Is This is Holland worth it?

Worth it if…Lives up to the hype · +10Pre-shows plus a 9-minute 5D simulated flight over Dutch landscapes, in Amsterdam Noord

Worth it, with conditions. 4.7 on 12,000+ Google reviews; visitors consistently find the flight immersive, and few call it a letdown.

Hype47How famous and hyped it is

Reality57Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in

The gap+10Lives up to the hypeHow we score

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Worth itEditorial verdict until 5 families with kids vote

Reviewers call it fun for all ages; kids must be at least 4 and 100 cm, with under-130 cm seated by an adult.

Why Reality is 57

Lives up to its fame4/54.7 on 12,000+ Google reviews; visitors consistently find the flight immersive, and few call it a letdown.

Value for money2/5Roughly €23 for an hour in which the headline flight lasts about 9 minutes.

Can’t get it elsewhere3/5The only flight simulator of its kind in the city, but similar 'flying theatre' rides exist in many capitals and the real landscapes are an hour away.

Easy to do4/5Free 5-minute ferry from Centraal, daily hours and timed slots; book ahead at busy times.

What people loved

The 5D flight is immersive and realistic, with wind, mist and scent effectsVery high satisfaction: 4.7 across 12,000+ Google reviewsEasy all-ages activity, good for rainy days, and next to Eye and A'DAM LookoutPre-shows give a quick, accessible primer on how the Dutch shaped their land

What wore them down

The flight itself is only about 9 minutes of a roughly hour-long visitAround €23 per adult is steep for a simulator; reviewers note it's 'a bit more expensive'Pre-shows are in Dutch; you need the app for other languagesHeight, age and health restrictions exclude small children and some visitors

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Booking: Timed tickets; buy online ahead to secure a slot, walk-ups possible when quiet.

EntryAbout £20 (≈€23, US$26) per adult via resellers; official price not verifiedSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Time neededAbout 1 hour total: pre-shows on Dutch history and water management, then a 9-minute 5D flightSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

RestrictionsMinimum age 4 and height 100 cm; under-130 cm and ages 5–12 sit with an adult. Not for pregnant visitors or those with heart, back/neck or epilepsy conditionsSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

EffectsMoving seats with wind, mist and scent; pre-shows in Dutch with translations via the companion appSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

BookingTimed slots; booking online in advance is recommended at busy timesSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026

HoursDaily 10:00–18:00Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Getting thereFree F3 ferry from behind Centraal Station to Buiksloterweg (under 5 min), then a short walk beside Eye and A'DAM Tower; about 15–20 min from Dam SquareSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

Opening hours (Google)

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

In their words

“It’s a bit more expensive, so it’s better to book online in advance — even up to an hour before the show.”

Gi · Google review · 7 months ago

“It really feels like you’re flying over the Netherlands and seeing the country from a completely different perspective.”

Rawan · Google review · a month ago

“Download the official THIS IS HOLLAND app before you start so you can listen to the audio commentary in your preferred language…”

Elad Bachar · Google review · 2 months ago

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Questions people ask

How long is This is Holland?

About an hour in total, including pre-shows; the 5D flight itself lasts about 9 minutes.

Is there a minimum age or height for This is Holland?

Yes: minimum age 4 and minimum height 100 cm. Children under 130 cm or aged 5–12 must sit next to an adult.

How much does This is Holland cost?

Reseller prices are around £20 (about €23) per adult; check the official site for current prices.

How do I get to This is Holland?

Take the free ferry from behind Amsterdam Centraal to Buiksloterweg; it's a short walk past the Eye Filmmuseum.

Is This is Holland in English?

Pre-shows are in Dutch with translations through the official companion app; download it before you go.

Better fits, according to people who went

Worth it if…Reality 63 +4A'DAM Lookout★ 4.6Plantage, East & Noord · ViewpointNext door; real views over the city instead of a simulated flight.

Eye Filmmuseum — photo by Hermann-Josef Stelte

Worth it if…Reality 60 +21Eye Filmmuseum★ 4.4Plantage, East & Noord · MuseumNeighbouring building, free to wander, with a waterfront terrace.

Worth it if…Reality 55 +15Zaanse Schans★ 4.4Day trips · HistorySee real windmills and Dutch countryside within about an hour of the city.

Worth itReality 86 +46Begijnhof★ 4.5Centrum & canal ring · HistoryFree, silent medieval courtyard of almshouses off Spui, home to Amsterdam's oldest wooden house

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Verdict by The Hype Gap editors. No one paid for it. Facts checked Oct 16, 2026. How we score · Standards