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Utrecht: De Haar Castle and Park Entrance Ticket

1. Utrecht: De Haar Castle and Park Entrance Ticket

Immerse yourself in history at iconic De Haar Castle. Admire its picture book medieval architecture, see its opulent interior, learn about the famous guests who have stayed there, and explore its tranquil grounds. Encounter a medieval fortress with towers and ramparts, moats, gates, and drawbridges. Marvel at the setting as the fairytale-like castle rises majestically from parkland filled with impressive trees, old gardens, and ponds. Take a walk in its tranquil parklands. Visit the Rose Garden or Roman Garden. Discover its ponds and canals, as well as the many bridges, romantic vistas, and impressive avenues ideal for long walks or picnics.

Arnhem: Kröller-Müller Museum Entrance Ticket

2. Arnhem: Kröller-Müller Museum Entrance Ticket

Visit the renowned Kröller-Müller Museum, set inside a stunning national park just a 20-minute drive from Arnhem. Discover the world’s second largest Van Gogh collection and stroll through the beautiful sculpture garden. Besides many well-known Van Gogh paintings, the museum houses acclaimed works by Renoir, Picasso, Monet, Mondriaan, and others. As well as its permanent collection, the museum offers temporary exhibits, making every visit different.

Small Group Tour to Kröller Müller and N.P. The Hoge Veluwe

3. Small Group Tour to Kröller Müller and N.P. The Hoge Veluwe

Meet your guide at a centrally located meeting point in Amsterdam. A comfortable, air-conditioned luxurious minivan will take you to today’s destination in about 75 minutes. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views of the Dutch flat landscape before you arrive at the national park, the Hoge Veluwe. The Kröller-Müller Museum houses the second-largest Van Gogh collection in the world. More than 90 paintings, over 180 drawings by this artist, and works by other great masters are on display here. There are often remarkable temporary exhibitions. In the sculpture garden, one of the largest in Europe, you can enjoy both sculptures and nature. The park houses more than 160 sculptures by iconic artists, from Auguste Rodin to Henry Moore. The Hoge Veluwe National Park Museum sculpture garden is in the middle of the National Park. You can enjoy both sculptures and the beautiful nature of this Unesco biosphere. The sculpture garden consists of 160 sculptures from artists such as Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, Richard Deacon, and Claes Oldenburg. Upon arrival in Kröller Müller, your guide will take you to the museum, where you can enjoy some free time to explore the museum at your own pace. Next, you have a choice of activities that you may wish to do: - Enjoy a bike ride. Cycling is the ideal way to explore the park since you can freely use the famous white bicycles. On your way, you will encounter all of the park's landscapes: deciduous, coniferous, mixed forests, wet and dry heaths, and shifting sand. - Have your guide/driver take you for a scenic ride through the park.

Utrecht: National Railway Museum Admission Ticket

4. Utrecht: National Railway Museum Admission Ticket

The Dutch Railway Museum, also known as the Het Spoorwegmuseum, is your chance to explore the wonderful world of trains. Explore the museum's extensive collection of locomotives, carriages, scale models, steam engines, paintings, and railway material and objects. Visitors to the Railway Museum enter through the fully restored historic Maliebaan Station built-in 1874. While in the museum, you can see the impressive SS 13, also known as De Bril. While you're at the Railway Museum, visit its 3 saloon coaches and the authentic Royal waiting room. Take a behind-the-scenes look at a railway yard throughout the age of steam. Walk along with the Maliebaan Station platform and visit the Model Stockroom, which is filled with a collection of railway models. Take a ride on the Steel Monster and explore under, between, and above steam engines. Visit the Techlab while at the Railway Museum and learn everything there is to know about electric trains.

From Amsterdam: Group Tour to Hoge Veluwe National Park

5. From Amsterdam: Group Tour to Hoge Veluwe National Park

Discover the beautiful scenery of the Hoge Veluwe National Park on a guided tour from Amsterdam. Admire the variety of wildlife that can be spotted in the park, as well as the beautiful rural scenery. Start with pickup from a meeting point in central Amsterdam in the morning. Travel to the Hoge Veluwe National Park and stop at several lookouts and wildlife viewing areas. Keep a look out for wild boars, red deer, roe deer, mouflon, and possibly wolves. You will receive tea or coffee, as well as a light snack to recharge during your exploration of the park. If you wish you can discover the park at your leisure by bicycle. For those who are more interested in art or architecture, you can be dropped at the entrance of the country residence/museum Jachthuis Sint Hubertus or the Kröller-Müller Museum. After exploring the park, board the bus and relax on the journey back to Amsterdam.

From Amsterdam: Private Day Trip to the Dutch Castles

6. From Amsterdam: Private Day Trip to the Dutch Castles

Get picked up from your accommodation by your professional guide and head first to Muiden Castle. Commissioned by Count Floris V in 1280, this 13th-century castle is one of the oldest in The Netherlands. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Muiden Castle is a quintessential medieval castle accessible only by drawbridge and featured in a number of shows and films set in the Middle Ages. Next up is De Haar Castle, the largest castle in the Netherlands once privately owned by the van Zuylen family. Learn about the fascinating history of the castle while you tour the exhibitions in its interior as well as the park and beautiful gardens surrounding it. Get driven back to your accommodation after the tour.

