Listed below are attractions, amusement parks, museums, activities, tours and more entertainment options located in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and elsewhere in the Netherlands…
| NAME / CITY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| AMSTERDAM DUNGEON Amsterdam T: 020 530 8500  | The Amsterdam Dungeon is a popular attraction in the city center that highlights some of the city's darker moments throughout history with torture chambers and devices, real serial killers and plagues. Open Sunday-Thursday 11:00-18:00, Friday/Saturday 11:00-19:00. |
| AMSTERDAM ZOO Amsterdam T: 020 523 3670  | The Amsterdam Zoo (ARTIS) has animals from all over the world on display in their natural habitats as well as an aquarium and planetarium (included with the admission cost). Tram 14 from Central Station stops at the zoo. |
| APENHEUL Apeldoorn T: 055 357 5757  | Apenheul is a primate conservation park in the Dutch city of Apeldoorn, set adjacent to the Berg & Dal park. Monkeys, gorillas and orangutans roam in their natural habitats. Apeheul was named the 'Best Day Out Attraction in the Netherlands' in 2016. It is open from mid-May to end of October. |
| ARCHEON Alphen aan den Rijn T: 017 244 7744  | The Archeon family theme park in South Holland reproduces life in the Netherlands at different periods in history, including the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Roman Empire and Middle Ages. Live actors. During the summer high season, there are scheduled birds of prey feedings and gladiator battles. |
| AVIFAUNA Alphen aan den Rijn T: 017 225 6256  | Avifauna is an aviary and wildlife theme park located in Alphen (approx. 30 mins from Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Rotterdam). Avifauna also has indoor and outdoor playgrounds. The park is open daily from 10:00-17:00 year-round. |
| AVIODROME Lelystad T: 032 028 9842  | Aviodrome is a 6000m2 aviation-theme park and playground located near Amsterdam. There are 100 airplanes on site including a real 747. Kids can learn about Dutch aviation, pilot and flight attendant training and checkout actual cockpits. Open year round. |
| BODY WORLDS Amsterdam T: 020 216 0601  | The Body Worlds Amsterdam permanent exhibition includes over 200 different plastinates (actual human remains that have been plasticized for scientific research and understanding the human anatomy). Located in the city center along the Damrak. |
| CORPUS, journey through the human body Oegstgeest T: 071 751 0200  | Corpus offers a fun and educational journey through the human body, where you learn how organs interact with each other and what must be done to ensure good health. The attraction is located in Oegstgeest, adjacent to Leiden. Min age 6 yrs. |
| DE PIER SCHEVENINGEN The Hague  | De Pier Scheveningen is one of The Hague's most identifiable landmarks with the 40-meter high Skyview Ferris Wheel and 60-meter tall bungy jump tower (where you can also zip-line over the entire length of the Pier. Lots of indoor and outdoor restaurants including a pannenkoekenhuis (pancake house). It is open year-round. |
| DE UITHOF The Hague T: 070 359 9443  | This indoor 'sport-tainment' center in The Hague offers go-karting, ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, bungee football, laser tag and sumo wrestling for adults and children. |
| DIERENRIJK Nuenen T: 049 266 8240  | Dierenrijk is an animal park located near Eindhoven in the Netherlands south. The park is open year round and showcases exotic animals like meerkats, alpaca, lemurs, gibbon, elephants, lions, tigers and ibex. |
| DOLFINARIUM Harderwijk T: 034 146 7467  | Dolfinarium is the largest marine mammal water park in Europe. Exciting shows and entertainment for the entire family. Substantial discount when purchasing tickets online rather than at the gate (€21.50 vs. €29). Harderwijk is located 30 mins. east of Amsterdam. The park is open daily April-October. |
| DRIEVLIET The Hague T: 070 399 9305  | The Drievliet family amusement park in The Hague is open April-October and has roller coasters, carousel, bumper cars, spinning teacups, swinging chairs, spook house, garden maze, Ferris wheel and several water slides. |
| DUINRELL Wassenaar T: 070 515 5255 | The Duinrell amusement park has been a source of fun and entertainment for kids, teens, adults and families for 75 years. Tucked away in the dunes of Wassenaar (adjacent to The Hague), the park is filled with rides, games and attractions including roller coasters, slides, swings, monorail and the famous Tikibad pool that offers multiple water elements. Fun for all ages! |
| EFTELING Kaatsheuvel T: 041 653 7777
