The Netherlands is a incredible place for youngsters as there’s a lot for them to do with out sacrificing the consolation of adults. The Dutch let the children be youngsters and welcome them in all places, so don’t fear – visiting with little bubs might be easy and enjoyable.
The place to Stick with Children within the Netherlands
Most individuals, particularly first-time guests, will at all times decide to remain in Amsterdam. When you can and there are some nice locations to stick with youngsters, a smaller city could be the most suitable choice.
Relying on what you wish to see within the nation, you may keep in numerous areas, however I believe both Haarlem or Leiden could be your finest wager.
Each spots are inside a 20-minute trip to Amsterdam by practice and feels much less hectic to bike round, get pleasure from markets, and supply different points of interest close by.
The right way to Get Round Netherlands?
Whereas Netherlands might be straightforward to get round, relying on the place you’re going you may have to plan issues. Most locations might be accessible with public transport, whether or not it’s a practice, bus, or mixture, but it surely may take some time.
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Don’t rule out renting a automotive within the Netherlands. Driving is organized and straightforward, and it could save a variety of time particularly with youngsters. Nevertheless, I’ll say that my youngsters completely liked taking the practice in all places after we ventured all the best way to Efteling we nonetheless rented a automotive.
Kinderboerderij
Regardless of the place you go within the Netherlands, you’ll see a kinderboerderij – principally, a youngsters’s petting farm. There’s often a restaurant and a playground and you may roam in enclosures.
One of the best half? That is completely free to get pleasure from for everybody!
Eurocamps
Have you ever heard of Eurocamps? It’s a series of very reasonably priced locations, barely much like Kinderhotels. Consider it as resort, however with extra homey feeling.
You don’t must camp until you wish to. All of them have loads of self-catered cabins and rooms.
The preferred one within the Netherlands is Duinrell. It’s positioned in Wassenaar, very near Leiden and Haarlem, and has an unimaginable waterpark (for each youngsters and adults) and a little bit amusement park.
You’ll be able to go to it on a day journey from both, however if you wish to prolong your complete keep within the Netherlands and simply calm down, I extremely advocate contemplating staying on the property.
Efteling
Efteling deserves a separate point out, because it’s a singular factor and I extremely advocate dedicating a day to go to. It’s one of many oldest amusement parks on this planet and principally what Disney was earlier than it acquired overcrowded and overcommercialized.
There are rides and issues to do for actually all ages and it feels extremely enjoyable, even on a busy day. Most significantly, you gained’t break the financial institution by going as issues are reasonably priced, with out pushing you to purchase a memento at each nook.
For youthful guests and nostalgic adults Efteling has an enormous magic forest with acquainted fairytale scenes from H.H. Andersen’s tales and loopy issues like speaking trash bins that may suck the trash out of your palms.
My youngsters completely liked visiting Efteling and we will’t say the identical factor about Disney. Our favourite rides had been Carnival Pageant (Efteling’s model of It’s A Small World), Fata Morgana (an Arabian Nights boat trip) and Max&Morris curler coaster.
Near Amsterdam and Haarlem
Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans could be very touristy, however actually with the children it’s a enjoyable place to go to. You’ll be able to pose in large clog footwear, attempt some cheese, find out how windmills work, or see the unique Albert Heijn.
I do suppose it’s a enjoyable little journey and simply accessible from Amsterdam. Plus, you’ll additionally move by means of Zandaam with enjoyable structure.
Muiderslot
Muiderslot is an enthralling Medieval fort that gives actions for the children. Children can costume up and participate in an archery class, or uncover their love for owls and different birds or prey.
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Linnaeushof
You completely can not miss Europe’s largest playground, on the outskirts of Haarlem. Open from the top of March to the top of October, it’s enjoyable for all ages – from toddlers to teenagers (and I’ll say, my husband and I had enjoyable too).
When you do pay an entrance charge and ebook tickets prematurely, there are 350 various things to do and it’s all 100% human-powered. Other than the go-karts nothing else had strains and the placfe was completely nuts and had every little thing a toddler can think about.
There’s additionally a large splashpad/mini-waterpark part, so carry swim garments and a towel. Final time we visiti Linnaeushof we spent 6h on website and it was nonetheless onerous to get the children out, so 3h is a naked minimal you must plan for.
Alkmaar Cheese Market
In case you fancy a little bit journey to see the standard cheese market, I like to recommend Alkmaar over Gouda. Most individuals head to Gouda and whereas it’s a fantastic spot it will get busy and uncomfortable with youngsters.
Alkmaar’s market is basically very related, with individuals rolling the cheese wheels, however with fewer individuals.
