3 Star Places To Visit in North Holland Province, The Netherlands (50)

1. 3.5 DFDS Seaways (302 reviews)
   - Convenient way to travel from and to Scotland
   Public Transportation Systems • Ferries
   
   
   We took our car from Germany to Scotland this year. On the way to GB we crossed via Calais and Dover. On our return we used the ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam. This was certainly the best way to end our two weeks holiday. The boat ride was smooth, the services provided on board more than sufficient for the trip and the staff was friendly. The boat itself does not compare to e.g. the ferry boats from Color Line (Kiel - Oslo), but was sufficient. Next time we will spend a little more money though and book a cabin in the Commodore class. The other cabins are on decks 4-6 and rather noisy plus lots of vibrations from the engine room. See more..
   
2. 3.5 De Bazaar Beverwijk (240 reviews)
   - lekker lamb
   Wednesday: Spent More than 3 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   De Bazaar; Shop, eat & be amazed! A colourful combination of 100.00 m2 of market, shops, food stands and outlet stores. With over 40 cultures you will find a great variety of products and an inspiring ambiance you need to experience! De Bazaar has: - Great shopping! You can find cool gadgets, sneakers, fashion, home interior products, phone repair, beauty specialists and more in 16 halls, 2 outdoor markets and a trunk market - Gold Souk; one of Europe's most important gold trade places, with 22 jewelry shops - Food Market; veggies, fruit, spices, olives and much more. The scents, colours and sounds will open up your senses. And you can have a taste of everything - Food Hal; take a culinary trip around the world! 20 food stands that offer traditional homely food at a very affordable price The ideal trip in any kind of weather. And only 20 minutes away from Amsterdam. Open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday, free entry and easy to reach by public transport. See more..
   
3. 3.0 Zee Aquarium (175 reviews)
   - Very good display, Entertaining!
   Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Aquariums
   
   
   Do you have the courage to walk under the skeleton of a sperm whale and aren’t you afraid to cross a bridge over a pond full of piranhas? Come dive with us and experience the wonderful underwater world of the Zee Aquarium in Bergen aan Zee! Discover the most fascinating fishes, sea animals and shells from all corners of the world! The Zee Aquarium has been renovated and expanded recently and is now home for over 300 different fish species: take a journey through the Amazon Jungle with its piranhas and creepy reptiles. Travel via the Atlantic Ocean, Tropical waters and the Mediterranean Sea to the North Sea and discover the most spectacular fishes and other sea animals. Be dazzled by seahorses, starfish and clownfish. Stroke a ray at our Ray Reef and stand face-to-face with big sharks and poisonous lionfish. Outside you can watch our seal playing in the new pool with private sand dune'. Come dive with us, discover and experience, be astonished and surprised! The Zee Aquarium is fun See more..
   
4. 3.5 Amsterdamse Poort (142 reviews)
   - Pretty cool vestige of Haarlem's past
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Certainly worth a visit if you're in the area, but not a reason to go to Haarlem (fortunately there are plenty of other reasons to go to Haarlem). It is a great representation of what the walls of Haarlem used to be and just how tall they were. You can walk under the gate, but that's about it (it appears that someone may actually live in the tower... but there are no tours that I know of). See more..
   
5. 3.5 Frans Hals Museum - Hal (133 reviews)
   - Good that it is included
   Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
   
   
   The Frans Hals Museum and De Hallen Haarlem come together to form the renewed Frans Hals Museum: one museum at two locations. Where old meets new. Historical works hang alongside contemporary installations, and the Golden Age sits alongside the modern day. The meeting of Old Masters and contemporary art lets you look in a different way and see more. See more..
   
6. 3.5 Texel Zoo (97 reviews)
   - A must see if on island
   Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Zoos
   
   
   Again you have not failed to impress. Today I arrived late for the birds of prey show, but went in to view the changes made since I was here last year. Added a few more different attractions, which were set out and housed very well. Always makes me smile to walk around your tropical area and have the birds flying past me. Love the interaction and watching people spot another beautiful bird, where to look first! Well done will continue to visit every year when I come to visit family. See more..
   
7. 3.5 Museum Hilversum (65 reviews)
   - Interesting photo exhibition
   Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums
   
   
   When visiting, there was an exhibition of 'De Zilveren Camera', a photography competition. Photos were well displayed and the accompanying text was clear and added value. The hostess gave us a quick introduction of the history of the building. Recommended! See more..
   
