a Top 10 tips in the Netherlands – EUROPE
Local gems in Amsterdam and in the country
Many places are well known in this small country in northwestern Europe – not many people have never heard of Amsterdam.
Located in the middle of the Netherlands, in the city of Utrecht, there is a lovely museum called Museum of Nijntje that is super accessible and the best place to visit for all the youngest ones.
In the south, near Germany you will find a breathtaking castle gardens place where you can spend all day and recharge.
In The Hague, the city of government, there is a miniature city called Madurodam, where you can find all important buildings in the Netherlands made in miniatures.
If you love Disney, we recommend to visit ‘Dutch Disneyland’. No Mickey there, in the Efteling you will meet characters of well known European fairytales, lots of attractions and the famous water organ show at the end of the day is something you should not miss!
the Netherlands Top Tips and Highlights
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Amsterdam
The Hollandsche Manege – downtown Amsterdam, located near the Vondelpark. Oldest riding school in the Netherlands.
In this monumental building you can enjoy a high tea while watching a horse carrousel on Sundays. Best day out ever!
Historic stables in Amsterdam
Horses and tea in Amsterdam, an accessible day out – EUROPE The Hollandsche Manege is a must go visit – a gem for horse lovers The Hollandsche Manege (The Dutch…
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Amsterdam
Sign Language Coffee Bar – dowtown Amsterdam, near city hall
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Amsterdam
A’DAM Lookout – a fantastic view of the city
If you are a book lover, you should definitely go check out the Oudemanhuispoort, it is in the area where some historic buildings are (University of Amsterdam) – dozens of small bookshops in wooden bowed cosy places under a huge stone walled street tunnel.
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Arcen
Kasteeltuinen van Arcen – most beautiful gardens in the Netherlands
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Den Haag
Madurodam a miniature park where you can find all major buildings and famous locations in one place. A great place to visit for all ages.
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Kaatsheuvel
Efteling
You can call it Dutch Disney – it is not a theme park we all can afford but we actually all should go. The park opened in 1952.
The loveliest fairy tale forest in the Efteling is something you cannot miss, and the spectacular show Aquanura, the water music fountains spectacle is somehting you will remember forever.
Quite a few attractions are accessible to all, click on the link to directly to their access page.
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Maastricht
Bookstore Libris in 700 year old Dominican Church
An immense book store located in a church – heaven for book lovers. In the southernmost point of the Netherlands, you find this gem in the Limburg province capital Maastricht.
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Lelystad
Aviodrome, national aviation museum – awesome museum, do not miss it!
All of you loving aircrafts, history of airplanes and everything that goes up in the air, a must go see museum. In the newest province of the Netherlands, Flevoland, you will find this gem.
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Utrecht
Nijntje (Miffy) Museum – best accessible museum for children, in the heart of Utrecht
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Zaandam
Zaanse Schans – the most photographed place in the Netherlands
It is an open air museum where you find many different businesses, craftsmen and historic buildings. Most have ramps installed.
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Franeker
Extra spectacular – a must go see
The Royal Eise Eisenga planetarium is the oldest wooden planetarium in the world that is still working. A life changing day out. The house in which the museum has been built, has been made accessible as much as possible.
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