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Dom Tower

The tallest church tower in the Netherlands, with 465 steps to a view across the country.

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Time needed: 1 hour
Entry: Paid (guided climb)
Best time: Clear days
Area: Centre

The tallest church tower in the Netherlands.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Domplein 9, 3512 JC Utrecht

From the station: About 10 minutes' walk from Utrecht Centraal.
Tickets: Climbs are by guided tour only; book online.
Steps: 465 steps; not suitable for those with mobility issues.

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The story of the Dom Tower

The Dom Tower, about 112 metres tall, was built between 1321 and 1382 as the bell tower of St Martin's Cathedral. A storm in 1674 destroyed the cathedral's nave, leaving the tower standing separately.

Guided climbs pass the chapels and huge bells. On clear days you can see as far as Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

Best time to visit

Best season

All year.

Best time of day

Clear mornings.

Booking

Tours sell out at weekends.

Tips before you go

Climb 465 steps with a guide.
Book a tower climb in advance.
Visit the cloister garden behind the cathedral.

Best hotels near the Dom Tower

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Grand Hotel Karel V

Hotel in a former medieval monastery.

See prices

Mother Goose Hotel

Boutique hotel by the Oudegracht.

See prices

All hotels near the Dom Tower

What's around the Dom Tower

Dom ChurchRemaining part of the cathedral.
DOMunderArchaeology under the square.
OudegrachtCanal with wharf cellars.
Centraal MuseumArt and design museum.

Questions travellers ask

How tall is the Dom Tower?

About 112 metres.

How many steps?

465.

Why is it separate from the church?

A 1674 storm destroyed the nave between them.