The worst airport that ever been! Unfriendly people, no organisation at all. They give you the wrong information all the time at the point we lost our plane! Due to that we lost our connection flight and we have to book everything again! Lufthansa is far the worst airline ! Never again!

Very disappointing!! Expected something..but nothing much!

(Translated by Google) Personally, I expected more. You ride in the bus to places where you can also go by car (except for a short distance). Furthermore, you don't get off the bus to see anything, so you see everything from the outside. For example, you don't see the fire brigade at all because a new building has been constructed and the bus route has not yet been adjusted (waiting for approval from Schiphol). On the bus everything is explained on screens, which was informative. (Original) Persoonlijk had ik er meer van verwacht. Je rijdt in de bus op plekken waar je zelf ook kan komen met de auto (op een klein stukje na). Verder ga je nergens uit de bus om iets te zien dus alles zie je vanaf de buitenkant. Brandweer zie je bijvoorbeeld helemaal niet omdat er een nieuw gebouw geplaatst is en de route vd bus nog niet aangepast is (wachten op goedkeuring van Schiphol). In de bus wordt het een en ander toegelicht op schermen wat wel informatief was.

(Translated by Google) Thought it would be nice, let's do that. Are we really getting close to the planes for the children? But unfortunately, in the past the tour was really between the planes. There is little for children, especially small ones, and you pay an additional 8.00 per person (even if they are 0.) and that's not even talking about adults. You're better off sitting at McDonald's when that lane is open. Children can still enjoy McDonald's while they watch the planes land. I would take another outing for the kids and skip this one, it was unfortunately disappointing. (Original) Dacht leuk, dat gaan we doen. Komen we echt dichtbij de vliegtuigen voor de kinderen. Maar helaas, vroeger was de tour echt tussen de vliegtuigen. Voor kinderen, zeker kleine is er weinig aan en daar betaal je dan ook nog eens 8,00 p.p. (Zelfs als ze 0 zijn.) en dan nog niet over volwassenen gesproken. Je kan beter bij de MacDonalds zitten als die baan open is. Kunnen kinderen nog lekker genieten van Mac Donalds en ondertussen zien ze de vliegtuigen landen. Ik zou een ander uitje pakken voor de kinderen en deze overslaan het was jammer genoeg teleurstellend.

(Translated by Google) The driver really makes something of it, but the tour itself is a bit disappointing. Come to places that you can reach yourself with your own car, only the part at Schiphol East you are really behind the scenes. You do get a lot of information, so it is quite interesting for children. Tip; buy your tickets via an auction site. Furthermore, it is always fun to look at Schiphol, with the panoramic terrace that is open again. (Original) Chauffeur maakt er echt nog iets van, maar de tour zelf valt een beetje tegen. Kom op plaatsen die je zelf ook kan bereiken met je eigen auto, alleen het stuk op Schiphol oost ben je echt achter de schermen. Je krijgt wel veel informatie, dus voor kinderen is het best wel interessant. Tip; koop je kaarten via een veiling site. Verder blijft ff kijken op Schiphol altijd wel leuk, met het panoramaterras wat weer open is.

(Translated by Google) For what you pay for this, I honestly expected more than a simple tour by bus and an informative video. You can also see most of the things from the public roads. An upgrade to an electric bus is also not an unnecessary luxury. The hum of the engine sometimes made it difficult to understand the tour. (Original) Voor wat je hiervoor betaalt had ik eerlijk gezegd meer verwacht dan een eenvoudige rondrit per bus en een informatief filmpje. Het merendeel van de dingen zie je ook gewoon vanaf de openbare wegen. Een upgrade naar een elektrische bus is ook geen overbodige luxe. Door het gebrom van de motor was de tour soms lastig te verstaan.

(Translated by Google) We went on a Sunday and imagined a lot. Nice to look behind the scenes of Schiphol. What a disappointment it has become, at least 90% of the route driven is public road. None of what happened at Schiphol. Luckily the torment only lasted 1 hour. (Original) We zijn op een zondag geweest en stelde ons er veel van voor. Leuk om achter de schermen van schiphol te kijken. Wat een een tegenvaller is het geworden,zeker 90% van de gereden route is openbareweg. Niks van wat er allemaal gebeurd op schiphol. Gelukkig duurde de kwelling maar 1 uur.

