Felt very inviting, it is no wonder that it is. The building seems somewhat charm full, although the story is so sad, we found the visit not to be depressing at all. To the contrary it is a marvel at what people of great faith can do when overcoming such adversity! We had a full tour starting in the living room while we sat we were explained the Ten Boom story. We were then given a tour of the entire home including into the "Hiding Place" closet and even up upon the roof top. We got there late the first afternoon, but returned EARLY the next day. It is a small tour group so get there an hour-1/2 early.
Loved hearing the history of the ten Boom family and the sacrifice they made for others during WWII. Important to never forget. Highly recommend visiting especially if you have seen the Anne Frank house. It completes the circle.
我是听着故事长大的,所以我仿佛回到了自己的家乡见到了科里和她的房子。这里来往安德斯啤酒店很方便,如果时间充足,你可以多花些在这里的小店里。
我向大家推荐这个博物馆!导游特别会讲故事,讲述了充满希望的精彩故事。这个博物馆可以免费参观,但它的网站上写到欢迎人们捐款。如果你不能爬台阶,那这儿不太适合你。
很享受这次旅行,甚至超过Anne Franks’ house。在这儿,同Corrie及其家人的谈话开启了旅行。随后就开始参观,可以看到躲藏处, 了解这家人对所有荷兰人的影响。我们从阿姆斯特丹坐火车过来,很方便。需要等待,因为解说一会儿用英文,一会儿用荷兰语。我们是上午11点半到的,必须等到下午1点的团。整个参观用了45分钟。
I went on a very nice English tour, it's a great way to spend a free hour and a half of your day if you can get on the tour. The guide was very knowledgeable, check the door before you plan on going since it tells you when the next English tour is.
I had read the Hiding Place many years ago and found the story fascinating. To finally see and tour this amazing house was surreal. We were able to do the English tour and it was not a disappointment. A must see. So glad I could finally visit.
Really interesting visit. Only small groups of ten at a time. Which makes the visit rather intense and personal. Amazing lady that helped hide the Jews during the Second World War. There are lots of people that line up outside the Anne Frank museum and I was surprised on my visit to Amsterdam that this was not listed as a place of interest to visit. I only found out because I was staying at a Christian hostel who mentioned this place which is a 15 min short journey from Amsterdam Central Station. On arrival one is seated in the living room of the house which remains untouched since the family left with family portraits adjourning the walls. We are told the story of Connie by a member of the Connie Ten Boon house who knows the story from start to finish. The tour lasts an hour. It is really moving and one winds through Connie's life as one winds through the labyrinth of the house. I really recommend a visit.
Our tour guide was seven years old and present in Haarlem during the Nazi oocupation. She now volunteers at the Corrie ten Boom house as a tour guide. Her passion is apparent and we could have listened to her for hours. Brought tears to our eyes and so very important to remember and recognize the people such as Corrie Ten Boom and the work she did. A must see stop if you find yourself in Amsterdam area.
This was the place I was most looking forward to seeing in my 3 weeks away...and I was not disappointed. I can not explain in words how humbling it was to walk the stairs, see the sign in the window, see the Bible Casper read...by the end of the tour we had tears in our eyes with the thankfulness of a beautiful family and a more beautiful Savior. Do not miss this experience.