Church

Basilica of Saint Nicholas

Oude Zijde, Amsterdam

Hours
Mon to Sat
12:15 to 15:30
Sun
Closed

Source: nicolaas-parochie.nl, checked 12 Nov 2026.

The twin towers of the Basilica of Saint Nicholas seen from a street in Amsterdam
Photo: Fred Romero / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Catholic basilica opposite Central Station on Prins Hendrikkade, the main church of the St. Nicholas parish.

Time needed 30 minutes
Best time Afternoon
Rainy day

Insider tip

Visitors are asked not to walk around during services.

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What's on near Basilica of Saint Nicholas

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Basilica of Saint Nicholas, from the weekly Amsterdam events calendar.

Festival Ends in 1 day From €37.50

Le Foodwalk Winter

13 to 14 Nov Vermeers Wijnkamer, Oude Zijde

Time 17:00-22:00

Festival or event at Vermeers Wijnkamer, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Ditte's Filmclub in Soul Station

19 Nov Dwaze zaken, Oude Zijde

Time 19:45-22:00

Festival or event at Dwaze zaken, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Exhibition On now Free

Het gerestaureerde topstuk De kruisafneming (Ca. 1530)

2 Sept to 31 Dec Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder, Oude Zijde

Exhibition at Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder, free, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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The JR Scheme

20 Nov Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam, Oude Zijde

Time 20:00-22:30

Show at Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam, listed on the Amsterdam tourism calendar (iamsterdam.com).

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Smaller local events nearby

  • Red Light District Pub Crawl by Ultimate Party Nightlife

    Every night, check in 20:00 to 21:30. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Black Tiger Bar (meeting point), Oudezijds Achterburgwal

    A guided pub crawl in the Red Light District that the operator's page lists every night of the week. Check in at the Black Tiger Bar between 8:00 and 9:30 PM; it runs 4 to 5 hours with six stops and free shots. The page prints €20 per person (marked down from €25) and 18+ with ID.

    €20 per person · from 20:00 · Map · Source: Ultimate Party

  • Amsterdam Noord Free Tour: NDSM, Street Art & the Waterfront Tours and walks

    Fri 13 Nov · Amsterdam Centraal Station, Oude Zijde

    A tour at Amsterdam Centraal Station, listed on the SANDEMANs Tours Amsterdam, schedule calendar.

    from 10:00 · Map · Source: SANDEMANs Tours Amsterdam, schedule

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Nearby

Schreierstoren Landmark · 1 min walk 15th-century defensive tower on Prins Hendrikkade, now a café with canal views. Brouwerij De Prael Pub · 2 min walk A craft brewery in the oldest part of Amsterdam, with a tasting room. Our Lord in the Attic Museum · 2 min walk A museum on Oudezijds Voorburgwal with a church hidden in the attic of a canal house. Oude Kerk Church · 4 min walk A church on Oudekerksplein in the Oude Zijde. Beurs van Berlage Landmark · 5 min walk A building on Damrak used as a venue for events and conferences. In De Wildeman Pub · 5 min walk Beer tasting café in a former distillery near Centraal Station, with 18 rotating draft beers and about 250 bottled beers.

Around Oude Zijde

Oude Kerk, Rembrandt's house and the old harbour edge

The Oude Zijde is the eastern half of the old centre, around the Oude Kerk, Nieuwmarkt and the streets that run down to the harbour. It holds some of the city's oldest buildings and several small museums.

Oude Zijde has 22 places on the Roam Amsterdam map: 6 churches and cathedrals, 4 landmarks, 4 pubs, 3 museums, 2 cafes, 2 shops and 1 restaurant. Read the Oude Zijde guide.

Good to know

What are the opening hours of Basilica of Saint Nicholas?
Mon to Sat 12:15 to 15:30; Closed Sun.
How long do you need at Basilica of Saint Nicholas?
Plan for 30 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Basilica of Saint Nicholas?
Afternoon.

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