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Best Day Trips from Amsterdam: 16 Dutch Cities You Need to Visit

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 29, 2025 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…s and the well connected public transport system — you can basically do a day trip to anywhere in the country. Buses and trains will take you to any major city and, once in the train, you can relax and watch the green fields from your window while you are safely brought to your destination. You can even take your bike with you in the train if you want to! In this article I gathered all the beautiful Dutch cities that worth a visit. My list would…

Bike Trip from Amsterdam to Waterland

Posted by Dana Marin | Jul 6, 2018 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…e of Markermeer encompassing nine charming villages, which are all worth a day-trip from Amsterdam. It’s easy to get there by bus, but also by bike, because the distances are not long. I crave for nature lately, for simpler and less crowded scenery. That’s how a bike trip came to mind. I wanted to cycle through the flat green fields, to see cows and birds, enjoy the silence. The route was straight forward: I started my trip by taking the ferry fro…

Day Trip to the Charming City of Delft

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 10, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…eight city gates of Delft. By Michiel Verbeek – Wiki commons A canal boat trip: booking a canal boat trip in Delft is your ticket to experiencing the city’s historic charm and idyllic beauty from a completely unique perspective – it’s like stepping into a living, moving postcard. Have a beer at the Beestenmarkt — a beautiful square packed with restaurants. This page includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commis…

Day Trip to the medieval city of Amersfoort

Posted by Dana Marin | Feb 8, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…ersfoort, and you might need more than one day to explore all of it. But a day trip is still enough to get acquainted with this old city. Koppelpoort land and water gate. Since this is the iconic image of Amersfoort, you can’t miss it! You can start your city walk here, taking countless pictures of the amazing gate. Built in 1425, Koppelpoort is part of the second city wall, which was built when the growing city required new defence. Muurhuizen. L…

A Day Trip to Arnhem: History and Fashion

Posted by Dana Marin | May 24, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…g I think many of us admire nowadays. I would recommend Arnhem for a chill day trip, for an experience of the local Dutch life and as a starting point for a nature adventure (given the proximity with the wonderful Veluwe). What to do and see in Arnhem Arnhem Central Station. The main train station has a unique architecture which will capture your attention for sure. Walk around the city centre. Coming from the central station, make your way throug…

The Dutch Love for Day Trips: Exploring the Culture of “Dagje Weg”

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 13, 2025 | All Photos, Culture and Events

…sport is reliable (most of the time), the “dagje weg” (or ”dagje uit”) – a day trip – is almost a national pastime. When I explore new cities or villages for Discover the Netherlands project, I always meet other local tourists even in the smallest of places. I wanted to say isolated, but there’s not much isolation in this densely populated country. These tourists are Dutch people exploring the same places I do, not for the purpose of writing a pie…

Day Trip to Dordrecht

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 19, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…tinations until one sunny day in spring 2019, when I was in the mood for a day trip and I opened the map to see where should I go. I like spontaneous trips, and I like them even more when I discover places I didn’t see before. After seeing the city, I kept wondering: “How could I have not visited Dordrecht before?” I thought I crossed all the cities and villages from my “very pretty places in the Netherlands” list, but, somehow, this city escaped…

Eindhoven Day Trip Guide: How to Spend the Perfect Day in the City of Light

Posted by Dana Marin | Nov 19, 2018 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…te with us, I was surprised to see how vibrant the city centre was on a Sunday night. I almost felt sad to head to the train station instead of joining the party in one of the bars. I want to repeat this experience on a sunny day, I’m curious what the city looks like in a different light. And there are many places yet to be discovered! What to see in Eindhoven: Van Abbemuseum. The Van Abbemuseum is one of the first public museums for contemporary…

Seven Awesome Weekend Trips in Brabant

Posted by Dana Marin | Jun 27, 2022 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…ed it and loved every second! 6. Efteling — Tilburg The fantasy weekend. A trip to Efteling is the dream of every Dutch kid, so this would be a glorious trip for families with children. Efteling is a fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, Brabant. It’s the largest one in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in the world! But this park is not only for kids! This is a dream land for everyone, young or old, a trip to a fantastic world of fair…

A day trip to Cologne Christmas Markets

Posted by Dana Marin | Dec 22, 2017 | All Photos, Lifestyle, Travels

…by them, so, this year, I wanted to repeat the experience. I only did day trips, because one day is enough to see a few markets, eat and drink as much as you can, and then still sleep in your own bed at night. It’s not enough to see all the markets. If you want that, plan a weekend trip. That will give you more time also for the city. The train ride from Amsterdam is between 2.40 and 4 hours, depending on which trains you choose, and when you go…