Best things to do in The Netherlands
There are a myriad of sightseeing options in Holland including leisure parks, cities, beaches, beautiful gardens etc. Here are just a few of the options available in Holland.Giethoorn
The charming little town of Giethoorn, often called the Venice of the Netherlands, is a must-visit when you’re in the country. This delightful spot is primarily built on waterways, complete with lovely bridges. In Giethoorn, you can soak in the village atmosphere, stroll through its picturesque streets, relax at a cafรฉ or restaurant, and enjoy a guided or self-guided boat tour through its beautiful canals and lakes. A visit to Giethoorn is highly recommended whether you’re a couple or a family with children; everyone is sure to have a great time.
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Address:
Giethoorn
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in winter, the attractions, most restaurants, and boats renting are closed.
Zaanse Schans
You won’t find anything more Dutch than this! The Zaanse Schans open-air museum is located about 20 minutes north of Amsterdam in an area known as the “Waterland,” right by the beautiful Zaan River. This charming village, which also serves as a museum, is filled with working windmills, green wooden houses, lovely pathways, and various museums. Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors come here, and youโll want to be one of them! Among the village’s attractions is a replica of the first supermarket from the famous Albert Heijn chain in the Netherlands, along with museums and a wooden shoe workshop where you can learn about the history of clogs and see how they are made today. You can also taste and purchase Gouda cheese and other Dutch delicacies, with plenty of surprises waiting for you!
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Address:
Schansend 7, Zaandam
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Winter: Daily from 09:00-17:00
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Open Air Museum Arnhem
Nestled in a beautiful forest near Arnhem, there is a unique museum known as the “Open Air Museum.” Here, you can explore over 80 historical houses, farms, and windmills, giving you a glimpse into Dutch life from the 17th century to modern times. The museum offers a variety of engaging and fun activities for the whole family. It’s highly recommended, and you can easily spend half a day or more enjoying everything it has to offer.
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Address:
Schelmseweg 89,ย Arnhem
Opening Hours:
29 March to 3 November
The museum park will be open daily from 10:00-17:00
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Avifauna Bird Park
Why are flamingos pink? How much does a tiny hummingbird weigh? And what is the largest bird in the world? Come find out the answers at Avifauna Bird Park! Avifauna, located in Alphen aan den Rijn, is the first national park in the Netherlands. It is home to around ten thousand birds from 450 different species. The park is beautifully arranged, allowing the birds to thrive in a natural environment complete with streams, lush vegetation, and a suitable climate. Visit the subtropical house and wander among the free-flying birds. There are also play areas for children to enjoy!
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Address:
Hoorn, 65, Alphen aan den Rijn
Opening Hours:
The park will be open daily from 09:00-18:00
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Efteling Park
Originally opened in 1952, the Efteling has become one of the top attractions in the world. Renowned for its beautifully maintained green spaces and friendly atmosphere, it stands as one of the most visited amusement parks in Europe and the largest in the Netherlands. If you’re looking for a family-friendly amusement park, this is the perfect spot, featuring thrilling rides for the adventurous and gentle attractions for the little ones, along with a magical fairytale forest that brings to life the stories you grew up with, plus a variety of restaurants and cafรฉs.
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Address:
Europalaan 1, Kaatsheuvel
Opening Hours:
Summer: Daily from 10:00-(20:00-22:00)
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Madurodam
For over 60 years, Madurodam has held the title of the smallest city in the Netherlands. It showcases all the typical features of a Dutch city, but in a miniature form that is 25 times smaller. The official opening of Madurodam took place on July 2, 1952. Since then, the city has been expanded and restored multiple times. Each time a new architectural innovation appears somewhere, a scaled-down version, reduced by 25 times, is created in Madurodam. Today, Madurodam boasts more than seven hundred structures, including windmills, bridges, trees, trains, and boats. It features palaces and canals, attractive building facades, flood protection facilities, a modern harbor, and meticulously restored office buildings. Madurodam is also home to the world’s largest miniature railway, which stretches about 4 kilometers. The railway includes 4 stations and 9 bridges, and throughout the year, it covers an impressive distance of up to 20,000 kilometers.
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Address:
George Maduroplein 1, Den Haag
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Walibi Holland
Walibi Holland is the largest amusement park in the Netherlands. If you’re looking to soar to great heights and test your G-forces, this is the perfect place to do it. However, it’s not suited for the faint-hearted! You won’t have a moment to catch your breath between the numerous thrilling rides and roller coasters that zoom at incredible speeds, featuring exciting loops and breathtaking drops.
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Address:
Spijkweg 30, Biddinghuizen
Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-17:00
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Keukenhof
If you’re visiting the Netherlands in spring, make sure to check out the Keukenhof Flower Park located in the town of Lisse, about a 40-minute drive from Amsterdam. Here, you can enjoy the stunning views of the tulips that the Netherlands is famous for, as it’s known as the largest flower park in the world. The park features various gardens and pavilions, and each year around 7 million tulips are planted, creating a breathtaking sea of flowers. Additionally, the park chooses a different theme every year, ensuring that each visit is unique and attracting over a million visitors annually.
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Address:
Stationsweg 166, Lisse
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Landgoed Hoenderdaell
This zoo is situated in a beautiful nature reserve, teeming with animals from all over the globe. You’ll find a tropical greenhouse styled like a jungle, home to crocodiles, monkeys, and more. As you stroll along the path, you’ll encounter wolves, brown bears, birds from around the world, and of course, lions, tigers, leopards, cougars, and jaguars. There’s a fascinating bird of prey show every day. It’s a wonderful place to visit with children of all ages during your holiday in the Netherlands.
