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Best day trips in Amsterdam

8 places from 6 Amsterdam travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

8 places

  1. Haarlem

    Day trip ยท Haarlem

    A charming city 20 minutes from Amsterdam by train, with quaint buildings, cobbled streets and a windmill; often suggested as a cheaper base.

  2. Zaanse Schans

    Day trip ยท Zaandam

    A historic site just north of Amsterdam with traditional Dutch windmills.

  3. Keukenhof

    Day trip ยท Lisse

    The famous tulip-field area outside Amsterdam, home to the classic flower scenes seen on Instagram.

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5 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Volendam

    Day trip ยท Volendam

    Historic Dutch fishing village near Amsterdam, ideal for diving into traditional local culture.

  2. Zaandam

    Day trip ยท Zaandam

    A town near Zaanse Schans, popular on social media for one picturesque, unusual-looking building.

  3. The Hague

    Day trip ยท The Hague

    A big city with gorgeous gardens and the country's government buildings.

  4. Utrecht

    Day trip ยท Utrecht

    A charming university town about 40 minutes away, with young energy and canals much like Amsterdam's.

  5. Rotterdam

    Day trip ยท Rotterdam

    A city rebuilt after wartime destruction, now completely modern with fascinating contemporary architecture.