Add on what city to Amsterdam for weeklong trip? (2024)
I suggest Amsterdam and Nijmegen. Nijmegen, oldest city of the Netherlands with a Roman past and gorgeous scenery a 20 minute bus ride away (Berg en Dal and Beek are in a beautiful hilly (!) landscape). Nijmegen also gives easy access to Kleve across the border, or Arnhem, a bit further north. From Arnhem, Dusseldorf is near by train and so is Wesel, which gives access to Xanten and its very interesting archaeological park.
Very nice lodging to be had in Nijmegen too: cute country hotels, lovely B&Bs... a few days away from the
hellscape
busy city that is Amsterdam and a real change of pace. Nijmegen and Groesbeek were important in Operation Market Garden and Nijmegen was extensively bombed (just as bad as Rotterdam, in fact) Groesbeek has an interesting museum on Market Garden
BTW, you can easily spend a week in Amsterdam if you don't stay in the city all the time, but allow yourself some excursions. To the beach at Zandvoort, or a day away to Utrecht, or Den Haag or Delft, or even Rotterdam. Travel times are very short (the entire Randstad can be traveled to from Amsterdam within the hour) and trains are very frequent on the main routes, especially during weekdays (a train every 10 minutes)
Adding: Normandy is unrealistic. All you'll be doing is travelling with little time on the ground
Utrecht, Den Hague, Rotterdam are all easy day trips. Bruges is 3 hours away driving and harder to get to by train IIRC. You could also just stay in the Netherlands and go to The Hague, Leiden, Delft and Utrecht. All great cities and super easy to get to from Amsterdam.
If you're planning to spend one week in Amsterdam, there's plenty of time to explore the city's highlights, top attractions and hidden gems. There's also time to explore beyond the city and venture out on some day trips.
That said, France is close by and a trip into Paris might be nice if you have not been before. You could also try Germany. Koln is only about 4 hours away by train and you can take a boat trip down the Rhine. Its lovely and has amazing castles.
Amsterdam to Paris trains. Take a direct Eurostar train from Amsterdam to Paris in 3 hours 20 minutes. Our tickets are now more flexible than ever before.
If you enjoy history, art and a more traditional European city vibe, Amsterdam is likely a good choice for you. If a multicultural atmosphere, a fast-paced urban environment and modern architecture better suit your taste, Rotterdam is for you.
Which cities are the most affordable on a budget? Amstelveen, Hilversum, and Zaandam are good options for people who want to save on living expenses while remaining close to Amsterdam. Those looking for more affordable housing closer to The Hague or Rotterdam can look into living in smaller cities like Delft or Gouda.
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Paris to Amsterdam depart from either Paris' Gare Bercy, Porte Maillot, or Routiere Gallieni bus stations and take at least 6:45 h to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station.
With two weeks to spend, many travelers opt for a tour of the Netherlands that includes everything from classic sights and destinations, to canals in Amsterdam and windmills in the countryside. Others choose to combine the Netherlands and Belgium on the same trip.
International Trains to/from Amsterdam. Amsterdam has a number of direct international rail services which can connect you to Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, UK and beyond. High speed rail travel in Europe is a good alternative to flying and gives a real feeling of travel.
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