| campusbeiaard.nl | University of Twente | The CampusBeiaard, built in 1964, is a municipal monument due to its construction and connection to the campus. The carillon consists of 49 bells with specific tones, including a large bell named ‘Enschede’ with a diameter of 970 mm and a weight of 536 kg. The carillon is the first of its kind in the Netherlands and the first at a university, with students and staff able to play music themselves. | Universities → University of Twente 30 | bell 46 carillon 54 university 593 | Overijssel → Twente 2578 |
| klokkenspelvereniging.nl | Utrecht Carillon Friends | The website offers information about various summer evening concerts held in the Pandhof in Utrecht, featuring a diverse lineup of musicians and artists. Information about previous summer evening concerts from 2018 to 2021 is available, with recordings accessible via livestream. The website details the historical context of carillons, including the 'Dom Unveiled' concert series of 2024 and the carillon concerts on the Dombeiaard. | Culture → Cultural Travel 421 | beiaard 15 carillon 54 livestream 478 concert 4409 | Vleuten - De Meern → Vleuten 574 |
| klokkenluidersgilde.nl | Groninger Klokkenluiders Gilde | The Groninger Klokkenluiders Gilde consists of approximately 50 volunteer bell ringers who ring the bells of the Martinitoren and Der Aa-toren. The bells are typically rung on Sundays, on the second and last Saturday of the month, and on special occasions. In 2022, the Gilde celebrated its 40th anniversary, during which a special jenever, LINIMENTUM, was released in collaboration with café Singelier. | Institutions → Historical Associations 421 | gilde 37 bell 46 | Groningen → South 223 |
| carillonhoorn.nl | Carillon Association of Hoorn | The annual membership fee was increased to €12.50 per year during the association’s general meeting. The 2025 opening concert was well-attended in the library garden, offering a diverse combination of sound and visuals. The association began the year with 86 members and noted that some members had not fulfilled their annual financial obligation of €10. | History → Historical Culture 243 | beiaard 15 financial data 18 carillon 54 general meeting 74 event 45199 | North-Holland → Hoorn 3090 |
| nijkerkseklokkenspelvereniging.nl | Nijkerk Bells Association | Since 1928, the Nijkerk Bells Association has been committed to the beiaard culture and the preservation of this special tradition. The website provides information about the rich heritage of the Nijkerk bells, including the history and craftsmanship behind these instruments. The association has recently digitized its paper archive, making a valuable piece of history now publicly accessible. | Protestantism → Churches 1009 | bell 46 carillon 54 archive 2067 concert 4409 member 10154 | Gelderland → Nijkerk 3608 |
| jankuipers-klokken.nl | Jan Kuipers | Jan Kuipers is an advisory firm that advises churches, municipalities, and communities regarding the maintenance, safety, and restoration of old bells and carillon bells and clock towers. The website contains information about the history and traditions of bells, including the origin of the bell and different ways to make a bell ring. Jankuipers Klokken has experience with the transport of heavy bells, as shown in a project with Daelmans in Sexbierum. | Historical & African Art → Historical Art 18 | advisory firm 37 bell 46 restoration 3417 | |
| debarneveldsebeiaard.nl | Stichting De Barneveldse Beiaard | The website contains information about the history of the carillon and the foundation, as well as current activities and concert schedules. It describes the organization of carillon concerts, including the Beiaard-PLUS concert on June 6th, featuring carillon player Jan Verheyen singing songs alongside playing the carillon. The website informs about the financial support for the foundation by the Maatschappelijk Cultuurfonds Barneveld, Stichting Fonds 1845 Barneveld and the Barneveldse Middenstandsvereniging, and offers donation opportunities. | Church & Religious → Organ Music 212 | carillon 54 donor 757 concert 4409 foundation 6678 | Gelderland → Barneveld 2781 |
