A Week in Netherlands - A Journey of Dutch Cities

  • Day 1: Amsterdam
    From Schiphol Airport: 16 minutes (9.4 km)

    Van Gogh Museum
    Housing the world's most significant collection of Vincent van Gogh's works, this museum exhibits 200 of his paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters in various galleries from different periods of his artistic career.

  • Day 2: Rotterdam
    From Amsterdam Centraal: 41 minutes (80 km)

    Markthal
    A massive arch-shaped market hall, festooned with artworks, that features many vendors offering fresh produce, meats, seafood, and delicacies from around the world. You can have a meal, shop for food, and even buy trinkets for souvenirs.

  • Day 3: The Hague
    From Rotterdam Centraal: 23 minutes (26 km)

    Mauritshuis Museum
    Housing the Dutch Royal Cabinet of Paintings, Mauritshuis displays more than 800 original paintings and artworks of the Dutch Golden Age from prominent painters that include Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Rubens, among others.

  • Day 4: Utrecht
    From The Hague Centraal: 60 minutes (65 km)

    Dom Tower of Utrecht
    Dominion over the city, the iconic 14th-century Gothic church stands tall at 400-feet-high and offers a stunning panoramic view from the 465 steps climb to the top.

  • Day 5: Maastricht
    From Utrecht Centraal: 2 hours, 10 minutes (160 km)

    Vrijthof Square
    A vibrant town center surrounded by picturesque buildings of shops, restaurants, and cafes where visitors come for a drink and a meal, especially on holidays and during events like the Christmas Market and Music Festival.

  • Day 6: Haarlem
    From Maastricht Centraal: 2 hours, 30 minutes (215 km)

    Frans Hals Museum
    Preserving the work of the Dutch Golden Age painter Frans Hals, this museum showcases a collection of his most remarkable portraits, complemented by various sculptures and works of his contemporaries.

  • Day 7: Groningen
    From Haarlem Centraal: 2 hours (190 km)

    Groninger Museum
    An iconic ultramodern museum designed by Alessandro Mendini that exhibits an unconventional collection of modern and contemporary art, design, and photography, where every exhibit hall has a unique style and theme.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Van Gogh Museum (2-3 hours, €19)
  • Markthal (2 hours, €15-20)
  • Mauritshuis Museum (1-2 hours, €16.50)
  • Dom Tower of Utrecht (2 hours, €9)
  • Vrijthof Square (2 hours, Free)
  • Frans Hals Museum (1-2 hours, €16)
  • Groninger Museum (2 hours, €15)
  • Total Estimated Costs (€90-100)

Transportation

Public transportation options such as trams or buses are the most convenient and practical mode of travel within cities. The costs of single-use tickets start from €2,50 to €6, or one could purchase daily, weekly or monthly passes if they are staying for an extended period. Inter-city travel is smooth, efficient and comfortable via high-speed trains. The prices vary according to the service provider, travel period, and number of stops along the route.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other cities like Leiden, Delft or Eindhoven, known for their unique landmarks and attractions. In case you have less time, you may consider spending fewer days per city or skip some destinations, depending on your interest and convenience.

Airports

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the primary international airport in the Netherlands, located 17.5 km southwest of Amsterdam's city center. It serves as a hub for major airlines like KLM, Air France, and Delta Airlines that fly to various destinations worldwide.

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