| orgelfoto.nl | Maarten Rog | The website was created by Maarten Rog, who takes photos of organs and uploads them to the site. Orgelfoto.nl includes an ‘Organ Map’ that displays organs from the Netherlands and abroad. Users can find organs in their vicinity via the Organ Map and view more information about specific organs. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 database 1153 photo 7778 | |
| sonarte.nl | Sonarte virtual organs | The website features a portfolio of newly designed virtual organs. Sonarte offers advice and supplies parts for building one's own organs. The website presents various organ models, such as the CL 2025.02, VL 2024.11, and VI 2024.01, each with a specific finish. | Instrument → Organs 177 | showroom 4883 portfolio 6854 | South-Holland → Capelle aan den IJssel 1616 |
| vandenheuvel-orgelbouw.nl | Van den Heuvel Organ Construction B.V. | The website provides information about various projects, including the restoration of churches in Lunteren and Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, and the new construction of the organ in Copenhagen. The company has a long history of building and restoring organs, with projects in various countries, including France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The website contains multimedia items, such as videos, audio clips, and news articles about recent organ projects, and describes the focus on organs by Cavaillé-Coll. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 instrument 1295 restoration 3417 construction 7421 | Krimpenerwaard → Ouderkerk aan den IJssel 145 |
| orgelbouwers.nl | Vereniging Orgelmakers Nederland | The VON is the professional association of Dutch organ builders, focusing on artisans who restore, renovate, and maintain pipe organs. The website provides information about the association, its members, projects, and the disciplines within organ building. The VON aims at potential customers and members, offering a world map with member profiles. | Organizations → Professional Associations 1004 | disciplines 134 organ 633 restoration 3417 | |
| hendriksen-reitsma.nl | Hendriksen & Reitsma Orgelbouw | Hendriksen & Reitsma Orgelbouw was founded in 1966 by W. Hendriksen and P. Reitsma after gaining experience at other organ building firms. The company has built over 50 mechanical pipe organs in its years of operation, varying in size and number of keyboards and pedalboards. In addition to building new organs, Hendriksen & Reitsma has also restored approximately 45 organs, often with additions or modifications. | Instrument → Organs 177 | pipe organ 14 keyboard 237 organ 633 restoration 3417 maintenance 20093 | South-Holland → Sliedrecht 863 |
| menseruiter.nl | Mense Ruiter & Van Rossum Orgelmakers | The company has extensive experience in the restoration of historic organs from various builders, with respect for the original builders and their craftsmanship. Currently, they are working on the reconstruction of three registers of a Schnitger organ in Noordbroek and the construction of a new organ with historic pipework in the Koepelkerk Renswoude. Recently, a close collaboration has been established with Van Rossum Orgelbouw, where both companies continue to uphold their high artistic and craft principles. | Instrument → Organs 177 | pipework 84 tuning 419 organ 633 restoration 3417 | |
| orgeladvies.nl | Orgeladvies | The website, Orgeladvies.nl, is based in Utrecht and managed by Peter van Dijk and Jaap Jan Steensma. The two organ advisors combine their expertise to provide optimal service to their clients. Peter van Dijk and Jaap Jan Steensma are active within various organizations, including the Commission for Organ Affairs for the PKN and the College of Organ Advisors Netherlands. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 | Gelderland → Culemborg 1264 |
| martinbutter.nl | Martin Butter | Martin Butter began as an organ maker's apprentice in 1983 and developed a passion for church organs through the inspiration of his music teacher Wim Koen. In addition to maintenance, he also builds instruments such as harpsichords, clavichords, and spinets, as well as house organs and virginals. Martin Butter is based in Ridderkerk and the website provides information about his work and expertise in organ building and repair. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 instrument 1295 restoration 3417 | South-Holland → Ridderkerk 1335 |
