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

1. 4.5 Keukenhof (12.3k reviews) from $27.84
   - Well worth it !!!!
   Temporarily closed - Closed until Mar 23, 2023 Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Gardens
   
   
   Keukenhof is the independent, international showcase for the Dutch floricultural sector, with a special emphasis on flower bulbs. In the space of 8 weeks Keukenhof demonstrates what the Dutch floricultural sector has to offer. The focus in the park is on the 7 million spring flowering bulbs. 100 flower bulb companies display their products and 500 growers present an enormous variety of cut flowers and pot plants at more than 20 flower shows. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Markthal (7.791 reviews)
   - Absolutely incredible design with an interior packed full of places to visit
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls
   
   
   The Markthal (English: Market Hall) is a residential and office building with a market hall, located in Rotterdam. The building was opened on October 1, 2014, by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. Besides the large market hall, the complex houses 228 apartments, 4600 m2 retail space, 1600 m2 horeca and an underground 4-storey parking garage with a capacity of 1200 cars. The Markthal was designed by architectural firm MVRDV. The grey nature stone building has an archwise structure like a horseshoe. The building has a glass facade on both sides, these are made up of smaller glass windows. The smaller windows are mostly squared and around 1485 millimeters wide. All of these are hung around a structure of steel cables, 34 metres high and 42 metres wide, which makes it the largest glass-window cable structure in Europe. Each facade has 26 vertical and 22 horizontal cables. The inside of the building is an 11.000 m2 artwork by Arno & Iris Coenen, named Hoorn des Overvloeds (Horn of Plenty). See more..
   
3. 4.5 The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (5.027 reviews)
   - Wonderful collection
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums
   
   
   The Mauritshuis is home to the very best of Dutch Golden Age painting. The compact, yet world-renowned collection, is situated in the heart of The Hague, right next to the government centre. Masterpieces such as Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt, The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter are on permanent display in the intimate rooms of this seventeenth-century monument. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Rotterdam Centraal Station (4.374 reviews)
   - Day Trip to Rotterdam
   Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   I took a day trip to visit this amazing city. I loved it because it’s not over populated with tourist and there was alto to see and do. I took the ICD train from Amsterdam Central Station direct to Rotterdam with 1 stop at Schiphol Airport, It took about 50mins to arrive. Cost for RT 40€. I literally walked around the City for 8hrs. From Rotterdam Central Station I walked to Markthal Rotterdam (a must see) you can find all types for food from around the world, get your spices and everything, stop at the outdoor market for fresh fish, fruits and clothing, near Cube House all in the same area of the market. cross the bridge and took the boat to SS Rotterdam, book your reservation for dinner on the ship In Advance. Many cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from, there is no shortage. Overall is a beautiful city to explore and I will definitely visit again for a few days. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Madurodam (3.865 reviews) from $23.02
   - Madurodam
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Amusement & Theme Parks
   
   
   Discover Holland's highlights and heritage in this world famous miniature and Holland theme park. You will discover Holland’s most iconic landmarks and history through a story of magnificent miniatures and indoor attractions. The stunning park filled with flowers is a beauty for the eye and shows 338 miniatures. From little Amsterdam to Dutch national architecture built on a scale of 1:25 with miniature trains, boats and cars moving around. Madurodam will make you discover Holland's rich history with remarkable stories like the Dutch ability to transform water into land. And did you know New York was Dutch in former days? Come find out in our attraction Nieuw-Amsterdam! Madurodam is very family friendly with two large playgrounds and plenty of fun interactive installations. You will get the full Holland experience in one place and many Instagram worthy picture possibilities. Visit us! We are open 365 days a year and offer information in 11 languages. See you soon in Madurodam. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Erasmus Bridge (3.761 reviews)
   - Modern Bridge
   Architectural Buildings • Bridges
   
   
   Considered an architectural work of art, Rotterdam's imposing bridge that is shaped like a harp soars over the largest harbor in Europe. See more..
   
7. 4.5 World Heritage Kinderdijk (3.390 reviews)
   - Best place to experience Dutch water management technologies
   Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Educational sites • History Museums
   
   
   The Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage site is a unique icon of seven centuries of Dutch water management. All phases of the history of our struggle against water are still visible here. The unique collection of 19 mills in an authentic Dutch landscape is a true eye catcher. With your ticket you'll have access to all visiting locations and tour boats for four hours. The Nederwaard Museum Mill shows how families lived and worked in our mills around 1900. At the Blokweer Museum Mill, you’ll experience what life was like in the fifties of last century. In the Overwaard Museum Mill and the adjacent education barn everything revolves around technology. Watch our multi-screen film in Secondary pumping station 'De Fabriek' and visit the historic Wisboom pumping station from 1868. Get on board of our tour boats and enjoy Kinderdijk from the water. Feel the wind, smell the water and listen to the sound of the windmills. The Kinderdijk World Heritage site is open almost the entire year! See more..
   
