{"id":17932,"date":"2024-07-10T07:09:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T11:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=17932"},"modified":"2025-12-17T13:13:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T12:13:21","slug":"day-trips-from-amsterdam-by-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-amsterdam-by-train","title":{"rendered":"7 Day Trips from Amsterdam by Train: Volendam, Weesp, &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ready to venture beyond Amsterdam\u2019s iconic canals, cobblestoned squares, diverse districts, and artsy bohemian areas? There\u2019s a whole lot more to explore within an hour from Amsterdam if you have the time. We&#8217;ve come up with a list of the best day trips by train from Amsterdam to embark on if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the Dutch capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-amsterdam-by-train\/#Visit_a_medieval_castle\" title=\"Visit a medieval castle\">Visit a medieval castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-amsterdam-by-train\/#Explore_fortified_towns_and_historical_forts\" title=\"Explore fortified towns and historical forts\">Explore fortified towns and historical forts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-amsterdam-by-train\/#Experience_traditional_Dutch_life_on_the_shores_of_the_Zuiderzee\" title=\"Experience traditional Dutch life on the shores of the Zuiderzee\">Experience traditional Dutch life on the shores of the Zuiderzee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-amsterdam-by-train\/#Explore_ancient_fishing_villages\" title=\"Explore ancient fishing villages\">Explore ancient fishing villages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-amsterdam-by-train\/#Wonder_at_windmills_in_the_Dutch_countryside\" title=\"Wonder at windmills in the Dutch countryside\">Wonder at windmills in the Dutch countryside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-amsterdam-by-train\/#Admire_the_worlds_largest_flower_garden\" title=\"Admire the world&#8217;s largest flower garden\">Admire the world&#8217;s largest flower garden<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_sun_and_sand_at_the_seaside\"><\/span>Enjoy sun and sand at the seaside&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy a sunny day at the seaside at Zandvoort Beach, just 30 minutes by train from Amsterdam Centraal Station, where you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Over 9 km of sandy beach with <strong>hip beach clubs like Tijn Akersloot and Hippie Fish<\/strong>, safe swimming areas, seafood stalls, and salty sea air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated water sports zones so you can safely practice beach and water sports such as <strong>diving, surfing, SUPing, and kite surfing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Waterleidingduinen Nature Reserve, ideal for hiking or cycling<\/strong> while admiring the local wildlife including Konik ponies, Highland cattle, deer, and foxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>charming village of Zandvoort,<\/strong> where you\u2019ll find everything from trendy boutiques and artisanal food shops to pretty outdoor patios at the Kerkplein and Raadhuisplein.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports events and activities at the <strong>Circuit Zandvoort motorsport race track<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zandvoort-Beach-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zandvoort-Beach-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zandvoort-Beach-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zandvoort-Beach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zandvoort-Beach.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spending the day at Zandvoort Beach is a wonderful way to enjoy a break from exploring the city. Photo credit: zandvoort-urlaub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_a_medieval_castle\"><\/span>Visit a medieval castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel back in time to <strong>experience a slice of Dutch life in the Middle Ages by hopping on the train from Amsterdam to Weesp<\/strong> and then taking a short bus ride to the charming fortress town of Muiden. From here, it\u2019s a 10-minute walk to the <strong>Muiderslot Castle,<\/strong> which is worth visiting for its:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fascinating history dating back to 1285.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beautiful setting at the mouth of the River Vecht.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impressive tour of the knight\u2019s hall, towers, dungeon, and armoury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun activities, which include dressing up like a knight and trying your hand at jousting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Muiderslot-Castle-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Muiderslot-Castle-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Muiderslot-Castle-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Muiderslot-Castle-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Muiderslot-Castle.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Muiderslot Castle makes up just one part of a larger area made up of several interesting sights. Photo credit: Martin Vmorris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_fortified_towns_and_historical_forts\"><\/span>Explore <strong>fortified towns and historical forts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel like wandering through unique UNESCO-listed villages, bastions and fortresses? The Muiderslot Castle is just one part of the 135 km UNESCO-listed <em>Stelling van Amsterdam<\/em> (a ringed defence line), which also includes fascinating sights such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Naarden, one of the most remarkable examples of a fortified town remaining in Europe,<\/strong> was established in 1350 and boasts two elaborate star-shaped moats and stonewalls surrounding a well-preserved centre \u2013 all within a 50-minute journey from Amsterdam by train and bus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 700-year-old Weesp (officially part of Amsterdam since 2022), is an easy 20-minute train ride from Amsterdam Centraal Station and worth seeing for its <strong>pretty canal-crossed old centre and historic sights<\/strong>, such as the Uitermeer fort, the Wispe Brewery situated in the old Sint Laurentiuskerk church, three windmills and Museum Weesp, located on the top floor of the former town hall from 1776, dedicated to 18th-century porcelain crafts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fortress Island Pampus, which was <strong>built in the 1880s to defend the surrounding area<\/strong> and restrict shipping traffic to Amsterdam and later used by the Germans in WWII as part of their Atlantic Wall, is a short ferry ride from Amsterdam. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Weesp--1024x810.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Weesp--1024x810.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Weesp--600x475.