The Major Bosshardt House

Visit the oldest historical building in Amsterdam and be inspired

The Major Bosshardt House is named after its most well-known resident: The Salvation Army’s Major Alida Bosshardt. Visit Amsterdam's oldest brick building and feel the history hidden between its walls. This house is where Major Bosshardt took in and cared for homeless people, prostitutes and drug addicts she met on the streets. Be inspired during a free tour through this special building. A combination with booking a conference room is possible too.

Book a guided tour

Book a guided tour

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, our enthusiastic tour guides tell the Major’s story during multiple free tours. We welcome groups of max. 12 people per tour. If you want to visit on a different day or with a bigger group, please discuss it with us via e-mail or telephone.
Unique meeting venue

Unique meeting venue

The Major Bosshardt House is a unique meeting venue in the historic center of Amsterdam. We have two rooms available. There is a meeting room for groups of a maximum of 12 people, and a presentation room for a maximum of 24 people. Are you looking for an easily accessible, unique location for your company party, meeting or consult? Welcome!
Who is Major Bosshardt?

Who is Major Bosshardt?

Who exactly was Major Bosshardt, and what was so special about her life? You will learn all this and more during a guided tour through the Major Bosshardt House.

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