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Address:
Van Ewijckskade 1, Anna Paulowna
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The Euromast
One of the tallest towers in the Netherlands can be found in Rotterdam: the Euromast. Designed by architect Maaskant, this impressive structure reaches a height of 185 meters and was built for the Floriade. Visitors can take a ride in a rotating glass elevator, which allows them to sit on a platform and gradually ascend while enjoying breathtaking views of one of the largest ports in the world, the Port of Rotterdam. On a clear day, you can even spot Antwerp in Belgium, located 80 kilometers away.
While the Euromast is not the tallest tower in the Netherlands, that title belongs to the radio tower near Lopik, which stands at an impressive 361 meters.
A ticket to the Euromast grants access to the elevator that takes you up to 185 meters, as well as to a restaurant located at 100 meters. Here, you can savor breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Thereโs also the option to glide down on a zip line from the Euromast or try rappelling down the exterior wall of the building.
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Address:
Parkhaven 20, Rotterdam
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Kinderdijk Windmills
Kinderdijk is a must-visit destination during your trip to the Netherlands. This charming village is renowned for having the largest concentration of historic windmills in the world, which is why it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The picturesque view of the 18th-century windmills lined up against each other attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. These windmills were built to manage the low-lying land of the Alblasserwaard region, maintaining water levels in the polders and directing excess water to the Lek River. There are about 19 operational windmills in the area, serving as a backup in case modern solutions fail. Three of these windmills have been transformed into museums for visitors: Blokweer, Nederwaard, and Overwaard. Exploring the village is free, but if you wish to enter the windmills, you’ll need to purchase a ticket. It’s worth a visit to see how the Dutch lived in the past within these iconic structures.
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Address:
Parkhaven 20, Rotterdam
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Castle Muiderslot
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Address:
Herengracht 1, Muiden
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Tulips fields Netherlands
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De Waddeneilanden
How to get there?
A ferry from TESO departs from the city of Den Helder.
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Hansel and Gretel Pancake house and playground
Address:
Sternweg 2A, Zeewolde
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Dolphinarium Harderwijk
One of the must-visit attractions for families during your holiday in the Netherlands is the dolphinarium in Harderwijk. Here, you can get up close with dolphins, sharks, sea lions, seals, and even seahorses. Once the kids have had their fill of the animals, thereโs a fantastic playground to enjoy. You can watch shows featuring sea lions, seahorses, and of course, dolphins. In the underwater world of the dolphinarium, youโll come face to face with sharks, sea lions, dolphins, and seals. Another section of the park showcases other marine life, including crabs, lobsters, rays, shrimp, and various fish. Itโs also a great idea to combine your visit with a stop at the pancake restaurant, Hansel and Gretel. The town center of Harderwijk, where the dolphinarium is located, is lovely for a stroll and offers some shopping or a nice dinner at one of the many restaurants.
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Address:
Strandboulevard Oost 1, Harderwijk
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Diergaarde Blijdorp Rotterdam
Discover the diverse animals that inhabit different continents around the globe. This zoo is one of the oldest in the Netherlands. In the indoor ocean, you can “dive” among speedy sharks and curious sea turtles, or watch playful penguins and sea lions splashing around. Experience tropical temperatures, fragrant flowers, and thousands of South American butterflies as you stroll through Asian swamps and forests, but be cautious of the lurking tiger. Marvel at the large elephant family and get up close with tigers. On the African savannah walkway, you can spot giraffes, and that’s just a glimpse of the adventure awaiting you at the most visited zoo in the Netherlands.
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Address:
Blijdorplaan 8, Rotterdam
Opening Hours:
Winter: daily from 09:00-17:00
PHONE:
0900-1857
Safari park Beekse Bergen
The safari is the largest wildlife park in Benelux (the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg). Here, you can encounter the famous African Big Five: the elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, and buffalo. The safari also offers guided tours that will teach you fascinating facts about the animals. You can explore the safari by boat, bus, or your own vehicle. Additionally, there are daily shows featuring birds of prey and feeding presentations.
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Address:
Beekse Bergen 31, Hilvarenbeek
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PHONE:
0900-2335732
Duinrell Park
The Downerill amusement park is a super fun destination for the whole family and one of the oldest and most popular parks in the Netherlands, having opened its doors in 1935. With over 40 attractions, Downerill has something to offer for all ages. The park is situated in a beautiful green area in the city of Wassenaar. Right next to the amusement park is the most famous water attraction in the Netherlands, the Tiki Pool. The Tiki Pool features an impressive 16 unique and exciting slides.
Just so you know, there is an additional fee for entry to the pool.
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Address:
Duinrell 1, Wassenaar
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PHONE:
0031-705155-255
Naturalis Biodiversity Center
The Natural History Museum in Leiden has undergone an incredible renovation. It is housed in a stunning building where you can embark on a historical journey through Earth’s natural history, from the days of the dinosaurs to the present.
It’s a fantastic day out for adults and families with children. The museum is designed to take you up through its winding structure, showcasing geological time with engaging and concise explanations.
In addition to its impressive collection of animals, the museum features a remarkable dinosaur exhibit, including a T-Rex and creatures from the Ice Age. The venue also highlights human evolution from prehistoric times to today, offers activity rooms for kids, has a cafรฉ, and provides convenient (paid) parking.
* Admission to the museum is free for holders of a Dutch museum card.
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Address:
Darwinweg 2, Leiden
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PHONE:
0031-717-519-600
Slagharen Park
Slagharen is an Amusement park and holiday resort in Slagharen, Netherlands. The park opened in 1963 and was originally named Ponypark Slagharen.
The Amusement park contains two areas connected by a main street containing shops and restaurants. The park has more than 30 attractions, including 2 Roller coasters.
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PHONE:
0523-683000