| leidscarillongenootschap.nl | Leids Carillon Genootschap | On May 29, 2025, a special concert will be held on the Nieuwe Rijn, featuring a musical duel between a carillon and a music boat, with guest beiaardier Boudewijn Zwart and schipper Reinier Sijpkens. The Leids Carillon Genootschap regularly organizes carillon performances, with beiaardier Henk Veldman playing the Stadhuis carillon every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30, offering a diverse musical program. The organization maintains the carillons in Leiden, including those in the Stadhuis tower and the Lodewijkskerk church, and is part of the national network of carillon and beiaard enthusiasts. | Architecture & Sites → Historical Sites 1951 | carillon 54 concert 4409 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| bathmensebeiaard.nl | Stichting Bathmense Beiaard | The website offers information about the foundation, viewing the tower, carillon, and church, and answering the question ‘What is a beiaard?’ There are also details about the beiaardier who plays the carillon, various activities and performances, and photo galleries. Furthermore, the website provides publications and information about the history of the Bathmense Beiaard, including annual reports, newsletters, and messages from the beiaardiers. | Volunteering → Volunteer Organizations 683 | carillon 54 photo gallery 206 foundation 6678 | Deventer → Bathmen 256 |
| rembrandttower.nl | Rembrandt Tower Amsterdam | The Rembrandt Tower has been an iconic landmark in Amsterdam for years, with the surrounding buildings on Amstelplein forming an impressive backdrop. The building is designed in the style of modernism, with attention to detail, functionality, and high-quality materials, visible in the spacious lobby areas. The location offers easy access to the center of Amsterdam and other parts of the city, with proximity to important amenities and transportation links. | Rail Services → Trains 227 | tower 188 facility 2616 building 3204 | Amsterdam → East 1423 |
| stichtingcarillondenhaag.nl | Stichting Carillon Den Haag | The website provides information on the history of carillons, the towers in which they are located, the mechanisms (clockwork), and the activities of the foundation. Information is available about specific carillon locations such as the Grote Kerk, the Oude Kerk Scheveningen, the Peace Palace and other towers in the region. The foundation organizes events such as concerts, presentations, and carillon performances, and maintains an archive of beiaardboeken and other relevant literature. | Architecture & Sites → Historical Sites 1951 | carillon 54 tower 188 performance 7586 | The Hague → Scheveningen 1625 |
| cultureelzomerfestival.nl | Municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg | The festival is organized annually multiple times, with editions in 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. The events include, among others, a cultural market, a program with diverse activities, a map of the location, photos of previous editions, and the option to register. In addition to the general festival days, there are also special events, such as carillon concerts and workshops, such as a toddler dance workshop. | | carillon 54 festival 3804 workshop 19325 event 45199 | Leidschendam-Voorburg → Voorburg 1234 |
| riendonkersloot.nl | Rien Donkersloot | Rien Donkersloot is organist of St.-Joriskerk in Amersfoort and the Laurentiuskerk in Mijnsheerenland. He is also the citycarilloneur of Haarlem, Brielle, Goes, and Ridderkerk. The website provides an overview of his upcoming concerts and a biography of the organist and carillonneur. | Church & Religious → Organ Music 212 | carillon 54 organ 633 biography 697 repertoire 2497 concert 4409 | Voorne aan Zee → Brielle 613 |
| beiaardonline.nl | Bossche Beiaardstichting | The foundation was established in 1992 by city carillon master Joost van Balkom and Jan Wijtmans and aims to stimulate interest in Bosch beiaards and promote their use. In 2021, the mission expanded to include stimulating the manual ringing of bells from the Sint Janstoren bell tower, with a working group led by city carillon master Joost van Balkom. The website features a 2025 event program, including performances and manual bell ringing concerts in Den Bosch. | History → Historical Culture 243 | beiaard 15 bell 46 event 45199 | North-Brabant → 's-Hertogenbosch 8868 |
