# Dom Tower

> The Dom Tower is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands at 112.32 metres. It was built between 1321 and 1382 to a design by John of Hainaut and belonged…

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The tallest church tower in the Netherlands, rising over Utrecht's old centre, with a guided climb to the top for wide views. Book ahead for the climb and pair it with a walk along the sunken canal wharves.

The Dom Tower is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands at 112.32 metres. It was built between 1321 and 1382 to a design by John of Hainaut and belonged to St Martin's Cathedral. On 1 August 1674 a tornado destroyed the unfinished nave, but the tower was left unharmed. Since then the Domplein has separated tower and church. The tower holds bells, among them the eight-tonne Salvator, cast by Geert van Wou in 1505.

The climb of 465 steps is possible on a guided tour. On a clear day the view reaches as far as Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Reserve your climb in advance and allow about an hour for the ascent and tour. Afterwards, a stroll along the sunken wharf-side paths beside the canals of the old town is worthwhile.

- **Nearest town:** Utrecht, Netherlands
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** 52.0907, 5.1214

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Netherlands: No motorway tolls for cars.** 100 km/h on motorways between 6:00 and 19:00.

## Sources

- [Dom Tower of Utrecht – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_Tower_of_Utrecht)

## Nearby

- [De Haar Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/kasteel-de-haar/) – 10 km
- [Muiderslot](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b14-muiderslot/) – 27 km
- [Rijksmuseum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/rijksmuseum/) – 34 km
- [Kinderdijk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/kinderdijk/) – 40 km

## FAQs

### Where is Dom Tower?

Dom Tower is in Utrecht, Netherlands, at GPS 52.0907, 5.1214. It is about 34 km from Amsterdam.

### Can you camp near Dom Tower?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Poldercamping de Kooi, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 121 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Dom Tower?

Places worth a stop nearby: De Haar Castle (10 km), Muiderslot (27 km), Rijksmuseum (34 km) and Kinderdijk (40 km).

### When is the best time to visit Dom Tower?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)