| orgelmakers.nl | Elbertse & Van Vulpen | The company consists of two firms, one with roots in the 19th century and another that grew in the neo-baroque period, and has an extensive track record in both new construction and restoration of historical organs. The organs are crafted by hand, using high-quality materials in their own workshop, with a focus on character, inspiration, innovation, and sustainability. Operations include design, casting of organ metal, making pipes, cabinet making, wind chests, keywork and wind supply, having learned much from previous restorations to achieve unity and coherence. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 pipe 695 restoration 3417 workshop 19325 design 27202 | |
| christianmuller-orgel.nl | Christian Müller Organ Foundation | The organ is one of the most authentic Christian Müller organs worldwide, renowned for its distinctive Dutch sound from the 18th century. The website describes the organ’s specifications, including specific registers such as the double-rowed chorus, manual coupler, and the principal chorus. Christian Müller achieved a unique combination of Dutch and Hamburg/Groningen organ-building styles, with a characteristic sound reminiscent of the Rococo period. | Religious History → Protestant History 11 | specification 225 organ 633 sound 1649 concert 4409 history 7286 | The Hague → City Center 445 |
| walckerwildervank.nl | WALCKER-ORGEL WILDERVANK | The organ was built in 1913 by the organ builder E.F. Walcker and is a late-Romantic model (opus 1747, IIP/28 (19)). The website describes the current specification of the organ, with an overview of the registers in the Manual, Pedal, and Positive. A 3D view is available, allowing visitors to take an interactive look at the organ and the church. | Instrument → Organs 177 | registers 21 specification 225 organ 633 church 3439 | Veendam → Wildervank 127 |
| jvm-music.nl | Böhm Fabriek | Böhm is a European pioneer in electronic organs and keyboards, with over 65 years of experience and today produces at Keyswerk Musikelektronik GmbH in Nienstädt. The current SEMPRA models offer exclusive instruments with unique playing possibilities, simple operation, and an overwhelming sound experience. Böhm offers custom-made organs and keyboards, with hand-built construction and a wide range of wood types and finishes, tailored to the individual wishes of the customer. | Instrument → Organs 177 | keyboard 237 organ 633 instrument 1295 wood 4153 design 27202 | |
| vanderpoelkerkorgels.nl | Van der Poel Kerkorgels | The company builds organs to order, with a focus on high carrying capacity, lively sound, and handcrafted furniture, using advanced computer techniques to achieve these qualities. The website showcases examples of previously built organs for churches and classrooms in various towns, such as Emmen, Hoogvliet, and Amsterdam. The company also offers services such as the installation and tuning of new organs, and the conversion of existing organs, including custom digital organs. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 sound 1649 furniture 8751 | Zwijndrecht → Bloemenbuurt H-L 26 |
| frfeenstra.nl | F.R. Feenstra Orgelrestauratie | The company, F.R. Feenstra Orgelrestauratie, is specialized in the restoration of historical organs. Recently, they have completed a placement in Bremen, Germany, for a restored organ in Rekum. The website features project documentation and manuals related to organ restoration, grouped by country. | Instrument → Organs 177 | manuals 126 placement 221 organ 633 restoration 3417 | Westerkwartier → Grootegast 166 |
| kistorgel-international.nl | Kistorgel International | The website is owned by Wim Wijting, an organist and renter of the pipe organ. The pipe organ, built in 2007 by Henk Klop, is rented for concerts and rehearsals and is also tuned by Wim Wijting. The organ has a specific disposition with various registers, including a Holpijp, Prestant, and Roerfluit, and is constructed with high-quality woods. | Property Rentals → Rental 1169 | pipe organ 14 pipework 84 tuning 419 organ 633 | Barneveld → Garderen 202 |
| rossumorgelbouw.nl | Rossum Orgelbouw | The company describes a rich business history, with historic organs serving as a key source of inspiration. Rossum Orgelbouw exclusively uses classical materials such as wood, leather, lead, and tin when building and restoring organs. The company has recently completed various projects, including the restoration and relocation of organs in different churches and municipalities. | Instrument → Organs 177 | pipe organ 14 organ 633 instrument 1295 new construction 2672 restoration 3417 | Lochem → Gorssel 283 |