8. 3.5 Van Blanckendaell Park (58 reviews)
   - Nice little zoo
   Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Zoos
   
   
   This zoo is a friendly place. It is nice and new, but not too big. You can find all kinds of small animals, like birds, apes etc. There are no big animals, like lions and elephants, altough soon there will be giraffes. See more..
   
9. 3.5 Sauna & Beauty Den Ilp (44 reviews)
   - Highlight of our trip to the Netherlands
   Spent More than 3 hours Spas
   
   
   In visiting the Netherlands, we were keen to visit an authentic (as against a touristy) sauna/spa and the one at Den Ilp surpassed our expectations. We seemed to be the only non-Dutch people there but we were made very welcome. There was an excellent range of hot and cool rooms, a very relaxed pace, plenty of space both indoor and outdoor, and an attractive restaurant. The Aufguß was sensational and people were kind enough to explain what was happening and, more importantly, what was about to happen. See more..
   
10. 3.5 Avontuurfabriek (42 reviews)
    - Cart driving ...
    Spent 2-3 hours Bowling Alleys • Escape Games • Game & Entertainment Centers • Miniature Golf
    
    
    We have a Unique location in Loosdrecht. The biggest from Holland with 13.500 m2 indoor and soon 4.000 m2 outdoorfun. You can come to us for more then 50 different indoor and outdoor activities which can all be combined with each other. For groups from 6 till 750 persons. (you can do lasergame, Karts, Fluor golf, and bowling with less than 6 persons.) Loosdrecht is in the centre of Holland on 25 minutes from Utrecht, Amersfoort, Almere and Amsterdam. We offer a variated and exclusive program which is fit for man and women, young and old. We have our own parking lot with enough FREE parking space. We have a very enthusiastic team of employees and they do all they can to fulfil your wishes. Why would you choose for de Avontuurfabriek: - Exclusive location - Indoor & outdoor, so we can offer a different activity when it's raining - We never combine groups - We are in the centre of Holland - Free parking spaces - 50 activities on one location - More than 13.500 m2 indoor fun See more..
    
11. 3.0 Wellness Boerderij (41 reviews)
    - Weird but wonderful
    Spas
    
    
    When entering we did wonder what exactly we had booked! It is basically a house converted into a kind of a spa. We were met by the owner, Fred who was very charming and spent 4 hours there being completely spoiled. All the treatments were of a high quality and the staff were excellent. Naturally you can complain about this place because of the looks but when you are paying such a low price, what do you expect? We loved it and will return. See more..
    
12. 3.5 Waddencruise met de Texel 44 (41 reviews)
    - no seals... but still worth the trip
    Boat Tours
    
    
    Unfortunately we didn't spot any seals, even though this was the goal of the boat trip. One person on board, with a rather expensive zoom lens managed to spot some seals.... Now I know... I'll first save up for an expensive camera before buying the tickets for the boat :-) However, the trip was interesting enough without spotting the seals. We visited the military harbor of Den Helder and got very interesting information about the various ships there. The captain spoke Dutch and German only. There is a folder available with information in English, however the spelling/grammar is beyond comprehension. It is probably literally translated from Dutch because it simply is written in double Dutch. My teenage son was allowed in the cabin and steer the wheel. He enjoyed that very much. On board there are drinks served, as well as kibbelings (pieces of white fish with dough, fried) and other snacks. 2 hours is long enough. Would have loved seeing the seals... See more..
    
13. 3.5 De Olmenhorst (35 reviews)
    - Lovely day out
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms
    
    
    We really had a lovely day!! Picking Appels and pears. There are also nice other activities for the kids, hors riding, etc See more..
    
14. 3.5 Een Zee van Staal (31 reviews)
    - Sculptures Park in The Dunes
    Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    This site is located next to the Tata steel factory, and probably that was also the sponsor of this sulpture park. Most of the artwork are abstract. It's quite nice to see, also up close but you need to walk on the sand and it was not always easy. There is a good path for the wheelchair so you can see it from a distance. It is quite special. It is open 24/7. See more..
    
15. 3.5 Hilvertshof Shopping Center (31 reviews)
    - Surprisingly goid
    Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    Being in hilversum you wouldn’t expect such a big shopping center. You’ll find many international clothing stores here as well as places to eat. Good for a rainy day. See more..
    
