Day trips from Amsterdam
Day trips from Amsterdam open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are May and June, with highs around 66°F (19°C) and about 9 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Amsterdam
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from AmsterdamFrom $42View 
Giethoorn Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam with Canal CruiseFrom $97View 
Bruges Day Trip from AmsterdamFrom $45View 
Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill CruiseFrom $100View 
Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Day Trip from AmsterdamFrom $68View 
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from AmsterdamFrom $132View
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Places to go from Amsterdam
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Alkmaar
- The traditional cheese market, held on Fridays from spring to autumn. About 19 miles away.
- Haarlem
- A short train ride away: a historic centre, the Frans Hals Museum and a big market square. About 11 miles away.
- Delft
- Canals, blue-and-white pottery and Vermeer's hometown. About 34 miles away.
- Gouda
- A Gothic town hall and the cheese the town is named after. About 25 miles away.
- 's-Hertogenbosch
- A medieval city famous for Hieronymus Bosch and its cathedral. About 50 miles away.
- Arnhem
- The Kröller-Müller Museum and Open Air Museum are nearby. About 50 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Amsterdam month by month
Averages for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 43 (6) | 44 (7) | 50 (10) | 58 (14) | 64 (18) | 69 (20) | 73 (23) | 72 (22) | 67 (19) | 58 (15) | 50 (10) | 44 (7) |
| Low °F (°C) | 34 (1) | 34 (1) | 37 (3) | 41 (5) | 47 (9) | 52 (11) | 56 (14) | 56 (13) | 52 (11) | 46 (8) | 40 (5) | 35 (2) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:56 pm | 5:53 pm | 6:44 pm | 8:38 pm | 9:29 pm | 10:04 pm | 9:56 pm | 9:07 pm | 7:57 pm | 6:47 pm | 4:48 pm | 4:27 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Amsterdam?
May and June. Expect highs around 66°F (19°C) and about 9 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
What's the closest day trip from Amsterdam?
Haarlem, about 11 miles away: a short train ride away: a historic centre, the Frans Hals Museum and a big market square. Alkmaar, about 19 miles away: the traditional cheese market, held on Fridays from spring to autumn. Gouda, about 25 miles away: a Gothic town hall and the cheese the town is named after.
Where can I book day trips in Amsterdam?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
