Day Trips & Excursions
If you're planning to stay more than a few days in the Amsterdam area, you might consider a day trip or excursion to see north Holland's other sights. Find ideas here, including tours of the famous bulb fields, trips to seaside fishing towns and journeys to other cultural hubs like Den Haag.
Guide to Amsterdam Day Trips
These cities and towns, each one a tourist destination in itself, make for splendid day trips that will broaden your horizons of the Netherlands.
Visitor's Information for Keukenhof 2012
Want to visit the tulip (and other bulb blower) fields at Keukenhof in 2012? Find the most up-to-date visitor's information for the annual season here.
Guide to the Keukenhof Tulip Fields near Amsterdam
Every March the fields just outside Amsterdam slowly turn from sandy patches into carpets of lime-green as the first signs of spring life start to sprout. By the time the season is in full swing, the area is swathed in red, pink, purple, orange and yellow blooms, a sight that truly looks like something out of The Wizard of Oz.
How to Reach the Keukenhof Tulip Fields from Amsterdam
Find out the most efficient way to get to the Keukenhof Gardens near Amsterdam to see the tulips and other bulb flowers this part of the world is so famous for.
Amersfoort Travel
Find tourist information for a day trip to Amersfoort, a city in Utrecht province that entices visitors with one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in the Netherlands.
Day Trip to Maastricht
Maastricht, the southernmost city in the Netherlands, has an international ambiance, a slew of upscale shops and restaurants, and first-rate museums and other cultural attractions.
Day Trip to Utrecht, A Vibrant Student City
As the Netherlands' fourth most populous city and the seat of a major Dutch university, Utrecht feels like a mini metropolis with all the creativity and cafes that student cities have to offer.
Day Trip to Nijmegen, the Netherlands' Oldest City
More than 2000 years of history attract tourists to Nijmegen, the most populous city in the eastern province of Gelderland.
Best International Day and Weekend Trips from Amsterdam
The Netherlands' small size makes it an ideal hub for day and weekend trips to international cities like those listed here.
Queen's Day Events Outside Amsterdam
For those who want to avoid the crowds of revelers, Queen's Day (April 30) is an opportune time to leave Amsterdam and join the festivities in other cities and towns.