Amsterdam’s most beautiful polling stations

First, a note:

• Don't forget to bring your voting pass and your identity document (passport or ID) when you go to vote.
• You need to be registered as a resident in Amsterdam to vote
• In order to vote as a non-Dutch citizen in the city council elections, you need to be an EU citizen or have been registered in the Netherlands without interruption for at least 5 years. For all the information as an international, have a read of our guide here.
• Most polling stations are open from 07:30 - 21:00 (some have different opening hours).
• Visit the municipality's website for an overview of all polling stations in Amsterdam, their opening hours, and accessibility.

NOORD

Tolhuistuin

Tolhuistuin is a cultural centre and concert hall with a spacious and bright interior that makes the polling station clear and accessible so you can cast your vote in calm.

• Tolhuistuin | IJpromenade 2

STRAAT Museum

The museum for street art and urban culture is both spacious and accessible. Cast your vote and at the same time get a quick glimpse of the exhibitions, a little something extra for your good citizen deeds.

• STRAAT Museum | NDSM-plein 1

CENTRUM

De Duif

At Prinsengracht, you'll find De Duif, a neoclassical church. Behind the tranquil façade lies an impressive interior. A special place to pause and reflect on your voice, or something like that.

• De Duif | Prinsengracht 756

Anne Frank House

From 9:00 to 20:00, you can cast your vote in the reception hall of the Anne Frank House. And better yet, as a voter, you can visit the museum for free. And of all places, it's here where you'll feel what is at stake when freedom and democracy disappear and why votes matter. Together with the Anne Frank Stichting, you'll receive a special red voting pencil with a quote from Anne Frank.

• Anne Frank House | Westermarkt 20

H'ART Museum

On 18 March, you can cast your vote in the Church Hall of H'ART Museum. Will you cast your vote between 10:00 - 17:00? Then, upon presentation of your voting paper, you'll also receive free admission to the exhibitions American Myth & Memory: David Levinthal Photographs and Jan Dibbets 1966–1976 – Toward Another Photography.

• H'ART Museum | Amstel 51

De Balie

De Balie has been the go-to place in Amsterdam for discussions about politics, art, and society for years, and there's even a special programme around the elections. While most of these are in Dutch, it's good to know that De Balie runs an English programme too, with various debate evenings on contemporary themes from housing to safety, and climate, where politicians, journalists, and Amsterdammers engage in conversations about what truly matters. Everyone is welcome to listen or ask questions with the discussions always honest and often surprising. Tune in at De Balie and you can stay afterwards for a debate or a drink in the café.

• De Balie | Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10

NIEUW-WEST

Van Eesteren Museum

At the Van Eesteren Museum, cast your vote with a view over the Sloterplas. The museum tells the story of the post-war city, with a lot of attention to space, light, and air, ultimately what makes Amsterdam so livable.

• Van Eesteren Museum | Noordzijde 31

City Farm Osdorp

Vote among the animals at Stadsboerderij Osdorp. After voting, enjoy a cup of coffee among the greenery and maybe the sunshine.

• City Farm Osdorp | Botteskerksingel 30

WEST

Westermosque

The Westermosque is the largest mosque in Amsterdam and a beautiful example of the Amsterdam School combined with Ottoman architectural style. A place that symbolises both connection and diversity.

• Westermoskee | Piri Reïsplein 101

LAB111

This creative film location is housed in a former hospital building. After voting, stay for a film – right now there's a few retrospectives on – or have a bite at the cinema's popular café.

• LAB111 | Arie Biemondstraat 111

OOST

Children's Farm De Werf

What could be more fun than casting your vote among goats, ponies, rabbits, chickens, and guinea pigs? On the outskirts of Amsterdam-Oost, you'll find children's farm De Werf. The farm even has a pet hotel where rabbits and guinea pigs can stay while their owners are on holiday. Just be careful not to let your voting card get eaten.

• Animal Shelter De Werf | Archimedeslaan 59

Hotel Jakarta

Vote in tropical surroundings at Hotel Jakarta, which features an indoor garden full of greenery and a view over the IJ. A special location for an important democratic moment.

• Hotel Jakarta | Javakade 766

ZUIDOOST

Planetarium Amsterdam

Among the green surroundings of Gaasperpark, you'll find the Planetarium Meeting Centre (a former planetarium built for the Floriade). It is the perfect place for inspiring training sessions, meetings, and conferences. Put on your walking shoes and take your voting pass in your backpack because, besides voting, a walk around Gaasperpark is the perfect activity. 

• Planetarium Amsterdam | Kromwijkdreef 11

Pathé Arena

Between the movie posters and the smell of popcorn, voting here feels a little different. When you're finished, you can of course stay for a film which is as good a way as any to end your voting day.

• Pathé Arena | Johan Cruijff Boulevard 600

Kazerne Reigersbos

The Kazerne is a creative incubator where local residents, artists and makers come together. You can vote for a place that truly belongs to and is for the neighbourhood. And who knows, you might stay a little longer for a workshop or performance.

• Kazerne Reigersbos | Karspeldreef 1179

ZUID

WTC

For businesspeople, this is the ultimate place to cast your vote, before or after work. Still feeling hungry after voting? Then this is also the spot to enjoy lunch or drinks, from Hasta La Vista's rooftop views to nearby Hatsune, with views of the skyscraping buildings of the World Trade Center.

• WTC | Strawinskylaan 77

Amstel Boathouse

An elegant location on the Amstel. Cast your vote and then enjoy the view or lunch by the water.

• Amstel Boathouse | Amsteldijk 223

Olympic Stadium

At the Olympic Stadium, you can vote for a place where sport and history come together. Here, medals were once fought for, now it’s about the future. As you walk through the monumental gate, you might still get a whiff of the energy of all the great moments here – a special place to make your voice heard.

• Olympic Stadium | Olympic Stadium 2

WEESP

Wispe Brewery

In Weesp, you can vote in this old church that's now turned into a brewery. Cast your vote and then try a local beer or wander through Weesp's old centre, a honeycomb of history and bridges.

• Wispe Brewery | Herengracht 16, Weesp

Wherever you vote, every vote counts. Turn your voting day into an opportunity to discover a special place in Amsterdam and contribute to the city's future.