| carillon-doesburg.nl | Doesburg Carillon Foundation | The carillon, located in the Martinitoren tower of Doesburg, dates back to 1655 and is considered a valuable city heritage. Every quarter, melodies sound, which are regularly organized through live performances. The Doesburg Carillon Foundation and the municipality of Doesburg have maintained the carillon since 1997. | Cultural Heritage → Historic Landmarks 19 | beiaard 15 carillon 54 melody 61 foundation 6678 | Gelderland → Doesburg 600 |
| stadspleinveere.nl | Veere City Council | The Veere City Council advocates for the interests of the residents of the city of Veere, Zanddijk, and Buiten de Veste, and aims to influence the living environment through consultation and action. The platform provides information on topics such as news, public transport, facilities, government, entertainment, healthcare, and associations. The website includes an event calendar with information about events, such as summer evening carillon concerts featuring Rosemarie Seuntiëns and a Japanese bell concert with Toru Takao, as well as a choir concert. | Local Politics → Municipal Council 484 | city council 49 carillon 54 resident 3245 community 7931 event 45199 | Zeeland → Sluis 1255 |
| carillonmiddelstum.nl | Hemony Beiaard Commission | The website provides details about the restoration of the Hemony Carillon and its return to its original 17th-century state, a project primarily initiated by Derk Smit. The website commemorates Derk Smit, a teacher at De Nijenborg in Groningen, who later became the beiaardier of Middelstum and possessed an unusual and humorous personality. The website also includes photos and archived messages. | Local History → Province of Groningen 24 | beiaard 15 commission 609 restoration 3417 | Eemsdelta → Middelstum 111 |
| stadscarillonalmelo.nl | Friends of the City Carillon Foundation | The Almelo City Carillon is the largest instrument in the city and plays short melodies daily through an automated system. Regular ‘live’ carillon performances are organized by city carillon master Frans Haagen. Annually, ‘Open Tower’ and ‘Jukebox’ events are organized, where the public can climb the tower and submit requests for songs. | Architecture & Sites → Middle Ages 182 | chimes 18 carillon 54 tower 188 parish 353 performance 7586 event 45199 | Overijssel → Almelo 2696 |
| parkbeiaard.nl | Gemeente Nieuwegein | Since 1985, the Nieuwegein municipality has owned a carillon, originally located on the town hall roof and now situated on the Noordstedeweg. The structure around the carillon has been adapted, with a balustrade and a staircase to the beiaardier's cabin, to improve the accessibility of the instrument and enhance the sound in the surrounding residential areas. The website offers newsletters and information about the Nieuwegein carillon books, including the recent addition of Book 7 in October 2024. | History & Culture → Organ Tradition 19 | beiaard 15 carillon 54 newsletter 6504 municipality 6837 | Utrecht → Nieuwegein 2264 |
| torenmuziekmoordrecht.nl | Stichting Torenmuziek Moordrecht | On August 2, 2025, the carillon will be transformed into a jukebox by beiaardier Richard de Waardt, allowing visitors to request songs by holding up numbered boards. In 2025, the organization will host a concert with the Kamer Orkest Midden Holland (KOMH) and Boudewijn Zwart, featuring Boudewijn's mobile carillon. The Torenmuziek Moordrecht foundation will also participate in Open Monumentendag on September 14, 2024, opening the church tower for climbing and offering a unique view. | Instrument → Instrumental Music 197 | carillon 54 tower 188 number 199 concert 4409 | Zuidplas → Moordrecht 332 |
| carillon-venray.nl | Stichting Carillon Venray | The carillon, consisting of 62 bells, is considered one of the most beautiful sounding carillons in Europe and is housed in one of the most beautiful churches in the Netherlands. The foundation regularly hosts carillon performances on Saturday afternoons from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM. Hub de Bruijn, a dedicated volunteer, passed away at the age of 79 after many years of contributing to the Venray community, including coordinating the renovation of the organ and the furnishing of the tower rooms. | History & Culture → Organ Tradition 19 | carillon 54 tower 188 organ 633 church 3439 foundation 6678 volunteer 8367 | Limburg → Venray 1601 |