8. 4.0 Euromast (3.354 reviews)
   - OMG
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers
   
   
   The most beautiful view of Rotterdam Visiting Rotterdam? Then you should not skip the Euromast. From a great height you see the city in a unique perspective. Enjoy the best view of Rotterdam at a height of 100 meters. Not high enough? Take the colorful Euroscoop to the top and see the city from 185 meters high with a light and sound show. For the real daredevil, you can abseil from the Euromast every weekend from May to September. Also download the Magnicity app and collect information about more than 50 special Rotterdam buildings through your screen. Through VR technology you can see what the city looked like after the bombing in 1940. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace) (2.927 reviews)
   - Great trip
   Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums
   
   
   Escher at the Palace is dedicated to the work of Holland’s most famous graphic artist M.C. Escher. Nearly all his prints are exhibited, among them Belvedere, Drawing Hands, Waterfall and Ascending and Descending. Here you can see how Escher changed fishes into birds, made water flow upstream and his less known, but very attractive early Italian landscapes. On our main- and first floor you can see how his work progressed from depicting the real world to his constructed worlds. Optical illusion is a key word in his work.An optical illusion depicts something which is in fact impossible. M.C. Escher was a master in this field. An optical illusion literally means doing puzzles with your eyes. The visitor will be able to unravel some of Escher’s mysteries like the Impossible Penrose Triangle by constructing one himself. The extra presentation “In the Eye of Escher” shows various themes in which Escher was involved, like reflection, perception and perspective. See more..
   
10. 4.0 De Pier Scheveningen (2.879 reviews)
    - Nice even on a very cold day
    Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks
    
    
    My wife and I together with several nephews visited this facility on a very cold and windy day. Able to negotiate the complex internally, there were numerous shops and cafe stops and some incredible views as well. All the store holders were very friendly and clearly service oriented. Was also not expensive. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Rotterdam Zoo (2.874 reviews) from $26.77
    - Great day out
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Zoos
    
    
    We came here for the day because being members of our local zoo gave us free entry to this zoo, but would happily have paid to get in. The variety of animals to see is the best of any zoo I have been too. For us it took 3-4 hours to get around the whole zoo, but could quite easily be a full day with small children See more..
    
12. 4.5 Panorama Mesdag (2.023 reviews)
    - Retracing childhood steps
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
    
    
    A magnificent experience in time and space. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Louwman Museum The Hague (2.004 reviews)
    - The best collection of vehicles in the cleanest surroundings
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    The Louwman Museum is home to the world's oldest private collection of motor cars, compiled by two generations of the Louwman family. The museum dates back to 1934 and now comprises over two hundred and fifty antique and classic motor cars. Experts regard the collection as one of the most beautiful in the World. The museum exudes passion. Each car has its own story to tell, its own contribution to history. The motor car is a mirror of culture. The collection is housed in a purpose-built museum in The Hague, the city where P.W. Louwman established his Dodge and Chrysler import company. The building, designed by American architect Michael Graves, blends in sympathetically with its historic surroundings. The landscape gardens, designed by Lodewijk Baljon, complement the architecture of the building. See more..
    
14. 4.0 Kijk-Kubus (1.945 reviews)
    - Iconic place and one of the most visited places in Rotterdam
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
    
    
    Always wanted to see one of the most special houses from the inside? Now we even have something better for you! Visit our ART cube and enjoy the cube house in Van Gogh style. You can also see some of the best street photography by Dutch photographer Perry van der Hoek and streetart by Timon. Enjoy the Art Cube and see Rotterdam through the eyes of an artist! See more..
    
