Audio Guide of Oosterkerk, Hoorn

Oosterkerk is open for visits on Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM during the high season (April to October). Enter through the main entrance at Grote Kerkstraat 17; check updates on the official Hoorn tourism website.

Admission is free, although donations for maintenance are appreciated. No advance booking is required for individual visits.

It is recommended to allow 30 to 45 minutes to explore the interior, the leaning tower, and the Gothic details at a relaxed pace.

Built between 1425 and 1515 in Gothic style, it is famous for its 80-meter leaning tower, an icon of Hoorn that symbolizes the city’s rich maritime history during the Dutch Golden Age.

Summer (June to August) is ideal because of the good weather and longer daylight hours, especially at sunset for stunning photos of the tower. Avoid Sundays due to religious services.

Access is limited due to narrow stairs leading to the tower; it is not suitable for wheelchairs. Contact +31 229 218 482 for alternative options.

Just a few minutes away on foot you will find the Museum of the 20th Century, the Westfries Museum, and Hoorn’s charming harbor, perfect for a combined stroll.

Wear comfortable shoes for the stairs, photograph the tower from different angles, and consider an audio guide at iaudioguia.com to enrich the experience with historical details.