| At Efteling, Holland's largest amusement park, fairytales and folkore come to life. Enjoy lots of exciting rides, water shows and live characters. The park is open year-round. You can also stay overnight in the Efteling hotel or holiday homes (with unlimited admission to the park). |
| ESCHER IN HET PALEIS The Hague T: 070 427 7730  | The M.C. Escher museum is located in a monumental building, the former winter palace of Queen Mother Emma. Escher is known for his fascinating drawings, etchings, lithographs and carvings featuring his perspective, space and reality. |
| EUROMAST Rotterdam T: 010 436 4811  | The Euromast tower is one of the most recognizable structures in the Rotterdam skyline. In addition to the restaurant and observation deck at 96 meters, there is the scenic 'Euroscoop' rotating elevator with glass floor that reaches a height of 185 meters (56 stories), providing an incredible 360-degree view of Holland's second largest city. |
| EYE Amsterdam Amsterdam Noord T: 020 589 1400  | The EYE Film Museum Amsterdam has on display their permanent collection of memorabilia, photos and antique film making equipment, plus temporary exhibits, special films and guided tours. Take the ferry (free of charge) from the back of Amsterdam Central across the IJ river to reach the EYE. |
| HEINEKEN EXPERIENCE Amsterdam T: 020 721 5300  | The Heineken Experience includes a tour of the world famous beer brewery and tasting. In addition, take a glass top canal boat tour of this great Dutch city where you'll pass many of its famous landmarks. |
| HELICOPTER TOURS Netherlands T: 070 700 7878  | Experience the Dutch city of your choice from above with a helicopter tour for 2-6 people. Departure airports are in Hilversum, Lelystad, Essen and Zierikzee. Book a flight over the tulip fields, Wadden Islands, Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam or elsewhere in Netherlands. |
| HORTUS BOTANICUS Leiden T: 071 527 5144  | This is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, established in 1590 for research by Leiden University. In addition to its Amazonian, Japanese and Winter gardens, a Hortus ticket includes admission to the Leiden University Observatory Visitor Center. |
| HOT AIR BALLOONING Netherlands  | There are several Dutch companies that offer hot-air balloon trips in the Netherlands. The spring and summer are the most popular seasons for this activity. During the warmest months, trips take place early in the morning or in the evening to avoid updrafts associated with higher temperatures. Check out the offers at Aerostat (based in South Holland with trips over The Hague, Delft, Gouda, Rotterdam, Utrecht), BAS Baloonvaarten (based in Laren with trips over Breda, Tilburg, Eindhoven, Maastricht, Nijmegen, Arnhem) and Noordelijk Balloncentrum (with trips over Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe and Overijssel). |
| IAMSTERDAM CITY CARD Amsterdam  | The Iamsterdam City Card offers free entrance to over 60 attractions and activities in and around Amsterdam, including museums, galleries and sightseeing canal cruises, plus unlimited access to public transport. The cost of the card varies according to the number of days it is valid; choose from 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days. |
| KEUKENHOF Lisse  | The Keukenhof tulip park and botanical garden is one of the top attractions in the Netherlands. Over 7 million bulbs come into bloom each spring. The park is only open for 8 weeks from mid-March until mid-May. Flower exhibitions, including roses, orchids and lilies, take place in the two enclosed pavilions. Keukenhof can be reached by special buses that leave from Leiden, Haarlem and Schiphol train stations. |
| KINDERDIJK Kinderdijk  | The Kinderdijk windmills are designated a world heritage landmark by the United Nations (UNESCO). The 19 mills were built in the early 1700's to drain water from the land east of Rotterdam. Entry into the park is free. There is a fee to visit the museum located inside one of the windmills. |
| LEGOLAND Scheveningen  | The Legoland Discovery Center in Scheveningen highlights include a mini land, 4D cinema, Ninjago training center, Imagination Express and a build & test area. |
| LINNAEUSHOF Heemstede  | Linnaeushof opened in 1963 and has grown to become the largest kids playground in the Netherlands (and Europe) with over 350 rides, water attractions and play areas. It is located in Bennenbroek (Heemstede), on the border of North and South Holland. Linnaeushof is open from end of March to end of October (pools open May to Sept). |
