The Amsterdam Dungeon

The Amsterdam Dungeon follows a similar format to the London Dungeon, York Dungeon, Edinburgh Dungeon and Hamburg Dungeon which are owned and operated by the UK based Merlin Entertainments corporation and attempts to show history through an interactive adventure. Live actors, a ride, shows and special effects simulate historical dark and bleak times.

The Attraction

Torture Chamber: In the depths of the Dungeon genuine torture instruments from the past are shown in grizzly exhibits. Visitors are lined against the wall where the resident ‘torturer’ picks out one of the crowd for him to demonstrate ‘techniques’ on. A grizzly subject matter, dealt with in a slightly scary but often uproariously funny way.

VOC: Visitors are entertained in an 18th century dockside bar and told about the press ganging of locals to join the nautical trading firm the Dutch East India Company (VOC). They are then ambushed and forced on board a replica ship where they are forced to work for the captain Piet Heyn and fight the Spanish!

Ship’s Doctor: Visitors are then taken to the ship’s doctor’s surgery where the nervous surgeon gives them first hand experience of the brutalities of 18th century field surgery at sea!

Council of Blood: Visitors are shown a short information film about the terror brought the Netherlands by the Spanish Inquisition in the 16th Century. They are then brought in to an Inquisition court where there is a show very similar to the Judgement of Sinners show in the UK, but the ‘Inquisitor’ is a little more menacing with his humour.

Ghosts: Witches Will Hunt You! New feature installed in February 2007. Uses atmospheric special effects to animate the ghost story of a woman convicted as a witch in the 16th century and brutally tortured before being burned at Dam Square.

Labyrinth of Lost Amsterdam: A disorientating and eerie mirror maze themed around the winding, disorientating streets of Amsterdam.

The Great Plague: A recreation of the streets of plague ravaged Amsterdam street, where the devastating effect the killer disease had in the city in 1664 is vividly animated.

Reaper: Drop Ride to Doom! The Dungeon’s flagship attraction, the Reaper ride is a rollercoaster that winds around a real 13th century church. Themed upon the Grim Reaper legend, it provides a thrilling finale to the Dungeon experience!

Parent Company

The Amsterdam Dungeon also has sister sites in the London Dungeon, York Dungeon, Edinburgh Dungeon and Hamburg Dungeon. Each Dungeon is based on the same theme but investigates the history of its own local area. The Dungeons are owned by Poole based Merlin Entertainments. The second largest operator of visitor attractions in the world, Merlin also owns well known UK brands such as SEA LIFE Centres, Madame Tussauds, Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, LEGOLAND, and the British Airways London Eye.

The Amsterdam Dungeon is easy accessible by public transport.