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Weesp--768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Weesp-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Weesp is a picturesque canal town that is definitely worth a visit. Photo credit: Marcel Plaatsman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experience_traditional_Dutch_life_on_the_shores_of_the_Zuiderzee\"><\/span>Experience traditional Dutch life on the shores of the Zuiderzee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a taste of the simple life a century ago around the shores of <strong>the Zuiderzee \u2013 a former inland sea <\/strong>which was transformed into polders and the much-reduced Ijsselmeer and Markermeer lakes \u2013 by hopping on a train from Amsterdam to the picturesque town of Enkhuizen and then taking a short ferry ride to the Zuiderzeemuseum, where you\u2019ll find:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An outdoor museum featuring a complete village recreated with <strong>over 140 historic buildings<\/strong> from around the former Zuiderzee, with fishing boats, old-fashioned games, and traditional handicrafts that allow you to experience everyday life as it once was in this area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An indoor museum<\/strong> dedicated to themes such as water management, crafts, and community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delicious smoked herring<\/strong> to try and buy at the fish smokehouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zuiderzeemuseum-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zuiderzeemuseum-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zuiderzeemuseum-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zuiderzeemuseum-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Zuiderzeemuseum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visiting the  Zuiderzeemuseum is like stepping back in time. Photo credit: Malis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_ancient_fishing_villages\"><\/span>Explore ancient fishing villages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the Netherlands\u2019 most famous<strong> still-operating fishing village, Volendam,<\/strong> on the banks of the Markermeer, a short ride from Amsterdam. Here, you can find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The old fish auction, situated at the harbour, along with fish stalls with herring, smoked eel and <em>kibbeling<\/em> (beer-battered fried fish).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Doolhof, the oldest part of the village with <strong>quaint houses, narrow maze-like streets, canals and drawbridges<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volendamsmuseum.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volendams Museum<\/a>, focusing on traditional clothing a<\/strong>nd interiors from the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shops where you can try on a traditional costume and pose for a picture on the dyke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Marken Express ferry to Marken, where you can <strong>visit an authentic Marker fisherman\u2019s home<\/strong>, enjoy freshly caught seafood at one of its restaurants or learn all about island life through the ages at the Marker Museum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Volendam_harbour_-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Volendam_harbour_-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Volendam_harbour_-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Volendam_harbour_-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Volendam_harbour_.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A quaint fishing village, Volendam Harbour is a beautiful area to explore. Photo credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wonder_at_windmills_in_the_Dutch_countryside\"><\/span>Wonder at windmills in the Dutch countryside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Immerse yourself in Dutch culture and history at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dezaanseschans.nl\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zaanse Schans<\/a>, a half hour from Amsterdam Centraal Station, where you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An <strong>open-air museum and 19<sup>th<\/sup>-century village<\/strong> with charming wooden houses and picturesque windmills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clog-making and weaving workshops, windmill access and the Zaans Museum<\/strong> covering local art, history and industry, including a 20<sup>th<\/sup>-century chocolate and biscuit factory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scenic pathways along the Zaan River,<\/strong> bordered by vibrant tulip fields (in early spring).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admire_the_worlds_largest_flower_garden\"><\/span>Admire the world&#8217;s largest flower garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located near Lisse, 45 minutes from Amsterdam and only open from 20 March to 11 May, <a href=\"https:\/\/keukenhof.nl\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keukenhof<\/a> is worth a visit because it is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>world\u2019s largest flower garden<\/strong> with over 32 hectares of parkland.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A veritable paradise for flower aficionados, with <strong>7 million flower bulbs <\/strong>including vibrant tulips and daffodils and fragrant hyacinths and crocuses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>immersive and sensory-rich experience <\/strong>that celebrates the marvels of horticulture with themed pavilions, captivating flower shows, scenic boat rides and colourful performances and parades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easily accessible <\/strong> through various tour operators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting out of season but still eager to explore the flower region? Visit the <strong>400-year-old turreted Keukenhof Castle <\/strong>with its sculpture collection and hidden gardens (located opposite Keukenhof) or <strong>Museum De Zwarte Tulp,<\/strong> which delves into the history of Dutch bulb culture, <strong>the world\u2019s largest flower auction at Royal FloraHolland<\/strong> in Aalsmeer or the thought-provoking <strong>Flower Art Museum.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Keukenhof-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Keukenhof-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Keukenhof-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Keukenhof-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Keukenhof.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you can time your visit accordingly, a trip to Keukenhof is amazing! Photo credit: Luu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to turn your trip into an unforgettable experience?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the full range of expertly led experiences at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/\">Take Walks Tours<\/a><\/strong> where passionate local guides bring history, stories, and iconic sights to life. 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