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Get inspired for your next trip – we have prepared a guide to 15\u00a0best places to visit in the Netherlands<\/strong>.\u00a0This article is based on the trips we made during over a year spent in the Netherlands, so all the tips come from direct experience and “insider’s” perspective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Visiting the Netherlands almost always means heading to Amsterdam<\/strong><\/a>. The capital is surely fascinating and will keep you absorbed for a few days (see our guide on 15 top things to do in Amsterdam<\/strong><\/a>), but check out what else this characteristic country has<\/strong> to offer.
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Amazing village-fortress Bourtange<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n

The Netherlands is a small<\/strong> and densely populated country, so the distances<\/strong> between the towns are basically like going from one part of a big city to another \u2013 you can get to a variety of superb places within 30 mins to 2 hours<\/strong>. The Dutch train system<\/a> is simple, affordable and very reliable, so it\u2019s really easy to make day or half-day trips wherever you want.<\/p>\n

Euroviajar Tip:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In case of smaller villages \u2013 to see windmills or tulip fields, it\u2019s cheaper and faster to book a trip: a transport + entrance ticket at a discounted price.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Places to Visit in The Netherlands<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Amsterdam<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Canal ring in Amsterdam<\/p><\/div>\n

The obvious choice \u2013 one of the world\u2019s most visited destinations, famous for its canals, crooked houses reflecting in the water, prestigious museums, diamonds, marijuana and Red Light District<\/a><\/strong>. Amsterdam is definitely worthwhile a few days’ visit.<\/p>\n

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2. Kinderdijk<\/h3>\n
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Windmils near Kinderdijk, Netherlands<\/p><\/div>\n

Kinderdijk is the symbolic Dutch view, just as you imagine Holland: fields by canals full of windmills<\/strong>. This beautiful village, enlisted by UNESCO<\/strong>, has as many as 19 historical windmills<\/strong>, build in the 18th century to drain the lands around.<\/p>\n

2 h 15by train or bus from Amsterdam, 40 min from Rotterdam by waterbus<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are some good deals for organized trips to Kinderdijk:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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3. The Hague (Den Haag)<\/h3>\n
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Dutch parliament building Binnenhof in The Hague<\/p><\/div>\n

The Hague is the second most important city in the Netherlands: the Dutch Royal family resides here<\/strong>, and even though the Amsterdam is the capital, the seat of the Dutch government<\/strong> is here, too. It’s one of the best day trips from Amsterdam. The Hague is famous also for its impressive Palace of Justice<\/strong>. Head here for a cultural experience: great museums<\/strong> (fascinating Mauritshuis<\/a>) and monumental architecture (striking Binnenhof, the parliament building<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

40 mins by train from Amsterdam<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are some good deals for organized trips to The Hague:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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4. Scheveningen<\/h3>\n
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Scheveningen beach with its attractions<\/p><\/div>\n

If you visit the Netherlands in a warm period, check out its most popular beach: Scheveningen next to The Hague. The Netherlands doesn\u2019t sound like a beach country? Well, it has some surprisingly nice ones. Scheveningen is a huge, wide beach bustling with life<\/strong>. There is a pretty promenade with dozens of bars and restaurants by the sea, a shopping area and a fantastic pier with bungee jumping, zip line, Ferris\u00a0Wheel, caf\u00e9s and great views<\/strong>. – and a perfect sunset. The town organizes cool events: Kite Festival and the Fireworks Festival.<\/p>\n

1 h 18 mins by train from Amsterdam, 10 mins by tram from The Hague<\/em><\/p>\n

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5. Rotterdam<\/h3>\n
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Fascinating Market Hall in Rotterdam<\/p><\/div>\n