Boswinkel was lovely as usual. Very friendly staff. Fun and interesting activities for 4-7. We spent an hour here last time. Lovely mounted birds and animals. The interactive stations are interesting. My kids love the boat and the shovels. Attended for an Easter egg hunt, but it was moved inside due to rain... it wasn't really big enough for all the kids and eggs were all found within minutes! Staff made the best of it and everyone went home with chocolate.

Great place to start your walk. Nice kids corner with books and puzzles.

Nice to visit and learn about the Amsterdam forest

Road our bikes to the bos park.

Great place for a one year old child's first birthday

Nothing special. You can have some coffee and snacks here. Dietary not friendly.

Nothing really special about it, except you will get some information about the Forest of Amsterdam and you can have some coffee and snacks here.

My Son and I went on a VIP tour today, I have to say it was a wonderful experience. Our guide was amazing and extremely knowable too - his passion for the club (and game) was next to none. I'd highly recommend, we're now big fans of the club! 😀

We took a guided tour here on a recent trip and I was not disappointed. The history you learn and the things you get to see were awesome. Our guide which I forget his name was amazing and made the tour a blast. We got to see the visitor dressing room, home dressing room and even walk through the players tunnel to the field. I would recommended the guided tour so you can learn some of this history of what you are seeing.

Really doesn't seem well set up as a music venue. Acoustics are quite terrible. The overwhelming bass drowns at the vocals and really dampens the experience. Pay to see a performance, not be deafened by your poor sound quality. Facilities are good though, with nice clean toilets and friendly staff manning the service areas. And really cool automated drink dispensers. Really bizarre to see your staff pouring coke out of big plastic bottles, super inefficient and generates so much waste in general, the F&B operations seem very outdated and sluggish even though the staff were good. Very smooth getting into the venue. Seating was quite cramped for a music event where most of the time people are on their feet anyway. Ventilation really needs to be improved though as it got stinking hot even on a cool night. Production quality was really great and was very entertaining. I would be really hesitant to return for a musical performance. Seems more ideal for other events like sports or stand-up comedy. Sound quality was just lacking.

We had an incredible experience on the VIP tour of the Johan Cruyff Arena, and it was made even better thanks to our guide, Ronald. He was truly fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his work. Ronald's enthusiasm for the stadium and its history was infectious. He provided fascinating insights and details that brought the tour to life, making us feel like we were getting a genuine insider's look. It was more than just a tour; it was a memorable journey through the heart of the stadium.

There is a nice atmosphere in the stadium. The entrance to the stadium is quite easy. The guidance to your seats is good too. There are people in charge for it to guide in case you need help. It is also easy to find your seats there. The boards and signs are well placed. I did not use parking around or under the stadium. What I saw was that it was quite busy and I guess that you cannot find a place there if you did not reserve your lot in advance. DO NOT think of parking in the close neighborhood because those roads are closed in the match days to avoid chaos in those residential areas. Normally, I park 3-4 kilometers away from the stadium and take the bus or tram to arrive in the stadium. There is always a long line in front of the toilets. (They are gender free) If you want to go to the toilet in the half time pause then it will take 15 minutes from you. Go to the toilet before the 1st half ends. :) It took quite a time to go out after the match ended. I couldn't avoid thinking: What if this was an urgent situation? I doubt about that the stadium can be evacuated fast enough in case of emergency. It gives you an unsecure feeling.

Train travel is amazingly fast and easy, crowd disappears fast. Beware you are not allowed to take backpacks in, but there are nearby lockers, however they close early so no post game drinking unless you get your bag first.

went here to watch Taylor Swift!! such a nice stadium, everything is so structured and accessible! waiting for more concert ahead

To be honest, this is a rather boring museum. Entry is free with the museum card, but without it, I wouldn't recommend spending money on a visit. You can walk around the grounds and even try shooting a cannon (by pumping a plastic bottle with a pump—be careful not to get dirty), but there are hardly any interesting exhibits or stories. The indoor areas of the museum smell very damp. You get a sense of how people felt inside the fortress, but you won’t want to stay for long.

Very nice museum experience. It takes you back to war era. Beautiful city surrounded by water, greenery, tunnels and warfare history. Good walk, lush green gardens, small cafe with snacks and coffe available. The dutch and english tour audio is available. Pre booking of tickets is recommended and with museum card its covered. The long underground tunnels make you stunned!