| klinkend-erfgoed-suriname.nl | Stichting Klinkend Erfgoed Suriname | The foundation supports the maintenance of bells, carillons, and pipe organs in Suriname. A key activity is the twinning project with the Royal Society for the Maintenance of Old Church Organs (VKES) in the Netherlands. There is a focus on contact with local partners, such as the Jong Talent Suriname school, and facilitating exchange programs, such as the visit of Ernst Terborg to the Stadsklooster San Damiano. | Instrument → Organs 177 | pipe organ 14 suriname 145 organ 633 restoration 3417 maintenance 20093 | 's-Hertogenbosch → Rosmalen 1059 |
| orgelsopurk.nl | SoftART DESIGN (Lubbert Schenk) | The website presents a collection of organs, including those from churches such as the Eben Hažzerkerk and the Bethelkerk, and the hybrid organ of the Tollebeek Reformed Church. Visitors can find information about various organs, including historic and modern models. The website is a private initiative and offers a possibility to provide additional information about the organs, but not direct contact with church councils or organ commissions. | Instrument → Organs 177 | pipe organ 14 organ 633 church 3439 | Flevoland → Urk 762 |
| kkor.nl | Catholic Clock and Organ Council | The KKOR advises parish councils on major work involving organs and bells, assessing the necessity and costs involved. The website contains an inventory of the complete organ stock in the Netherlands. The website presents the 'Waaier Care for the Organ' (Care for the Organ Folder), a handy guide for the daily management of organs, with advice on possible problems and necessities. | Catholic → Parishes 457 | bell 46 folder 300 organ 633 inventory 1613 maintenance 20093 | |
| urkervisserskoor.nl | Chr. Urkervisserskoor Crescendo | The choir was founded in 1953 by Louwe Kramer with 23 young singers and grew under the leadership of his son Meindert W. Kramer to become the largest male choir in Urk. The choir specializes in singing Psalms, religious and patriotic songs, primarily in the Dutch language, and has released more than 20 long-playing records and 15 CDs. Crescendo performed in special occasions, such as Christmas celebrations in Amsterdam and in the Concertgebouw of Amsterdam. | Choir → Men’s Choir 212 | cd 574 repertoire 2497 choir 3123 history 7286 performance 7586 | Flevoland → Urk 762 |
| mijnorgelzoektocht.nl | Steinmeyer Orgelzoektocht/Lillian Mulder | The website provides information about the Steinmeyer organ from 1923 (op.1350) and describes the concerts organized around this organ in the Koepelkerk in Bussum, with thanks to various organizations and people. An article details the reunion with the Steinmeyer organ, titled 'Marco den Toom - Reunited with the Steinmeyer Organ', where Marco den Toom's personal experiences are shared about his first encounter with the organ in Hilversum. A news report announces the inauguration of a Steinmeyer organ in the Vuren Reformed Church between 1940 and 1969, procured through organ dealer W. Sommer of Steinmeyer in Oettingen (Bavaria). | Church & Religious → Organ Music 212 | koepelkerk 11 conservatorium 50 organist 111 organ 633 concert 4409 | West-Betuwe → Vuren 105 |
| geefklank.nl | Eusebius Foundation Arnhem | In the summer of 2023, the extensive restoration of the Strumphler organ in the Eusebius Church in Arnhem will begin. This includes restoring the airflow and ‘breathing’ of the organ. The organ, built in 1795 and made inaccessible by water damage in 2021, will require a total restoration costing €1.1 million, funded by cultural funds, insurance money, and donations. The Eusebius Foundation Arnhem is launching a fundraising campaign to cover the remaining shortfall and make the organ ‘a little bit yours’. | Foundations → Cultural Foundations 101 | organ 633 restoration 3417 church 3439 donation 5110 foundation 6678 | Arnhem → Market 30 |
