What is there to do in the area?

Enjoy your spectacular trip to Amsterdam and complete your experience with a fantastic Canal Cruise! Explore this vibrant city from a different perspective and relax as you sail through the beautiful canals and past iconic landmarks. The Amsterdam Canal Cruise offers an hour-long cruise past the famous sights of the city center, with audio commentary available in 19 different languages. Don't miss this great experience and book your Canal Cruise tickets.

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BODY WORLDS Amsterdam takes you on a fascinating journey through the human body. The exhibition shows real human bodies that have been plastinated, giving you a unique glimpse into our anatomy and how our bodies work.

This original attraction has enjoyed international success around the world, with touring exhibits in more than 100 cities in Europe, America, Africa and Asia. It has attracted more than 47 million visitors since its inception in 1995. Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? Then visit the permanent BODY WORLDS exhibition in Amsterdam.

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Did you know that Artis Zoo was already open in 1838? It is the oldest animal in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. That makes Artis extra special. You can admire chimpanzees, elephants, the giant tortoise and pink flamingos up close. You will also discover the underwater world in the aquarium and learn everything about the stars in the planetarium. Micropia tells you all about the invisible life of microbes.

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Fancy a day out? As a EuroParcs guest, it is possible to order tickets for various museums, amusement parks or zoos at a discount.

NEMO Science Museum challenges everyone, young and old, to discover how fascinating and relevant science and technology are. In a museum full of experiments, demonstrations and workshops, you can get hands-on and experience how extraordinary everyday things are. On the new roof terrace, you can enjoy nature, science and a beautiful view of Amsterdam.

In the time of the East India Company, the historic harbor town of Hoorn was one of the main trading centers. Visit one of the museums or travel back in time and board the Museum Steam Tram Hoorn-Medemblik. On the way the train stops in Twisk and Opperdoes. You can return by steam train or boat. The driving schedule changes every day.

In cosy Volendam there is plenty to do and experience with your group of friends, family or colleagues during your stay at EuroParcs! From archery to touring around on an e-bike, there is a suitable activity for every group.

The beautiful fishing village on the IJsselmeer, with its costumes, music and fish. Small houses on the maze behind the harbor, souvenir stores, restaurants with atmosphere and with fish fresh from the water on the plate.

It doesn't get any more Dutch than this! On the Zaanse Schans you step back in time and taste the atmosphere of the eighteenth and nineteenth century. There are lots of wooden houses, windmills, old workshops, barns and museums. Take a look at the cheese dairy, discover how they used to make bread in the bakery museum and watch clogs being made.

Board the Museum Steam Tram that runs between Hoorn and Medemblik. Along the way, the train stops in Twisk and Opperdoes. Back you can take the steam train or the boat, but you can also sail to Enkhuizen. The schedule changes every day.

In Monnickendam, visit especially the Grote- or Sint Nicolaaskerk or the Speeltoren which is now part of the Waterlands Museum. With a small shopping center.

Practice your front flip and back flip or play a game of dodgeball on the trampolines of Jump Skillz in Purmerend. Not only can you jump the trampolines here, but you can also enjoy a game of fun bowling, VR laser gaming, climbing and jumping like a ninja. And if your energy is really depleted, you can settle down for a snack and a drink.

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands with its many canals, museums and markets. Admire Rembrandt's Night Watch in the Rijksmuseum, step inside the Van Gogh Museum or discover Anne Frank's hiding place. If you are in Amsterdam for the first time, a nostalgic canal cruise should of course not be missed. You can go shopping in the 9 streets (de 9 Straatjes), the Kalverstraat or the P.C. Hooftstraat.

From the harbor of Marken you can board the Marken Express. This ferry takes you to Volendam within 30 minutes. This ferry service is offered year-round. 

Find the perfect boat for your day out. At Boat rental Amsterdam (Boot Huren Amsterdam) you can rent a luxury boat including a private skipper for groups of 2 to 600 people. From a classic saloon boat to a contemporary sloop.

Only one dike connects the peninsula of Marken to the mainland. Marken breathes the authentic atmosphere of the past in an archetypal Dutch setting. The wharves of Marken are iconic for the former island. To discover the charm of this place for yourself, a walk along the wharves is an absolute must. Walk the Kerkbuurt-ommetje, the Rozewerfroute, the Wervenroute or the Havenbuurtroute to discover all of Marken's wharves. Welcome to Mèreke, as the locals say!

Tip: Take a tour with a guide from Rond Marken in costume or sail from Marken to Volendam on the Markermeer with Rederij Volendam-Marken Express.

At Fort Resort Beemster you can enjoy a wonderfully relaxing day of wellness. The combination of historical style elements and the beautiful nature of the Beemsterpolder will make your wellness day unforgettable!

The unique shopping experience! Shop at advantageous prices at Batavia Stad! The Fashion Outlet is open 7 days a week and easily accessible by public transport and car! The shops offer a wide selection of collections with 30% to 70% discount on more than 250 national and international brands!

VIP DAY PASS Especially for the EuroParcs guests we offer a Batavia VIP Day Pass which entitles you to 10% extra discount on the outlet prices of the participating brands! You can get the flyer at the reception of the park!

The real art lover shouldn't miss a visit to the Rijksmuseum in the heart of Amsterdam. Here you will find the best-known masterpieces by Dutch painters. Like 'Het Straatje' by Vermeer, 'The household' by Jan Steen and of course 'The Night Watch' by Rembrandt. Workshops, tours and theater programs; there is always something to do in the Rijksmuseum!

On the other side of the IJ awaits the green recreation area Twiske, while in Waterland picturesque villages, dikes and ditches alternate in an ancient polder landscape. The best way to discover Twiske-Waterland is by getting on your bike, putting on your walking shoes or going sailing in a sloop. The main entrance to the recreation area is in Oostzaan and is indicated by ANWB signs.

In museum of Marken (Marker Museum) you can learn more about the history, the traditional costumes, the textiles that were used and are still used today and the fishing industry on Marken.

In 1633, the reclamation of Lake Schermer began. The reclamation of this large lake required as many as 52 mills, 17 of which have been beautifully preserved. A beautiful place where some of these mills can be visited is Schermerhorn. Here you will find three beautiful mills. One of the three mills has been converted into a Museum Mill. Here you can learn all about the reclamation of the Schermeer and living and working in a polder mill. How unique is that?

The Simonehoeve is an original cheese farm and wooden shoe factory. See how cheese and Dutch clogs are made. Great fun for young and old and definitely worth it!

Whoever says Edam, says cheese. Not surprisingly, the spherical cheeses have been known for centuries known all over the world. Discover the origins of this delicacy in Edam and be surprised by the historic centre of the old Zuiderzee town. In July and August you can experience for yourself how trade used to be conducted here during the Wednesday cheese market. You can also learn about the story of Edam cheese at the Cheese Market or at museum The Story of Edam Cheese.

Tip: Do you like cultural activities? Then visit Edam's museum, one of the two locations is the 'Steenen Coopmanshuys'. This is Edam's oldest house with a unique floating cellar.

There are different cycling and/or walking routes to discover in the area of EuroParcs Poort van Amsterdam. Be inspired, choose the best one and go out into nature together!

Bowling- and Partycentrum de Zedde is for all ages a familiar address to enjoy bowling with the family, to have a bite to eat or to celebrate a party.

Who hasn't heard of Heineken? The Heineken Experience in Amsterdam tells you the story of how a small brewery became the most famous in the world. Stroll through the rooms of the brewery, learn all about the history and development of the beer brand and let your senses of smell, taste and touch be stimulated. Cheers!