15. 4.5 Kunstmuseum Den Haag (1.622 reviews)
    - Lovely morning in the Kunstmuseum
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
    The monumental Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, designed by the architect H.P. Berlage in 1935, is perfect for wandering around in. It houses a varied collection and many changing exhibitions. You will find the world’s biggest collection of works by Piet Mondrian, the highlight being his last abstract work Victory Boogie Woogie, along with some of the finest works by artists of the Hague School, paintings by Picasso, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, Monet, Toorop and many contemporary artists. Gemeentemuseum Den Haag also houses one of the biggest and best collections of Delftware. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Peace Palace (1.459 reviews)
    - A must-see/do in The Hague
    Tuesday: Government Buildings
    
    
    Taking a guided tour through is your only option for this place. Having said that, it's the best way as well. The guides know literally everything about the place. Every brick every time every sculpture of painting was a gift from a country who supported the construction of The Peace Palace. The history of this building and what it represents is extremely fascinating and well worth the effort if you're ever here in The Hague. 10 out of 10! See more..
    
17. 4.0 Nieuwe Kerk (1.342 reviews)
    - Secont tallest in The Netherlands
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    In the middle of the Market you will find the New Church of Delft. This church dates back to 1300 and is famous for the tomb of William the Silent and Royal crypt where most members of the Dutch Royal family are buried. In the Church is a scale model of the crypt. You can also climb the Tower of the Church and once at the top you may enjoy a wonderful view of Delft and the surrounding area. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen (1.336 reviews)
    - Great museum
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    This place is temporarily closed. See more..
    
19. 4.0 Duinrell Amusement Park (1.257 reviews)
    - Amazing visit, great weather, perfect accommodation
    Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks
    
    
    This place is fantastic. We stayed in the lux Lodge tents, and would definitely recommend. We had so much space, a real bathroom, a full kitchen and dining areas inside and out on the balcony. The theme park is incredible and suitable for all ages, including my teenage kids. Food is expensive on site but the supermarket offers smart priced items as well as the more expensive branded options and there are plenty of other local supermarkets outside the park. Staff in the park aren't the most friendly (especially one young blonde girl on reception who was rude and seemed bored to be there when I was enquiring about the reduced access to the tiki pool and about check out ) but to be honest we didn't really have to deal with them much. Supermarket staff were great. A must see is the skyline from the viewing platform at night. We couldn't believe no one else walked up there. We saw shooting stars and a red moonrise. Perfect holiday. Great location for visiting Eftling too. It was only a one and a half hour drive. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights) (1.186 reviews)
    - The oldest still active seat of government
    Government Buildings
    
    
    These are the official offices of the Dutch Parliament and the Office of the Prime Minister. See more..
    
21. 4.0 Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles (1.092 reviews)
    - Niche but enjoyable museum
    Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Royal Delft, established in 1653, is the last remaining Delft earthenware factory from the 17th century. The world famous blue and white earthenware is still entirely handpainted according to centuries old tradition. Visit Royal Delft and see how we still authentically produce Royal Delftware! See more..
    
22. 4.0 Old Harbour (996 reviews)
    - Picturesque walk through history
    Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Piers & Boardwalks
    
    
    The 'Old Harbour' is the historical hotspot of the Rotterdam city centre, developed itself into a vibrant city area at the north of the Maas river. See more..
    
23. 4.5 Witte de Withstraat (832 reviews)
    - Best place to be if you want an alcohol filled night out.......
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    We walked through this street on a Saturday night after a concert in the nearby Armenius church. It was very very busy. Mostly with young people (20-30), drinking, talking, singing. We had some trouble now and then to walk on due to the many and overcrowded terraces and pubs with people on the walkway. Good atmosphere though. We can see that this could be fun if you are looking for a partner, some fun etc. See more..
    
24. 4.0 CORPUS 'journey through the human body' (827 reviews)
    - Nice visit also for adults
    Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums
    
    
    At CORPUS you make in 55 minutes a spectacular journey through the human body. You will learn how the body works and what you should do to keep it healthy. Guided by an audiotour, available in eight languages, you will experience in groups of up to 16 people the 'journey through the human body'. After the journey you walk trough 'my CORPUS', the interactive part where you can play games and do tests about your own body. The minimum age to visit CORPUS is 6 years. Book on time! See more..
    
25. 4.0 Old Church (798 reviews)
    - Worth visiting
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    The Old Church of Delft dates back to 1050 ad. In this church one finds the tombs of the famous painter Johannes Vermeer, naval heroes Piet Hein and Maarten Tromp, and scientists such as Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek. The beautiful stained glass windows of this church are also worth seeing. See more..
    
