{"id":12799,"date":"2022-12-21T15:51:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T13:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides?p=12799"},"modified":"2023-11-29T15:36:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T13:36:15","slug":"best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 1-day trips and excursions from Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of the city? Don&#8217;t worry! Our guide to the best day trips from Amsterdam will let you explore more of the Netherlands. With its excellent train connections, Amsterdam is the perfect place to make your base as you venture further afield. These trips near Amsterdam are sure to wow you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Voldendam_and_Marken\" >Voldendam and Marken<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Keukenhof_Gardens\" >Keukenhof Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Zannse_Shans\" >Zannse Shans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Broek_in_Waterland\" >Broek in Waterland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Muiderslot_Castle\" >Muiderslot Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Edam\" >Edam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#The_Hague\" >The Hague<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Delft\" >Delft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Haarlem\" >Haarlem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Alkmaar\" >Alkmaar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Gouda\" >Gouda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-1-day-trips-and-excursions-from-amsterdam\/#Kinderdijk\" >Kinderdijk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voldendam_and_Marken\"><\/span>Voldendam and Marken<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just 12 miles (20 km) north of Amsterdam, Voldendam is a traditional Dutch fishing village. It&#8217;s known for its beautiful harbour, packed with colourful old buildings, and its traditional vessels. Some locals wander around in traditional clothing, to the delight of visitors. From Volendam, you can also take a boat trip to the tiny, picturesque island of Marken, home to an isolated fishing community.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20284\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20284\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20284 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Marken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271282%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201282%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271282%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands-200x134.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands-600x401.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands-1200x801.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands-1536x1026.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marken-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marken<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keukenhof_Gardens\"><\/span>Keukenhof Gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no direct public transport to Keukenhof Gardens, but if you have access to a car and you&#8217;re visiting in the springtime, it&#8217;s definitely worth a trip. This enormous flower garden, located 24 miles (40 km) from the city, is only open from mid-March until mid-May when its seven million flowers burst into life. This is the absolute best place to see the Netherlands&#8217; famous tulips, showcased here in all their glory, in every colour you could imagine. The spectacular floral displays at Keukenhof must be seen to be believed. It&#8217;s possible to take a guided bus tour to Keukenhof if you don&#8217;t mind visiting as part of a larger group.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20290\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20290\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20290 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Keukenhof\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1272\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271272%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201272%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271272%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands-400x265.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands-600x398.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands-768x509.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands-800x530.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands-1024x678.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands-1200x795.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands-1536x1018.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/keukenhof-park-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keukenhof<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zannse_Shans\"><\/span>Zannse Shans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amsterdam is a bustling modern city \u2014 but just 20 minutes away, you&#8217;ll find yourself transported back in time to a traditional Dutch village. Zaanse Shans, 12 miles (20 km) from the city, feels like an open-air museum, but it is, in fact, still a living and breathing village. It has operational windmills, a clog maker, a cheese shop, and a lumber mill. Explore traditional Dutch crafts and learn more about the country&#8217;s remarkable culture.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20296\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20296\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Zaanse Schans\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1272\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271272%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201272%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271272%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands-400x265.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands-600x398.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands-768x509.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands-800x530.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands-1024x678.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands-1200x795.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands-1536x1018.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/zannse-shans-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zaanse Schans<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broek_in_Waterland\"><\/span>Broek in Waterland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tiny village of Broek in Waterland is just 7 miles (11 km) from Amsterdam and can easily be explored in half a day. It&#8217;s best known for its traditional wooden houses, many of which have been named National Heritage Sites. Take a boat trip around the town or visit the charming waterfront church. There are also some traditional craft displays. For an easy, fun trip, you can rent a bike in Amsterdam and cycle to Broek in Waterland, exploring this quaint village at your leisure.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20302\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20302\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Broek\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/broek-in-waterland-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Broek<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muiderslot_Castle\"><\/span>Muiderslot Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There isn&#8217;t a lot of public transport that will get you to Muiderslot Castle, 11 miles (18 km) from Amsterdam. However, you can rent a bike in the city and cycle there or, if you&#8217;re not feeling so athletic, join a guided tour. This 12th-century castle is incredibly well-preserved and even has its own moat. It&#8217;s a particularly good spot if you&#8217;re travelling with your family: there are interactive games and exhibits for the kids to enjoy, traditional costumes for fancy dress and displays of falconry at the weekends.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20308\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20308\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20308 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Muiderslot Castle\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/muiderslot-castle-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Muiderslot Castle<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edam\"><\/span>Edam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can buy the ubiquitous edam cheese in any supermarket in the Netherlands \u2014 or around the world, for that matter \u2014 but here is where it all started. The town of Edam, 13 miles (22 km) from Amsterdam, has a pleasant medieval atmosphere. Like Amsterdam, it is built on canals, and there are boat tours available. Cheese lovers should try to visit in the summer months when a traditional cheese market takes place on Wednesday mornings. Don&#8217;t worry if you&#8217;re coming at another time of year, though \u2014 there&#8217;s always plenty of cheese to go around!