Are you staying in the Netherlands this summer? Do you want to work during the week and relax on the weekend? Techvisie has selected 7 outings that provide a fun day out in the Netherlands. These outings are not only fun, they also allow you to get to know the Netherlands better. Actually, you must have been to these places once. These trips are also fun to visit with friends, family or colleagues.
Tip 1 : Openluchtmuseum (Arnhem)
The openluchtmuseum shows you what life was like in the Netherlands through the centuries. Living, working and traditions of the Dutch are depicted by, among other things, relocated original buildings such as mills, houses, farms, places of worship and workshops.
Want to know more? View the website: www.openluchtmuseum.nl
Tip 2: A day in Amsterdam
What could be better to do in the Netherlands than a traditional day out in Amsterdam. Tour through the canals, walks through the center, a visit to the Rijksmuseum or maybe take a look in the red light district. There is plenty to do in Amsterdam for a fun day out.
Tip 3: Sailing a boat in Giethoorn
Gather some friends, roommates or family and rent a boat in Giethoorn. Here you can cruise around all day and enjoy with a drink in your hand. You can also rent a house here near the water. So you can get away for a weekend and completely relax.
Check out this website for more information: www.giethoorn.com
Tip 4: Walibi Holland
Are you crazy about roller coasters and other attractions? Then Walibi Holland is a great day out for you. Whether you come alone, with a group of friends or with your family, Walibi Holland is with 7 roller coasters and more than 20 spectacular attractions fun for everyone and is the perfect day out!
For more info and tickets go to: www.walibi.nl
Tip 5: Madurodam
In Madurodam you can admire the whole of the Netherlands in miniature, Madurodam is a miniature park in The Hague where the whole of the Netherlands has been recreated to scale. Besides the fact that you can view the miniature Netherlands here, there is also much more to do. For example, an entire train system has been constructed to admire and learn from.
Or take a look at New Amsterdam. This is a spectacular family attraction that will transport you back to the 17th century. To New Amsterdam, the city that today is called New York City.
Want to know this and more about Madurodam? Then view the website: www.madurodam.nl
Tip 6: The Zoo
Zoo’s always make for nice trips. Whether you go with your family, friends or colleagues. It’s always a nice day out. Fortunately, the Netherlands has plenty of zoos to choose from.
A few examples are: Ouwehands Dierentuin, Diergaarde Blijdorp, Burgers Zoo, Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Apenheul, Dolfinarium and much more. In short, enough choice! The zoo is therefore definitely worth a visit during the holidays.
Tip 7: Volendam
Volendam is a fishing village near the IJsselmeer with old houses, cozy restaurants and of course the famous ‘Dijk’. There is a lot to experience in this old fishing village: visit museums, do treasure hunts, sail around in a boat or have a photo taken in old Dutch clothes. Everything is possible in Volendam!
With these 7 trips you will get through the summer in the Netherlands! Have fun and have a nice summer on behalf of Techvisie!