Day trips from Amsterdam
Places you can visit in a day from Amsterdam and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.
Best day trips
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1
Keukenhof Gardens
26 km from Amsterdam
Keukenhof Gardens showcases millions of spring flowers, a colorful walk just outside Amsterdam.
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2
Kinderdijk Windmills
57 km from Amsterdam
Kinderdijk Windmills are a UNESCO site of historic Dutch water management, impressive from close up.
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3
Haarlem Historic Centre
16 km from Amsterdam
Haarlem Historic Centre offers narrow canals, a market square and the Grote Kerk in a walkable area.
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4
Volendam & Marken
18 km from Amsterdam
Volendam & Marken feature traditional fishing villages with wooden houses and harbor views.
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5
Alkmaar Cheese Market
30 km from Amsterdam
Alkmaar Cheese Market lets you watch cheese weighing and trading in a lively town square.
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6
Utrecht City Centre
35 km from Amsterdam
Utrecht City Centre has canals with wharves, a Dom tower and lively cafés along the Oudegracht.
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