18 days in The Netherlands Itinerary

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Schiermonnikoog
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De Cocksdorp, Texel
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Terschelling
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Ruinen
— 3 nights
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Enschede
— 3 nights
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Utrecht
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Schiermonnikoog — 1 night

Schiermonnikoog is an island, a municipality, and a national park in the northern Netherlands. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): kick back and relax at Oosterstrand, then see the interesting displays at Shellmuseum, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Hijrre Pottenbakkerij. On the next day, make a trip to Vredenhof, hike along Het Bouwe Hoekstrapad, and then head off the coast to Nationaal Park Schiermonnikoog.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Schiermonnikoog trip planning tool.

Singapore, Singapore to Schiermonnikoog is an approximately 144-hour travel. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Singapore to Schiermonnikoog. Traveling from Singapore in March, expect Schiermonnikoog to be colder, temps between 9°C and 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel to De Cocksdorp.
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De Cocksdorp, Texel — 1 night

De Cocksdorp is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): visit a coastal fixture at Lighthouse Texel, play a few rounds at Golfbaan De Texelse, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Hervormde Kerk van Den Burg Texel uit 1452, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at War Cemetery Den Burg. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the exciting artwork at Eiland Galerij, then brush up on your military savvy at Luchtvaart- En Oorlogsmuseum Texel, and then kick back and relax at Vuurtorenweg Texel Beach.

For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the De Cocksdorp trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Schiermonnikoog to De Cocksdorp. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can travel to Terschelling.
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Terschelling — 3 nights

One of the Frisian Islands, Terschelling contains a large nature reserve and lives off its tourist appeal.
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Bunkers Terschelling and Sint Janskerk Hoorn Terschelling. Family-friendly places like Wrakkenmuseum and Vuurtoren Brandaris will thrill your kids. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Groene strand, stop by De Boekenboer, step off the mainland to explore Dark Sky Park de Boschplaat, and see the interesting displays at Landbouwmuseum en Kinderboerderij 't Hooivak.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Terschelling attractions tool.

Traveling by journey from De Cocksdorp to Terschelling takes 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Ruinen.
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Ruinen — 3 nights

Ruinen is a village in the Dutch province of Drenthe. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Hunebed D54 bij Havelte and D53. Get a sense of the local culture at Museum Valse Kunst and Brewery Maallust. Venture out of the city with trips to Nationaal Park Weerribben-Wieden (in Sint Jansklooster) and Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus (in Giethoorn). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Bezoekerscentrum Dwingelderveld and take in nature's colorful creations at Vlinderparadijs "Papiliorama".

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Ruinen tour builder app.

Traveling by car from Terschelling to Ruinen takes 4 hours. In March, daytime highs in Ruinen are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Enschede.
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Enschede — 3 nights

Enschede, also known as Eanske in the local dialect of Twents, is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands in the province of Overijssel and in the Twente region. Step off the beaten path and head to Kasteel Warmelo and Buitencentrum De Sallandse Heuvelrug. Bring the kids along to Lebuinuskerk and Multi Fun Bussloo. Explore Enschede's surroundings by going to Bergkerk (in Deventer) and Basiliek van de Heilige Kruisverheffing (in Raalte). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Museum Buurtspoorweg, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Plechelmusbasilie, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old Blasius, and take an in-depth tour of Bolletje Winkel & Koffieschenkerij.

For ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Enschede online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Ruinen to Enschede in 1.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Enschede can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to Utrecht.
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Utrecht — 3 nights

Dome City

As one of the Netherland's largest university towns, Utrecht is bursting with young energy.
Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): take a stroll through Lange Hezelstraat, explore the different monuments and memorials at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, and then explore the historical opulence of Kasteel Doornenburg. On your second day here, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Reptile House De Aarde Breda, then identify plant and animal life at Het Bossche Broek, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Martin's Cathedral Domkerk.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Utrecht online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Enschede to Utrecht takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 1°C. On the 22nd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly 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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