you to the 20th floor in 22 seconds
- 360º observation deck: Stunning views of the city
- “Over the Edge” swing: Europe’s highest swing extending over the edge of the building
- Amsterdam VR Ride: Virtual indoor roller coaster ride
- Interactive binoculars: Explain the history of the city & its buildings
- VR Gaming Park: Large area with a variety of VR games
- Food & drinks: Panorama restaurant, rotating restaurant & rooftop bar
- Free audio tour
Good to know: The A’DAM Lookout is also a fantastic choice if you’re visiting Amsterdam with kids. Children who are at least 1.20 meters tall are allowed on the swing. Two more great picks for families are the Nemo Museum and the Wondr Experience.
Our tip: Right next to the A’DAM Lookout you’ll find “This is Holland.” It’s an indoor 5D flight over the Netherlands’ top sights — complete with wind and movement. Super fun with kids, but honestly great without them too.
Get your This is Holland ticket
A'DAM Lookout Tickets & Prices
The best way to get tickets for the Amsterdam A’DAM Lookout is through the official website or on-site.
We strongly recommend booking online, though. It saves you time and makes sure you actually get a spot.
There are 8 ticket options for the A’DAM Lookout:
| Ticket | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lookout Ticket | Admission only | approx. 17 EUR |
| Lookout + Thrill Ticket | Admission + Swing + VR Ride | approx. 28 EUR |
| Lookout + Drink Ticket | Admission + drink at the bar | approx. 20 EUR |
| Lookout + Menu Ticket | Admission + burger menu at the restaurant | approx. 33 EUR |
| Lookout + 360 Lunch Ticket | Admission & lunch at the revolving restaurant | approx. 50 EUR |
| Lookout + Dinner/Lunch Ticket | Admission + dinner/lunch at the Panorama Restaurant | approx. 28 EUR |
| Lookout + This is Holland Ticket | Combo ticket Lookout + This is Holland | approx. 38 EUR |
| ADAM Family Ticket | Discounted admission tickets | from approx. 31 EUR |
Children under 4 get in free. Ages 4 to 12 pay around €11. From age 13, the full admission price applies.
Good to know: We usually love booking activities through GetYourGuide. For the A’DAM Lookout, though, only combo tickets with drinks or food are available there — the swing and VR ride aren’t included. In that case, the official ticket shop is a perfectly good alternative and really easy to navigate.
Alternatively, you can grab the combo ticket through GetYourGuide and add the swing ticket on-site for €5 on the rooftop terrace.
Get the combo ticket with drinks
Get the combo ticket with food
Or, of course, skip the swing altogether and just enjoy the view and a drink. That’s a totally valid option too.
A'DAM Lookout: Our Ticket Recommendation
When the ticket selection gets too large, things get confusing fast. To save you the headache, we specifically recommend the Lookout + Thrill Ticket.
This ticket includes entry to the skyscraper with the elevator experience and observation deck, one turn on the swing, and the virtual roller coaster on the VR Ride.
It’s the perfect A’DAM Lookout package.
Book the Lookout + Thrill Ticket
If you want to add more after that, you can always grab a drink at the rooftop bar or head next door to This is Holland.
Getting There: How Do You Get to the A'DAM Lookout?
The A’DAM Lookout is located in Amsterdam Noord, right on the waterfront.
The free ferry F3 to “Buiksloterweg” whisks you across from Amsterdam Centraal in minutes — and you step off right in front of the A’DAM Tower. Look up and you can already spot the Amsterdam swing on the roof.
The crossing takes less than five minutes.
And don’t worry: the ferries run 24/7, are impossible to miss, and the departure schedule is perfectly organized.
Our Review of the A'DAM Lookout
We visited the A’DAM Lookout with two kids, ages 5 and 2. And we had a great time — even with bad weather and rain in Amsterdam.
The elevator ride alone is a real highlight. The light and sound effects are seriously impressive.
For anyone who doesn’t do well with flashing lights, there’s also a completely regular elevator.
Either way, your first stop is the observation deck on the 20th floor.
The panoramic view from up top is truly stunning. And honestly, there’s nowhere else in Amsterdam where you get a vista like this.
Along with the view, you’ll find the VR roller coaster and interactive binoculars on this level — look through them and they walk you through the city’s history and buildings.
After that, you head up a staircase to the next level, where the swing is. For wheelchair users or if you have a stroller, there’s an additional elevator — just ask the staff.
We got on the swing and swung back and forth 100 meters above Amsterdam. It’s a genuinely cool experience, but honestly not quite as spectacular as it looks from below. You only get 60 seconds of swinging — which is a real shame.
Still, you definitely shouldn’t skip this little thrill if you’re already there.
That said, if heights make you nervous and you’d rather not swing, just soak up the view. The regular ticket for around €17 is perfectly sufficient for that.
By the way: The A’DAM Lookout pairs really nicely with the NDSM Wharf — one of our favorite Amsterdam insider tips — and with Amsterdam Noord in general. We’re completely sold on this part of the city. Diverse, creative, and just something different.
Frequently Asked Questions About the A'DAM Lookout
How long does the swing ride last at A'DAM Lookout?
At the A’DAM Lookout, you swing for 60 seconds — that’s one minute. Honestly, it goes by fast, and we wish it were a little longer.
How much does the Amsterdam swing at A'DAM Lookout cost?
To ride the swing at the A’DAM Lookout, you need an entry ticket for the tower. You can either buy it as a combo that includes the swing, or pay for the swing separately on-site. The price is around 28 euros.
The combo also includes a VR roller coaster ride and, of course, access to the observation deck — so it’s solid value.
How tall is the A'DAM Tower in Amsterdam?
The A’DAM Tower is approximately 100 meters tall.
Is the A'DAM Lookout wheelchair accessible?
Yes! The A’DAM Lookout is fully wheelchair accessible. There are elevators throughout and plenty of space for wheelchairs and strollers.
