Amsterdam Royal Palace

The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is situated on Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam. It was originally built as the city hall for the magistrates of Amsterdam. In the 17-th century it was the largest secular building of Europe. Learn more about its history.

The Royal Palace on the Dam is one of the three Palaces which the State has placed at the Queen's disposal by Act of Parliament. It is used mainly for official state functions, for example state visits, the Queen's New Year reception and other official receptions. Every year, it provides the setting for the presentation of various official and royal prizes.

Information for visitors

Free tours
Free tours are provided for individual visitors on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons when the Palace is open to the public. In the summer months they are conducted in both Dutch and English. All tours start at 14:00. For more information, call +31 (0) 20 620 4060.

Entrance fee

• Adults: €4.50 (€6.50 with audio tour)
• CJP/Stadspas/pensioners/students: €3.60
• Children 6-16: €3.60
• Children under 6: admission free

The Palace is easily accessible for wheelchairs, a cloakroom is present.

How to get there
Public transport
The Palace is at Dam Square, 10 minutes' walk from Amsterdam Central Station. All trams leaving from Central Station stop near the Palace.

By car
Amsterdam city centre is congested and parking is difficult. Visitors are advised to leave their cars at the Transferium park-and-ride facility to the southeast of Amsterdam. It is fairly cheap to park there, and there is a direct Metro link to Amsterdam Central Station.

Adress
Koninklijk Paleis te Amsterdam
Educational Service
PO-box 3708
1001 AM Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Visiting adress: Dam, Amsterdam

Catalogues and guidebooks of the collections and actual exhibitions are for sale in the museum shop, as well as books, postcards and royal souvenirs and gifts.

Information-line (English): +31 (0) 20 620 40 60
Website: www.koninklijkhuis.nl