26. 4.0 Vermeer Centrum Delft (789 reviews) from $12.85
    - Step back in time
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
    The Vermeer Centrum Delft offers the visitor a discovery tour through the life, works and town of the 17th century master of light: Johannes Vermeer. The section 'Vermeer's world' shows you 17th century Delft. Wander through the famous 'View of Delft' and meet Vermeer's environment: his clients, his family and his rich mother-in-law. In Vermeer's world there are copies of all his paintings in their original size, an entire own world in his 37 works. Vermeer's atelier is dedicated to Vermeer's working methods. Discover how Vermeer mastered light in the light studio. Experiment with the camera obscura and play with colour, hidden views and perspective. And literally step into one of Vermeer's paintings. Many of the Delft painter Johannes Vermeer's paintings are about love. Sometimes it is obvious, but other times he subtly refers to it by painting certain objects or details. These objects and details can be seen in the exhibition 'Vermeer's love messages'. Learn to recognise the symbols in Vermeer's paintings. Besides a visit to the centrum, Vermeer can also be discovered on foot. An individual walk has been set out along all the highlights in Vermeer's life. The Vermeer Combiticket gives you access to all the locations. See more..
    
27. 4.0 Botanical Gardens (Hortus Botanicus) (767 reviews)
    - Beautiful
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Gardens
    
    
    The gardens were gorgeous. We were very lucky to see the Amorphophallus titanum, though it wasn't in flower at that point. They had a beautiful sacred lotus that was in flower and the pond with the koi fish in was beautiful. The upper floor of the greenhouse was gorgeous. The giant lillypads were incredible. There were also lots of benches around if you wanted to sit down and listen to nature. I also really enjoyed looking at their carnivorous plant collection. See more..
    
28. 4.0 Maritime Museum Rotterdam (766 reviews)
    - We loved our visit
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Many of the exhibits here are geared toward a younger crowd-upper elementary to middle school. But we still found them thoughtful and informative. The oil rig exhibit was very well done. Going onto a virtual rig was quite the experience. My favorite part was the maritime themed art exhibit of pieces on loan from the Boijman van Beuningen museum which is closed for renovation right now. Very famous pieces of art including Bosch and Monet. Was introduced to the concept of "pen painting." My husband and son loved the model ships and the pieces in the port you could walk onto. We enjoyed a beer and snack at the cafe downstairs and the gift shop was nice. See more..
    
29. 4.5 Beestenmarkt (754 reviews)
    - This is the place to go!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    This lovely square is filled with trees shading you on warm days as you sit on one of the restaurants that is all around the square. There is plenty of restaurants to choose from, and in our opinion much better choice of restaurants than what you find on Markt. We found that this was the most popular place for the locals as well. From 1595 to 1972 the square was the Delft cattle market where local farmers came with their cattle. This was then replaced making place for a parking lot. In the 90's it was being transformed into the lively square you'll find today. See more..
    
30. 4.5 Markt (718 reviews)
    - Lovely town square
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Delft Markt is the large town square located in the city of Delft famous for the blue coloured Delft Pottery. You will find the swuare sourounded by these pottery stores. The day we visited there was a market on. The famous Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) but ironicaly its not new and Stadhuis Delft (Town Hall) are located on the square. Its also surrounded by many cafes, restaurants and bars as well as retrail stores. This square is the hub of the city. See more..
    
31. 4.0 Tikibad (690 reviews)
    - Loads of fun to be had
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks
    
    
    This water park was discounted for us at €10pp as we were staying with Eurocamp at Duinrell. You get two hours inside and 30 minutes for changing. So 2 1/2 hours in all. You get a timed ticket on entry that you must scan ti exit. If I lover 2 1/2 hours charges apply. There is an indoor and outdoor area. Changing between the two is not allowed. We only did the inside as Gaby is where all the water slides are. The slides are great. Fast, frantic and exhilarating. Lots of fun to be had by all . See more..
    
32. 4.0 Kunsthal Rotterdam (677 reviews)
    - Colorful contemporary exhibitions
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums
    
    
    The Kunsthal Rotterdam is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Netherlands. With over twenty exhibitions a year, the Kunsthal offers a programme that is dynamic and always surprising. The Kunsthal is continuously transforming, and with its regularly changing exhibitions able to offer crossovers between various art disciplines. From modern masters and contemporary art to forgotten cultures, photography, fashion and design. The Kunsthal's exhibition programme gives it its national scope and international allure. In its iconic building designed by Rem Koolhaas, the Kunsthal stands for three core values: art, culture and society. The Kunsthal is not a museum, nor does it wish to be. Not having its own collection gives the Kunsthal absolute freedom, and making optimum use of that freedom is where its strength lies. With a small team, a wide range of exhibitions and activities are realised with a high turnover rate for a diverse audience. This is what makes the Kunsthal different from other institutions in the museum sector. See more..
    