Often overlooked by visitors, Rotterdam, the second largest city of the Netherlands<\/strong>, is actually a great place to see, and a refreshing day trip from Amsterdam. It\u2019s like nothing you have ever seen before, totally surprising with its ultra-modern architecture<\/strong>. Don\u2019t miss the unbelievable Cube Houses<\/a>, fantastic colourful Market Hall<\/strong>, impressive Erasmus Bridge<\/strong> and its surroundings. The city has great museums<\/strong> and is known for a vivid nightlife<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

40 mins by train from Amsterdam, 30 mins from The Hague<\/em><\/p>\n

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6. Delft<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Historical buildings of Delft<\/p><\/div>\n

This charming town, one of the prettiest in the Netherlands is surely among the best day trips from Amsterdam. Delft is famous for its blue pottery (Delftware<\/a>)<\/strong> and Johann Vermeer \u2013 great painter of the Golden Age<\/strong>, renowned for \u201cGirl with the Pearl Earring\u201d etc. Many kings and queens of Royal Dutch family<\/strong> have a resting place here. It\u2019s a vibrant town with exquisite Renaissance architecture and plenty of stylish bars.<\/p>\n

1 h by train from Amsterdam, 13 mins from Rotterdam, 15 mins from The Hague<\/em><\/p>\n

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7. Lisse \u2013 Keukenhof<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Lisse – Keukenhof gardens – and the author of the article :)<\/p><\/div>\n

One of the most recognizable symbol of the Netherlands are, of course, tulips \u2013 or even better \u2013 \u00a0tulip fields <\/strong>with endless rows of different colours. The most spectacular tulip gardens<\/strong>, with 7 million bulbs, are dazzling Keukenhof Gardens<\/strong><\/a>, open from March to May. They are located in Lisse, a tulip fields paradise. Read all about the tulip fields and gardens here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

1 h 30 mins by bus or train+bus from Amsterdam<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are some good deals for organized trips to Keukenhof:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tulip fields near Lisse, Netherlands<\/p><\/div>\n

8. Gouda<\/h3>\n
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Traditional Gouda cheese market<\/p><\/div>\n

The most popular cheese eaten worldwide every day, is probably gouda<\/strong>, right? Welcome to its birthplace! The cheesy city<\/strong> is very proud of its tasty heritage, and it has been holding a traditional and very scenic Gouda cheese market since the 14th century<\/strong>! You can visit it every Thursday from 4 April 2019 till 29 Aug 2019. Definitely among the best day trips from Amsterdam! One of the main town monuments is cheese weigh house<\/strong>, with Cheese museum<\/strong> and cheesy souvenirs<\/strong>. Apart from that, the town has extremely beautiful Gothic Town Hall and the longest church in the country, and it\u2019s really pretty. It\u2019s also home of the nation\u2019s favourite cookie: stroopwaffel<\/strong>, and here it\u2019s really incomparably better than anywhere else.<\/p>\n

50 mins by train from Amsterdam<\/em><\/p>\n

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9. Alkmaar<\/h3>\n
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Pictoresque Alkmaar cheese market<\/p><\/div>\n

Alkmaar is an attractive medieval town<\/strong> with some nice museums, but its real claim to fame is the fabulous old-fashioned cheese market<\/strong>. It has been held here since 1365! Visit the Alkmaar cheese market<\/a> every Friday morning and some Tuesday evenings, from 29 March to 27 September 2019.<\/p>\n

30 mins by train from Amsterdam.<\/em><\/p>\n

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10. Zaanse Schans<\/h3>\n
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Colourful windmill in Zaanse Schans Netherlands<\/p><\/div>\n

For a feel of Dutch past, visit charming village <\/strong>of Zaanse Schans. It is famous for a group of windmills<\/strong> by a large canal, visited by boat. It\u2019s a place full of charm and peace, with typical Dutch wooden houses from the 18th \u2013 19th century<\/strong>. It is definitely among the best day trips from Amsterdam for a glimpse at the Dutch countryside and traditions. Visit cheese factory<\/strong> and clog (wooden shoes) factory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here are some good deals for organized trips to Zaanse Schans:<\/strong><\/p>\n