16. 3.5 Cheese Market Hoorn (26 reviews)
    - It's kinda cheesey (sorry, I couldn't resist)
    Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    Cheese. Inextricably linked to Dutch traditions. The oldest cheese market in the Netherlands is the cheese market in Hoorn, the historic port town just north of Amsterdam. A cheese market with roots in the Golden Age and even further back in time. A cheese market that is still going strong: visit this weekly market from mid-June to the end of August, acquaint yourself with this age-old trade. It’s free! At times, it might seem a little funny; briskly stepping men in their impeccably white suits and their straw hats with colourful ribbons, carrying wooden racks filled with cheeses between them. Yet this scene is part of an age-old choreography, with each step having a meaning all its own. The stacking, the judging, the weighing: it all plays a role. The colourful history of the West-Friesland region is also highlighted through folk dancing in authentic nineteenth-century costumes. See more..
    
17. 3.0 Monument van Verdraagzaamheid (25 reviews)
    - A needful reminder
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    Located in the middle of the train station and the shopping center you'll find this iconic little monument. Which also is a pokestop and an ingress point. During these pressing times, it is a gentle reminder of something we all need to show more towards each other. See more..
    
18. 3.0 Zwem- & Recreatiebad De Waterhoorn (25 reviews)
    - Nice to go with kids of all ages
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Water Parks
    This is a very nice swimming pool for kids. It’s quite big and has a lot of different things to do for the very small ones and the larger kids See more..
    
19. 3.5 Palingsound Museum (24 reviews)
    - mooi om eens te zien
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Leuk om al die trofeeen en gouden platen eens te zien .En de liedjes te horen en alle foto s te bekijken .Wij vonden het uniek See more..
    
20. 3.5 Museumwinkel Albert Heijn (24 reviews)
    - The original Albert Heijn shop
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    Interesting small grocery and general store founded by Albert Heijn (of the supermarket chain) showing how it all started; an Zaanse Schans in Zaandijk. See more..
    
21. 3.5 HappyDays (23 reviews)
    - Great place
    Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    We had a Cristmas Dinner with karting of the company I work for. Good food, Nice ambiance and friendly personal. Lots of other things to do beside carting. Would go back there with our friends See more..
    
22. 3.5 Purmerends Museum (23 reviews)
    - Great museum!
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    First of all, beautiful building! Very kind staff, they took the time to tell my about their exhibitions. (Temporary and permanent) Wouldn't mind an audiotour (or something similar), since there was ALOT of text/information on the walls, to the point that it was almost to much to read. See more..
    
23. 3.5 Nederlands Transport Museum (21 reviews)
    - Nice & interesting
    This location was reported permanently closed Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    The Dutch Transport Museum in Nieuw-Vennep showcases how 2000 years of transport has contributed to the transformation of the Netherlands – from swampy river delta to international logistic hub – and the world. The exhibition and workshops also highlight how the founders of this pop-up museum help restore and/or keep operational the Dutch mobile heritage. See more..
    
24. 3.5 Winkelcentrum T Loo (21 reviews)
    - Обновленный ТЦ
    Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    Обновленный торговый центр. Была там лишь однажды, когда по делам заезжала в этот город. Ассортимент магазинов не отличается от подобных в соседних городах. See more..
    
25. 3.5 Zomerbloemen Pluktuin Anne-Marie Fontijn (20 reviews)
    - Children’s party
    Spent 1-2 hours Playgrounds
    
    
    A really nice place to go for young kids to play and for parents to sit in the garden and enjoy a cool drink or a coffee. We also had a children’s party here. There are different activities fo choose from - painting, making things, assembling flowers. We found it a really fun event for the kids. See more..
    
26. 3.5 Rijksmonument Torenfort aan de Ossenmarkt uit 1861 (15 reviews)
    - The Fort of Weesp
    Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
    Seeing this national monument 'Torenfort' from outside was very interesting as it's still intact. But when you have a chance to get inside the building, that was really cool. It was open and we could get around inside. There are all kind of clubs such as Creative group of Weesp, music club, ceramic, studio etc. See more..
    
27. 3.5 I amsterdam (15 reviews)
    - The Permanent I amsterdam
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    "I Amsterdam" sign near Schiphol Airport See more..
    