| carillonzeewolde.nl | Vereniging Vrienden van het Carillon Zeewolde | The website presents an agenda with an overview of organized concerts, including Christmas concerts and the Carillon Festival Flevoland. The association regularly organizes Christmas concerts in the RK-zaal of Open Haven, featuring various musicians, including carillonneurs, pianists, and cellists. The website provides background information about the association and the carillon itself. | Orchestras → Chamber Orchestras 73 | christmas concert 14 carillon 54 concert 4409 association 8562 | Flevoland → Zeewolde 1243 |
| stichting-klokkenspel-groningen.nl | Stichting Klokkenspel Groningen | The foundation coordinates activities related to carillons in the province of Groningen, promotes the use, preservation, restoration, and expansion of bells, and raises funds to achieve these goals. The foundation achieves its goals through publications, sound recordings, excursions, lectures, concerts, and meetings. Carillons are located in Appingedam, Groningen, and Heiligerlee, each with different bells and playing methods. | Protestantism → Churches 1009 | bell 46 carillon 54 excursion 662 publication 2018 meeting 2381 concert 4409 | Oldambt → Heiligerlee 54 |
| concertcarillon.nl | Concertcarillon | The carillon is an instrument mounted on a trailer, allowing it to be heard and displayed everywhere, not just in towers. The instrument was developed in collaboration with various experts, including Martien van der Knijff, a beiaardier with a background in organ music, Gideon Bodden, and André Bossenbroek of Care Technics. The carillon can be rented for events such as jubilees, business openings, funerals, festivals, and care facilities. | History → Historical Culture 243 | beiaard 15 bell 46 carillon 54 event 45199 | |
| carillonzaanstad.nl | Stichting Carillon Zaanstad | The foundation is fundraising to add 8 bells, provide manual playing capabilities, and use the carillon at events. The website offers information about the projects and how visitors can contribute. Visitors can sign up for the foundation's newsletter. | | carillon 54 fund 1063 foundation 6678 event 45199 | Zaanstad → Zaandam 2740 |
| deklankvanklokkenbrons.nl | HAAGSE BRONSGIETERIJ | The website describes the creation of bell towers and bells, specifically highlighting the centuries-old 'lost wax method' employed in the process. It explains how materials such as beeswax, bronze, and bronze bells are processed into various bells and chimes, including molding, hardening, casting, sanding, and patination. The website features information on various projects, including the South African bell towers and the 'Basswood Trestle Tower,' alongside downloadable PDFs, YouTube videos, and links to related information. | Architecture & Sites → Middle Ages 182 | chimes 18 bell 46 tower 188 bronze 225 | North-Brabant → Asten 807 |
| brielsklokkenluidersgilde.nl | Briels Klokkenluiders Gilde | The BKG was founded in the nineties by a group of enthusiasts who wanted to restore the tradition of manually ringing bells in Brielle, a practice previously performed by the church warden or watchman. Currently, more than 40 members of the guild ring eight bells in Brielle by hand, with four bells located in the Brielle Dom (Cathedral). The guild can ring a six-bell peal across Brielle on special occasions. | Institutions → Historical Associations 421 | bell 46 carillon 54 | Voorne aan Zee → Brielle 613 |
| torenbreda.nl | Stichting Torenspektakel Breda | The website contains information about the Great Tower of Breda, the Heuvelcarillon, events such as the Tower Spectacle, and the city carillon master. Every Friday and Saturday, the city carillon master Paul Maassen plays music on both towers, with a specific selection of musical pieces played every quarter. Recent adjustments have been made to the carillon, with new keys added, resulting in new melodies that listeners can discover via Spotify. | Architecture & Sites → Historical Sites 1951 | carillon 54 melody 61 tower 188 history 7286 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Breda 9003 |
