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

1. 4.5 Van Gogh Museum (64.7k reviews) from $30.30
   - Bravo!
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
   
   
   Discover the world's largest collection of works by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, featuring masterpieces such as Sunflowers, The Potato Eaters, Almond Blossom and The Bedroom. Book your tickets online. Please consult the museum website for current opening hours. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Anne Frank House (63.3k reviews)
   - Anne Frank House
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht, close to the Westerkerk, in central Amsterdam in the Netherlands. As a visitor, you experience this story through a audio tour, quotes, photos, videos, and original items. The Anne Frank House can only be visited with an online ticket for a specific date and time. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Rijksmuseum (47.4k reviews) from $32.12
   - Huge collection of state-of-the-art masterpieces from first-class artists
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
   
   
   The Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands. The completely renovated Rijksmuseum tells the story of the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and more! Most famous is Rembrandt's masterpiece the Night Watch. A new display of the collection, a renewed building, new public facilities, a revamped garden and a new Asian Pavilion. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. See more..
   
4. 4.0 Red Light District (31.7k reviews)
   - Beautiful busy district!
   Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods
   
   
   Amsterdam’s De Wallen area is home to one of the world’s most famous red light districts. Take a stroll to soak up the rousing yet beautiful lights, or visit the Red Lights Secrets Museum to learn more about Amsterdam’s sex work profession. The district is also known for its trendy coffee shops, bars, and clubs. The best time to see the district is in the early evening or at night, when the lights begin to illuminate the narrow streets. The area is safe, but it can get very busy, and taking photos or videos of workers is illegal. – Tripadvisor See more..
   
5. 4.0 Heineken Experience (25.7k reviews)
   - Fun Experience
   Thursday: 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
   
   
   Go on a interactive journey at The Heineken Experience at Heineken's oldest brewery. The tour is mostly self-guided, with guides at certain key points. Here, you can learn about the history, gain insight into the brewing process, and customise your own Heineken bottle or glass at the souvenir shop. To get more out of the experience, download the multi-language digital app. At the end of the tour, enjoy two Heinekens, and even get the chance to pour your own draught. The attraction usually draws large crowds so skip the line by booking a tour online in advance. – Tripadvisor See more..
   
6. 4.5 Vondelpark (24.9k reviews)
   - Amazing walk in the heart of Amsterdam
   Spent 2-3 hours Parks
   
   
   At one of Amsterdam's most famous parks, travelers can enjoy a host of outdoor activities amid beautiful English-style landscaping. Here, you can hike the countless trails or ride a bike around to spot charming bandstands and even a sculpture by Picasso along the way. Have a picnic by the pond as herons and ducks waltz past or pop by one of the many cafes in the park. You might want to visit between April and May to see the park awash with tulips in bloom or between May and September to watch live concerts at the open-air theater. – Tripadvisor See more..
   
7. 4.5 Centraal Station (17.7k reviews)
   - Great building
   Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Public Transportation Systems
   
   
   Completed in 1889 and located in the heart of town, this neo-Renaissance rail station was designed by P.J.H. Cuypers, the same person who designed the famous Rijksmuseum. See more..
   
8. 4.0 Dam Square (15.4k reviews)
   - Amsterdam’s beating heart
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   All roads lead to Dam Square, the real heart of Amsterdam, where The Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the War Memorial overlook this vast and bustling open space. See more..
   
9. 4.5 The Jordaan (11.9k reviews)
   - A Quiet, Beautiful Walk
   Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods
   
   
   This charming neighborhood is Amsterdam's Greenwich Village, with its narrow alleys, leafy canals lined with 17th-century houses, quirky specialty shops, cafes and designer boutiques. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Zaanse Schans (8.446 reviews)
    - A visit to the Netherlands is not complete without visiting the windmills
    Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Be transported back to the 18th and 19th-century Dutch countryside in this residential neighborhood. Zaanse Schans is full of old wooden windmills and houses, some of which were relocated here for preservation. It was actually the first industrial zone in the Netherlands, and the windmills were used for all sorts of things, like grinding spices and producing paint. Today, it's a popular tourist destination where you can explore quaint museums and traditional shops or take a guided tour of the district on foot, boat, or bicycle. Zaanse Schans is a popular day trip option from Amsterdam. – Tripadvisor See more..
    