| LOUWMAN MUSEUM T: 070 359 8070  | The Louwman Museum in The Hague owns the world's oldest private collection of historic cars. On display are hundreds of mint-condition automobiles, vans, race cars and caravans from the past 130 years along with vehicle-themed artwork, miniature models, posters, magazines and trophies. |
| MADAME TUSSAUD Amsterdam T: 020 522 1010  | The Madame Tussaud wax museum on Dam square in the center of Amsterdam is world renown. Here you can come up close and personal with incredibly lifelike reproductions of famous people such as Madonna, Justin Bieber, Ronaldi, David Beckham and Justin Timberlake. |
| MADURODAM The Hague T: 070 416 2400  | The Madurodam 'Holland-in-miniature' theme park in The Hague features a multitude of Netherlands landmarks reproduced in miniature, spread across several acres. Trains run through the various vignettes. |
| MARITIME MUSEUM Rotterdam T: 010 413 2680  | The Rotterdam Maritime Museum in the city center is an interactive experience. Not only can you view and board many old-time ships, but also see how Europe's largest port operates through a multi-media presentation plus other VR installations. |
| MAURITSHUIS The Hague T: 070 302 3456  | The Mauritshuis museum and gallery is home to the well-known painting 'Girl With A Pearl Earring' by Johannes Vermeer and other works by artists of the Dutch Golden Age such as Rembrandt, Jan Steen and Frans Hals. |
| MINIWORLD ROTTERDAM Rotterdam T: 010 240 0501  | Miniworld Rotterdam is the largest indoor miniature-replica attraction in the Benelux. Featured are many famous Rotterdam landmarks, plus the Dutch countryside with windmills, farms and villages. When day turns into night (every 24 minutes), watch as streetlamps and buildings light up! Miniworld Rotterdam was voted the most fun family attraction in South Holland by ANWB and Algemeen Dagblad (AD newspaper). |
| MOCO MUSEUM Amsterdam T: 020 370 1997  | Moco Museum Amsterdam showcases works by contemporary, modern and street artists such as Banksy, Keith Haring and Jeff Koons. In addition to this location near Museumplein, Moco Museum also has a branch in Barcelona, Spain. |
| MUIDERSLOT Muiden  | The Muiderslot castle and fortress is part of the historic Amsterdam defense ring which is a UNESCO-protected world heritage site. In addition to guided tours there are many scheduled activities (during the high season) including falcon training and knights-in-armor recreation shows. |
| NATURALIS Leiden T: 071 751 9600  | This newly renovated and expanded natural sciences museum and bio-research center offers something for everyone, children and adults alike, including its prize attraction...the T-Rex Trix. |
| NEMO Amsterdam T: 020 531 3233  | The NEMO Science Museum teaches children (and adults) about science and technology with interactive exhibits, experiments, demonstrations and workshops. Open daily 10:00-17:30. Located a short distance from Amsterdam Central station. |
| NIJNTJE MUSEUM Utrecht T: 030 236 2399  | The Nijntje (Miffy) museum in Utrecht is a fun, creative and inspiring experience for young children, showcasing the lovable bunny character created by the Dutch author/illustrator Dick Bruna over a half century ago. |
| OMNIVERSUM The Hague T: 070 354 5454  | Omniversum is a unique attraction with a science museum and a domed cinema that shows specially-produced IMAX movies on a curved screen 36 meters wide by 18 meters tall, making it the largest cinema in the Benelux. |
| OUWEHANDS DIERENPARK
| Ouwehands Dierenpark is a 22-hectare zoo in the Utrecht-area (Rhenen). Animals include giant pandas, gorillas, orangutans, black bears, polar bears, elephants, lions, tigers, giraffes, flamingos and more. |
| PALEIS HET LOO GARDENS Apeldoorn  | The Paleis Het Loo royal garden has been restored to its original 17th-century Baroque-styled grandeur with Greek statues, fountains and water elements, winding paths, manicured hedges and bright-colored flowers. The palace in Apeldoorn was built by King Willem III and Queen Mary II. The gardens are open to the public from April to October. |
| PANCAKE BOAT Amsterdam Nijmegen Rotterdam  | The Pannenkoekenboot (Pancake Boat) offers all-you-can-eat pancake buffet cruises around Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Nijmegen. You can choose from a quick 75-min sightseeing cruise, a 1.5-hr brunch cruise or 2.5-hr family cruise. |
| PANORAMA MESDAG T: 070 310 6665  | The Panorama Mesdag museum has on display the 120m x 14m high circular artwork by renown painter Dutch Hendrik Willem Mesdag. It offers a 360-degree view of Scheveningen and the North Sea from the dunes circa 1887. |
