Zuiderkerk (Southern Church) Tours and Tickets

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Zuiderkerk is a venue for events, including music concerts and retail fairs. The church is rarely open for visitors outside of ticketed events, and you can find out what’s on via a calendar on its website. Event prices vary, depending on what it is.

Zuiderkerk was built in the early 1600s, and it was Amsterdam's first church specifically designed for Protestant services. Designed by Hendrick de Keyser in the Amsterdam Renaissance style, it features an octagonal tower that Claude Monet thought worthy of painting in 1874. Three of Rembrandt's children were buried here, too.

In short, Zuiderkerk is sometimes open to the public. Your best bet for the chance to tour the historic structure is during high season, between April and September. Try to visit during the day as the church holds events, like concerts, at night. Or simply grab tickets for one of its events!

Yes, you need tickets to visit or tour Zuiderkerk when it’s operating, which is typically April through September. They can be bought at the door. For special events, such as exhibitions, or concerts held in the church, separate tickets are required through the event organizers, and these can be booked online.

No, Zuiderkerk hasn't been used for regular church services since 1929. Today, the historic building functions as a unique event venue for concerts, exhibitions, corporate gatherings, and private events. Tours have been available during the summer to the general public.