Audio Guide of the Corrie ten Boom House

It is absolutely **essential** to book in advance through the official website, as entry is only allowed through scheduled guided tours. Places are very limited and often sell out weeks or even months ahead, so secure your spot on the official website as soon as possible.

Admission is free; the foundation maintains the policy that sharing this story is a ministry, not a business. However, they do accept and appreciate voluntary donations at the end of the tour to help keep the museum open.

The guided tour lasts დაახლოებით one hour (60 minutes). It is an intense and moving visit where you will see the watchmaker’s shop, the family rooms, and the famous 'Secret Hiding Place' where Jewish people were hidden.

This house was the center of the Ten Boom family’s resistance work during the Second World War, helping save the lives of around 800 Jewish people and refugees. It is the real setting of the events told in the famous book and film The Hiding Place.

I recommend booking at least 2 or 3 months in advance if you plan to travel during high season (spring/summer). Tours are opened on the calendar ahead of time, but because the groups are small, availability disappears quickly.

Unfortunately, no. As it is an original old house in Haarlem, it has many very narrow and steep staircases that are impossible to navigate in a wheelchair. If you have serious difficulty climbing high steps, the visit is not recommended.

The house is right in the city center, very close to the Grote Markt and the impressive St. Bavo Church. You can also visit Teylers Museum, the oldest museum in the Netherlands, located just a few minutes away on foot.

Arrive on time for your booking and, if possible, read the book or watch the film before you go to feel the story more deeply. To complement your visit to the city and not miss any detail, I recommend downloading our cultural audio guides.