60 days in The Netherlands Itinerary
Created using Inspirock The Netherlands journey planner
Start: Brisbane
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol, Train to Maastricht
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Maastricht
— 6 nights
Drive
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Oisterwijk
— 6 nights
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Oostkapelle
— 5 nights
Drive
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Amsterdam
— 23 nights
Train
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Terschelling
— 3 nights
Train
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Apeldoorn
— 6 nights
Drive
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Leeuwarden
— 9 nights
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Fly to Brisbane
End: Brisbane
Sun, Dec 18 - Wed, Feb 15
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Maastricht — 6 nights
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Culinary Capital of the Netherlands
With 1,677 national heritage sites, Maastricht is a town rich in history.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Boekhandel Dominicanen and Basilica of St. Servatius. Popular historic sites such as Castle Ruins & Velvet Cave and St Michaelskerk (Abbey Church) are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Maastricht: Alfa Bier (in Schinnen), Landgraaf (Gravenrode Park & SnowWorld Landgraaf) and GaiaZOO (in Kerkrade). The adventure continues: explore the fascinating underground world of Maastricht Underground, delve into the lush surroundings at Strabrechtse Heide, trek along Chalet d'n Observant, and stroll through MergelRijk.
To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Maastricht journey maker.
Brisbane, Australia to Maastricht is an approximately 28.5-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Brisbane in December, expect Maastricht to be colder, temps between 9°C and 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Oisterwijk.
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Oisterwijk — 6 nights
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Oisterwijk is a municipality and a city in the South of the Netherlands.Population centresHeukelomMoergestelOisterwijkTopographyDutch Topographic map of the municipality of Oisterwijk, June 2015Transportation Railway station: OisterwijkCityOisterwijk received city rights in 1230. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at St. John's Cathedral and Rocksteady Militaria. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen and Leemputten. Venture out of the city with trips to Regte Heide & Riels Laag (in Riel), Baardwijkse Overlaat (in Drunen) and Den Bosch (Natuurgebied De Moerputten, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Natuurgebied Dintelse Gorzen, try your luck at Holland Casino, get in on the family fun at Efteling, and play a few rounds at Golfclub Dorpswaard.
To find ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Oisterwijk online tour planner.
Traveling by car from Maastricht to Oisterwijk takes 1.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Oisterwijk are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Oostkapelle.
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To find ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Oisterwijk online tour planner.
Traveling by car from Maastricht to Oisterwijk takes 1.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Oisterwijk are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Oostkapelle.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 24 — 30:
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Oostkapelle — 5 nights
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Oostkapelle is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. Popular historic sites such as Grote Kerk and Lighthouse Westkapelle (high) are in your itinerary. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Boulevard van Vlissingen and Bizarium. Get out of town with these interesting Oostkapelle side-trips: De Kwade Hoek (in Goedereede), Boswachterij Westerschouwen (in Westenschouwen) and Strand Rockanje (in Rockanje). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Nature Reserve de Manteling, discover the deep blue sea with Duiklocatie Sint Annaland, stroll through Strand Sint-Annaland, and do a tasting at Wijnhoeve de kleine Schorre.
To find where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Oostkapelle trip itinerary maker site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Oisterwijk to Oostkapelle. Traveling from Oisterwijk in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Oostkapelle, with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Amsterdam.
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To find where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Oostkapelle trip itinerary maker site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Oisterwijk to Oostkapelle. Traveling from Oisterwijk in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Oostkapelle, with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Amsterdam.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 30 — Jan 4:
Highlights from your trip
Amsterdam — 23 nights
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Venice of the North
Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.Let the collections at Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum capture your imagination. Step off the beaten path and head to The Jordaan and Body Worlds. Venture out of the city with trips to Scheveningen (museum Beelden aan Zee & Scheveningen Beach), Delft (Nieuwe Kerk, Museum Prinsenhof Delft, &more) and The Hague (Madurodam, Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace), &more). Spend the 26th (Thu) exploring nature at Kennemerduinen an der Nordsee. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Micropia, contemplate the waterfront views at Herengracht, take in the spiritual surroundings of Portuguese Synagogue, and don't miss a visit to The Amstel.
For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Amsterdam road trip planning tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Oostkapelle to Amsterdam. Expect little chillier evenings in Amsterdam when traveling from Oostkapelle in January, with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Terschelling.
Side Trips
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Terschelling — 3 nights
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One of the Frisian Islands, Terschelling contains a large nature reserve and lives off its tourist appeal.Appreciate the collections at Centrum voor Natuur en Landschap and Museum 't Behouden Huys. Wrakkenmuseum and Landbouwmuseum en Kinderboerderij 't Hooivak are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Groene strand, explore by horseback at Terpstra Huifkartochten & Paardrijden, look for all kinds of wild species at Noordkaap Nederland, and explore the striking landscape of Dark Sky Park de Boschplaat.
To find out how to plan a trip to Terschelling, use our trip itinerary maker.
You can take a train from Amsterdam to Terschelling in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 6°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can catch the train to Apeldoorn.
Find places to stay Jan 27 — 30:
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Apeldoorn — 6 nights
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Situated in the picturesque district of Gelderland, Apeldoorn is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and lush greenery.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Paleis Het Loo and Kroller-Muller Museum. Nederlands Openluchtmuseum and Huis Singraven are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Apeldoorn side-trips: De Lutte (De Dinkel & Het Lutterzand), Kootwijkerzand (in Kootwijk) and Renderklippen natuurgebied (in Heerde). The adventure continues: take in the pleasant sights at Pleisterplaats De Barkel, tour the pleasant surroundings at Het Reestdal, identify plant and animal life at Nationaal Park De Maasduinen, and do a tasting at Wijngoed de Reestlandhoeve.
To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Apeldoorn trip planner.
You can take a train from Terschelling to Apeldoorn in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Leeuwarden.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Jan 30 — Feb 5:
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Leeuwarden — 9 nights
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Leeuwarden, Stadsfries: Liwwadden) is a city and municipality with a population of 108,249 in Friesland in the Netherlands. Do some cultural sightseeing at Fries Museum and Groninger Museum. Museum-lovers will appreciate Fraeylemaborg and St Bernardushof Kloostermuseum. Venture out of the city with trips to De Spokeplas (in Noordwolde), Natuurgebied Holtingerveld (in Uffelte) and Het Friese Woud (in Boijl). And it doesn't end there: stop by Historische binnenstad Leeuwarden, identify plant and animal life at Eco-kathedraal, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mariakerk, and see the interesting displays at Museum de Grutterswinkel.
To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Leeuwarden trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Apeldoorn to Leeuwarden takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. February in Leeuwarden sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C at night. On the 14th (Tue), you're off to home.
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To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Leeuwarden trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Apeldoorn to Leeuwarden takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. February in Leeuwarden sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C at night. On the 14th (Tue), you're off to home.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Feb 5 — 14:
Highlights from your trip
The Netherlands travel guide
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.