11. 4.0 Madame Tussauds Amsterdam (7.423 reviews) from $30.78
    - Whilst you're there, may aswell!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Pose beside the wax figures of a bevy of international stars, world leaders, and Dutch household names like King Willem-Alexander and Johan Cruyff. See more..
    
12. 4.5 ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo (7.118 reviews) from $34.42
    - A review you need to read!
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
    
    
    Stroll among the shady trees, admire the diversity of plants and animals, travel to the stars, enjoy our heritage. Visit ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo and experience nature right in the city centre. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Museum Het Rembrandthuis (6.854 reviews)
    - Plan some time for etching and paint demonstrations
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Art Museums
    
    
    Rembrandt lived and worked from 1639 to 1658 in this 17th-century house, which today is a museum that pays tribute to the artist's life and career. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Body Worlds (5.303 reviews) from $24.09
    - One of a kind exhibition - would recommend to anyone!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums
    
    
    Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS: The Happiness Project in the heart of Amsterdam tells the amazing story of our own body and the impact of happiness on our health. More than 200 anatomical specimens of real human bodies show the complexity, resilience and vulnerability of the body. Join the 40 million people around the world who have already seen the exhibition and been on this fascinating voyage of discovery through the human body. See more..
    
15. 4.5 A'dam Lookout (5.143 reviews)
    - Swing makes it worthwile!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
    LOOKOUT 360º Amsterdam sensational swing An iconic viewing point in The Netherlands - A’DAM LOOKOUT, has joined the Eiffel Tower, the Fernsehturm and the London Eye. For the daredevils among us, LOOKOUT also has a further adrenalin kick in store. On the roof is Europe’s highest swing. You swing over the edge of the tower at a thrilling height of almost 100 metres above the ground. Highlights: - The most spectacular view of Amsterdam and the surrounding area - A Bird’s-eye view of Amsterdam from the highest swing in Europe - Access to the indoor interactive state-of-the-art Amsterdam exhibition - Free digital photo of your visit to LOOKOUT - Enjoy coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or cocktails in Madam Restaurant & Sky Bar - Free WIFI available Payments with cards only. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Museum Quarter (4.729 reviews)
    - A Haven for Education and Discovery
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    The Museum Quarter is the place to be to learn and discover in the Netherlands’s capital city. One shouldn’t rush their time here. You have the jaw-dropping Rijksmuseum and the beloved Van Gogh Museum, some other smaller curations, and one massive green space for the community to embrace. This space was kept quite clean for the number of people on it, which I appreciated, unlike Paris’s Champ de Mars by the Eiffel Tower. It’s certainly challenging to miss, and obviously crucial NOT to miss, when in Amsterdam. I can’t wait to go back in the future! See more..
    
17. 4.5 Begijnhof (4.608 reviews)
    - Peaceful courtyard amidst the city’s hustle and bustle
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
    Tucked away just off Spui, this delightful collection of houses arranged around an open court is well worth searching out. See more..
    
18. 4.0 NEMO Science Museum (4.419 reviews) from $24.09
    - Fantastic fun, especially for children
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums • Children's Museums
    
    
    Expand your world at NEMO Science Museum. In the largest science museum of the Netherlands you will find proof that science and technology can be captivating for all ages. The remarkable building on top of the IJ-tunnel offers five floors of exciting hands-on activities. At NEMO you can experience the joy of science and technology, by blowing gigantic soap bubbles, watch an enormous chain reaction and experiment in a real laboratory. In a variety of exhibitions you can 'Take a journey through the mind' or learn that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to sustainable electricity and smart transportation at 'Smart Technology'. Enjoy a magnificent view over Amsterdam The creative mind behind NEMO, build in 1997, is Italian architect Renzo Piano. He had a clear vision for his design of the NEMO building, with its very own piazza 22 metres above water level. The spectacular roof terrace has a magnificent view over Amsterdam and the Eastern Docklands. You can access the roof terrace free of charge. The roof terrace and cafe in NEMO are the perfect places to sit back, relax and enjoy a drink. See more..
    
