Hare Krishna in the World
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was established in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Srila Prabhupada).
ISKCON has since developed into a worldwide confederation of 10,000 temple devotees and 250,000 congregational devotees. Better known as the Hare Krishna movement, ISKCON is comprised of more than 350 centers, 60 rural communities, 50 schools and 60 restaurants worldwide. The mission of this nonsectarian, monotheistic movement is to promote the well being of society by teaching the science of Krishna consciousness according to Bhagavad-gita and other ancient scriptures.
You can find more detailed information about ISKCON and the Founder at www.krishna.com

Hare Krishna in Amsterdam
Hare Krishna has been a part of Amsterdam since 1971. The first temple was situated in the bijlmer and later in the middle of the Red Light District. From that place we evolved into a bigger place at the Herengracht, then to Keizersgracht and even later to the Hobbemakade. Now we have a place at the Van Hilligaertstraat 17, but that is going to change soon. Our new and bigger temple will be opened in a few months on the Wittenburgergracht.
It has been quite a history and the Hare Krishna people are a well known phenomena by now. Our yearly festival like Ratha Yatra, our appearance on Queensday and our weekly singing and dancing through the Kalverstraat have aided to this.

Visiting Us
You can visit us any day of the week but the best day to visit is of course on sunday,  (read below). If you like to have a deeper conversation we advise you to first call and let us know about it.
Our daily program starts at 4:30am. Yes, that is in the morning!!. From 4:30 - 9am we have our morning program with traditional music, mantra meditation and a class on our scriptures.

Temple Daily Opening / Closing Times
04:30 am - 13:00 pm
16:00 am - 20:00 pm
closed between 13:00 pm - 16:00 pm

Darshan (Audience with the Deities)
Curtains are open daily from & until:
04:30 am - 05:00 am
07:00 am - 08:30 am
09:00 am - 13:00 pm
16:00 pm - 19:30 pm (Monday - Saturday)
16:00 pm - 18:30 pm (Sunday)

Weekly Agenda
Daily - Morning Program (04:30 - 08:30am)
Thursday - Harinama (18:00 - 20:00)
Saturday - Harinama (15:00 - 17:00)
Sunday - Sunday Feast Program (16:00 - 20:00)

“Harinama" (music, singing and dancing) .Become enlivened and join us as we sing and dance to the names of Krishna through Amsterdam city centre. Meeting Point - Amsterdam Central Station (front side). Contact Person - Dhananjaya prabhu (Amsterdam temple contact details further below)

See below for directions & route description to our temple

Our Famous Sunday Feast
On Sunday from 4pm - 8pm we celebrate our well known "Sunday feast". This is an ideal way to get to know us and to come over for a refreshing spiritual shower. Bring an open mind, flexible legs and an empty stomach because our philosophical class will fill your mind, our dancing will flex the muscles and our delicious vegetarian meal will be remembered. Come and bring your friends. There is no need to reserve, just come.


Accommodation in Amsterdam
Unfortunately the ISKCON Amsterdam temple currently has no guesthouse facilities for visiting guests and life members of ISKCON. Our temple is too small. If you are planning to stay in Amsterdam we recommend you to find accommodation elsewhere. Here we list some internet addresses and places in Amsterdam where you can try to book proper accommodation that suits your needs.

Although we can not accommodate you, we do invite you to attend our daily programs and Sunday feast in our temple.

In Belgium (about 350 km from Amsterdam, or a 4 hours drive), in the Ardennen, is our spiritual community "Radhadesh". There are guesthouse facilities available. For bookings and reservations you can visit their website

Please do not come unannounced and expect that we can arrange immediate accommodation. We cannot. We are very sorry for this inconvenience. Please contact us before you plan your trips. We have already been in the awkward position of sending guests away with all their luggage and belongings.

Hotels in Amsterdam
Hotels can be quite expensive. 

• Bookings.nl
• hotels.nl
• easytobook.com
• hotelsinholland.com
• Bastion hotels website

It may be an option to find accommodation outside of Amsterdam.

Hotels outside of Amsterdam

• Hotels around Amsterdam (50+ km)

Other accommodation
This is fairly cheaper than hotels, but often you have to share bathrooms, and other facilities.
Used by younger people.

• Youth Shelter
• Other Shelters

Directions 
POSTAL ADDRESS
ISKCON Kerkgenootschap
Postbus 3424
1001 AE Amsterdam
The Netherlands

VISITORS ADRESS
Van Hilligaertstraat 17 HS
1072 JX Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Temple President: Dhananjaya Prabhu (ACBSP)
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Tel. +31 (0)20 675 1404
Email:contact@amsterdhama.nl
Site: www.amsterdhama.nl

MAP
Link to Route planner

PUBLIC TRANSPORT 

From Central Station (main train station, located in city centre)

Take tram 25. Disembark at tram stop "Cornelis Troostplein" which is situated on the "Scheldestraat" (ask the tram driver for help). Look for "Van Hilligaertstraat" which is a side street situated about 10 - 20 meters, diagonally opposite, from this tramstop. Continue down the "Van Hilligaertstraat" to number 17 (ground floor).

From Amstel Station (large train station located in east of Amsterdam)

Take Tram 12. Disembark at tram stop "Cornelis Troostplein" which is situated on the "Scheldestraat" (ask the tram driver for help). Look for "Van Hilligaertstraat" which is a side street situated about 10 - 20 meters, diagonally opposite, from this tramstop. Continue down the "Van Hilligaertstraat" to number 17 (ground floor).

BY CAR

From Den Haag/Rotterdam (A4)

Take the A4 Motorway / Highway towards Amsterdam until you see signs for the A10 Ring Road. Follow A10 towards exit S109. Take the exit S109 (RAI) and at the traffic lights, turn right (still going towards RAI).

Follow this road. Drive past the RAI exhibition buildings (a huge complex situated on your left). After passing the RAI, continue this main road (street name will change to "Scheldestraat"). Follow this street until you pass the Okura Hotel on your right. Turn left at the very next street which is the "Van Hilligeartstraat" and continue until  you reach number 17 (on your right).  NOTE!!! For this specific area, paid parking is obliged from 9am until 12 midnight (except on Sundays).

From Utrecht (A2)

Take the A2 Motorway until you see signs for the A10 (Ring Road around Amsterdam). Follow A10 signs, direction "RAI". On the A10 take exit "RAI" (S109). At bottom of exit, turn right at the traffic lights.

Follow this road. Drive past the RAI exhibition buildings (a huge complex situated on your left). After passing the RAI, continue this main road (street name will change to "Scheldestraat"). Follow this street until you pass the Okura Hotel on your right. Turn left at the very next street which is the "Van Hilligeartstraat" and continue until  you reach number 17 (on your right).  NOTE!!! For this specific area, paid parking is obliged from 9am until 12 midnight (except on Sundays).