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29497\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29497\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-29497 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Edam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/edam-cheeses-market-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Edam<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Hague\"><\/span>The Hague<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It takes less than an hour to travel to the Hague, 40 miles (65 km) from Amsterdam. Famous for its role in international politics and law, the Hague has a number of architecturally impressive buildings to admire. It&#8217;s also got some real treats for art lovers. Het Paleis features a permanent exhibition of MC Escher&#8217;s works, while the Mauritshuis Museum is one of Europe&#8217;s finest art galleries, home to The Girl with the Pearl Earring. If you visit in summer, you might want to stay overnight to experience one of the city&#8217;s wild beach parties.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20320\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20320\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20320 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"The Hague\" width=\"1920\" height=\"912\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%27912%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%20912%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%27912%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands-200x95.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands-600x285.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands-768x365.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands-800x380.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands-1024x486.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands-1200x570.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands-1536x730.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/the-hague-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hague<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delft\"><\/span>Delft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Close to the Hague, 41 miles (67 km) from Amsterdam, Delft is a charming old-style Dutch town. It&#8217;s best known for its distinctive pottery, which is always made in blue and white colours. In fact, it gives its name to the unique Delft Blue shade. Small and easily walkable, Delft has charming churches, picturesque canals and delightful old bridges. Climb the tower of the New Church to enjoy a glorious view of traditional Dutch architecture and winding canals \u2014 the sort of sight you&#8217;ll only find in the Netherlands!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20326\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20326\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Delft\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/delf-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Delft<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haarlem\"><\/span>Haarlem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Haarlem is extremely close to Amsterdam, just 20 miles (33 km) to the west. Quieter and more laid-back than its big sister, this charming town is built around the market square. It&#8217;s best visited on a Saturday when the Grote Markt takes place. Here you can buy artisan food, plants and flowers, clothes, souvenirs, and so much more. Haarlem also has the country&#8217;s oldest museum, the eclectic Teyler&#8217;s Museum, and the usual blend of charming squares and rolling canals that characterise small towns in the Netherlands. Haarlem extends as far as the coast, so if you&#8217;re visiting in good weather, be sure to head out to the white sand beaches.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20332\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20332\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Adriaan Windmill\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1272\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271272%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201272%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271272%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands-400x265.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands-600x398.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands-768x509.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands-800x530.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands-1024x678.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands-1200x795.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands-1536x1018.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/haarlem-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adriaan Windmill<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alkmaar\"><\/span>Alkmaar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Netherlands is known for its cheese, and Alkmaar \u2014 25 miles (41 km) from Amsterdam \u2014 is a town dedicated to that marvellous food. The traditional cheese market, which takes place every Friday morning from April to September, features cheesemongers in traditional dresses selling enormous bright orange wheels. There&#8217;s also a Cheese Museum to enjoy, as well as plenty of charming old buildings. Don&#8217;t miss the &#8220;Kissing Cheesegirl&#8221; statue of a Dutch milkmaid puckering up for a kiss \u2014 it&#8217;s a great spot for a photo op!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20338\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20338\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20338 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Alkmaar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/alkmaar-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alkmaar<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gouda\"><\/span>Gouda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another top option for cheese lovers is the town of Gouda, 35 miles (56 km) from the capital. In addition to its famous cheese, Gouda has a glorious old Town Hall and is home to the tallest church in the Netherlands. Naturally, it boasts plenty of cheese shops and its own cheese market (Thursday mornings from April to August), but there are more local delicacies here. Enjoy a freshly baked stroopwafel \u2014 Dutch syrup waffle \u2014 or head to the brewery to sample the local beer in picturesque surroundings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20344\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20344\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20344 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Gouda Town Hall\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/town-hall-gouda-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gouda Town Hall<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kinderdijk\"><\/span>Kinderdijk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kinderdijk is a little further afield, 65 miles (105 km) from Amsterdam, but it&#8217;s definitely worth visiting. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it&#8217;s the best place to see the country&#8217;s famous windmills in action. Kinderdijk is home to 19 windmills, built between the 16th and 18th centuries. Here you can explore Dutch traditions and admire picture-perfect views of the windmills. To make your day trip even more memorable, you can travel by waterbus along the Netherlands&#8217; winding waterways, all the way from Amsterdam to Kinderdijk.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20350\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20350\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20350 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands.webp\" alt=\"Kinderdijk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1348\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271348%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201348%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271348%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands-200x140.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands-400x281.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands-600x421.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands-768x539.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands-800x562.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands-1024x719.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands-1200x843.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands-1536x1078.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kinderdijk-village-netherlands.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kinderdijk<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of the city? Don&#8217;t worry! Our guide to the best day trips from Amsterdam will let you explore more of the Netherlands. 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