Explore A’DAM with A’DAM LOOKOUT: top 10 activities in Amsterdam

Visiting Amsterdam for the first time and don’t know what to do? Amsterdam is buzzing with fun things to do: cosy cafes, famous museums, beautiful canals, special tours and cool clubs. Whether you want to be active or enjoy a cultural or culinary experience, there are lots of fun things to do in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Noord has become a popular place for culture lovers, bursting with epic Amsterdam activities. Catch the ferry for free from Amsterdam Central Station and you will immediately see a spaceship-like EYE Film museum next to the A’DAM Toren: a vertical city of music and creativity. A place where you can eat, work, sleep and rave.

We’ve handpicked some of the most unforgettable Amsterdam experiences for you. So here you go: the Amsterdam North Bucketlist. From culinary food experiences, underground Virtual Reality games and breathtaking views over Amsterdam.

Swing over The Edge and enjoy the breathtaking views

Admire the breathtaking view over Amsterdam from A’DAM LOOKOUT observation deck. Spot the famous canals, the harbour and the old city centre. On the Skydeck, you can swing ‘Over The Edge’ on Europe’s highest swing. Thrill-seekers can swing at a height of 100 meters! Dare to try?

Swing Over The Edge

Enjoy culinary food in revolving restaurant Moon

Want to enjoy the breathtaking view over Amsterdam from all angles while dining? It’s possible on the 19th floor of the A’DAM Toren: Restaurant Moon spins round like a record every hour. Take a seat and enjoy a 360-degree dinner with delicious dishes prepared by Chef Hans and his souschef Leo.

Restaurant Moon

Experience Amsterdam like never before in the ultimate VR Rollercoaster Ride

Are you ready for the ride of your life? Put on your VR glasses and get ready for a lifelike roller coaster ride through all the highlights of Amsterdam! The roller coaster cart moves as you race along a track along with all the highlights of the city.

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Battle against your friends in A’DAM VR Game park

Descend to the underground of A’DAM VR Game Park in the basement of the A’DAM Tower and discover a world with high-end virtual reality games. Choose from different games like free-roaming zombie shooters or an escape room. Need some time to relax after the action? Relax with a drink in the hangout bar.

A’DAM VR Game Park

Experience This is HOLLAND and enjoy drinks in A’DAM LOOKOUT’s rooftop bar

Fly through the Netherlands during a 5D flying experience at This is HOLLAND. Admire Amsterdam the canals, the Wadden, Veluwe and more. The special effects make it look very real! When you have recovered from your flight, move over to A’DAM LOOKOUT next door and enjoy the special effect lift upwards. Sit back and enjoy a drink in the rooftop bar and the beautiful views over Amsterdam.

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Dance until the sun comes up at club Shelter

Fancy a night out? Start the night in Tolhuistuin for a cosy concert with live music and a drink. More in the mood for rousing beats? In the basement of the A’DAM Toren, you find club Shelter for the best electronic music! Here you can dance until the sun comes up.

Club Shelter

Shop the most memorable Amsterdam souvenirs in the A’DAM shop

Visit the A’DAM shop for a selection of the best souvenirs of Amsterdam. Choose from colourful postcards, keyrings, cool sweaters, Amsterdam art posters and other quality products of our beautiful capital.

A’DAM Giftshop

Enjoy cocktails with a view during MADAM dinner club

Madam is the sky bar on the 20th floor of the A’DAM Tower. Every Friday and Saturday you can enjoy stellar cocktails and a sky-high dinner in Amsterdam from 19:00. Dance along with the rhythm of the night to the finest music from various DJs.

MADAM

Move to the beats at Our House and learn about music

Combine a visit to LOOKOUT with a visit to Our House and learn about the evolution of dance music, told through the eyes of DJs, creatives and photographers.

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Spend the night in Sir Adam and enjoy a rock and roll stay

Need to recover from all the impressions? Unwind in Sir Adam hotel in the A’DAM Tower. Spin a vinyl record, enjoy the beautiful views and the dazzling design full of musical and artistic details.

Sir Adam Hotel