Amsterdam: Vecht River Day Trip with Cruise and High Tea

7. Amsterdam: Vecht River Day Trip with Cruise and High Tea

Experience the beauty of the Vecht river on this private day trip from Amsterdam. Pass through small villages and see old draw bridges as you drive along the river. Cruise by local castles on an a river cruise. Indulge in a decadent high tea as you look out over the river. Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Amsterdam in the afternoon. Sit back and relax as you take an insider route along the winding river. Admire charming villages, draw bridges, and historical estates as you drive. Board on a classical open-topped boat and sip on a glass of bubbly as you drift by stunning castles, 17th-century river estates, and colorful gardens. Have the option to stop to visit a local museum or windmills, or to purchase a guided tour of the Slot Zuylen castle. Sit down to a delicious high tea at a fine restaurant with a terrace on the river. Return to your accommodation in Amsterdam in the evening.

Vecht River: Full-day Cruise with Lunch

8. Vecht River: Full-day Cruise with Lunch

Start your journey from your hotel or a central location of your choice in Amsterdam. Your private party will be picked up by car and driven to the Vecht River to jump aboard a classical open-topped boat. Cruise along the Vecht River, one of the most beautiful rivers in the Netherlands on this full-day private tour. Admire the iconic sights of mesmerizing castles, old draw bridges, and 17th-century river estates. Enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner at an exclusive restaurant, overlooking the river. Best of all, with this customized tour, you can choose to make a stop to visit one of the museums, windmills, or take a guided tour around Slot Zuylen. The flexibility allows your party to see the sights that you want too. Make sure you bring your camera as you don't want to miss taking great pictures.

Utrecht: Centraal Museum Entrance Ticket

9. Utrecht: Centraal Museum Entrance Ticket

Discover art, design, fashion, and city history in the Centraal Museum Utrecht, the oldest municipal museum in the Netherlands. The museum aims to expand your mind by offering different perspectives on the present and the past and through special events and activities. Immerse yourself in fashion as you walk through exhibits that display important garments from the last hundred years. There are famous items on display by world-renowned designers such as Jan Taminiau and Iris van Herpen. Get a real feel for the graphic designer, visual artist, and children’s book author Dick Bruna and see his faithfully reconstructed studio inside the museum. His best-known creation is Miffy (or, in Dutch: nijntje).  Marvel at the skillful use of color and the intriguing themes of the internationally renowned Caravaggisti painters of Utrecht, including Dirck van Baburen, Gerard van Honthorst, and Hendrick ter Brugghen. Visit the contemporary art stages inside and outside the museum displaying contemporary artists and their artwork on topical issues in today’s society. The Expo 10, named ‘Utrecht Lokaal’, is devoted to presenting both exciting new talents and established artists from the city of Utrecht. The design collection includes the renowned (and the world’s largest) Rietveld collection. In addition to the world-famous Red and Blue Chair, you can view a diverse selection of works by this versatile designer and architect. Centraal Museum also has an impressive collection of modern art from 1850 - 1950, with works by famous artists such as Gustave Courbet, along with Utrecht artists including the surrealist Joop Moesman and magic realist Pyke Koch.  Learn more about the city of Utrecht, with its rich history and varied population. There are portraits of Utrecht’s citizenry throughout the ages and also the remnants of a huge medieval barge.

Small Group Tour to Castle De Haar from Amsterdam

10. Small Group Tour to Castle De Haar from Amsterdam

Let us take you to the most beautiful castle in the Netherlands. We will leave Amsterdam at 10:15 in the morning. Kasteel de Haar is only a 45 minutes’ drive away from Amsterdam and takes you back in time. In a small group tour we have about 3.5 hours to visit the castle with its stunning rooms, its gardens, and the beautiful, landscaped park around it. Kasteel de Haar is characterized by its rich and extravagant history and the many special stories hidden behind the castle walls. During the transportation our local guide will tell you something about the Netherlands and answer all the questions you might have.

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A great day out for the whole family. Admission is a bit more expensive, but the exhibition has a lot to offer. In addition to many different locomotives and wagons, there is also a small indoor roller coaster and a train simulator. For a visit you can plan a relaxed day to explore everything.

This is a BEAUTIFUL castle. SO ornately detailed. 10000 times worth the visit! Try to go for the Christmas Festival/Market. The employees at the Castle are amazingly knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the history with you. Kind and friendly. FIVE star experience.

I like the castle and the gardens. The castle is impressive, well preserved, with many details and ornaments.

An absolute must, get the train to the museum from Utrecht Central if you can it’s worth it

Pristine condition (almost newly built) with great family history.