28. 3.5 Rijksmonument Fort de Schans Oudeschild Texel uit 1574 (14 reviews)
    - Interesting place for a wander
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Castles
    
    
    This fort isn’t very well publicised but is worth a stop if you are in the area. The entrance is off Schansweg, where there is a small parking area and an information board ( in Dutch, German and English). The fort is free to visit during daylight hours. There is not much to see; a few brick entrances, the outline of the walls and a cannon, but there are good views over the countryside. We spent about 30 minutes there in total. See more..
    
29. 3.5 voormalige Stadshuis van Medemblik uit 1939 (14 reviews)
    - Unusual building
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Interesting sight, all bricks, monumental staircase, huge Dutch gable and Italian loggia, beside the former train stations and the dike. See more..
    
30. 3.5 Zwemparadijs Calluna (12 reviews)
    - Zwemmen op Texel
    Sports Complexes
    Heerlijk schoon en fris zwembad. Je kunt er baantjes trekken en van de glijbaan af. Vriendelijk personeel en een ruime parkeerplaats met laadpaal. See more..
    
31. 3.5 Stadstuinen Amstelveen (12 reviews)
    - Stadstuinen Amstelveen
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Gardens
    
    
    Stadstuinen Amstelveen are situated next to the main shopping mall of Amstelveen and are designed in a modern style with straight clean lines.There are some borders featuring perrenial plands and scrubs and a large lawn overlooked by low blocks of appartments and condominiums.Despite the central location few visitors mear peace and reflexion are possible.An avenue of Japanese cherry trees is usually in bloom in April;Rhododendrons flower early may. See more..
    
32. 3.5 Texeltours (11 reviews)
    - Inflexible, unpolite
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Taxis & Shuttles • Bus Tours
    
    
    We rented a bus via Texeltours. We had four portable benches and two portable tables. We were not allowed to take them in the bus while there was no real practicle problem. I wouldn't recommend such (lack of) service. See more..
    
33. 3.5 Rijksmonument Oosterpoort Hoorn uit 1578 (11 reviews)
    - One of the finest
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    On the border of the citycenter you find this most beautifull old building. Which use to belong to the citywall to enter the city. See more..
    
34. 3.5 Amsterdamse Bostheater (11 reviews)
    - Fantastic gig venue
    Spent 1-2 hours Theaters
    
    
    The city's cultural summer hotspot! A beautiful and unique place in the Amsterdam Forest, hidden behind the trees and designed to serve as an intimate amphitheater for theater during warm summer evenings. Theatre plays (english subtitled on thursday evening) and concerts in a magical setting. This is the ultimate live like a local experience, 25 minutes by bike from the Leidseplein in Amsterdam. See more..
    
35. 3.5 Summit Sports Blokarten (10 reviews)
    - Awesome
    4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
    
    
    This beach karting by wind activity is really lots of fun. It only takes a few minutes to explain the basics and you're off. Within minutes you'll get the hang of it and then it's simply experimenting to see how fast you can. You obviously need wind and no rain but if you find those conditions, this is a fun activity. See more..
    
36. 3.5 NS Station Hoorn (10 reviews)
    - Travels thru from Airport
    Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Traveled thru this train station from the airport. The station is very simple and has a great flower shoppe in the station. See more..
    
37. 3.0 Theater Gooiland (10 reviews)
    - Freezing
    Theaters
    
    
    Gooiland is an architectural building and received the mark of national monument in 1987. Theater Gooiland is one of the most intimate and authentic theatres in the Netherlands. The theatre offers space for up to 750 guests divided among the ground floor and the balcony. The theatre is easily accessible by public transport and car from all regions. See more..
    
38. 3.5 Twiske Haven (9 reviews)
    - Met By a Big Friendly Dog
    Wednesday: Boat Rentals • Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    We wanted to rent a whisper boat for a semi-blustery day, knowing we were taking a change with the weather. Twiske Haven looked kind of quiet, so we headed for the office where a St. Bernard stuck his head out the door. The staff checked the weather, said the waves might be too rough for the boat motors to overcome, leaving the decision up to us. We elected to hike around the area on a trail she suggested instead. I wish we would have been able to boat around the area, however I especially appreciate the hospitality and assistance Twiske Haven gave to us on a rainy, blustery day. See more..
    
39. 3.0 Jack’s Casino (9 reviews)
    - Prachtig casino en geweldig gastvrij
    Casinos
    
    
    Echt heel mooi casino met geweldige service. Gratis entree, hapje/ drankje gekregen. Mooie beleving! See more..
    
