Old Holland Village Tour: Your Complete Guide to the Zuiderzee Museum
Your complete guide to experiencing living history at the Zuiderzee Museum - authentic buildings, traditional crafts, and Dutch culture from the 1880s
Best day trips from Amsterdam
The Netherlands beyond the city, all within easy reach
Some of the best things to see in the Netherlands aren't in Amsterdam at all. From car-free canal villages to working windmills and world-famous gardens, these day trips are close enough to fit into any itinerary - and different enough from the city to make the trip feel complete.
Easy to reach, easy to love
Most of these destinations are less than an hour from Amsterdam, whether you're travelling independently or joining an organised tour. Pick one, or combine a few, for a full day exploring the Dutch countryside.
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Our top day trips from Amsterdam, all doable in a single day
- What's in this guide?Your complete guide to experiencing living history at the Zuiderzee Museum - authentic buildings, traditional crafts, and Dutch culture from the 1880sYour complete guide to experiencing living history at the Zuiderzee Museum - authentic buildings, traditional crafts, and Dutch culture from the 1880s
What's in this guide?Experience the first flowers of spring in North Holland's spectacular hyacinth and daffodil fieldsExperience the first flowers of spring in North Holland's spectacular hyacinth and daffodil fields
What's in this guide?Your complete guide to visiting Giethoorn - the fairytale village with no roads, only canalsYour complete guide to visiting Giethoorn - the fairytale village with no roads, only canals
What's in this guide?Explore Giethoorn with kids: a car-free canal village full of boat rides, little bridges, and easy family-friendly tips.Explore Giethoorn with kids: a car-free canal village full of boat rides, little bridges, and easy family-friendly tips.- What's in this guide?A 7-hour day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, including lunch and a relaxing canal cruise.A 7-hour day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, including lunch and a relaxing canal cruise.