Day trips from Amsterdam: best places to visit
What are the best places to visit in the Netherlands? Here we have selected some ideas for day trips from Amsterdam. The Netherlands is a relative small country with good…
Day trips
How to get from Amsterdam to Giethoorn
Planning a trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice? You can travel by public transport, shuttle bus or join a guided tour. Here are all the options for getting…
The Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam: how to get there
Visit the Zaanse Schans, a typically Dutch village with the green-timbered houses (people actually still live there) and historical windmills. It is located just outside Amsterdam. How to get to…
Dutch Countryside Card: explore Amsterdam and the area
Discover the charm of the Dutch small villages with the Dutch Countryside Card. Travel to Volendam, Edam, Zaanse Schans, Haarlem, Zandvoort Beach, and many more picturesque day-trip destinations. With its…
Volendam Marken express: tickets and timetable
A boat from Volendam to Marken will take you from harbour to harbour in 30 minutes. The Volendam Marken express departs every 45 minutes from Haven 39. Volendam Marken express…
Haarlem city guide: things to do in 2026
Visit the beautiful city of Haarlem is located just 15 minutes away from Amsterdam. It’s a must-see if you like art, history, culture and shopping. In our guide we’ve selected…
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…
Giethoorn tours: book a day trip from Amsterdam
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…
From Amsterdam to Zandvoort: travel by train, bus, car
Zandvoort aan Zee is a beach place at North Sea, often called Amsterdam’s beach. In fact the distance between Zandvoort aan Zee and Amsterdam is 40 km. But there is…
Bus 316 from Amsterdam to Volendam
If you’d like to explore Volendam at your own pace, take public bus line 316 from Amsterdam. The journey takes about 35 minutes. Here, you’ll find everything you need to…