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Find AA meetings across Netherlands. There are 248 meetings listed in 100 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.
The Netherlands has a well-developed AA fellowship with Dutch-language meetings across the country and a substantial English-speaking calendar reflecting Amsterdam's role as a major international hub. The directory lists meetings across all 12 provinces.
Browse all online meetings available in Netherlands throughout the week.
The meeting format includes a ten minute silent meditation Bilingual, Nederlands, Zoom
Originally started as a face-2-face meeting at location Statenweg in Rotterdam, this is now an online-only meeting
Have a great start at every morning of the year Meeting format: A reading from Daily Reflections, a reading of several prayers, followed by ten minutes of meditation, after which the meeting is open for sharing Zoom
Voor iedereen die wil samenkomen als er geen meeting is, is deze virtuele koffiekamer geopend.
Utrecht Group
Contact Tonic on WhatsApp, if you need any help to get to the meeting Hybrid, Zoom
Tea Time 11th Step Meeting Group
Zoom Meeting ID: 835 4775 3733 Zoom Password: 202020 Zoom
1e zondag: Lezen we de Stap van de maand. 2e zondag: Topicmeeting. 3e zondag: Lezen we uit het boekje Nuchter Leven. 4e zondag: Sprekersmeeting. 5e zondag (indien aanwezig): Lezen we uit het boekje Nuchter Leven.
Zondag wordt om en om gelezen uit het Big Book en Nuchter Leven.
Zoom
Any online meeting is open to you wherever you are. See online AA meetings starting in the next two hours.
Across Netherlands, the 248 listed AA groups are concentrated in Amsterdam (44 meetings), Rotterdam (20), and Den Haag (16), with active groups in 100 cities in total. Wednesday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 21% of groups (52) offer an online or hybrid option.
Meetings per day of the week across Netherlands. Wednesday has the most scheduled groups.
A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Netherlands. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, in both English and Dutch, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.
The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.
Look on AmazonBill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.
Look on AmazonA short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
Look on AmazonOne short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.
Look on AmazonBrief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.
Look on AmazonA.A.'s foundational text — the "Big Book" — in Dutch.
Look on AmazonBill W.'s essays on the Steps and Traditions, in Dutch.
Look on AmazonAmsterdam has the largest meeting calendar in the country, with Dutch-language groups across the city centre, Oud-Zuid, De Pijp, Oost, and Noord, plus a substantial English-language schedule serving the international community. Several English-speaking meetings have been running for decades. Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht round out the Randstad meeting network.
Eindhoven, Groningen, Maastricht, Tilburg, and the smaller cities maintain regional meeting networks. The meeting culture is shaped by the country's small geography and dense rail network, which makes attending meetings in other cities practical.
Amsterdam has GVB Metro, tram, and bus service. The Dutch railways (NS) connect the entire country densely. Bicycles are a primary mode of transport in most cities. The directory shows each meeting's exact address with one-tap navigation links.
Alcoholics Anonymous has groups across 100 cities in Netherlands, with 248 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.
AA meetings in Netherlands run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:
Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.
For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.
A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.
Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.
Amsterdam is Netherlands's most active AA community with 44 meetings. Other cities with strong AA presence include Rotterdam, Den Haag, Breda.
Online AA meetings in Netherlands follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.
Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in Netherlands without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.
While many meetings in Netherlands are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.
AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. Netherlands's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.
This directory lists 248 AA meetings in the Netherlands across 100 cities. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which matters.
| Option | What it is | Medically supervised | How it is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA meetings | Free peer support groups, in person and online | No | Free, self supporting through member contributions |
| Detox | Short term medically supervised detox while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Clinical addiction treatment, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Ambulatory addiction care, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Sober living and supported housing, shared abstinent housing with house rules | No | Usually rent paid by the resident |
Not always. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that is genuinely dangerous, which is why medically supervised detox exists as its own service. If you drink heavily every day, speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first. This is the published position of Alcoholinfo.nl, not advice from this directory.
Sober living and supported housing are shared homes where everyone is staying sober, usually with house rules and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment. Residents commonly move in after residential treatment and attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement.
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Use the city listings on this page to find AA meetings across Netherlands. Click on any city to see available meetings with times, locations, and directions. There are currently 248 meetings in 100 cities.
Yes, major cities in Netherlands often have English-speaking AA meetings for international visitors and expats. Check the meeting details for language information, and look for meetings marked as "English" or "Bilingual."
Yes. AA meetings in Netherlands are open to visitors from anywhere. No registration is needed: arrive a few minutes before the start and introduce yourself if you wish. The format and program are consistent across AA groups worldwide.
Yes, Netherlands has online AA meetings available. These virtual meetings allow you to participate from anywhere. Look for meetings marked as "Online" or "Hybrid" in the listings.
Netherlands offers various meeting types including Open meetings (anyone can attend), Closed meetings (for those with a desire to stop drinking), Speaker meetings, Step Study groups, and more. Each meeting listing shows its specific format.