One Day Dutch Countryside Exploration from Berlin

Day 1: Dutch Countryside Discovery

Berlin, Germany

5:00 AM

Train from Berlin to Amsterdam

Catch an early morning train from Berlin to Amsterdam. Enjoy the scenic journey through the German and Dutch countryside.
Trains from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Amsterdam Centraal run frequently and take around 6 hours.
€50 for train ticket, 6 hours

11:00 AM

Brunch at The Pancake Bakery

Arrive in Amsterdam and have a delicious brunch at The Pancake Bakery. Try their traditional Dutch pancakes with various toppings.
The Pancake Bakery is located at Prinsengracht 191, a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station.
€12, 1 hour

12:30 PM

Zaanse Schans Windmills

Drive to Zaanse Schans to experience iconic Dutch windmills up close. Explore the historic buildings and artisan workshops.
Zaanse Schans is around a 30-minute drive from Amsterdam.
€10 entrance fee, 2 hours

3:00 PM

Volendam Exploration

Head to Volendam for a leisurely stroll by the harbour. Visit the Volendam Museum to learn about the village's rich maritime history.
Volendam is a 40-minute drive from Zaanse Schans.
€5 museum entry, 2 hours

5:30 PM

Ferry to Marken

Take a ferry from Volendam to Marken, a picturesque island town. Discover the traditional wooden houses and visit a local wooden shoe workshop.
Ferries depart regularly from Volendam to Marken and offer stunning views of the water.
€8 ferry ticket, 1.5 hours

7:30 PM

Dinner at De Visscher

Enjoy a seafood dinner at De Visscher in Volendam. Indulge in fresh Dutch herring and other local delicacies.
De Visscher is located near the harbour in Volendam.
€30, 1.5 hours

9:00 PM

Return to Berlin

Drive back to Amsterdam and catch an evening train from Amsterdam to Berlin, reminiscing about the day's adventures in the Dutch countryside.
Drive back to Amsterdam takes around 40 minutes. Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hauptbahnhof run in the evening.
€50 for train ticket, 6 hours
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