33. 4.0 Naturalis Biodiversity Center (672 reviews)
    - Easy-going walk though different time periods
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Natural History Museums
    
    
    Naturalis Biodiversity Center has been named European Museum of the Year 2021! The beautiful new museum is for anyone who wants to discover more about the treasures of nature. Go on a journey to the present and the past. Let yourself be seduced in the exhibition Seduction. And meet T.rex Trix in the Dinoage exhibition. Also visit the LiveScience hall and watch live how our experts clean dino bones. See more..
    
34. 4.0 De Burcht (648 reviews)
    - Worth a visit if you can find it
    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Apparently built on highest ground in Leiden it is tricky to see as you walk through the adjacent streets though. Still worth setting off with a purpose. The entrance is grand and the tower itself well preserved with a nice parapet to walk around They lock gates so no access at night but a good day time site Nice restaurant in courtyard at bottom of steps See more..
    
35. 4.0 Delfshaven (644 reviews)
    - From whence the Pilgrims sailed
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Delfshaven was a 15 minute metro ride from Blaak where we were staying. We spent a lovely 3 hours there walking around and enjoying the historic district. We visited Pilgrim church and learned all the history of the Pilgrims. There are beautiful galleries and lovely restaurants to enjoy as well. See more..
    
36. 4.5 Soldaat van Oranje - De Musical (629 reviews)
    - Must see
    Theatre & Performances
    
    
    Soldier of Orange - The Musical is based on the true story of one of the greatest Dutch resistance warfighters, Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema. Soldier of Orange - The Musical premiered on October 30, 2010 with the former Queen of the Netherlands Beatrix in attendance. The theatre, where Soldier of Orange - The Musical currently plays is a plane hangar at the former Valkenburg Airport in the Netherlands. The audience experiences the show in ‘SceneAround’, a theatrical performance solution specially developed for this production. The audience is seated on a 360-degree rotating auditorium that turns from set to set, accompanied by 180-degree projections, to create an unforgettable theatre experience. Since 2015 the production has broken all Dutch theatre records. Soldier of Orange - The Musical has played more than 2.700 sold-out performances to a total audience of over 2,9 million. See more..
    
37. 4.5 Museum Voorlinden (597 reviews)
    - Take your time and enjoy
    Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
    
    
    Enjoy modern and contemporary art, architecture and nature at museum Voorlinden, Wassenaar, the Netherlands. See more..
    
38. 4.5 Museum Prinsenhof Delft (594 reviews)
    - Interesting museum
    Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    The Museum Prinsenhof Delft offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of the Netherlands, Delft and delftware. The museum is housed in a building of great historical importance, the site of some of the most dramatic and consequential events of Dutch history. It was once the court of William of Orange, the Father of the Dutch Nation. In the museum you will also discover the role the citizens of Delft played in the history of the Netherlands and how delftware became the global brand it is today. See more..
    
39. 4.5 Japanese Garden (591 reviews)
    - Worth a visit especially when it's open limited time in a year only
    Gardens
    
    
    Open usually in May and two weeks in October, the Japanese garden receives more and more visitors each year. Photography and theme photo shoot lovers can't miss the garden in blossom. It's a modest size garden, well curated and looked after. Weekdays visit may be better as on a weekend the place is too busy to have any pleasurable impression and idea of the garden the essence of which- to rejoice with nature in harmony, solitude and silence. See more..
    
40. 4.0 De Rotterdam Steam Ship (582 reviews) from $14.23
    - It'SS RotterDAMN good.
    Ships
    
    
    We would strongly recommend visiting the SS Rotterdam and doing both the self guided and guided tours. In particular the guided tour of the engine spaces was excellent, though we think we may got very lucky with our guide who spoke impeccable English, but was also translating into German and had incredible knowledge of the systems below deck. A lot the vessel is open to the public as it now a hotel, but there were guides in a lot of the rooms which you are encouraged to visit who were more than happy to provide insight and overview. Some of the entertainment spaces were very decadent and worth a wander round. The self guided audio tour takes you round a number of spaces and decks, however we felt it lacked direction at times and signage wasn't always clear to ensure you went round in the order expected. Only down side we can think of so that isn't bad going. Don't remember the entrance ticket being overly expensive for the tour and we spent a good few of hours going round. See more..
    
