The Grote Kerk is the largest and most visited monument in Dordrecht. The church is open almost the whole year. Every week, many visitors enter the church: annually the church welcomes more than 80,000 visitors.
Visiting address
The Grote Kerk is open for lighting a prayer or remembrance candle, contemplation and visiting.
The address is:
Lange Geldersekade 2
3311 CJ Dordrecht
Opening hours
The opening hours of the Grote Kerk are printed below.
January to March | |
Wednesday to Sunday: | 12:00 – 16:00h |
April to October | |
Tuesday to Saturday: | 10:30 – 16:30h |
Sundays and public holidays: | 12:00 – 16:00h |
November, December | |
Wednesday to Sunday: | 12:00 – 16:00h |
special opening hours
13 February | church closed |
15, 29, 30 March | church closed |
17, 18 April | church closed |
27 April | church open from 12.00 to 16.00 h |
28, 29 May | church closed |
30 May | church open from 12.00 to 16.00 h |
10 June | church open from 12.00 to 16.00 h |
Climbing the tower
In addition to visiting the impressive church and its exhibits, one can climb the 275 steps of the tower of the Grote Kerk. Climbing the tower is allowed from April to October. A beautiful view of the city and the surroundings awaits as a reward of your effort.
The costs for this are 1 euro. A reduced fee applies to children under 12 (0.50 euro cents).
January to March | |
Wednesday to Sunday: | 12:00 – 15:30h |
April to October | |
Tuesday to Saturday: | 10:30 – 16:30h |
November, December | |
Wednesday to Sunday: | 12:00 – 15:30h |
Guided Tours
Every Thursday and Saturday there is a guided tour starting at 14:15. The tours take about 75 minutes. Price € 3,00. No reservation required.
Customized guided tours are also possible. The costs for these tours vary per period.
It is also possible to visit the church with your own guide. Specific rates apply for these visits.
customized tours | guided tour with your own guide | |
January to March | ||
base rate | € 25.00 | none |
per participant | € 2.50 | € 2.50 |
April to December | ||
base rate | € 10.00 | none |
per participant | € 2.00 | € 2.00 |
November, December | ||
base rate | € 25.00 | none |
per participant | € 2.50 | € 2.50 |
Information about customized guided tours can be requested by e-mail to the church authorities.