7 days in The Netherlands Itinerary
Created using Inspirock The Netherlands trip itinerary planner
Start: Caen
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Kinderdijk
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Rotterdam
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The Hague
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Haarlem
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Monnickendam
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Amsterdam
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Volendam
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End: Caen
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Kinderdijk is a village in the Netherlands, belonging to the municipality of Molenwaard, in the province South Holland, about 15km east of Rotterdam. On the 13th (Sat), contemplate the long history of World Heritage Kinderdijk and then take in the views from Erasmus Bridge.
To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Kinderdijk holiday planner.
Caen, France to Kinderdijk is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. May in Kinderdijk sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Rotterdam.
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To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Kinderdijk holiday planner.
Caen, France to Kinderdijk is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. May in Kinderdijk sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Rotterdam.
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Rotterdam — 1 night
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Manhattan on the Maas
Located in the South Holland province, Rotterdam is one of the Netherlands' most lively cities, as well as one of the largest trading ports in the world.Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): browse the different shops at Markthal and then don't miss a visit to Rotterdam Centraal Station.
To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Rotterdam day trip planning website.
Rotterdam is just a stone's throw from Kinderdijk. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can go by car to The Hague.
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The Hague — 1 night
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Judicial Capital of the World
Known as the "judicial capital of the world," The Hague is the center for everything official in the Netherlands: the home of the Dutch government and parliament, the workplace of the King and Queen, and the base of many international affairs such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): take in the exciting artwork at The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery.
For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the The Hague day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Rotterdam to The Hague takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in The Hague can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Haarlem.
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Haarlem — 1 night
Flower City
Often referred to as "Mini Amsterdam," Haarlem provides all the classical charm of Amsterdam, but on a smaller scale.For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Haarlem tour itinerary planner.
Getting from The Hague to Haarlem by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train. May in Haarlem sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Monnickendam.
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Monnickendam — 1 night
Monnickendam is a Town in the Dutch province of North Holland. For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Monnickendam sightseeing tool.
Getting from Haarlem to Monnickendam by car takes about an hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. You'll set off for Amsterdam on the 17th (Wed).
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Getting from Haarlem to Monnickendam by car takes about an hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. You'll set off for Amsterdam on the 17th (Wed).
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Amsterdam — 2 nights
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Venice of the North
Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, then stroll around Vondelpark, then get outside with Lovers Canal Cruises, and finally take a stroll through The Jordaan. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Thu): get to know the fascinating history of Begijnhof, then examine the collection at Anne Frank House, then hunt for treasures at Bloemenmarkt, and finally admire the masterpieces at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
To find traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam itinerary builder website.
Amsterdam is just a stone's throw from Monnickendam. In May in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Volendam.
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To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Volendam sightseeing planner.
Volendam is very close to Amsterdam. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. You'll set off for home on the 19th (Fri).
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Volendam is very close to Amsterdam. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. You'll set off for home on the 19th (Fri).
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The Netherlands travel guide
Low Country
The Netherlands literally means "Low Country", inspired by the country's low and flat geography, where only about 50 percent of the land exceeds one meter (three feet) above sea level. Since the late 16th century, large, flat land areas called "polders" have been reclaimed from the sea and lakes and protected by dikes, amounting to nearly 17 percent of the country's current land mass. The Netherlands is. This is small, densely populated country lies mainly in Western Europe but also includes three islands in the Caribbean; it's the main constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The European part of the Netherlands borders Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest, sharing maritime borders with Belgium, the United Kingdom and Germany. Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam serve as the three largest and most important cities in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is the country's capital, while The Hague holds the Dutch seat of government. The port of Rotterdam claims the title as the largest port in Europe, in fact, it's as large as the next three ports combined.
