The beauty of the Netherlands is that it makes weekend trips to native places and adjacent countries very easily and quickly. If you make your itinerary from Amsterdam, there are some fantastic day trips you can explore. Afterward, you will pack your bag for those inspiring places to make your weekend trips.
Here is the list of top five weekend trips around Amsterdam this fall:
Den Haag
Den Haag has something for everybody to offer. This city houses several museums that are very interesting and remarkable. The most prominent one is Mauritshuis, where you can see one of the famous exhibits, Girl with the Peral. Vermeer creates it.
On the flip side, Den Haag’s weather is also an attraction that causes millions of footsteps every year. You can feel a reciprocal reflection of nature when you will walk through the city. It will be a lovely outing if you walk across the coastline of Scheveningen beach and have a meal in one of the cafes. Besides this, if you are here in October, you must visit the Japanese Garden in Clingendael Park. It is a small beautiful park that looks great two times a year, this fall season and the springtime.
Kasteel de Haar
Kasteel De Haar is like a fairytale that showcases trenches, castles, forts, drawbridges, and stunning pinnacles. Here flower gardens beautify the picturesque castles and the surrounding area.
The most exciting thing is that the successors of the original clan still come at the end of August and stay in the castle the entire September. So in this fall season, you will experience an unforgettable thing if you can manage to come here in September.
In the 13th century, many eminent figures visited this Kasteel de Haar. A few are Coco Chanel, Joan Collins, Brigitte Bardot, Saint Laurent, and many other illustrious people. In the 19th century, Kasteel got renovated and repaired by one of the famous architects of Amsterdam, Pierre Cuypers.
Breda
Breda is a part of South Amsterdam. This province offers a picturesque view and incredible scenic landscape. You can explore the province by walking or hiring a bike.
Now come to Brabant. It is a significant city in Breda with beautiful canals, artisanal cafeterias, Grote Market surrounded by colorful shops, and the city’s special Begijnhof.
It will be best if you manage some time to visit Etten-Leur. This place is famous for the world-known painter Vincent Van Gogh’sGogh’s art exhibition, the Van Gogh Kerk. Also, you can book tickets in advance over the internet.
In this fall time, people come to this place to celebrate redhead Day. This day hosts festivals and all local people with red hair. So if you wish to enjoy the flaming vibe of the day, you can check out the festivities in Breda.
De Hoge Veluwe
The name of Netherland’s largest national park is De Hoge Veluwe. You can visit this place anytime a year, but this fall season dramatically decorates the entire park. If you want to explore the whole area, take a white bicycle to rent for hopping. As you need to cover trails and miles, it will be challenging to experience the journey at footstep. So, the bicycle will be helpful for that.
If you are an art lover, your next stop should be Kroller-Muller-Museum. It is the home of the second largest painting collection of Van Gogh after the First one, Vincent Van Gogh Kerk. On that note, we should suggest all artists, architects, and history-lovers book a ticket for a guided tour in the Jachthuis Sint Hubertus. It is a famous hunting lodge.
Pampus Eiland
Pampus Eiland lies within the Amsterdam border till now. But, this Eiland’sEiland’s scenic beauty and solitary ambiance will give you a hideaway from city life. It is perfect for a fun-filled day trip this fall. You can reach this location by booking ferry services from Muiden or IJberg. Also, you can go for an aquatic expedition with your boat if you have one.
Pampus Eiland belongs to the Defense Line of Amsterdam. It was established to protect the city from sea-rovers and attacks from land in the 19th century. This defense area was waterside with a giant entrenchment.
This waterline mostly got flooded during warfare. Consequently, enemies were stuck in the tremendous water flow, and passing was difficult. Now, this Defense Line acquires the honor as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lastly, one thing you should remember is that Pampus Eiland is open six days a week except for Monday, and the last date for tourists to enter Eiland is October 28th.
Amsterdam has started to miss its tourists because days are becoming shorter than they are. It indicates that the fall season is knocking on the door. As it is not a giant city, you can easily explore these top 5 interesting places on your day trip. Also, these places will make your visit to Amsterdam memorable and incredible. Lastly, read more about travel around the world here.