| cathedralorgan.nl | Stichting Cathedral Organ Leiden | The foundation was established in 2006 with the aim of realizing an English cathedral organ in the Hooglandse Church in Leiden, and the organ was almost completed in 2017, restored and expanded from 1892 by the renowned English organ builder 'Father' Willis. The Hooglandse Church in Leiden is a popular location for various events, making it the ideal place for an English cathedral organ, which is visited annually by tens of thousands of people. The foundation receives support from donors and sponsors from the Netherlands and abroad, and uses these funds for cultural initiatives, insurance, and the maintenance of the organ. | Protestantism → Churches 1009 | organ 633 donor 757 sponsors 2642 church 3439 culture 3922 foundation 6678 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| baderorgeldronryp.nl | N/A | The Bader organ, built by Arnold and Tobias Bader in 1657, is experiencing severe lead corrosion problems, despite previous restoration work and renovations over the years. This internationally significant organ, one of the few of its type in Europe, has a long history of renovations, with a major change in 1918. The 2002 restoration largely restored it to the state of Bader. Benefit concerts are being organized to cover the costs of the restoration. Visitors are invited to contribute to the preservation of this unique instrument. | Instrument → Organs 177 | corrosion 49 organ 633 restoration 3417 | Waadhoeke → Dronryp 116 |
| kerkfransum.nl | Stichting Vroedschap Fransum | The church of Fransum was built in the 13th century and has a rich history. The website offers an overview of the organized activities and the agenda. The church is available for use as an exhibition space, concert hall, or wedding venue and is managed by the Stichting Vroedschap Fransum. | Protestantism → Churches 1009 | organ 633 church 3439 foundation 6678 history 7286 | Westerkwartier → Den Ham 239 |
| draaiorgeldeturk.nl | Stichting tot Instandhouding van het Draaiorgel De Turk 1908 | The Draaiorgel De Turk, built in 1908 in Paris by the firm Limonaire Frères, is a unique street organ and was recognized as a national monument in 1991. Starting in May 2025, the organ will temporarily be restored in Zaltbommel by organ restorer Martin Conrads, based on advice from the National Museum Speelklok. The restoration is also possible thanks to significant donations from various funds and organizations, including the Mondriaan Foundation and the Municipality of Deventer. | Local History → Dutch History 1067 | organ 633 museum 2002 restoration 3417 donation 5110 | Gelderland → Zaltbommel 1231 |
| kabinetorgelbennekom.nl | Friends of the 1762 Onderhorst Cabinet Organ Foundation | The organ, built in 1762 by Dethlef Onderhorst, is located in the north aisle of the Oude or Sint-Alexander Church in Bennekom and is frequently used for services and concerts. The foundation organizes regular musical theatre productions for and with children from the Bennekom primary schools. The website contains a concert agenda, information about the organ, photos, and contact details. A CD is also for sale. | Protestantism → Churches 1009 | cd 574 organ 633 concert 4409 child 11566 | Ede → Bennekom 557 |
| huisorgelbouw.nl | Wimmenhove Huisorgelbouw | Home organs have a special place in home music-making, differing from church organs due to their characteristic sound. The organs built by Wimmenhove are constructed according to traditional craftsmanship rules, with creative input and attention to sound vision. In addition to home organs, Wimmenhove also builds case organs, organ consoles, and pipe organs in various sizes, and offers maintenance and tuning services for organs. | Church & Religious → Organ Music 212 | organ 633 instrument 1295 sound 1649 craftsmanship 1858 | Drenthe → Hoogeveen 2294 |
| nicolaasorgel.nl | Nicolaasorgel Committee | The website documents the restoration of the Nicolaasorgel, including preparatory activities, photos, and updates on progress. Information is provided on sponsoring the organ, including sponsoring organ pipes and sponsorship initiatives, as well as the opportunity to donate a birthday gift. The website contains a blog with news articles and mentions in the media, as well as a mention of a duoconcert that will close the restoration with Ton Koopman and Willem Vonk. | Religious History → Church History 23 | organ 633 sponsorship 2686 restoration 3417 church 3439 concert 4409 | |
| loonstraorgelverhuur.nl | Loonstra Orgelverhuur | The company offers a wide range of organs, including Allen organs, Content organs, and Hauptwerk/Sweelinq modules, each designed to provide a unique sound experience. The organs are customized to meet the specific needs of the client, from the initial tuning to live setups for large audiences, with attention to clear agreements and transportation. The Hauptwerk and Sweelinq modules provide access to the sounds of famous organs from various European locations, giving the client a wide range of options for their event. | Property Rentals → Rental 1169 | organ 633 module 971 speaker 1481 concert 4409 transport 6105 event 45199 | Rijssen-Holten → Rijssen 1048 |