| PLASWIJCKPARK Rotterdam T: 010 418 1836  | Plaswijckpark is one of the oldest family amusement parks in the Netherlands (opened 1923). It is located in the Schiebroek-Hillegersberg area and consists of multiple playgrounds, go-karts, water rides (in season), mini zoo and flower gardens. It is opened year-round and accessible by Tram 25. |
| RIJKSMUSEUM Amsterdam T: 020 674 7000  | The Amsterdam Rijksmuseum is one of the world's top museums featuring works from renown Dutch painters such as Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh and Johannes Vermeer. Plus sculptures, furniture and fashions from medieval times through the 20th century. |
| RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT Amsterdam T: 020 369 7120  | Ripley's Believe It Or Not attraction features shockingly true things on exhibit. The Amsterdam location is located on Dam square. |
| ROTTERDAM ZOO Rotterdam T: 010 443 1495  | At the Rotterdam Zoo you can travel the world, from Antartica, to Asia, to Africa, to South America to Oceanium and see animals in their natural habitats including penguins, giraffes, gorillas, zebras, crocodiles and sharks. The zoo also has a tropical butterfly paradise, Amazonica. Single entry tickets and season passes can be purchased online. |
| SAFARIPARK BEEKSE BERGEN Beekse Bergen T: 088 900 0321  | This Netherlands safari park is located in North Brabant, just outside of Tilburg. You can see lots of exotic animals up-close driving in your own car, riding on the park's bus or boat, or on foot while hiking through the park. The Beekse Bergen Safari Park is open year round and there are camp grounds and bungalow accommodations nearby. |
| SEA LIFE SCHEVENINGEN The Hague T: 070 354 2100  | The Sea Life aquarium in The Hague is located on the beachfront in Scheveningen. It is open year-round and offers close up views of fish and exotic aquatic life including clown fish, sea horses, turtles, octopuses and sharks. |
| SPACE EXPO Noordwijk T: 071 200 1400  | Space Expo Noordwijk is the European Space Agency's first permanent exhibition. It is an interactive museum geared toward children where they can train to be an astronaut and earn a diploma. |
| SPIDO Rotterdam  | Spido operates several different sightseeing boat cruises in Rotterdam, including a tour of the city's port (the largest in Europe). Day trips to Future Land and the Maasvlakte land reclamation project as well as High Tea cruises also offered. |
| SPOORWEGMUSEUM Utrecht T: 030 230 6206  | The Spoorwegmuseum (train museum) in Utrecht brings to life 175 years of rail travel in the Netherlands. It includes displays, rides and even a tech lab where kids will learn how electricity flows to trains to make them move, how they can travel fast but not come off the tracks and more interesting aspects of rail travel. |
| STEAM TRAIN KATWIJK LEIDEN Valkenburg  | This smaller railway attraction near Leiden offers rides on classic steam engine trains around Lake Valkenburg in South Holland. Open April through October. |
| THIS IS HOLLAND T: 020 215 3008 Amsterdam Noord  | This Amsterdam attraction allows you to experience 22 of Holland's iconic landmarks through a unique multi-media flight simulation with music soundtrack, mist and rocking swing. It is located just across the IJ river from Central Station, next to the EYE film museum. Take the free ferry from the pier in back of the station. |
| TOURS & TICKETS T: 020 420 4000 | This Holland sightseeing tours company and activity booking specialist located in Amsterdam has been around for over 35 years. They offer a range of tours and combination packages with multiple activities including canal boat trips, hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus, countryside windmill tour and more. During March-May, they offer various several different tours that include the world-famous Keukenhof tulip park. |
| VAN GOGH MUSEUM Amsterdam T: 020 570 5200  | This Amsterdam museum dedicated to the renown Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh is the top attraction in the city with over 2 million visitors annually. In addition to many of his most important works such as Sunflowers, Irises, Almond Blossoms, The Bedroom and The Sower, the museum's collection includes works by Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, Anton Mauve and others. Plus temporary exhibitions. The museum is open 7 days a week (times vary by month). |
| ZAANSE SCHANS Zaanse Schans  | This North Holland windmill village is an open-air museum located a short 20-minute train ride from the Amsterdam city center. You can walk through the town (for free) or take the boat tour. |
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