Built for the 1928 Summer Olympics, Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadium is a historic sports venue in the south of the city. Its Amsterdam School architecture, designed by Jan Wils, gives the stadium a distinct look, and the Marathon Tower beside it once held the Olympic flame. The venue is still used for sporting events and concerts, including the finish of the annual Amsterdam Marathon. Look around the grounds for sculptures, or plan your visit around an event to see the stadium in use.
Built for the 1928 Olympics
The Olympic Stadium was built for the 1928 Summer Games in Amsterdam. Architect Jan Wils designed it in the Amsterdam School style, which shapes the venue’s distinctive appearance. The Marathon Tower beside the stadium was used to light the Olympic flame.
The stadium has changed since the Games. Its second ring has been removed, and renovations have helped adapt the site for continued use. It remains a place tied to Amsterdam’s sporting history, while also serving as a working venue.
A stadium still in use
Sport remains part of the stadium’s life. It hosts events and is the finish location for the annual Amsterdam Marathon. Runners complete a final half-lap on the track before reaching the finish line in front of spectators.
Concerts also take place here. The grounds include sculptures, and the venue has modern gym facilities alongside its historic architecture. A bar and restaurant overlooking the track add another way to spend time at the site. If you would like to see the stadium with activity on the track, check for an event during your visit.
Getting there by car
The stadium has a parking garage beneath it, as well as nearby parking options. Park-and-ride is another option: metro and tram connections are close by, so you can leave the car and continue into Amsterdam by public transport. Parking arrangements and ticket costs can differ, so check the current details before setting out.
Perguntas frequentes
What was the Olympic Stadium built for?
It was built for the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
Is the stadium still used for events?
Yes. It hosts sporting events and concerts, and the annual Amsterdam Marathon finishes there.
What is the Marathon Tower?
The tower beside the stadium was used to light the Olympic flame during the 1928 Games.
