Welcome to Amsterdam, a city of canals, culture, and creativity. Stroll around the eclectic streets, take a bike ride around Vondelpark or Museumplein, or join an urban adventure such as kayaking through Amsterdam's narrow canals with Kayak Amsterdam, or climb the A'DAM Lookout and swing over the city with Europe's highest swing. You can end your day with a canal tour to see the city in a new dimension.
Discover the picturesque Dutch countryside with a visit to Zaanse Schans, a charming village near Amsterdam. Explore the mesmerizing open-air museum where you can see historic windmills, clog-making factories, and traditional cheese farms. Take a bike ride through the surrounding countryside or rent a boat and sail along the canals. Join Dutch Tours & Tickets for a day trip that includes a visit to a Dutch cheese farm, traditional wooden shoe factory, and a picturesque harbor town of Volendam.
Visit two charming cities in one day, both offering a unique adventure experience. Start in the political capital of the Netherlands – The Hague. Explore the Mauritshuis Museum, wander through the trendy downtown, or rent a bicycle to explore the city's hidden gems. Then, hop on a train to Rotterdam, the architecture and design hub of the Netherlands. Visit the Markthal, a famous food market, or tour SS Rotterdam, the largest passenger ship ever built in the Netherlands.
To experience the best of the Netherlands, you'll need to rely on public transportation, preferably by train. Train travel is affordable and convenient, and the Netherlands has a well-connected train network. You can purchase a 3-day train and bus pass (OV-chipkaart) for $28 or use contactless payments. Uber and taxis are available, but they can be expensive.
If you have more time, you can plan a visit to Keukenhof Gardens, famous for its beautiful tulip fields, or discover the historic city of Utrecht with its beautiful canals and gothic churches. If you have less time, consider combining the Hague and Rotterdam in a half-day trip or spending more time in Amsterdam exploring its many museums and neighborhoods.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the main airport in the Netherlands, located 20 km southwest of the city center. It's the third-busiest airport in Europe and serves many international flights from all over the world. From the airport, you can reach the city center by train, bus or taxi.