40. 3.5 Locaboat Holidays (9 reviews)
    - THE BEST IN MY LIFE
    Boat Tours • Boat Rentals
    
    
    I discovered this tour operator on line! They are GREAT! Since the first email they have Been professional and kind. The base of Loosdrecht is really nice and the staff has been “more than perfect “ I will come back for sure!!! Good Wind to everybody sailing people !!! See more..
    
41. 3.5 Sint-Nicolaaskerk of Koepelkerk Purmerend uit 1853 (9 reviews)
    - Begrafenis.
    Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Al verschillende keren ben ik in deze kerk geweest zowel om hier met school het Kerstfeest te vieren of voor een bruiloft of zoals nu voor een begrafenis.
    Het is een prachtige oude kerk met mooie gebrandschilderde ramen en mooie schilderijen.
    De akoestiek is er schitterend en het is gewoon een mooi gebouw om even binnen te lopen in het centrum van Purmerend.
    Ik zal er zeker nog vaker komen. See more..
    
42. 3.0 Muiden (9 reviews)
    - Nice Small Fort
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    The fort was named after the size I think. But this is a nice fort, not much to see but you can play the film if need to know more about it. See more..
    
43. 3.5 Surfana Zandvoort (8 reviews)
    - Amazing surfschool
    Surfing & Windsurfing • Lessons & Workshops
    
    
    Amazing surfschool in Zandvoort. Good teachers, equipment and real surf vibe! There’s a hot showers and a place to secure your valuables while surfing. See more..
    
44. 3.5 Amsterdam The Style Outlets (8 reviews)
    - New outlet, good location and choice of variety of shops!
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops • Factory Outlets
    
    
    A recently opened outlet on the outskirts of Amsterdam, opposite Halfweg railway station (one stop away from Amsterdam Sloterdijk) but there is also a bus stop in front of the outlet. Within close reach of Haarlem and Schiphol AIrport too. This outlet is built on the former sugar factory site. Good location, there is plenty of parking and the Amsterdam style shops look fresh and friendly. There is a good choice and variety of shops. In addition to clothing brands (different prices ranges), there are also restaurants and other shops such as home furnishings, gift shops, etc. We enjoyed our visit and keen to make a return! See more..
    
45. 3.5 DenOever (8 reviews)
    - Interesting
    Wednesday: Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Interesting harbourside with activities to watch and places to eat but not particularly distinctive. See more..
    
46. 3.5 Dorpskerk Aalsmeer (8 reviews)
    - A Church in Aalsmeer
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    It was on saturday afternoon when we visited this small town. Everything is not far from each other. We saw this church from the parking place so we walked to the church but it was not open. See more..
    
47. 3.5 Viking Informatiecentrum (7 reviews)
    - Information Centre
    Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers
    
    
    It would be very interesting to know the history of the Viking in the Netherlands. We arrived at 11.00 am and the museum is open at 12.00 am so we didn't wait as we still want to continue our trip. There is a sculpture of viking shipwreck at the front of this centre together with a piece of ship frames on the ground. We will be back one day See more..
    
48. 3.5 Spurd-Leeghwaterbad (7 reviews)
    - Vakantie plezier
    Sports Complexes
    Een prachtig gelegen zwemcomplex, waar je in de zomer nog meer kan genieten van het buitengebeuren. Rondom glazen panelen en een diep bad op de 1e verdieping, zodat je vanaf de hal, de mensen ziet zwemmen als in een aquarium. Het is open en ruim opgezet, de baden bieden voor elk wat wils. Regelmatig wordt er een activiteit aangeboden voor de kinderen. See more..
    
49. 3.5 VVV Informatiepunt Boekhandel Dekker & Dekker (7 reviews)
    - informatie over Egmond
    Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers
    
    
    Een duinkaart gekocht en informatie gevraagd over een fietstocht door de duinen naar Bergen en Schoorl aan Zee See more..
    
50. 3.5 Gemeenlandshuis (7 reviews)
    - Красивое здание
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Government Buildings
    
    
    Красивое здание в Эдаме, богато украшенное и впечатляющее. При нем находится очень приятный и ухоженный садик с красивыми статуями. Кажется это что-то типа здания законодательного собрания, как нам объяснили местные жители. Очень понравилось, советую обратить на него внимание. See more..