| civo-holland.nl | CIVO | Organ advising work is complex and highly specialized, making it difficult for outsiders to assess the quality. The certification scheme for organ advisors was developed in 2012 by evaluation bureau Hobéon in collaboration with various organizations, including the Catholic Bell and Organ Council and the College of Organ Advisors Netherlands. CIVO took over the certification tasks of Hobéon in 2019 and continuously works on the accreditation process and maintains a register of recognized organ advisors, which is assessed every four years by Hobéon. | | scheme 199 certification 3380 | |
| oostingdraaiorgels.nl | OOSTINGDRAAIORGELS.NL | The company rents organs for family parties, neighborhood events, and business gatherings. They have a large organ, the ‘Twee Draken’, suitable for markets and large events, which can also be used in the rain. A smaller organ, the ‘Clown’, is also offered for indoor playing in nursing homes and daycare centers, optionally with a clown. | Property Rentals → Rental 1169 | clown 109 organ 633 rental 7257 music 13170 event 45199 | |
| pwleeflang.nl | Phoca.cz | Pieter Leeflang was born and raised on Goeree-Overflakkee, where he experienced the Second World War, the Hunger Winter, and the Flood Disaster. After a period of working as a ship’s officer on the Grote Vaart (Great Harbour), he sailed for 41 years with great pleasure on the sea, exploring various oceans and rivers. After retiring in 2000, he turned to photography and organizing classical music concerts and events in Deventer. | Personal Stories → Autobiography 222 | organ 633 sail 965 life 2673 photography 9503 music 13170 | Goeree-Overflakkee → Middelharnis 340 |
| glazendraaier.nl | Rogier Kappers, Glazendraaier | Rogier Kappers, Glazendraaier, is an Amsterdam-based artist who built the only glass organ in the Netherlands. His glass organ produces hypnotic sounds and he performs at festivals, street corners, and squares. He is working on a new album, 'Glass & Friends', and a documentary that has already won awards and has been broadcast on television. | Film → Documentaries 813 | documentary 1081 album 1495 glass 2919 film 3007 festival 3804 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| orgelcentrum.nl | Orgelcentrum Het Binnenveld | The company has been active in the field of church organs since 1975 and has extensive experience in the sector. The showroom offers a large selection of organs, both new and used, analog and digital, with a focus on the 100% perfect condition of all instruments. Orgelcentrum Het Binnenveld is the main dealer of Viscount organs and has a current stock of both new and used organs. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 purchase 2212 showroom 4883 | Utrecht → Rhenen 935 |
| rolandkahn.nl | rolandkahn.nl | The website outlines Roland Kahn's transition from managing Cool Investments to a consulting role, where he advises entrepreneurs and serves as a speaker. The biography, "KAHN, my life, my loves, my work", was released in 2022 and was authored by Reinhilde van Ekris, with proceeds benefiting the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Stichting. Kahn’s career began at the Bijenkorf, where he developed a passion for sourcing goods at competitive prices, leading to the establishment of his own successful retail business, CoolCat. | Personal Stories → Autobiography 222 | empire 23 speaker 1481 career 2513 store 3901 book 11396 | |
| koenvanandel.nl | Koen van Andel | The website describes the recent relocation of the Van Andel organ, which is now located in the Sankt-Aldegundiskirche in Emmerich am Rhein after a transition from the Broederenkerk in Deventer. Through the ‘Actueel’ and ‘Audio’ tabs, visitors can access recent recordings of situations in Deventer and Utrecht, allowing them to experience the sound of the organs. The story begins with Koen van Andel's hobby, a love of organs that he inherited from his father, and the evolution of a bedroom project into a complex church organ project. | Religious History → Church History 23 | organ 633 sound 1649 church 3439 wood 4153 | Overijssel → Deventer 4751 |