I finally also visited the museum inside after having visited a few times the outside part of the museum. While I really like seeing the star shaped fortification which you can walk over, get a very good impression of how it was build and why, I thought that the level of the inside museums was a bit lower. Especially if you have to pay for the ticket. Nice is when you go on a day there is the cannon demonstration.

Very cool place. You tour under the citadel, in the tunnels, and walk above the top. Really nice view, and very interesting. Not super big so it doesn't take a lot of time. Should see it if you're in Naarden!

Interesting place to visit, both in and outside the fortress. Lots to learn about military defence in this low lying country. No videos, but interactive displays with wartime audio. Nice temporary exhibit of the Napoleonic era. Lots to be learned. Also good for a visit with children.

Beautiful and peaceful place. We really wanted to do the boat tour but there were no shipmates available on the day we went, which was unfortunate. They showed the history really well, and were more than happy to give us explanations. Great experience!

History the fort was built in 1795 after the Spanish sacked and burned the town and killed all the citizens in 1572. Walk the ramparts of the city walls.

It was amazing, we were there for the second time in the season, and this time in Sumer it has much more to do. We had kids from 6 months to 5 years, and they all had the perfect day. Riding the attractions, with shows for kids, inflatables and the beach to complete the day. We brought our own sandwiches for lunch. I can totally recommend for small kids.

Wide open space to run and play right on the coast. Plenty of activities so plan for a full day! Only snack bar food.

Super great place for kids) even I was exited) so nice with beach with many places for relax! My huge recommendation for everyone especially for family with kids and ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

With the subscription, it's worth it. You can enjoy inside and outside playgrounds, as well as the beach. The theme park has a lot of fun for the whole family. After it's closed at 5 pm, you can still stay a lot longer for the less traffic that I like most. Plenty of parking, except the route to here that's a bit small.

Great place for families with young kids. It's fantastic for kids up to app. 10 years old. The attractions are real fun, and since the parc is is designed for smaller kids, they experience a great degree of freedom. The theater shows are really cute and the personell is super friendly. Food is reasonably priced, and there is plenty of picnic tables to consume your own lunch. We really enjoyed our day and plan to come back many more times! Ps. If you still remember the parc from the 90ies: the wonkey bikes are gone, but the parc changed for the better - a LOT!

Tip 1: Go early if you don’t want to wait in the traffic line as it gets crowded after 11-12. Tip 2 : Buy your tickets online for easy check in and 10% discount Tip 3 : There will be long queues for food and also in food they have lot of options for Fried items if you are health conscious then I would recommend carrying fruits 🍎 🍌 with you. Kids will love it, although some rides you have a waiting time for 20 mins aprox.

Oud Valkeveen is a delightful family amusement park nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Naarden, Netherlands. The park strikes a perfect balance between charm and excitement, offering a variety of attractions that cater to all age groups. The meticulously maintained green spaces and lakeside setting provide a serene backdrop, enhancing the overall experience. One of the standout features of Oud Valkeveen is its well-thought-out mix of rides and play areas. From thrilling roller coasters and water rides for the adrenaline seekers to gentle carousels and expansive playgrounds for the little ones, the park ensures that everyone finds something to enjoy. The indoor play zone is a fantastic addition, offering a safe and entertaining environment for kids even on rainy days. The park's emphasis on family-friendly fun extends to its facilities and services. The staff are consistently friendly and helpful, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Clean restrooms, numerous picnic areas, and conveniently located eateries with a variety of options make for a comfortable visit. The food, while not gourmet, is reasonably priced and decent, with plenty of choices for picky eaters. One minor drawback is that the park can get quite crowded during peak times, leading to longer wait times for popular attractions. However, the overall efficiency and organization help mitigate this issue to some extent. In summary, Oud Valkeveen is a charming, well-rounded amusement park that offers a memorable day out for families. Its combination of natural beauty, diverse attractions, and thoughtful amenities make it a top choice for both locals and tourists seeking wholesome entertainment.

