There is no doubt that Amsterdam tour is the most charming part of the Netherlands, but that’s not all there is to it. At the same time, it is highly difficult, and not possible to visit all the known locations and cities of the country. So, in case you find yourself in Amsterdam, and feel like exploring more of the Netherlands, here are some of the day trips that you can take from there to make your visit more memorable and exciting;
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Keukenhof
Known as the world’s “largest flower garden“, Keukenhof lives up to its name. It is easily one of the most magical gardens in the world. Keukenhof is designed based on the theme of “Romance in Flowers “and everyone who has visited it feels the same. The layout of the garden leaves no gaps in following the theme.
These 32 hectares of the garden is filled with followers like tulips and daffodils. Every flower has its separate area and is the perfect place to take your Instagram photos. Try to come here in the spring so that you can fully enjoy its beauty in all of the colors.
Delft
Delft is more than just another canal-crossed city in the Netherlands. It is home to one of the most beautiful and delicate pottery arts, Delftware, and that is what’s it’s named after as well.
Delftware is a certain type of pottery art. It’s all done with hands and the main beauty of it is in its colors. This particular type of earthware is only made in the colors of white and blue, and to be honest no other colors would do justice to this art.
It is also known as the university city because of the vast amount of universities and students that are found here. These young and ambitious students make the city very welcoming.
Some of the prominent places of Delft that are must-visit are;
- The Tomb of Willian Orange in the Nieuwe Kerk
- Vermeer Center
- Oude Kerk
- The Museum Het Prinsenhof
Kinderdijk
There is a certain advantage to visiting Kinderdijk. This rustic and charming village is exactly what you would expect a Dutch rural side to look like. Furthermore, it is home to the Kinderdijk Windmill complex that was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.
Batavia Stad
If you are someone who loves shopping, then this is the place for you. You will find plenty of shopping malls here. These shopping malls offer you as many as 250 brands and 150 stores to choose from. The shuttle buses carry the shoppers too and fro from the mall and the city center without any charges. In case you get tired during the shopping, there are also plenty of amazing cafes and restaurants where you can dine in or grab a snack from.
The weather in the winter gets extremely chilly and it rains a lot, so make sure to bring an umbrella with you if you are visiting during that time of the year.
