In April I am going to Netherlands for a week with my son and daughter-in-law. I would like to add a couple of days to visit Germany, Belgium, or ????? Any recommendations?
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
Any part of Germany can be reached within one day's train ride, either shorter or longer. See https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany, for a start. How to Look Up Train Schedules and Routes Online gives you the DB train schedule link and tips for using it.
Posted by
Washington DC
28299 posts
You might re-post this query on the Germany forum so the hard-core Germany experts can weigh in with their advice.
Posted by
Seattle
191 posts
A day in Bruges and a day in Brussels is nice. You could also have a quick stop at Antwerp as you make your way to/from Netherlands. I hope you are planning to see Den Hague, Rotterdam, and Kinderdijk on your trip in Netherlands. It is a great country.
Posted by
Elmwood, IL, USA
368 posts
Thalys train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris takes 3 hours. Book directly on the Thalys web site and you can get great deals.
Museums , churches, Eiffel Tower, croissants, crepes, Croque- Monsieur.
Going overnight in December; wish I had more time but I'll take what I can.