What to do · Dordrecht
Grote Kerk Dordrecht and Tower Climb
Information
- From
- €4 per person
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- 1 April to 31 October, Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 to 16:30 and Sundays from 12:00 to 16:00; in November and December, some Saturdays from 12:00 to 16:00
- Who it's for
- All ages; the tower involves climbing stairs
The Grote Kerk, or Church of Our Lady, is the building you can see from anywhere in Dordrecht: an enormous Gothic church beside the Lange Geldersekade, with a massive square tower that you climb on foot. From the top you see the rooftops of the centre, the harbours and the rivers that surround the city on every side.
Hours and entry
From 1 April to 31 October, the church is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 to 16:30 and Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00; the tower closes half an hour earlier. Entry and the climb cost €4; up to age 12 it is free. On Saturdays at 14:15 there is a guided visit for €5. In November and December it is only open on some Saturday afternoons, and the tower has a renovation announced: check their website before you go.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to climb the tower?
€4 per person, church included; free up to age 12.
Is it open on Mondays?
No: Tuesday to Sunday in season.
As a familyWith teenagers
