Ben & Judith’s guidebook
Our recommendations
We've listed here a few ideas for you to check out, as well as including how to get to them
A beautiful area with a collection of windmills and a museum. This is a great location for a stroll.
To get to Zaanse Schans from our place you walk (10mins) to the kopenmolenstraat and get the bus 391 to Zaanse Schans.
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Zaanse Schans
KraaienestA beautiful area with a collection of windmills and a museum. This is a great location for a stroll.
To get to Zaanse Schans from our place you walk (10mins) to the kopenmolenstraat and get the bus 391 to Zaanse Schans.
Haarlem is a charming, medieval city in North Holland with lots for tourists to the Netherlands to see and do. This Dutch city offers visitors a lively cultural scene, loads of atmosphere, excellent shopping and dining.
To get to Haarlem from our place you walk to the Barkstraat bus stop and then take the bus 395 towards Amsterdam Sloterdijk station and then take the train to Haarlem. Total travel time around an hr
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Haarlem
Haarlem is a charming, medieval city in North Holland with lots for tourists to the Netherlands to see and do. This Dutch city offers visitors a lively cultural scene, loads of atmosphere, excellent shopping and dining.
To get to Haarlem from our place you walk to the Barkstraat bus stop and then take the bus 395 towards Amsterdam Sloterdijk station and then take the train to Haarlem. Total travel time around an hr
The Van Gogh Museum houses the world's largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh. The collection includes world famous paintings like Almond Blossom, Sunflowers and The Potato Eaters.
As well as the Van Gogh museam there is also the Rijksmuseam and Stedelijk museam all within the same are.
To get to Museamplein (Museam Square) in Amsterdam take the 394 from the Tjotterlaan towards Amsterdam Centraal and then change to Tram 12 or Tram 2
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Van Gogh-museet
6 MuseumpleinThe Van Gogh Museum houses the world's largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh. The collection includes world famous paintings like Almond Blossom, Sunflowers and The Potato Eaters.
As well as the Van Gogh museam there is also the Rijksmuseam and Stedelijk museam all within the same are.
To get to Museamplein (Museam Square) in Amsterdam take the 394 from the Tjotterlaan towards Amsterdam Centraal and then change to Tram 12 or Tram 2
Like beer? Check out this little brewery in Amsterdam, they have a fantastic range of special beers to sample.
To get here take the 394 from the Tjotterlaan to Amsterdam centraal and then swap to the Tram 14 and get off at Pontanusstraat
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Brouwerij 't IJ
7 FunenkadeLike beer? Check out this little brewery in Amsterdam, they have a fantastic range of special beers to sample.
To get here take the 394 from the Tjotterlaan to Amsterdam centraal and then swap to the Tram 14 and get off at Pontanusstraat
Looking for a fancy meal out, check out De Hoop Op d'Swarte Walvis which is on the Zaanse Schaans.
Best for an evening meal and during the day it will be very busy with all the tourists at the windmills, its a great place but we would suggest booking in advance!
Tip: Try the Chef's menu
To get here walk to the kopenmolenstraat and take bus 391 towards Zaanse Schans
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De Hoop op d'Swarte Walvis
15 KalverringdijkLooking for a fancy meal out, check out De Hoop Op d'Swarte Walvis which is on the Zaanse Schaans.
Best for an evening meal and during the day it will be very busy with all the tourists at the windmills, its a great place but we would suggest booking in advance!
Tip: Try the Chef's menu
To get here walk to the kopenmolenstraat and take bus 391 towards Zaanse Schans
This place is a great 'go to' spot within the heart of Zaandam. A good choice if you dont want to trek all the way into Amsterdam for a bite to eat.
PS they also do great cocktails
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Manzo's Bar Bistro
7 DamThis place is a great 'go to' spot within the heart of Zaandam. A good choice if you dont want to trek all the way into Amsterdam for a bite to eat.
PS they also do great cocktails
Nice day out if the weather is ok. You need to reserve tickets online due to Covid19
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ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanNice day out if the weather is ok. You need to reserve tickets online due to Covid19
Bloemendaal or Zandvoort beaches are a great day out if the weather is good. Make sure you arrive early in the morning to get a good spot
Strand / Duinen bij Bloemendaal aan Zee
84 ZeewegBloemendaal or Zandvoort beaches are a great day out if the weather is good. Make sure you arrive early in the morning to get a good spot
great for a short 5K walk through fields and forest and then a restaurant visit. Park at Kruisbergweg 1969, 1969 MP Heemskerk
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Gasterij Kruisberg B.V.
4A Kruisberggreat for a short 5K walk through fields and forest and then a restaurant visit. Park at Kruisbergweg 1969, 1969 MP Heemskerk
The local national park which is very popular on nice days. You can swim here in multiple locations and there is a cafe
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Twiske
1 De NoorderlaaikThe local national park which is very popular on nice days. You can swim here in multiple locations and there is a cafe