| stadsbeiaardroermond.nl | Stichting Stadsbeiaard Roermond | The Stadsbeiaard of Roermond, featuring 49 bells, is a donation from citizens and businesses in the 1980s and 90s and symbolizes the city’s historical and urban character. The Stichting Stadsbeiaard Roermond was established in 1992 to maintain and regularly play the beiaard, as well as to organize festivities around it. Jan Daniels, a former mayor and honorary chairman of the foundation, passed away in April 2024. He was a significant figure in Roermond’s history and was honored with the silver beiaard. | History & Culture → Organ Tradition 19 | beiaard 15 donation 5110 foundation 6678 event 45199 | Limburg → Roermond 2602 |
| carillon-zaltbommel.nl | Friends of the Carillon Zaltbommel | The carillon, unique in the Netherlands, chimes every quarter and contributes to the atmosphere of the fortified city of Zaltbommel. Tuesday mornings and Friday evenings are played live by the city carilloners. The schedule for 2025 is detailed, with various performance times. | Urban History → Fortified Cities 18 | carillon 54 schedule 2624 | Gelderland → Zaltbommel 1231 |
| torenmuziekeilandtholen.nl | Stichting Torenmuziek Eiland Tholen | The website provides information about the carillon concert schedule and the option to reserve free tickets for summer concerts in 2025. The foundation describes its mission to conserve the technical and musical functionality of the carillons and organizes projects and concerts in collaboration with beiaardier Richard de Waardt. A crowdfunding campaign is launched to support the expansion of the carillon in Tholen, enhancing the musicality and listening experience. | Volunteering → Volunteer Organizations 683 | carillon 54 crowdfunding 246 concert 4409 | Tholen → Sint-Maartensdijk 117 |
| carillonagathakerk.nl | AB Webdesign- & Onderhoud | The Friends of the Carillon Foundation is responsible for the management of the carillon in the Agathakerk church in Beverwijk. The Beverwijk carillon consists of four octaves and 49 bells cast by Koninklijke Eijsbouts, with an automatic playing mechanism that plays a melody every quarter and is played by the carillonist Gerda Peters. Summer concerts are held in the garden next to the church, with the participation of both Gerda Peters and guest carillonists. | Protestantism → Churches 1009 | bell 46 carillon 54 church 3439 concert 4409 foundation 6678 | North-Holland → Beverwijk 1690 |
| gietijzerenbel.nl | MadDeco | The website offers a selection of different cast iron bells, including models with animal figures such as dachshunds, horses, dogs, and cats. Cast iron bells are presented as a business card for houses and businesses and provide a conversation topic. The bells are made of durable cast iron and are often handmade, making each bell unique. | Garden → Garden Accessories 565 | cast iron 44 bell 46 garden 13129 design 27202 | |
| belltheater.nl | Bell Theater | The carillon features 50 bronze bells, Dutch decoration, and a hanging stage. The Bell Theater is designed to entertain people of all ages using bells and theater. Recently, the Sailing Concert Carillon celebrated 900 years of Utrecht. | Music → Classical Music 1015 | bell 46 carillon 54 stage 758 theater 2544 event 45199 | |
| beiaardharderwijk.nl | Beiaard Harderwijk | The current Harderwijk city carillon player, Wim Ruitenbeek, began learning the instrument from Freek Bakker in Nijkerk. He later studied at the Dutch Carillon School in Amersfoort and at the Utrecht Conservatorium. Wim Ruitenbeek currently serves as the city carillon player for Harderwijk, Hilversum, Nijkerk, Tiel, and Velsen, and is a regular player at the glass carillon in De Zingende Toren in Leidsche Rijn. Summer evening carillon concerts will be held on July 11th with Wim Ruitenbeek, July 18th with Janno den Engelsman, July 25th with Jasper Depraetere, August 1st with Jessica Simonetti, August 8th with Claire Janezic, and August 15th with Wim Ruitenbeek. | Local History → Historical Places 60 | carillon 54 concert 4409 music 13170 | Woerden → Leidsche Rijn 430 |
| subdomein.carillonbaarn.nl | Stichting Carillon Baarn | The foundation manages the carillon in the Pauluskerk and organizes events such as summer evening concerts. The website contains information about the history of the carillon, from the original 25 bells to the current 44 bells, and the foundation's contribution to its expansion. Visitors can view the concert schedule, learn about the carillon's history and consider donations to support cultural heritage. | Local History → Historical Places 60 | bell 46 carillon 54 concert 4409 foundation 6678 | Utrecht → Baarn 1628 |