THE BEST DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM

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Amsterdam should appear in every list that boasts the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is elegant but with a rebellious spirit, alternative but with flirtatious airs, it has rich traditional recipes with which to suck your fingers and offers lots of things to see and do. In short, if you plan a trip to this destination, you will have a great time. Also in its surroundings are unique places that deserve a visit. In this post we will recommend a few day trips from Amsterdam, perfect for the lucky ones who have several days of travel.

As always we will give you tips to make these trips from Amsterdam for free or on tour. Let's go there!

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We have calculated the transfers by free using the web GoEuro, which compares bus and train options between different companies. You can also use the web trip planner 9292.nl. For the tours, we trust the web Civitatis, which offers visits in Spanish and all inclusive.

It is, without a doubt, the most famous and recommended day trip from Amsterdam. Complete, fun, close and cheap. Come on, it's a must. During this day you will know a rural area, full of the mythical windmills and with several villages full of charm. It is that image of the Netherlands that we all imagine, green and picturesque.

Zaanse Schans: where you will meet the famous Dutch windmills.

Volendam: fishing village with a picturesque harbor and beautiful colorful houses.

Marken: small town of wooden houses located on an island on Lake Ijssel, connected to land by a road since 1957.

Edam: famous for making cheese, in addition to its “Grote Kerk” church, one of the largest in the country.

For free

Good news! There is a one-day pass that will allow you to use the buses that run through the Waterland area. The price of the ticket is € 10, € 9 if you book online here.

On tour

If you prefer to go on a tour and have at your disposal a guide that tells you in Spanish more about the area and life in Holland, this looks very good. It lasts 8 hours and passes through the 4 destinations. Includes guide in Spanish, transfers (bus and ferry), visit to factory of clogs and cheeses.

It is known as "The Venice of the North", for its labyrinth of canals and wooden bridges. It was built on a swampy area, so to go from one place to another it was necessary to do it in boats. Tradition is still maintained today and there are no cars or motorcycles around the town, so take advantage of your getaway to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of this place. The best? You can rent a small motorized boat and drive yourself through the canals!

For free

Giethoorn has no train station. To get from Amsterdam it is best to take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Almere Centrum and there change trains to one of these two villages: Zwolle or Steenwijk. When leaving the station, take bus 70 in both cases to Giethoorn (the best stop is “Dominee Hylkemaweg”). In total it takes around 2 and a half hours and the price is approximately € 25.

On tour

Check out this tour from Amsterdam to Giethoorn which includes transportation, guide in Spanish and boat ride on the canals.

The truth is that the Netherlands has many attractions, and its cities are one of the largest. There are many options you can choose, depending on what you want to know, here are some:

Leiden: famous for its university, 1575 is the oldest in the country, and its botanical garden that introduced the tulip in Europe. It also has a very beautiful historic center and here the painter Rembrandt was born. Free tour of Leiden.

The Hague (Den Haag): That you probably sound for its numerous international courts. Not surprisingly, it is known as the "judicial capital of the world." It has interesting museums like the Mauritshuis, which contains Vermeer's "The Girl with the Pearl Earring", and the Madurodam miniatures park.

Delft: we can consider it as little Amsterdam. It is a city with canals and beautiful buildings, but much quieter than the capital. From here is the famous blue and white pottery.

Rotterdam: It is the second most populous city in the Netherlands and its port is the largest in Europe. His style is completely different from the previous cities, modern architecture prevails here, because during the II GM he suffered a terrible Nazi bombing and ended up with a good part of his buildings.Free tour of Rotterdam.

Kinderdijk: Here is the highest concentration of windmills in the whole country with a total of 19, and they have been Unesco Heritage since 1997. Do you need more reasons?

Gouda: in addition to its cheese market, this city is interesting for its old town hall and the St. Janskerk church and its beautiful stained glass windows.

Utrecht: It has a long history but also a very lively student life. Its center has a good handful of spectacular buildings, as well as canals, shops, restaurants and museums. It can be a perfect getaway from Amsterdam.

Maastricht: It is said to be the oldest city in the country, what is clear is that it is the one that is further south. It has a historic center where wandering is a delight, and for lovers of reading, here is considered the most beautiful bookstore in the world. This is the Boekhandel Dominicanen bookstore, which is inside a 13th century church.

For free

All these escapes are very easy to do, you will simply have to go to the station and get on a train or a bus (this is the cheapest option). With Flixbus, for example, you can go to:

Leiden: only 35 minutes from Amsterdam by train for € 10.
The Hague (Den Haag): 10 minutes from Leiden and 50 minutes from Amsterdam. By train the price is about € 13, although buses can be found from € 5.
Delft: from Amsterdam it is the same train as for both Leiden and The Hague. Until Delft it takes approximately 1 hour and costs about € 14. There is also the bus option from € 5.
Rotterdam: the journey both by train and by bus from Amsterdam takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The price of the train is about € 17, while bus offers can be found from € 5.
Kinderdijk:you will need to get to Rotterdam first and from there take a bus, or the most interesting alternative, take a ferry called Waterbus(more info).
Gouda: there are direct trains from Amsterdam, or with change in Utrecht.
Utrecht: less than 30 minutes from Amsterdam by train (€ 8) and about 45 minutes by bus (from € 8).
Maastricht:There are numerous direct trains that connect it to Amsterdam for about € 30 (it takes 2 hours and a half). The bus is the cheapest option, from € 11, although somewhat slower.

On tour

It is the most expensive option, but much more convenient for those who only have one day to know one or more of these cities. In addition, the interesting thing is that their proximity makes it possible to include several on the same tour.

This excursion has the guided tours in Spanish to Rotterdam, Delft, Hague, and the miniature park ofMadurodam. Includes all tickets and 1 hour cruise in Amsterdam.
This option makes visits to Rotterdam Y Hague.
And the latter includes the cities of Delft Y Hague, and the park of Madurodam.

Do you feel like visiting another country? Belgium is a stone's throw from Amsterdam and, if you have a day at hand, approaching there is no madness.

Brussels: the capital of Belgium captivates thanks to its elegant buildings, its sweet touches, its museums, its street art and a few surprises. Ideally, take a multi-day trip to see everything Brussels has to offer, but you can settle for a few hours. Free tour of Brussels.

Witches: It is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in all of Europe, with its canals and picturesque buildings. It is also tiny and can be visited in a couple of hours. Free tour of Bruges.

For free

Brussels: There are trains from the Dutch company NS and also Thalys, although the latter are more expensive. It takes 2 or 3 hours (depending on which reservations) and prices are between € 26 and € 57. Perhaps the best option is the bus, there are several companies that operate this route and the fastest take 2 hours and 45 minutes. Prices from € 9.
Witches: Although it can be reached by free, it takes about 4 hours by train and something else by bus, so we do not recommend a free day trip to Bruges from Amsterdam.

On tour

In this case, we think that the tour option is more interesting since the price is only a little more expensive and you will visit with a Spanish guide who will tell you many things about the cities.

Brussels excursion
Excursion to Bruges

If you visit Amsterdam between the end of March and the beginning of May you are in luck: you can see the famous Keukenhof fields, which are filled with millions of tulips and other flowers.

For free

With the official website of the site you can book tickets online, or also the packages that include entrance and bus to / from Amsterdam for € 30.

On tour

There is a tour that includes transportation, entrance and guide in Spanish on site. Recommended for those who want to extend the visit with this guided tour.

Here we leave you a map with all the day trips from Amsterdam We have recommended you.

These are for us the best day trips from Amsterdam. Do you think we left any? The truth is that we want to return to the Netherlands to continue exploring it more.

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