| stichtingkoororgeljacobikerk.nl | Stichting Koororgel Jacobikerk Utrecht | The foundation is working to realize an English pipe organ for the Jacobikerk, a project that has been a dream for years. The intended instrument is designed to accompany choirs and support the church's congregational singing, and is suitable for concerts, with features such as two keyboards, a pedal, and a sounding board. The organ is intended to seamlessly fit into the architecture of the Jacobikerk and add a unique element to the organ landscape of Utrecht. | Instrument → Organs 177 | pipe organ 14 organ 633 foundation 6678 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| deorgelmaker.nl | De Orgelmaker | De Orgelmaker specializes in the construction, maintenance, relocation, and renovation of organs, requiring a broad range of disciplines and knowledge. The organ, as envisioned by Mozart, is a complex instrument with extensive tonal possibilities, and its upkeep is crucial to fully utilize its capabilities. The website showcases examples of recent work, including periodic organ maintenance, tuning, expansions, restorations, new construction, blacksmithing, and moisture regulation. | Maintenance & Services → Instrument Maintenance 37 | pipe organ 14 blacksmithing 54 organ 633 restoration 3417 maintenance 20093 | Drenthe → Hoogeveen 2294 |
| draaiorgelgrotedorus.nl | Vereniging Draaiorgelvrienden Weststellingwerf (VDW) | The rotating organ Grote Dorus was purchased in 1968 by organ enthusiasts from Wolvega with the aim of being placed in the Weststellingwerf community. In 1970, an association was founded to operate and maintain the organ. Volunteers are requested and can sign up via the contact form on this website or by telephone at 06-13491421. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 volunteer 8367 association 8562 | Friesland → Weststellingwerf 829 |
| hauptwerkorgelmakerij.nl | Hoofdwerkorgels Orgelmakerij | The website provides information on Hauptwerk organs, including new organs with Hauptwerk Sweelinq, samplesets, parts and used digital organs. The company emphasizes their expertise in Hauptwerk technology and collaborations with companies such as Decolegno for furniture design and Gino-Midi Electronics for organ components. The website also includes a blog, videos and overview information about the company, its history and the possibilities to view an organ in the showroom. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 sound 1649 furniture 8751 collaboration 16036 | |
| kistorgels.nl | Theo Koele | The website describes various types of chest organs, including models with 8' principal pipes and variations in the voices. Theo Koele shares a recording of a 2012 concert for two organs, where he himself built one of the chest organs. The site describes how Koele, with the help of Peter Hoogerheide, started his organ building adventure and how he built and sold several organs over time. | Property Rentals → Rental 1169 | concert 4409 | Bronckhorst → Hoog-Keppel 55 |
| orgelsinalphenaandenrijn.nl | Myrthe de Haan | The website documents organs in various churches and locations within Alphen aan den Rijn, including the Dutch Reformed Churches, the Maranathakerks, and the Reformed Churches. The website includes a list of organs located in different churches and locations, with historical information and the names of organ builders. The website is under development and currently focuses on the historical context of Alphen aan den Rijn, as it existed in 1918, and is gradually expanding. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 church 3439 municipality 6837 history 7286 | Alphen aan den Rijn → Zwammerdam 99 |
| luchtwortel.nl | OPEN Rotterdam | The documentary ‘Van draaiers en dromers’ (2019) follows three organ carousel operators and organ builder Jan Roos, who continues his craft in Rotterdam West. The film ‘Parallelweg’ is subtitled in English and is available on Vimeo, and is produced with financial support from various organizations, including the City of Rotterdam and the Prins Bernhard Cultural Foundation. The film ‘Van draaiers en dromers’ will be broadcast from January 1, 2020, 24 hours a day by OPEN Rotterdam via various channels and a livestream. | Film → Documentaries 813 | organ 633 documentary 1081 film 3007 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| maatwerkorgelbouw.nl | Orgelmakerij Goudzwaard | The company, Orgelmakerij Goudzwaard, originated from passion and has grown into a specialized organ builder focused on Hauptwerk organs. The construction process begins with a personal consultation where the client's musical wishes, available space, and ideas are discussed, to create an organ that perfectly fits the situation. Organ construction involves a 3D design, handcrafting, and careful delivery, with technical operation and sound experience as central elements. | Instrument → Organs 177 | organ 633 sound 1649 space 3846 workshop 19325 design 27202 | |