41. 4.5 National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) (570 reviews)
    - Great Special Exhibitions
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
    
    
    The National Museum of Antiquities is housed in an old monumental building and ‘Begijnhof’. It is the Dutch centre for archaeology. A large part of the collection consists of objects related to ancient Egypt. Unique is the two thousand year old Egyptian temple in the central hall of the museum. Besides ancient Egypt, the museum covers the Middle East, the Classical world and the early history of the Netherlands. The entire collection consists of more than 80,000 objects, including statues of Roman emperors, Etruscan tomb finds and mummies. See more..
    
42. 4.5 Museum Volkenkunde (570 reviews)
    - Interesting for everyone
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Museum Volkenkunde is a museum about people housed in a historic building just five minutes' walk from Leiden's central station. A huge totem pole greets visitors as they enter the museum through the garden. Museum Volkenkunde presents regularly changing exhibitions and its permanent display features objects from eight different cultural regions. Objects that all have a story to tell about humankind. See more..
    
43. 4.0 museum Beelden aan Zee (564 reviews)
    - Niki de Saint Phalle
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Museum Beelden aan Zee focuses exclusively on contemporary sculpture. The museum was founded in 1994 and now holds nearly one thousand sculptures and several hundreds of medals. This is the only Dutch museum which specializes in exhibiting sculpture. The collection holds work from sculptors as diverse as Armando, Stephan Balkenhol, Iris Le Rütte, Tony Cragg, Per Kirkeby, Giacomo Manzú, Kiki Smith, Igor Mitoraj, Jan Meefout , Berlinde De Bruyckere, Shinkichi Tajiri and Cornelis Zitman. See more..
    
44. 4.5 Sint-Janskerk (559 reviews)
    - Beautiful but too pricey.
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    THE LONGEST CHURCH OF THE NETHERLANDS The great fire of 1552 destroyed much of the medieval church of Saint John. Shortly after the disaster, the council commissioned the reconstruction of the most startling church of Holland. With 123 meters it is also the longest church in The Netherlands THE 72 STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS ARE WORLD-FAMOUS Entering the Church of St. John, one falls silent at the sight of the majestic space with the 72 world-famous stained-glass windows. That first experience will only get stronger when you see the marvellous light by the 'Dutch Masters' invading the Church. The rich history of Holland can be read in the large windows. It is a beginning of an impressive discovery along biblical and historical scenes of human emotions. Then you understand that the Gouda St. John is one of the highest rated attractions in the Netherlands! See more..
    
45. 4.5 Stadium Feijenoord (De Kuip) (521 reviews)
    - really enjoyed
    Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    Really enjoyed visiting this stadium! Was in the away end so was a little confusing how to get in but once we did it was a great experience. Can imagine the atmosphere is superb for a league game. A little bar available for away fans and it is really cheap. See more..
    
46. 4.5 Scheveningen Beach (504 reviews)
    - Windy But Fun
    Beaches
    
    
    What a fun beach to visit! It is an easy trip on the tram from The Hague to Scheveningen Beach. It was very windy when we were there, but people were flying kites and it was fun to walk along the beach and on the pier. I would recommend leaving the boardwalk to eat as you can find less expensive options a few streets from the beach. See more..
    
47. 4.5 Molenmuseum de Valk (497 reviews)
    - Steep Stairs but worth it!
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    Visitors to the Valk Windmill learn about the history, life, skills and techniques of the 18th-century Dutch miller. See more..
    
48. 4.5 Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall) (474 reviews)
    - Where my parents were married.
    Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
    
    
    The city hall of Gouda was completed in 1450 and is the oldest gothic city hall in the Netherlands. See more..
    
49. 4.0 Vogelpark Avifauna (471 reviews)
    - Nice outing with Beautiful birds
    Tuesday: Spent More than 3 hours Zoos
    
    
    A beautiful birds park with plenty of different of bird species. There are birds with different sizes and colors. The major highlight is where you can feed the birds with some nectar. You have to pay 1.50 per a cup in there. There was a demonstration as well where birds are doing some kind of stunts. The Madagascar animal section is also something unique where animals freely roam around you. Park is big, expect to spend at least 4 5 hours inside. See more..
    
50. 4.0 Prison Gate Museum (443 reviews)
    - Haunted visit
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    In the year 1280 AD, the gate to the outer courtyard or Buitenhof served as the main entrance to the castle of the Counts of Holland, known as the Binnenhof today. In 1428, this ‘Front Gate to the Court’ also became a prison. It was where defaulters were incarcerated and suspected criminals awaited their trials. It was a prison for four hundred years. The Prison Gate has been a museum since 1882. Ever since, it has been home to the biggest collection of instruments of punishment and torture in the Netherlands. See more..