Amsterdam Area
To truly experience Amsterdam, be sure to head out beyond the city borders and explore the greater Amsterdam Area. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll find excellent shopping cities such as Haarlem, golden beaches and wild dunes at Amsterdam Beach and historic harbour towns in Old Holland. Visit the famous tulip fields around Keukenhof, the magical medieval Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot or the wild nature areas and cutting-edge architecture in New Land, reclaimed from the sea.
Discover six unique themed areas just outside Amsterdam
An endless range of culture and entertainment
What's On in the Amsterdam Area
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Meet the icons of the Amsterdam Area
Cruquius Museum
Zaanse Schans
Defence Line of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot
Fort Pampus
Singer Laren
Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet
Museum van de Geest | Dolhuys
Keukenhof
Patronaat
The Dutch Fortress Museum
Kunstfort bij Vijfhuizen
Teylers Museum
Forteiland IJmuiden
Museum of the Mind | Outsider Art
Circuit Zandvoort
Museum Cobra
Frans Hals Museum - Hal (Grote Markt)
Openluchttheater Caprera
Royal FloraHolland
Windmills at the Zaanse Schans
Museum 'De Zwarte Tulp'
Kunstlinie
Noordpier Beach
Flower Art Museum
Frans Hals Museum (Groot Heiligland)
Verwey Museum Haarlem
Museum JAN
Explore the Amsterdam Area with our interactive map
To truly experience Amsterdam, be sure to explore the greater Amsterdam Area.
Read the official I amsterdam Area Guide
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