19. 4.5 GVB (3.963 reviews)
    - A great way to see the city
    Spent < 1 hour Public Transportation Systems
    
    
    I stayed in Willemspark and used the tram line #2 to get to and from the central district. Trams run mostly on-time. You can buy one-hour as well as one-day tickets from the conductor on the rear of the train on most lines. Most stops have digital displays that show arrival times. There are small benches on every stop to make it easier on people with mobility issues. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Moco Museum Amsterdam (3.827 reviews) from $24.57
    - Excellent modern art in beautiful setting
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
    Dedicated to modern art, contemporary art, and street art, this independent museum in Amsterdam's Museumplein is a favorite amongst the youth. See more..
    
21. 4.5 Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam (3.444 reviews)
    - Well worth the visit and better than the usual tourist attractions
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Children's Museums • History Museums
    
    
    Explore true stories and destinies of everyday people during World War II in the Netherlands. What did life look like? What choices did you have to make? Step back in time at the Resistance Museum. See more..
    
22. 4.5 Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder (3.434 reviews)
    - Home and Church Museum
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    In the heart of Amsterdam's bustling centre lies one of the city's oldest museums: Museum Our Lord in the Attic. Here visitors get to experience the Dutch Golden Age in a special way: a 17th-century house with a top floor converted into a Catholic church. See more..
    
23. 4.0 Royal Palace Amsterdam (3.408 reviews)
    - Spectacular
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    The Royal Palace Amsterdam is in use by the Dutch Royal House. Most of the year, the Royal Palace is alsof open for visitors. You are welcome to discover the rich history and interior of this magnificent building in the heart of Amsterdam. Visitors are welcome to discover the building's rich past and legacies left by it's successive occupants - as Amsterdam's Town Hall for 150 years, the French Royal and Imperial Palace for 5 years and the Palace of the House of Orange for the past two centuries. The Royal Palace was built in the seventeenth century as the Town Hall of Amsterdam, after a design by Jacob van Campen. It's paintings and sculptures were made by some of the most distinguished artists of the time and allude to the city's influence and prosperity in the Dutch Golden Age. In 1808 Louis Napoleon, brother of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, became King of Holland and converted the Town Hall into a Palace. The superb collection of Empire furniture, clocks and chandeliers date from that period. The collection of Empire furniture is one of the best preserved and most complete collections in the world. The rooms in the Palace are decorated with artworks from the collection of the House of Orange-Nassau Historic Collections Trust. Many paintings show the various members of the family of Orange-Nassau See more..
    
24. 4.5 Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum (3.220 reviews)
    - Absolutely worth visiting
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    
    
    The National Maritime Museum holds one of the world's largest and most notable maritime collections including paintings, ship models, navigation instruments and sea charts. Discover 500 years of Dutch maritime history and its strong link to society of today and tomorrow. See more..
    
25. 4.5 OBA Library of Amsterdam (3.045 reviews)
    - WOW!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Libraries
    
    
    We try and visit the libraries of places we visit on vacation. The OBA is clean, bright, open. We were impressed with the amount of people utilizing the library~young mom's with storytellers, college students and work groups. The restaurant on the top floor looked delicious, unfortuently, we were not hungry. The OBA is worth a visit while in Amsterdam. 10 minutes from the Central Station/boat docks. See more..
    
26. 4.0 Albert Cuyp Market (2.495 reviews)
    - The place to be.......
    Spent 2-3 hours Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    The city's largest street market is just south of the city center. See more..
    
27. 4.5 Herengracht (2.240 reviews)
    - Herengracht
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    At the beginning of the Herengracht we find the Herenmarkt, a square that now serves as a children's playground. Behind the square stands the West India House, built in 1617. From 1624, the building served as the head office of the Dutch West India Company, a multinational which administered the Dutch colonies in North and South America. In the year 1625, a meeting took place in this building, in which it was decided to found the city of New Amsterdam. Which was later renamed to New York. See more..
    
