7 days in The Netherlands Itinerary

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Kinderdijk
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Rotterdam
— 1 night
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The Hague
— 1 night
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Haarlem
— 1 night
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Monnickendam
— 1 night
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Amsterdam
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Volendam
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Kinderdijk

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of World Heritage Kinderdijk and then admire the striking features of Erasmus Bridge.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Kinderdijk attractions planner.

Caen, France to Kinderdijk is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. April in Kinderdijk sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Rotterdam.
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Rotterdam — 1 night

Manhattan on the Maas

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): browse the different shops at Markthal and then make a trip to Rotterdam Centraal Station.

To see ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Rotterdam tour site.

Rotterdam is just a stone's throw from Kinderdijk. In April, daily temperatures in Rotterdam can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to go by car to The Hague.
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The Hague — 1 night

Judicial Capital of the World

On the 15th (Mon), take in the exciting artwork at The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our The Hague day trip planner.

Getting from Rotterdam to The Hague by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. April in The Hague sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Haarlem.
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Haarlem — 1 night

Flower City

To see traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Haarlem trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from The Hague to Haarlem takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April in Haarlem, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Monnickendam.
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Monnickendam — 1 night

For other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Monnickendam trip planner.

You can drive from Haarlem to Monnickendam in an hour. April in Monnickendam sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. You'll set off for Amsterdam on the 18th (Thu).
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Amsterdam — 2 nights

Venice of the North

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, stroll around Vondelpark, then take a tour by water with Lovers Canal Cruises, and finally wander the streets of The Jordaan. On the 19th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Begijnhof, then examine the collection at Anne Frank House, then hunt for treasures at Bloemenmarkt, and finally explore the world behind art at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Amsterdam holiday planner.

Amsterdam is just a stone's throw from Monnickendam. In April in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Volendam.
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Volendam

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Volendam is just a stone's throw from Amsterdam. April in Volendam sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. On the 20th (Sat), you'll travel back home.
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The Netherlands travel guide

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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.
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