8 Best Day Trips from Amsterdam, Netherlands - Travel Guide

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The Netherlands is a small country, but it is packed with things to see and do. Amsterdam is a great starting point for exploring the rest of the country, and there are plenty of amazing day trips that can be taken from the city.

Among the best day trips to enjoy from Amsterdam is visiting the windmills at Zaanse Schans. Zaanse Schans is a historical district located just north of Amsterdam. The area is home to a number of beautiful windmills, which can be toured and explored. There are also a number of museums and shops in the area, making it a great place to spend a day.

Explore Keukenhof Gardens. Keukenhof Gardens is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Netherlands. The gardens are home to over 7 million tulips, making them a must-see for any flower lover. The gardens are open for just eight weeks each year, so be sure to plan your trip accordingly.

Visit Gouda Cheese Market, it is another popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. The market takes place every Thursday morning, and visitors can explore the stalls selling all sorts of cheese varieties. Gouda cheese is one of the most famous types of cheese in the world, so this is a must-visit destination for any cheese lover.

Take a bike ride through Haarlem. Haarlem is located just 15 minutes outside of Amsterdam by train, making it the perfect destination for a day trip. The city is home to beautiful architecture, plenty of restaurants and cafes, and lovely parks. It's also a great city to explore by bike.

These are just a few of the great places to see on a day trip from Amsterdam. There are many other great options as well, so be sure to explore all that the Netherlands has to offer.

There are many reasons to take day trips from Amsterdam. For starters, the city is incredibly well located for exploring everything the Netherlands has to offer. Additionally, there's a lot to see and do in Amsterdam itself, so it can be tough to fit it all into just a few days. With that in mind, here are eight great day trips from Amsterdam that will let you explore Dutch culture, history and natural beauty.

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0:00 Intro
1:02 Leiden
1:47 Haarlem
2:23 The Hague
3:16 Düsseldorf
4:13 Brussels
5:01 Rotterdam Kinderdijk
5:24 Kinderdijk
5:50 Zaanse Schans, Volendam & Marken
6:34 Utrecht
7:34 Outro

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[quizchris]

Can't hear you over the background music...

[smitapandit]

Great info but the background music is quite distracting!

[AL-supg]

Zaanse Schans, volendam and Markem 5:50

[AL-supg]

Rotterdam, Netherlands; kinderdiik (sp) Netherlands ; volderdam and Markell. Forgive my spellings and one other city in Netherlands at the beginning I forgot

[pennycooperider]

How to get to these places??? & how to get to their city center?…

[AL-supg]

The Hague, Harlem, Netherlands; Düsseldorf Germany ;🇩🇪, Brussels, Belgium ;