Amsterdam: THIS IS HOLLAND 5D Flight Experience Tickets

Summary

Fly above Dutch landscapes, canals and sea in Amsterdam’s immersive dome

You’ll feel wind on your face as you soar above Dutch canals and polders in Amsterdam’s 5D flight experience at THIS IS HOLLAND. With local guides sharing stories of land reclaimed from water, you’ll see UNESCO heritage sites from a bird’s-eye view—then unwind in the lounge after your “flight.” It’s vivid, surprising, and leaves you thinking long after landing.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me at THIS IS HOLLAND wasn’t the view — it was this faint smell, like grass after rain, right before we even sat down for the 5D flight. We shuffled in with a bunch of families and a couple who looked like they’d just biked over from Noord. Our guide, Jeroen (he had one of those bright orange lanyards), joked about how Dutch people have been fighting water forever — “We’re stubborn,” he said, grinning. The intro bit was all about dikes and windmills and how the country’s basically built from scratch. I didn’t expect to care but somehow, seeing old maps and hearing the accents made it feel realer than school ever did.

Then came the main event: seats tilting up, feet dangling, lights dimming. And suddenly you’re flying — not just watching — over Amsterdam’s canals, then out across flat green fields stitched together like a blanket. Wind whipped my face (not too hard), mist drifted by, and there was this moment over the Wadden Sea where I actually reached out before remembering it’s all air. The scent changed too — salty? Or maybe my brain filled that in. Kids squealed behind us when we dipped low near tulip fields; someone next to me muttered “wow” under their breath. Nine minutes felt both quick and stretched out — I wanted more time up there.

Afterwards we hung around in the lounge area with these big windows looking out at the IJ river. Some folks chatted about which world heritage site was their favorite (I still can’t pronounce “Schokland” right). There were info screens if you wanted to dig deeper into what you’d just flown over, but honestly I just needed a minute to come back down to earth. It’s weirdly moving seeing your own smallness from above like that — makes you think about how much work went into shaping this place. I keep remembering that patchwork of fields; it looked so neat from up high but you know every square is its own story.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Experience 5D flight over the Netherlands

• Get overview of Dutch land creation
• Learn about dikes, windmills, polders
• Fly over Dutch heritage sites
• Feel wind, mist, and scents
• Relax in Holland lounge

Top questions

How long does the THIS IS HOLLAND 5D Flight Experience last?

The total experience takes about 1 hour, including a 9-minute flight segment.

Is THIS IS HOLLAND suitable for children?

Yes, children must be at least 4 years old and 100 cm tall; those under 12 need an adult next to them during the flight.

Is THIS IS HOLLAND wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

Are there any health restrictions for THIS IS HOLLAND?

The flight is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart conditions.

What do you see during the THIS IS HOLLAND flight?

You’ll fly over Dutch world heritage sites including canals, polders, bulb fields, dikes and more.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to THIS IS HOLLAND in Amsterdam.

What’s included

Your ticket covers entry to THIS IS HOLLAND’s full experience—including an immersive 5D flight with wind and scent effects—plus free WiFi throughout your visit; local staff are always around if you have questions or need help getting settled before takeoff.