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Day out above Amsterdam

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A day out in Holland above Amsterdam ... what is there to experience? Too many to mention. Grab your bike, get a breath of fresh air on one of the beautiful beaches, enjoy a nice fish at the market or visit a piece of cultural heritage. Are you going out for a day with your children? Even then we have great tips! Quickly see which attractions and sights you should not miss.

Day out in the corona time
Broek op Langedijk

Museum Broeker Veiling

Museum Broeker Veiling, the oldest pass-through vegetable auction in the world. At this historic location in Broek op Langedijk, the auction by exit started in 1887 and this system is now used at all large auctions.

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Medemblik

Kasteel Radboud

Count Floris V had a castle built in Medemblik on the Almere, the current IJsselmeer, in the 13th century. The castle was part of a series of five forced castles to keep the rebellious West Frisians under control. The only castle that has been preserved is the castle in Medemblik.

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Hoorn

Westfries Museum

Welcome to the Golden Age! The West Frisian Museum tells the story of the glorious 17th century in the monumental Statencollege from 1632. Walk through history and admire the 17th century treasures in stately halls, intimate rooms and mysterious cellars.

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Alkmaar

Stedelijk Museum

Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar is the place where the past of Alkmaar and the surrounding area is revived. This is presented in a topical and personal way in varied and interactive presentations.

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Huisduinen

Atlantikwall Centrum

The Atlantic Wall Center is a museum located in an administration building of the German Navy. Get acquainted with the chronological course of the Second World War, the geography and shape of the Atlantic Wall and stories and events from Den Helder's war history.

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Holland above Amsterdam

Museums

Are you visiting one of the 70 museums in Holland above Amsterdam? The area has a fun and educational day in store for everyone. Take a quick look at Museums above Amsterdam to get more information about a museum of your choice!

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Enjoy the water

Sailing fleets above Amsterdam

Enjoy the salty sea air, plenty of nature and tranquility. The Netherlands still has more than 400 authentic ships that are of great cultural-historical value. Every year, the fleet takes more than a hundred thousand guests to the Markermeer, the IJsselmeer, the Wadden and across the oceans.

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Fred's Verhuur in Schagen

Day out e-chopper

Enjoy a day of touring with this super trendy electric scooter from Fred's Verhuur.

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Discover the cities on foot

City walks above Amsterdam

The cities in Holland above Amsterdam are very suitable for beautiful city walks. Expand your knowledge by discovering the stories behind the buildings and streets!

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Mudflat hiking and shrimp fishing

Discover the Wad with De Groot Recreatie

Walk on the bottom of the sea during a mudflat walking tour and discover what is going on in the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea. Go fishing for shrimp yourself, take a cycling or walking tour on Wieringen or spend the night in the Waddenhuus. Then spot birds and seals during a cruise, where you fish with a trawl during the cruise. The catch is viewed and returned to the sea by hand. Fish is also tasted, because fish is smoked on board!

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Bicycles
To walk
Kids tips
Sail
Discover the mudflats

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