Rembrandt Tower Tower
Tall Amsterdam office tower in the Zuidas financial district
On Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, the Rembrandt Tower is a prominent office skyscraper; passersby note its height and glass façade while commuters use surrounding trams and offices.
Rembrandt Tower at a Glance#
Address: Amstel / Zuidas area, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
About Rembrandt Tower#
The Rembrandt Tower is a commercial office skyscraper in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and the tallest building in the city at about 135 metres. It forms a recognizable high-rise landmark in the Amstel/Amstel Business Park area.
The tower is primarily occupied by office floors and is visible from major transport routes around the city. Its scale and height distinguish it within Amsterdam, where high-rise development is otherwise limited.
The building was completed in the 1990s and is sited in the Amstel business district near the A10 ring road and the Amstel River, on the southeastern side of Amsterdam.
- Height and status: Measures approximately 135 metres to the top and is the tallest building in Amsterdam.
How to Get to Rembrandt Tower#
Reach the Zuidas district by Amsterdam Zuid railway station; local trams and buses serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Rembrandt Tower#
- Admire the building from the outside-the lobby and offices are private but the plaza is public.
- The tower is part of Amsterdam's Zuidas financial district; combine with a walk along the Zuid axis to see modern urban planning in action.
- There are good cafés nearby for people-watching and for observing the business life of the district.
Best Time to Visit Rembrandt Tower#
The tower is an urban landmark best visited in fair weather when the surrounding plazas and cafés are active.
Weather & Climate near Rembrandt Tower#
Rembrandt Tower's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (860 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 73 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 53 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 2° | 67 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 13° | 6° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 74 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 72 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 63 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 85 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 91 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 95 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 85 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
