In this post we would like to share our pick of Top 10 One-Day Trips from Amsterdam. We lived in the Netherlands for a few years and believe us when we say that these are some of the best one-day trips you can easily make from Amsterdam.
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Best things to do in Utrecht in one day
Utrecht is a Dutch city known for its history, medieval city center and the largest university in the Netherlands. With its charming canals, historical buildings, compact city center and location practically in the center of the Netherlands it makes a perfect one day trip from Amsterdam or any other Dutch city. Here are the best things to see and do in Utrecht in one day.
Small Dutch towns you must see: Zaandam and Zaanse Schans
Zaandam is a Dutch city well known for its Zaanse Schans – a recreated village with typical Dutch windmills and wooden houses. Zaandam is located just north of Amsterdam and along with Zaanse Schans it’s often mentioned as one of the best one day trips from Amsterdam.
Visiting Baarle – a town split by Belgium–Netherlands borders
Baarle is a town in the south part of the Netherlands that has Belgian territories inside it. The town is divided by multiple Belgium–Netherlands borders that cross the streets and sometimes even buildings. It’s a truly unique place and we would like to share our experience of visiting Baarle – a town split by Belgium-Netherlands borders.
The Best of Rotterdam in a day
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and is well known for being Europe’s largest seaport. It attracts visitors with its modern and extraordinary architecture, interesting museums and art galleries. Read our ‘The Best of Rotterdam in a day’ guide for things to see and do in Rotterdam if you only have one day in this modern Dutch city.
20 Foods to try in the Netherlands
Travelling to the Netherlands and want to try some traditional Dutch food? After living in the Netherlands for three years we compiled the ‘20 Foods to try in the Netherlands’ list of the traditional Dutch food we would recommend you to try.
6 Small Dutch towns you must see
In this post you will discover 6 Small Dutch towns you must see to enjoy their charming narrow streets, canals surrounded by green trees, weekend markets at town centers, historical buildings, windmills and various museums.
Small Dutch towns you must see: Maastricht
Maastricht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands with its origins dating far back to Roman times. It is located at the very south of the country on a long strip of land between Belgium and Germany. Maastricht is known as the birthplace of European Union and euro currency. It’s an absolute must see city in the Netherlands.
Small Dutch towns you must see: Delft
Delft is a small Dutch town best known to tourists for its Delftware (Delft Blue china). It is also rich in history – the city of Dutch Royal family, practically the first capital of the Netherlands and the city of the famous Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Delft is a ‘must see’ destination when travelling in the Netherlands.
Small Dutch towns you must see: Amersfoort
Amersfoort is a Dutch city in Utrecht municipality with a well preserved medieval town center. It will charm you from the first sight with its historical buildings, narrow streets, canals and stone bridges.