In Nieuwegein, the National Climbing Center (NCC) is opening: the largest climbing facility in the Benelux and the official training centre of the Dutch climbing team. Whether it's your first time on the wall or you're preparing for an international championship, this is the place for every climber. Centrally located, easy to reach, and designed with light, space and sustainability at its core.

On Saturday, 3 January 2026, we opened the first facilities. This section features a 14-metre-high climbing gym with 28 top rope lines and 56 routes (3–7B), set with brand-new holds and volumes. Watch the video here!

Curious about all the available facilities or what to keep in mind during your visit? Read more below.

Limited Facilities

As we are opening in phases, facilities are still limited:

• There is a temporary unit serving coffee and tea
• There is a toilet, but no changing rooms or showers yet
• Bags can be left in the climbing gym
• There is no proper heating yet, although a heater provides some warmth. Bring an extra sweater or jacket

‍Access & Safety

Parking is available at the Blokhoeve car park.

Check-in takes place at the site office (clearly signposted).
⚠️ Access to the construction site is strictly prohibited, even out of curiosity.

NCC address:
National Climbing Center
Iepenhoeve 41
3438 MR Nieuwegein

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‍Opening hours (Initial Phase)

Monday to Friday: 15:30 – 23:00
Saturday and Sunday: 09:00 – 19:00

Hours will be extended as soon as construction allows. Once fully operational, morning sessions will also be introduced.

Provisional schedule

While the first routes have been climbed since January, work continues on the rest of the NCC, including the auto-belay area, lead hall, training facilities, bouldering halls, outdoor climbing walls, café, and shop.

• As of 20 May (subject to change): all facilities except the lead climbing hall and outdoor walls
• As of 15 June: all facilities except the outdoor walls
• As of 27 June: all facilities

Sneak peek

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Save the dates 🗓️

NK Lead

On Saturday, 30 May, the best climbers in the Netherlands will compete for gold on the brand-new walls of the NCC. It promises to be a spectacular event you won’t want to miss. Keep an eye on the NKBV website—ticket sales will start soon.

Opening weekend NCC

On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, we celebrate the official opening of the National Climbing Center. Throughout the weekend, we’ll host clinics, workshops, demonstrations and presentations. Athletes from La Sportiva and Petzl will also be there.

More information about the programme will be shared soon.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at nieuwegein@climbingnetwork.nl

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