28. 4.5 Micropia (1.485 reviews)
    - Amazing interactive microbiology museum. Family and disabled friendly for a good price. Can't recommend it enough.
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Amazing museum, I didn't expect much but I was really taken aback. There were many microscopes and flasks filled with bacteria, very interactive and many unique ways of teaching children (and adults) about microbes. I recommend going there an hour before the daily lab Q&A so you can look at at least most of the first floor exhibitions. It has many videos, so even if you're not really into reading, you will still learn many new things. The visit takes three hours minimum, especially if youre interacting with everything. It is a great way to spend an afternoon with your family. People with advanced knowledge of biology may find it primitive but experiencing and interacting with all the exhibitions makes up for it. For a cheap price (compared to other museums) it is really worth your time and I can't recommend it enoug. See more..
    
29. 4.5 Portuguese Synagogue (1.473 reviews) from $18.20
    - History of jew resilience
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
    
    
    This very well preserved synagogue is certainly worth a visit. It is one of the biggest synagogues built by the jews fleeing from Portugal during the sixteenth century. We may admire the huge stone columns supporting the very high ceiling. In the basement the visitor may see a short film with the history of the sephardite jews as well as several cult objects, many of the centuries old. There are audio guides and a well done flyer. See more..
    
30. 4.5 Johan Cruyff Arena (1.392 reviews)
    - Stadium Tour
    Spent 1-2 hours Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    The largest stadium in the Netherlands and home to the Ajax football team, it has played host to legendary sporting matches and music concerts. See more..
    
31. 4.5 Amsterdam City Tours (1.298 reviews)
    - Nice & quaint fishing village
    City Tours • Sightseeing Tours
    
    
    This is a very nice, small fishing village (located about 22 km from Amsterdam) with traditional Dutch wooden houses. Tourism now is a major source of revenue for this village. Another attraction is a wooden show factory, where sightseers can see how the shoes are made and buy shoes. It can be visit by car, bus, or boat. See more..
    
32. 4.5 Grote Markt (1.225 reviews)
    - Very attractive medieval city square
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Walking Areas
    
    
    Flanked by the monumental city hall, art museum formerly meat hall, and Majestic St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the market square oozes history. There are several historical and contemporary sculptures, and of course plenty restaurants with outdoor seating. A must visit location in the gorgeous city of Haarlem. See more..
    
33. 4.5 Zuiderzeemuseum (1.132 reviews)
    - Fun for the children and not only :)
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours History Museums
    
    
    The Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen revives the stories of people who once lived on the shores of the Zuiderzee. See, hear, taste and smell everyday life around the Zuiderzee as it was before the Afsluitdijk (IJsselmeer Barrier Dam) changed the sea into the IJsselmeer in 1932. The Zuiderzee Museum is oriented toward the history, the current situation and the future of this area. It focuses upon the themes of water, crafts and communities. This story is visualized in the Outdoor Museum with historical buildings, and in the Indoor Museum with thematic exhibitions. See more..
    
34. 4.5 Amsterdam Canal Ring (1.132 reviews)
    - Quintessential, Bike-Friendly Amsterdam
    Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Bridges • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
    You just can’t miss the canals of Amsterdam when you visit this renowned global city. Water brings it all to life. As the people here are the savviest cyclists you’ll ever meet (tied with the Danish, perhaps?), bicycles are EVERYWHERE. Unlike the more competitive nature of cycling in the US you’ll find in parks and city streets where folks zip up and down “recklessly,” the bikers here are spatially-aware and patient with pedestrians. I never felt like I was about to crash into a speedy bike. Minus a few spots where the city was doing road/bridge construction work, the area is clean and lively. You won’t be alone anywhere you go—this is obviously the most popular part of Amsterdam. Even with the summer crowds, I felt as safe as could be. Next visit, I’ll spend a bit of money to take a river cruise, which from seeing others’ experiences as they sailed underneath the bridges, looks like an absolute blast. See more..
    
35. 4.5 Frans Hals Museum - Hof (1.119 reviews)
    - A great museum with lovely staff
    Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
    
    
    The Frans Hals Museum and De Hallen Haarlem came 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..
    
36. 4.5 Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) (1.115 reviews)
    - Simply breathtaking candlelight service
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    
    
    We visited St Bavo’s for the Easter Vigil service and the whole experience was just amazing. The church was candlelit and the atmosphere was just so peaceful and holy feeling. The service was in Dutch but that hardly mattered as it was so beautiful and the choir with the amazing acoustics made the whole experience just magical. We also visited the church in the daytime later in the week for the official tour as well so we got to experience it in a different way but it couldn’t top the candlelight service experience we had. One downside was that the organ was under construction so we didn’t get to view the massive organ. Also, weirdly, there was a carnival set up outside for kings day celebration for a week so getting pics of the outside is the church was difficult as it had carnival rides in the way! But visiting here for the Easter service was one of the highlights of our trip. See more..
    
