Progress update: National Climbing Center
In Nieuwegein, the National Climbing Center (NCC) is opening — the largest climbing facility in the Benelux and the official training center of the Dutch National Climbing Team.
Whether you're climbing a wall for the very first time or preparing for an international championship: this is the place for every climber. Centrally located, easily accessible, and built with light, space and sustainability as its guiding principles.
Current facilities
The doors to our brand-new bouldering walls and training zones are officially open! This brings a massive, instant expansion to the facilities here at the NCC. You can now experience:
- The 14-Meter & 18-Meter Lead Halls: A diverse selection of top-rope and lead routes tailored to all skill levels.
- Three Bouldering Halls: 1,500 m² of floor space dedicated to bouldering, packed with brand-new problems.
- Elite Training Facilities: Simulator walls and a spray wall designed specifically to hone your strength and technique.
Opening hours
Our updated hours are in effect from 1 June, meaning you can now kick off your day with an early-morning training session:
Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 23:00
Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 – 22:00
Climate Control
Climbing or bouldering during hot summer days? No problem at all. Thanks to our state-of-the-art climate control system, the temperature across all of our climbing and bouldering halls remains perfectly comfortable. The facility is actively cooled to maintain a steady temperature of around 18°C. It is the perfect climbing climate, all year round!
Schedule for the coming months
Behind the scenes, we're steadily building on to fully perfect the center. The following work will be carried out over the coming period:
- The outdoor walls, including the speed wall, will be fully completed.
- The permanent, impact-absorbing floor will be laid in the climbing halls.
- The 43 auto belays will be installed.
- The training zone (including the Kilterboard) will be finished.
The Experience Center, with an extensive range from our partners Petzl and La Sportiva, will be completed.✅The bar is open, but the full, cosy café area and outdoor terrace are still being finished.✅- The Climbers Hostel (our unique overnight accommodation for visitors) will be finished.
Events 🗓️
We have some great events coming up on the calendar:
NK Lead | 30 May | Past
Pre Summer Party | 27 June | Past
Flashtest NCC
The Grand Opening has been moved to 14 November — and on 5 September we'll make it a great day with the Flashtest! Expect loads of brand-new routes and boulders, DJs, food trucks and, above all, a great day together with the climbing community. Every participant also receives an exclusive Flashtest T-shirt. Sign up on the Flashtest website at www.flashtest.nl
Grand Opening NCC
On Saturday 14 November we're combining the Grand Opening with a special finale of the Flashtest competition. In September, October and November, Flashtest competitions take place at all Climbing Network locations. The best climbers qualify for the national finale at the NCC.
It promises to be a special day where the community, elite sport and the National Climbing Center come together. More information about the programme will follow.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at nieuwegein@climbingnetwork.nl
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