Hollandsche Manege (Royal Riding School)

One of the last remaining and most beautiful city riding schools of Europe.

Walking through the monumental entrance gate at the Vondelstraat gives you access to an unique building: the Royal Riding School, better known as "Hollandsche Manege".

It opened its doors in 1882 and is located next to the Vondelpark.

The high inside riding track with the balustrades and the beautiful decorations breath the grandness and allure of the old times. From the balcony, one has perfect views of equestrian arts and manoeuvres in action.

The renaissance style building, a masterpiece of the architect A.L. van Gendt (best known for designing the famous Concertgebouw building), was delivered in 1882 and up to today is has been the domain of horsemen.

The Spanish Riding School in Vienna inspired Van Gendt when he was commissioned to design the Amsterdam riding school. The building and interior have hardly changed in the course of the years. Nor has the gallery for the orchestra and the lovely foyer with its beautiful parquet floors.

Entrance

Since 2010, the visit of the building is no longer free. After paying an entrance fee visitors may enter the entire riding school (including its stables) and can watch a film about the Hollandsche Manege of approximately 10 minutes in the foyer. A drink is included in the entrance fee.

How to get there?

By tram: 1 stop Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat; 3 or 12 stop Overtoom.
By car: nearest car park Byzantium

Recommended hotels in the immediate area

Amsterdam Marriott Hotel ***** Stadhouderskade 12 (Oud-West)
Prinsen Hotel *** Vondelstraat 36-38 (Oud-West)
Hotel de Filosoof *** Anna van den Vondelstraat 6 (Oud-West)
Hotel Abba * Overtoom 118-122 (Oud-West)
Hostel Amsterdam Vondelpark (hostel) Zandpad 5 (Oud-West)

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De Hollandsche Manege

Vondelstraat 140
Amsterdam (Oud-West)

official website
dehollandschemanege.nl

Opening hours
Sun	10:00	-	17:00
Mon	10:00	-	17:00
Tue	10:00	-	17:00
Wed	10:00	-	17:00
Thu	10:00	-	17:00
Fri	10:00	-	17:00
Sat	11:00	-	18:00

Price

€7.50 (Adults)
€3.50 (3-18 years)
free (0-2 years)

Nearby sights

Filmmuseum national centre of cinematography
Ten Kate Market bustling daily market
Vondelkerk fairy-tale church
Vondelpark largest city park