A'DAM Lookout

The timing of our visit likely influenced our experience as we arrived at 8pm when staff seemed tired after a busy day and less enthusiastic about meeting more tourists!

We were able to secure a 21: 40 swing time despite not having purchased in advance. The elevator light show reality didn’t really reflect the social media impressions we had viewed which raised our expectations. The views from the lookout are spectacular however, well worth the entry fees. This was a really good time to experience uninterrupted views as was quieter than during the day.

We opted to have some food and drinks in the bar. Service here was very poor, plenty of staff but they seemed more interested in chatting amongst themselves rather than attending to those waiting. After a second call, we were eventually serviced. Decent food but expensive prices. Lovely to enjoy a treat with those special views. A different waitress interrupted our drinks whilst waiting for our food order to request advance card payment which made us feel uncomfortable. Not sure how it works, but perhaps on commission per table, there was a rush to secure the payment??!!!

My tween and teens paid €7:50 to experience the VR. They weren’t particularly impressed. Both said they wouldn’t recommend.

The swing also costs €7:50 but is something we would highly recommend. We felt safe and secure and loved the sunset views over the city while on Europes highest swing. Staff here were friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, there was no photographs on the swing at that time, we would likely have purchased a momento. We did receive free download access to other photo momentos.

Beware, like a lot of attractions, this venue is card only which ruled out the children spending their pocket money. One to squeeze in if you can!