Day Trips & Excursions
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.
The Netherlands for Tulip and Flower Lovers
The top spots in the Netherlands (chiefly North and South Holland) for tulip and bulb flower fans, from Keukenhof, to the wider Bollenstreek, to country-wide flower parades.
Visitor Information for Keukenhof 2013
Tourists who want to visit Keukenhof in 2013 can find practical information and other details on the tulip fields' 64th season here.
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.
Guide to Art Museums Outside Amsterdam
From the remote Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo to the Frans Hals Museum in nearby Haarlem, these are the best museums to seek out on an art-oriented tour of the Netherlands.
Visitor Guide to North Brabant, the Netherlands
The Dutch province of North Brabant (Noord-Brabant) is full of touristic attractions that make worth a few days on a Netherlands itinerary, or even a day trip from Amsterdam.
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.
Visitor's Guide to Tilburg, North Brabant
Tilburg, located in the province of North Brabant, is noted for its historical city center, museums and culture, and unique Dutch Trappist brewery.
Breda Travel
Visitor information for Breda, a city in North Brabant, the Netherlands.
Visitor's Guide to Arnhem, Gelderland
Arnhem, capital of Gelderland province, is an attractive tourist destination for travelers with a love of art, history and nature.
Middelburg, Capital of Zeeland
This city in the southwestern province of Zeeland features carefully restored historic architecture and a plethora of spots to soak up the local history, eat, drink and be entertained.
Den Bosch, Capital of North Brabant
Travel and tourism information for the southern city of Den Bosch, provincial capital of Noord-Brabant (North Brabant).
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.
Leeuwarden, Capital of Friesland (Fryslân)
Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland (Fryslân), is considered by some to be the best small city in the Netherlands, thanks to its warm atmosphere, distinctive culture and fun attractions.
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.
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.
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.
Eindhoven - At the Confluence of Art and Industry
The underrated city of Eindhoven, in the Dutch province of North Brabant, is a fantastic tourist destination for art lovers, industry buffs and more.
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.
Groningen Travel
Tourist information and travel advice for a day trip to Groningen, hailed as the capital of the northern Netherlands.
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.