From Amsterdam to Zandvoort beach: travel by train, bus, car
Zandvoort aan Zee is a beach town on the North Sea coast, 40 km from Amsterdam. It is often called Amsterdam’s beach. Despite the distance, you can reach it in…
Day trips
Day trips from Amsterdam: best places to visit
The Netherlands is small and well connected. In 20 to 40 minutes from Amsterdam you can be in a windmill village, a fishing harbour or on a North Sea beach,…
Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam: tours & prices (2026)
Giethoorn, often called the Dutch Venice, is located 121 kilometers away from Amsterdam. In 2026, travelling from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by public transport takes about 2 to 2,5 hours one…
Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam: take a tour or travel on your own?
Zaanse Schans, a typically Dutch village with the green houses (people actually still live there) and windmills, is located just outside Amsterdam. It’s easy to travel to Zaanse Schans from…
Amsterdam to Efteling: how to plan a day trip
Efteling is the most visited attraction in the Netherlands and, for me, one of the best day trips from Amsterdam with kids. The park is 110 km south of Amsterdam:…
Day trip to Haarlem from Amsterdam: things to do, eat & stay
Visit the beautiful city of Haarlem, located just 15 minutes from Amsterdam. It’s a must-see if you like art, history, culture and shopping. In our guide we’ve selected the best…
Amsterdam to Giethoorn: train, bus & day trip guide (2026)
Giethoorn is a village in the Dutch countryside, often called the “Venice of the Netherlands” for its network of canals and traditional farmhouses. The historic centre has no roads: the…
Bus 391 from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans
One convenient way to travel from Amsterdam to the Zaanse Schans is by taking bus 391. This guide covers everything you need to know about bus 391 tickets, timetables, and…
Keukenhof with children: things to do in the area
Keukenhof is a beautiful place to visit with children. However, walking through flower gardens might not keep kids entertained all day. Fortunately, it is easy to plan a great family…
Visit Texel in 2026: things to do and places to stay
Welcome to Texel! This Dutch Wadden island is all about wide white beaches, dunes, sheep and quiet villages, and it’s only about two hours from Amsterdam. We’ve been here four…