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(Translated by Google) Work shed De Kievit, located at Hollandsekade 23A in Woerdense Verlaat, is an important support point for Natuurmonumenten in the management of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. This facility serves as a base for forest rangers and volunteers who are committed to the conservation and maintenance of this unique peat bog. Function and Meaning The work shed functions as a central hub for various nature management tasks. Materials and tools are stored here that are essential for the maintenance of the hiking trails, the management of the reedlands and other conservation activities in the area. In addition, De Kievit offers space for educational meetings and serves as a starting point for various walking routes, including those to the nearby Lusthof De Haeck.  Recent Developments In 2014, Werkschuur De Kievit underwent a thorough renovation to better meet the needs of both employees and visitors. The internal reorganization resulted in more efficient workspaces and improved facilities for the growing group of volunteers. A notable addition was the construction of a public toilet and shower area, a welcome facility for walkers exploring the surrounding nature reserves.  Accessibility and Amenities For visitors who want to explore the Nieuwkoopse Plassen, De Kievit offers parking and serves as an ideal starting point for walks. From here it is just a short walk along the Hollandsekade to nature reserves such as Malta and Lusthof De Haeck. Although the location is less accessible by public transport, visitors can consider renting a (public transport) bicycle in nearby places such as Bodegraven or Woerden.  Conclusion Work shed De Kievit plays a crucial role in the preservation and accessibility of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. It serves not only as an operational base for nature managers, but also as a hospitable reception point for visitors who want to experience the rich biodiversity and serene beauty of this area. (Original) Werkschuur De Kievit, gelegen aan de Hollandsekade 23A in Woerdense Verlaat, is een belangrijk steunpunt voor Natuurmonumenten in het beheer van de Nieuwkoopse Plassen. Deze faciliteit dient als uitvalsbasis voor boswachters en vrijwilligers die zich inzetten voor het behoud en onderhoud van dit unieke laagveenmoeras. Functie en Betekenis De werkschuur fungeert als centrale hub voor diverse natuurbeheertaken. Hier worden materialen en gereedschappen opgeslagen die essentieel zijn voor het onderhoud van de wandelpaden, het beheer van de rietlanden en andere conserveringsactiviteiten in het gebied. Daarnaast biedt De Kievit ruimte voor educatieve bijeenkomsten en dient het als startpunt voor verschillende wandelroutes, waaronder die naar het nabijgelegen Lusthof De Haeck.  Recente Ontwikkelingen In 2014 onderging Werkschuur De Kievit een grondige verbouwing om beter te kunnen voldoen aan de behoeften van zowel medewerkers als bezoekers. De interne herindeling resulteerde in efficiëntere werkruimtes en verbeterde faciliteiten voor de groeiende groep vrijwilligers. Een opvallende toevoeging was de aanleg van een openbare toilet- en doucheruimte, een welkome voorziening voor wandelaars die de omliggende natuurgebieden verkennen.  Toegankelijkheid en Voorzieningen Voor bezoekers die de Nieuwkoopse Plassen willen verkennen, biedt De Kievit parkeergelegenheid en dient het als ideaal startpunt voor wandelingen. Vanaf hier is het slechts een korte wandeling over de Hollandsekade naar natuurgebieden zoals Malta en Lusthof De Haeck. Hoewel de locatie met het openbaar vervoer minder goed bereikbaar is, kunnen bezoekers overwegen een (OV-)fiets te huren in nabijgelegen plaatsen zoals Bodegraven of Woerden.  Conclusie Werkschuur De Kievit speelt een cruciale rol in het behoud en de toegankelijkheid van de Nieuwkoopse Plassen. Het dient niet alleen als operationele basis voor natuurbeheerders, maar ook als gastvrij ontvangstpunt voor bezoekers die de rijke biodiversiteit en serene schoonheid van dit gebied willen ervaren.

(Translated by Google) Nice parking space for electric cars and bicycles, you can charge them there and a nature reserve, but it would be a wahala for mushrooms, but there was little to see this time (Original) Mooie parkeerplaats zelf voor elektrische auto en fiets kun je daar opladen en natuurgebied maar het zou een wahala zijn voor voor paddestoelen maar er was maar weinig te zien deze keer

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and especially quiet nature reserve, nice that there is a parking space. And a great starting point for a wonderful bike ride (Original) Mooie en vooral rustig natuurgebied, fijn dat er een parkeerplaats is. En een mooi startpunt voor een heerlijke fietstocht

(Translated by Google) You can take a nice walk there... Beautiful nature reserve, highly recommended if you like wide open spaces and water. Make sure you wear walking shoes/boots.. you can also leave the path.. (muddy) there are also viewpoints.. (Original) Je kan er een mooie wandeling maken.. Mooi natuurgebied , Als je van wijds en water houdt een aanrader. Trek wel wandelschoenen / laarsen aan.. kan je ook van het pad af.. (modderig) zijn ook uitkijkpunten..