37. 4.0 Cheese Factory Volendam (1.111 reviews)
    - Charlie and the cheese cake factory
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    The small fisherman village Volendam has hosted one of the most tasty Dutch attractions - the Cheese Factory. It will give a unique insight into the process of producing the famous Dutch cheese, a pride of the Netherlands! See more..
    
38. 4.5 Teylers Museum (1.087 reviews)
    - Worth it!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Anyone who opens the museum's heavy door on the bank of the River Spaarne sees at a glance what it is that inspires such enthusiasm. The museum breathes the atmosphere of the 18th and 19th centuries - the Age of the Enlightenment - when people were busily gathering knowledge about the world. Teylers Museum, museum of wonder, is a world in itself, one that you will never forget. Teylers Museum is the best-preserved 18th-century public knowledge institution for the arts and sciences in the world. It has been open to the public since 1784, welcoming all those who are eager to look at paintings and drawings by the Old Masters, magnificent minerals, ingenious scientific instruments, precious books, and centuries-old fossils. The museum's interior alone, with the monumental Oval Room, is a truly remarkable attraction. It is the only authentic 18th-century museum interior in the world. Recently the historical house of founding father Pieter Teyler was added to the museum. See more..
    
39. 4.5 Ecomare (1.067 reviews)
    - Exhibit on marine wild life and actually animal shelter done with much love and attention
    Spent 1-2 hours Aquariums
    
    
    Ecomare is first and foremost an animal rescue center. The fact that the setup of the exhibit is done so well and with so much care is therefore all the more impressive. Outside you can see all the rescue animals such as seals and porpoise but the care that the animal needs is first priority, showing them to the public is second. In order to do that the center has simply made large windows in the crèche areas. The animals that are stronger can stay in the bigger basins outside. One every so often the recovered animals are set back into the wild in the area where they are from. If that means a round trip to the arctic to release a stray, that is the round trip they make. See more..
    
40. 4.5 The Corrie ten Boom House (999 reviews)
    - Not to be missed!
    Thursday: Speciality Museums
    
    
    This is a fantastic, must-see. You do have to book in advance and space is limited for each tour because it is a small house. I failed to get the name of our guide, but she was really great. This story needs to be better known. It is actually known more in America and Canada than in The Netherlands. See more..
    
41. 4.5 Zandvoort aan Zee (931 reviews)
    - Lovely nudist beach
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Beaches
    
    
    Went here for the first time mainly for the beach. Even though it was late in the season, I did manage to get 4 days out of 8 on the beach,at least for part of the day. The beach is super clean with plenty of space. The pavilions were all closing down for the winter and only Havana at the start and Fosfor, the furthest one, were still open. I was surprised how many people were on the nudist part, some of them even in the water, but it was good to have some freedom after all the travel restrictions over the last couple of years. See more..
    
42. 4.5 Volendam Marken Express (821 reviews)
    - Help from Volendamexpress
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ferries
    
    
    Since 1933, the Marken Express has been sailing, daily every 30-45 minutes starting at 10.30 am in Volendam between the two old fishing villages of Volendam and Marken. From the boat you have a great view of the fi shermen’s houses standing along the dyke.Captainsbar & Audio guide on board in Dutch and Englisch. Bicycles are welcome on board. Sails all year round. See more..
    
43. 4.0 Cheese Market (764 reviews)
    - Great fun
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Flea & Street Markets
    
    
    If you are visiting Alkmaar on a Friday over the summer, you will inevitably end up at the cheese market where men in traditional costumes inspect the large wheels of gouda, then carry them on barrows to be weighed. Yes it's touristy, but it's also great fun and interesting to watch and a marvellous way of keeping traditions alive. While the men are carrying the cheese, the girls walk up and down the crown selling bags of cheese, 10 euros for a reusable bag, a pencil case and 3 generous chunks of mild, mature and extra mature gouda, significantly cheaper than the nearby cheese van. Even in September the crowds were 3-4 people deep, but they rotate quickly as people move on. Around the market are plenty of stalls selling souvenirs and traditional Dutch snacks and don't forget to explore the rest of this pretty town. See more..
    
