Activity bars in Amsterdam
Climbing and bouldering in Amsterdam
Most climbing in Amsterdam means bouldering: no ropes, short walls and a mat. There are gyms across the city, a rope wall by Centraal and two free spots in the Watergraafsmeer.
11 venues, 2 freeBeest Boulders Amsterdam
View venue →Beest Boulders Het Lab
View venue →Beta Boulders
View venue →Boulder Amsterdam
View venue →Boulderblok Universum
View venue →Boulderhal Luchthaven
View venue →Boulderwand Meerpark
View venue →Climbing Center Amsterdam
View venue →Klimmuur Centraal
View venue →Monk Bouldergym Amsterdam
View venue →USC Universum
View venue →Bouldering gyms
Beest Boulders has two halls: Willem de Zwijgerlaan 338B, with a seasonal kitchen and terrace, and Het Lab on Transformatorweg, with a Kilterboard and Moonboard, plus pool and table football. Monk on Aambeeldstraat in Noord has more than 500 square metres of walls, a training area and a café with a terrace on the IJ.
Beta Boulders on Stadionplein has a climbing café and co-working space. Boulder Amsterdam on Gillis van Ledenberchstraat is part of Neoliet. USC Universum on Science Park is the university sports centre’s gym. Boulderhal Luchthaven on Anthony Fokkerweg has day entry at €14.50 for those 25 and over, and a bar with coffee and beer.
Roped climbing
Klimmuur Centraal on Dijksgracht is within walking distance of Centraal, with a lead-climbing wall, a roof that opens in good weather and a beer-garden terrace. Climbing Center Amsterdam on Erasmusgracht, in the De Eretribune sports complex, offers climbing and bouldering, with courses.
Free walls
Boulderblok Universum and Boulderwand Meerpark, both in the Watergraafsmeer, are free and listed as open at all hours. We have no address on file for either: use the map pin, and bring your own shoes.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I go bouldering in Amsterdam?
At Beest Boulders (two halls), Monk in Noord, Beta Boulders, Boulder Amsterdam, USC Universum and Boulderhal Luchthaven, among others. The map above shows all of them.
Where can I climb with ropes?
Klimmuur Centraal on Dijksgracht and Climbing Center Amsterdam on Erasmusgracht.
How much does a day pass cost?
Boulderhal Luchthaven publishes €14.50 for those 25 and over. We have no confirmed price for the other gyms, so check their sites, which usually list passes and memberships.
Can I climb for free?
Boulderblok Universum and Boulderwand Meerpark in the Watergraafsmeer are free.
Can I try it without experience?
Beest Boulders has a first-time section on its site and Monk has Boulder Basics. Check with other gyms for an introduction.
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