(Translated by Google) In Woerdense, at the end of the forest street, there is ample parking space for the Lapwing. His boat trips on the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. From the natural monument. Many excursions are organized from there. Also walking tours. Behind the nature monument building is a beautiful wild garden that is maintained by a local couple. That was worth watching. I don't know what it will look like in winter. It is a beautiful area. It falls under a quiet area. There are many meadow birds. (Original) In het woerdense verlaat aan het einde van de bos straat daar is de kievit ruime parkeer gelegenheid. Zijn vaartochten over de Nieuwkoopse plassen. Van de natuurmonument. Van daar uit worden veel excursie georganiseerd . Ook wandeltochten. Achter het gebouw van natuurmonument is een mooie wilde tuin dat onderhouden wordt door een Echtpaar uit de buurt. Dat was de moeite waard om te bekijken. Hoe het in de winter eruit zal zien weet ik niet. Het is een prachtige omgeving. Het valt onder stilte gebied. Zijn veel weide vogels.

Omg amazing Beautiful This place is like a fairytale You have to walk 20 mins from the bus or there’s a car park or you can ride a bike There are lockers in the castle. You can’t bring in a bag or jacket. It’s very warm inside anyway. There’s not really any vegan food options Only like a juice But the gardens would be a cute location for a picnic There’s deer So cute

Great castle with loads of artifact to be seen, you can get a real feel for how the people were living at the time. Beautiful art and luxurious ceilings, windows and loving quarters. Also has a outside maze, deerpen and parc like surroundings to roam through.

To visit the Kasteel de Haar it’s an unique experience. It’s very well preserved and organised, with explanations of the rooms and spaces in multiple languages. My only critic concerns the amount of people that was inside at the same time. It was extremely crowded what made hard to properly appreciate the place. The gardens are also very well taken care of and the flowers are beautiful. Thank you for the experience!

The largest castle in the Netherlands, a really cool place to visit by bike or car, since is a bit outside of the city. The gardens are lovely in every season and the building is really impresive and nice to visit. You have to buy tickets in advance if you want to visit the interiors, they are limited per day.

Castle De Haar is absolutely stunning — a truly magnificent and beautifully preserved castle. The interiors are richly decorated with exquisite furniture, artwork, and tapestries that give a real sense of how the nobility once lived. The castle grounds are just as impressive, with manicured gardens, old trees, and romantic walking paths. It's the largest castle in the Netherlands and definitely worth a visit. A perfect mix of history, architecture, and elegance. Highly recommended!

What an amazing castle. You feel the royalty. The park outside is equally good. Perfect for a day trip or picnic with family. Just walk around the park and get the splendid view of this majestic castle. For going inside the castle make sure to book tickets beforehand.

Wonderful place to visit and easy to find via train/bus and a bit of a walk. The deer park was a highlight. The ticket to visit the interior was worth it for us but easy to imagine a good time just enjoying the outdoor spaces.

Not for the first time, and most likely not for the last time: a fantastic paintball game! The crew was friendly and fun as always, definitely recommended!

Such a nice place! My friends had a blast playing paintball and swimming at the water right in front of the restaurant. Unfortunately I got cramps in the first round of paintball we played, but the staff were very kind and helped me as much as they could. The food was also of really good value.

This was my first time paintballing. Great place! +Great paintball course (there were multiple courses) +Good equipment +You can upgrade for a WAY better gun! (5€) -the overalls where a bit to small for me (I'm two meters long) PS: Expect to get a little dirty, so don't wear fancy clothes.

It's still my go-to paintball location. The escaperoom is challenging but not to hard for starters. Food is a bit pricey.

Visiting on a Saturday is pretty crowded and chaotic. Expect to be charged for every little extra (extra bullets, protective clothes). 1.5 hours advertised is 40 minutes playtime. But once you're playing it's just plain fun :)

Very nice place to play paintball or the another activity!

