Netherlands: Day Trips From Amsterdam

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KK pilots a boat through countryside canals, explores a field of windmills and finds a palace of peace in easy side trips.

SHOWNOTES

Places KK mentions in the show:

A’dam Lookout - Rooftop swings and elevator light show atop A’dam Tower

https://www.adamlookout.com/

Theetuin Overleek - Secluded tea garden cafe amongst giant cows. With small boat rental to follow a canal path through picturesque villages.

theetuinoverleek.nl

Haarlem and Zandvoort - “Little Amsterdam” and the beach, on the same train line, 15 and 30 minutes from Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans - windmill village just outside the small town of Zaandam. Also 15 minutes by train from Amsterdam and then to reach Zaanse Schans, you can continue a few more stops to the Zaandijk station, but from here it is a 15-20 minute walk. There is also a bike rental directly in front of the train station.

https://www.dezaanseschans.nl/en/

Muiderslot - 13th century moated castle surrounded with formal Gardens. Allow time before or after for a drink or more in the nearby village of Muiden.

https://muiderslot.nl/en/

Castle de Haar - Stunning Castle and Grounds near Utrech

kasteeldehaar.nl

The Hague - home of the Peace Palace

https://www.vredespaleis.nl/?lang=en

Peace Palace video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJZlqGxRHYA

Delft- Canal town known for its blue and white pottery.

Leiden - Town with a floating Christmas market that fill the canals.

Keukenhof - Dutch Tulip Gardens of near the town of Lisse, open late March - mid May

https://keukenhof.nl/en/

TRAINLINE - The app KK uses to book all her train travel.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trainline-buy-train-tickets/id334235181

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