Hi, I am planning a week in the Netherlands either last week of March or first week of April 2026. I have been to Amsterdam previously so would very much like to base myself somewhere else for the week and do day trips or perhaps split the week to do 2 specific areas. I don't want this to be a hectic trip and would like to just stroll, drink coffee and people watch with a little bit of history/sightseeing thrown in. Please advise on areas although I do understand picturesque is subjective, that is what I am looking for. Thank you.
Posted by
Vermont
27 posts
We spent a week in Leiden and think it would fulfill your wishes.
Posted by
Surrey, UK
519 posts
We had four days in Utrecht which was great. Art, canals, gardens, a historic railway museum plus great coffee shops, bars and restaurants. Totally walkable.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Thank you. I will have a look at both areas.
Posted by
Arctophilia, Northamptonshire, England
35595 posts
am I right that you plan to skip the Keukenhof this trip?
Posted by
OP
3 posts
I would love to see the tulip gardens but I need to identify a good base first then the day trips.