44. 4.5 Muiderslot (751 reviews)
    - Beautiful day trip destination
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Castles
    
    
    Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot is one of the oldest and best-preserved castles in the Netherlands! It was built in 1285 and has gathered many interesting stories over the (700!) years. Visit the castle and the beautiful garden and get to know more about Dutch history. See more..
    
45. 4.5 Marina Volendam (676 reviews)
    - Beautiful fishing village
    Spent More than 3 hours Marinas
    
    
    We made the right choice by visiting Volendam. It was about 30 mins ride by bus from Amsterdam centraal station. Very easy to take the bus. We took the bus 316 and stop at the center of Volendam. And then we walked about 10 mins to reach the Marina. The seascape view of the Marina was stunning. The sky suddenly became clear and we got the sun. The place became commercial right now having the mixed between gift shops and cafe and restaurants. We just tried out the fresh seafood that was sold at the road side. The fried cod fish was really impressive especially the cold winter. I would highly recommend to try it if you are there. You won't be regretted. We slowly move our pave through the street from one side to the other side while enjoying the fantastic view. Stopped for a cup of coffee and snack was one of the thing we did during our visited in Marina Volendam. See more..
    
46. 4.5 Molen De Adriaan Museum (572 reviews)
    - Fantastic educational windmill museum
    Thursday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Fascinating educational tour of this historic windmill and of windmills’ role in Dutch history and development. We were the only ones on our tour, and our volunteer guide was incredibly knowledgeable, demonstrating using small models how different types of windmills worked and how they were reworked depending on what needed to be milled. It was awesome to see the huge sails and to learn about how the miller had to climb them to set the sails to catch the wind, and how the sail positions were used as messaging for the miller and community. Very worthwhile, especially for only 7.5 Euros each! See more..
    
47. 4.0 Lighthouse Texel (558 reviews)
    - Light house with a history
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
    
    
    Beautiful light house located at the far end of the texel island. You need to buy a ticket to enter. Better do it online before coming as there are some limitations of accesses per a time slot with covid regulations. From top of the light house you can see long distance. The views are amazing. Inside the light house you can see the bullet holes made during world War 2. See more..
    
48. 4.0 Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm (491 reviews)
    - We loved this place!
    Spent < 1 hour Farms
    
    
    The Catharina Hoeve is an authentic 17th century cheese farm, situated at the Zaanse Schans close to Amsterdam. Upon arrival you attend a demonstration about the cheese making process. After this you are invited into the shop to taste our large selection of cow, sheep and goat cheese with many different flavours. Free entrance, demonstration and tasting. See more..
    
49. 4.0 Zaans Museum (470 reviews)
    - Zaans Museum Review
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    In the Zaans Museum & Verkade Experience you will always find something exciting to do. Visit our chocolate and biscuit factory and discover how Verkade biscuits and chocolate were made and admire our magnificent collection of packagings, graphic designs, paintings, photographs, films, Zaans painted furniture and utensils.On a regular base we organize activities for the whole family. Lectures, films, workshops and tasty activities like building cookie-factories using Verkade biscuit, make edible postcards, or get started with real Verkade chocolate!Besides the activity program we offer several investigative routes, you can design a wrapper for a chocolate bar, and of course taste the different Verkade Cookies . With the serious games you can test whether you 're just as agile as a Verkademeisje, or that you still have more talent for baking cookies .With the serious games on the factory square you become an engineer, planner, operator, technician or designer and will be introduced to the variety of technical occupations in the food sector. See more..
    
50. 4.5 TESO Koninklijke Texels Eigen Stoomboot Onderneming (446 reviews)
    - Fantastic service!
    Spent < 1 hour Ferries
    
    
    Wow, unparalleled customer service! I made a mistake with the ordering of a ticket and bought 2 iso 1. At 6:00 in the morning I mailed a request for a refund of the extra ticket. Got a confirmation in about 30 minutes! Incredible! Next to that the the crossing is very smooth and comfortable. Many thanks to the organisation of Teso. See more..