Gooi en Vechtstreek

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13th century castle just outside of Amsterdam
Once the home of the duck hunter, now used to explain how the nearby duck decoy once worked - the English word originates from the Dutch word “eendenkooi”. Still has a few ducks left, the lucky kind. The decoy is now in the middle of nature reserve Naardermeer. Check out the guided tour: https://www.natuurmonumenten.nl/natuurgebieden/naardermeer/agenda/boottocht-naar-eendenkooi-naardermeer
The interior design of this TV and Radio museum clearly shows its aspiration to radiate a modern version of the gothic-cathedral aura. http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/en
This little town was so picturesque that I was busy too busy soaking it up rather than taking more pictures.
When you are interested in military history, the fortresses of the defense line of Amsterdam are a must see. Build around 1900, it consists of some 46 fortresseses, batteries, dikes, dams and locks. The enemy was partly kept out by inundating the land outside the defense line. The invention of the airplane was a real spoiler for military strategists... Note: this fortress, Bastion de Bakkerschans, is not open to the public, but many other fortresses are. http://www.stellingvanamsterdam.nl/en/home
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
The price is CA $163 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $163
CA $208 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,457 reviews)
No exercises or wellness room.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is CA $180 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
CA $180
CA $241 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,824 reviews)
Lovely hotel, only slight issue was couldn’t get the chrome cast or apple airplay to work but a minor inconvenience. We will stay again

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station

4.5 out of 5
Oosterdoksstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is CA $186 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $186
CA $248 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
This place is amazing, very clean, ery comfortable beds, it has a rooftop restaurant/bar, very close to the train station, restaurants, shoppes, hot cookies when you arrive, they hold your bags if you r early for your check in, what else do you want!? Book it now!

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
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Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village

Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village

3 out of 5
Nieuwloosdrechtsedijk 212 Loosdrecht
Stay at this apartment in Loosdrecht. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions Kasteel-Museum Sypesteyn and Kasteel de Haar are located ...
7/10 Good! (18 reviews)
Row row row your boat... with all the luggage
We stayed in the island lodge. The lodge itself is very nice, only downpoint of the actual lodge is lack of storage space in the kitchen. My biggest complaints about this place were 1. When making the booking it NEVER mentioned that the only way to access your lodge is via a small rowing boat. I ...

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024

Loosdrecht Rien van den Broeke Village
Water Lodge in Naarden With Marina Views

Water Lodge in Naarden With Marina Views

2 out of 5
Naarden North Holland
Stay at this houseboat in Naarden. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Muiderslot and The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Bottom of shower door filthy, photos to prove it . No electric kettle for hot drinks ( just a fancy coffee machine . A microwave would have been a great help . Issues trying to get television to work.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Water Lodge in Naarden With Marina Views
Water Lodge in Naarden with Marina Views

Water Lodge in Naarden with Marina Views

Naarden
Stay at this houseboat in Naarden. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Muiderslot and The Netherlands Institute ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
Clean and comfortable! The kids enjoyed playing by the marina, and we found some ...
Clean and comfortable! The kids enjoyed playing by the marina, and we found some great dining options nearby, Overall, a lovely experience and perfect for a weekend retreat,

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2025

Water Lodge in Naarden with Marina Views
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Popular places to visit

13th century castle just outside of Amsterdam

Muiderslot

After visiting Muiderslot, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Muiden. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Muiderslot

The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision in Hilversum. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area.

The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision

Kasteel de Haar

You can learn about the history of Loosdrecht with a stop at Kasteel de Haar. Discover the area's great live music, or seek out its biking trails.

Kasteel de Haar

Naarderbos Golfbaan

Play a round of golf in Naarden at Naarderbos Golfbaan, and enjoy other activities such as biking. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

Naarderbos Golfbaan

Hilversumsche Golf Club

Play a round of golf at Hilversumsche Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Hilversum such as biking. Wander around the forests or experience the area's entertainment venues.

Hilversumsche Golf Club

Dutch Fortress Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dutch Fortress Museum in Naarden. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Dutch Fortress Museum

Cities near Gooi en Vechtstreek

Red Light District featuring a city and a river or creek

Amsterdam

Village landscape as seen from the river Vecht of the old dutch village Maarssen with characteristic stepped gable houses.

Maarssen

The interior design of this TV and Radio museum clearly shows its aspiration to radiate a modern version of the gothic-cathedral aura. http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/en

Hilversum

This Windmill in Aboude Netherlands has been converted to a an amazing three bedroom Air B and B rental. We had the pure joy of staying 2 nights in it in April. The countryside around it is beautiful farmland and a small canal runs right across the small road from it. You can walk or bike to Abcode about 1 mile off and more then anything just relax and enjoy staying in such an amazing place.

Abcoude

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