Where to go
| Travel time | Why go | |
|---|---|---|
| Haarlem | ≈ 15 min by train | Compact old town, Grote Markt, Frans Hals Museum |
| Zaanse Schans | ≈ 20 min by train | Working windmills and wooden houses |
| Zandvoort | ≈ 30 min by train | The nearest beach |
| Utrecht | ≈ 30 min by train | Wharf canals and the Dom Tower |
| Muiderslot | ≈ 30 min by bus | A medieval castle on the water |
| Volendam and Marken | ≈ 30 to 45 min by bus | Fishing villages and wooden houses |
| Leiden | ≈ 35 min by train | University city, canals, museums |
| Keukenhof | ≈ 45 min by bus (spring only) | Seven million flowers |
| Delft | ≈ 1 hour by train | Vermeer, Delft Blue and a beautiful market square |
| Rotterdam | ≈ 40 min to 1 hour by train | Modern architecture and the harbour |
| Kinderdijk | ≈ 1.5 hours | The famous 19 windmills |
| Giethoorn | ≈ 2 hours | The village with canals for streets |
Tips
- 1Pay with OVpay
Check in and out with your bank card or phone on trains and buses.
- 2Go early or off-season
Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Giethoorn get busy around midday.
- 3Rent a bike locally
Most stations have OV-fiets rental.
Sources
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