Went to play airsoft with a couple of friends. Had a good time on the playing field, but the whole place feels unorganised. The weapons are properly maintained, but safety equipment was obviously handled rough and not in proper condition. In all, the games are great fun, but equipment made it less enjoyable.

Very nice service from the people working at the little office today (19 July). We had some discount cards from vrindenloterij and the guy was so nice to check if they work with them ( they didn’t) but still he made an extra effort to check that for us, we made a reservation for a later moment and when we came back there was a lady who explained everything nice and she was really friendly ☺️ thank you

This pedal boat experience was a mistake for us. There was nothing enjoyable, easy or entertaining about it. My 10-year old child and I rented a Stromma Utrecht paddle boat today and regretted it immediately. Why? It was just way too much work for two people on vacation. We had not been prepared for the *huge amount of physical exertion* required to move and steer these boats. We made it through 1/3 of the route, and then decided to turn back, as we were already sweaty, stressed and physically wasted from pedaling and steering of the boat. It was a very hot day. I do not recommend this experience to anyone, really, but if you must give it a try, you should consider yourself Strong, Energized, and on the Tall side. This is necessary because the seats on the boats do not adjust, and short-legged people will be challenged to reach the pedals and get traction. Steering the boats is also arduous and requires arm strength. Combined with the hard pedaling, it made for an unpleasant experience in a beautiful place. And lastly, the route map that is on the boat was unhelpful, as it was faded and impossible to read. It would be wonderful if the company revised and replaced them. The employee who helped us today was both nice and professional, and did her best to provide service. Still, she cannot control the quality of the boats or of the experience you will have, once you are out on your own. In summary, I discourage you from spending money on this pedal boat tour. The rental kayaks we saw (different company) looked like a much better time.

pleasant experience. Gentle and kind people that explain you all the directions you can take

Arrived at 10:20am for our 10:30 reservation… still here at 11am and no one has turned up to open up. Phone number isn’t being answered. Lots of other people here waiting for their booking too. Don’t bother.

Probably the most beautiful activity you can do when visiting Utrecht. Check their opening hours before you go. They are open April, May, June, September and October from Wednesday until Sunday 10h00-18h00. Daily in July and August. Closed November, December, January and February. This way you are never disappointed...

Went to Utrecht for a day out of Amsterdam. As a group of four we almost skipped this canal tour booth until one of us pointed it out. We each had to then pay an admission fee, but once that was done we were to hop onto a four man pedal boat and explore the canals of this Dutch city. We were completely blown away with the views and overall friendly atmosphere of the city. The ride takes about 90 minutes but you get to see so much at your own pace and have a fun time doing it.

Sadly we can't have a pedalo since we are 2 adults and three kids, despite the fact that our small one would have had more than enough space to sit in the middle....

Amazing museum. Not very big but worth visiting. Specially the tour is highly recommend. They give it in both languages, English and Dutch. The museum staffs are very friendly. There are a lot of collection on musical items, so if you are interested it can take you half a day easily to have all reasonably covered. I specially liked the exposition part. Lot to see and learn.

Wonderful collection of autoplaying music equipments including huge ones like organs, small ones like music boxes, classical ones like piano and even an equipment with three violins. There are also rooms showing the mechanical mechanism on how the autoplaying works. Very interesting museum, I will visit again and take my family too.

A truly charming and unique museum! 🎶 The highlight was definitely the guided tour. Our guide was fantastic: knowledgeable, funny, and clearly passionate about the instruments. Hearing the clocks, organs, and music boxes come to life was magical! The museum is beautifully set in an old church, and there are plenty of interactive exhibits for both kids and adults. Everything is well organized, and the staff are super friendly. It’s right in the city center, easy to reach, and there’s a cozy café for a break after exploring. Highly recommend spending at least a couple of hours here. It’s joyful experience full of music and history!

This was such a cool museum, especially for music lovers who enjoy the more unique aspects of musical instruments / machines! It definitely stands out since it is such a specific, quirky type of subject, and this was a perfect way to end my stay in the Netherlands after frequenting more traditional museums. It definitely shows that craving to have music in every shape, way, and form. The guided tour was fabulous. I thank my tour guide at noon on August 10, 2025, who translated to English only for me at first!). He also had a great dry sense of humor. After the tour, I walked around more and read many of the placards. It's amazing to see what people could do technologically speaking...all for the benefit of bringing great spirit and music into this world. It's beautiful to think that even though the creators of these mechanisms are long gone, they seem to come back to life every time a tune from their design is played.