Schiphol Airplane Recognizing
Schiphol airport in Amsterdam is huge and planes are coming out and in on a regular basis. You’ll be able to simply spot them from the freeway (or drive beneath the airplane crossing), however there’s a spot the place you may see planes very close by.
Many locations will point out two locations, and whereas the McDonalds by the car parking zone used to have a variety of planes the runway there isn’t actually used. Go to the primary roadside viewing spot (linked right here). You will have a automotive to get there.
Leiden & Surrounding Areas
Corpus
Corpus is a singular museum of human anatomy as you enter the physique and undergo totally different organs. The advisable age is 6, however my 5-year-old and 3-year-old are each into anatomy and it was a success.
The youngsters mentioned it was like being in a Magic College Bus in actual life and so they discovered rather a lot. The one-hour audioguide tour, together with elevator journeys by means of lungs, shifting objects and projectors, or leaping on a tongue, stored my youngsters entertained and even requested for extra.
Naturalis
Institute of Biodiversity Naturalis is a well-liked place for Dutch faculty journeys and a beautiful place to be taught. It has life-size animal fashions, T-rex and different dinosaur bones, and lots of interactive reveals.
It’s a really Dutch museum with no taboo, so could be fairly a shock to some international mother and father however I guarantee you that it’s a good way of educating youngsters.
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NOTE: Naturalis works with Museumkaart (Museum Go). It prices 39 EUR a yr for youngsters as much as 12, and 75 EUR per grownup and it’s legitimate for a complete yr and nearly all museums within the Netherlands. It’s well worth the value and can save you a large number.
Keukenhof & Tulips
In case you’re visiting Netherlands within the spring you may wish to see some tulips. Many enterprise to magnificent Keukenhof Gardens which open up for simply 8 weeks a yr, however you too can bike amongst tulip fields at no cost.
I do suppose Keukenhof might be enjoyable with little ones (in addition they have a fort there!), you too can cease by FAM Flower Farm or discover a farm close by. I’ve a full submit right here about visiting tulips within the Netherlands.
Utrecht & Surrounding Areas
Railway Museum
Who doesn’t like seeing full-size trains and dioramas with mannequin trains? I used to be pleasantly shocked at how interactive and informative the museum was for each youngsters and adults.
The museum is absolutely bilingual so non-Dutch audio system can get pleasure from it, simply as a lot as locals.
Archeon Museum Park
It’s a interactive museum park with set-ups from Prehistory, Roman and Medieval intervals. You’ll be able to step into the center of historical past and uncover the way it was.
Archeon is oriented in the direction of youngsters underneath 9 years previous and it’s an activity-based facility the place youngsters can be taught and have enjoyable on the identical time.
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Miffy Museum (Nijntje Museum)
The beloved bunny has its personal place in Utrecht! Children can sleep in Miffy’s mattress, hang around her washing, discover the little homes, and trip on the little bikes. It’s extra of a playspot than a museum, but it surely’s a cute cease.
Den Hague (The Hague) & Surrounding Areas
Madurodam
Madurodam is a mannequin village within the Netherlands. There are shifting vehicles, planes, and actual geese floating round and it’s enjoyable to see little city principally being an interactive dollhouse.
Scheveningen seaside
In case you’re searching for a large and lengthy seaside with cute boardwalk cafes, Scheveningen is one of the best. You’ll be able to stroll round, take a dip in chilly water with native youngsters, dig round and simply get pleasure from your time outdoor.
There’s additionally a Sea Life aquarium by the seaside with loads of fish, jellyfish and different creatures to see.
Lelystad & Surrounding Areas
Luchtvaartmuseum Aviodrome
Improbable aviation museum with an out of doors and indoor space, positioned on the precise airport of Lelystad (the place you may take a Cessna flying lesson with older youngsters).
The indoor space is full of issues to see, and there’s additionally a beautiful outside house with playgrounds and rusty previous planes for youths to get on board.
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Hans & Grietje
Hans & Grietje is a brilliant distinctive Dutch pancake restaurant, primarily based on the H.H.Andersen’s story. The decorations of the restaurant are properly carried out and the children liked discovering hidden slides, play corners, and random shifting figures. There’s even a slide to the bathroom!
Whereas the meals is simply all proper, you’re going to this place for expertise. They even have shifting tables! Reservations are a should as a result of it will get busy.
The outside space is in the end a huge playground with leaping pillows, a number of huge playhouses, roads with bikes, a splash space, and even a haunted play space. My youngsters gave it a ten/10 and we liked it too!
Oud Valkeveen
Not too removed from Hans & Grietje is a soothing small amusement park referred to as Oud Valkeveen. Whereas 90-year-olds, it actually redeemed itself and makes an ideal outing for youths underneath 8. There are some play areas, small rides, and exhibits, and you may picnic there as properly.