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 30-35 minutes. Here, you’ll find everything you need to…
Day trips
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…
Day trip to Efteling from Amsterdam
Efteling is the most visited attraction in the Netherlands – and one of the best day trips you can do from Amsterdam with kids. The park is 110 km away,…
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 from Amsterdam: best places to visit
Amsterdam day trips The best day trips from Amsterdam in 2026 The Netherlands is small and well-connected — within 30 minutes you can be at a North Sea beach or…
Visit Texel in 2026: things to do and places to stay
Welcome on Texel island! Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, tranquility and stunning landscapes of this beautiful Dutch island. In this guide we will provide practical tips where to stay on Texel,…
How to get to Giethoorn from Amsterdam? Travel options compared
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 —…
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…
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…
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…