Beautiful museum that has several objects on display that concern "street music". Various sizes for different types, with even automatic devices that make the visit fun!

Amazing museum filled with playing instruments sized from very small and beautiful to absolutely enormous ballroom machines. We had a guided tour which I recommend to get to know history behind the machines and how they were used. There’s a little suprise for Johnny Cash fans. You can spend there half an hour or two hours if you want to explore other exibitions.

When I planned visit to Utrecht, this museum was one that I wanted to visit. Museum is in old church. For now is there museum. Exhibition shows music machines. I suggest take the guided tour, get more information and you actually head the sound what these machines make. There is also small shop and cafe.

It’s a well organized tour. The steps could be a bit slippery. The last steps are a bit challenging as there are many to climb in a single go. They also get very narrow at the end. The views, to be frank, are nothing to brag about- so don’t go just for the view and since the barricades are metallic and not of glass or clear plastic, you cannot get good pictures. Anyway it was exhilarating because of the cool breeze at the top.

Definitely worth the effort climbing up to the top of the tower. Guide is in both Dutch and English. Almost 500 steps single trip and the staircase is getting narrower and narrower as moving towards the top. Be prepared for shaky legs after coming down ...

Had a great tour here. We bought tickets in advance and everything was very smooth. There are a lot of stairs and many spiral which does get a bit warm, but is a cool experience and learned some interesting history. Great views and very good tour guides who are able to provide the tour and answer questions in Dutch and English.

This is one of the recommended activities to do in Utrecht. It is exhilarating when you get to the top but you need to climb 463 steps with 4 stops to get there. The last stretch was most difficult because it was 150 steps at once and towards the top it got much narrower so for the claustrophobic folks, take note. Otherwise its a nice feeling to get to the top and get some photos though the barb wire can pose a challenge to getting wonderful photos.

Utrecht is a small, charming and very vibrant city. I just stayed one day but had an amazing experience and will definitely go again. Utrecht has so many things to offer from historical buildings and museums to good shopping and great diversity of food places.

This is a place you should visit in Utrecht provided you can take the significant climb up the stairs. The view is certainty worth it. You have to book a tour, which does add to the experience and our guide was friendly and informative. The tour was presented in Dutch and English. The start point is in a shop nearby so make sure you read the information carefully.

Must see if you visit Utrecht, the view from the tower is absolutely gorgeous and the story behind the tower is nice to hear. You can also do some exercising while enjoying the views. 🤓 Book a ticket in advance.

Very nice museum, for both railway passionate and casual visitors. Very good for kids and families as well, however not very accessible for wheelchairs and strollers (for babies, consider a carrier). We loved everything about it, but would have appreciated some English descriptions, that were unfortunately missing. Will go back!

Such a cool place to visit with children of any age and even without. 🤓 Outside there’s a playground and you can also grab something to eat&drink. You can spend a full day here and not get bored.

Fantastic museum, and I’m an adult and not even a train fanatic. I can imagine bringing your kids here, they will have a blast. Very big museum in an old, fully restored to its old 1872 glory train station and yard, with many historic trains and carriages on tracks. Also various halls with train related themes, like model trains, engineering, virtual reality train ride, etc. For kids also a big playground outside. Cafe restaurant on its premise.

My new favourite place. It's unfair to compare railway museums but this is the best one I have found so far. Gives the complete history of the railways in the Netherlands. Examples of old and new rolling stock. RECOMMEND ARRIVING BY RAIL - take a train to Utrecht Maliebaan station to avoid the expensive car parks (both on site and on street).

It's a great museum, interesting for adults and children alike, where everyone can have a lot of fun. There are many train carriages in perfect condition, and at Christmas they set up an ice rink. Highly recommended.

This museum is a veritable wonderland of railway history filled with old steam (and newish) diesel and electric locomotives, carriages, wagons, model trains, memorabilia, posters, etc that is worthy of at least a half day visit. And you don't have to be a passionate railway buff (like me) to enjoy the exhibits as families can entertain their children with lots of interactive gizmos and quizzes that are educational too! I simply cannot imagine anyone not enjoying this place and falling in love with trains! As well there are a cafe and museum shop and many external railway exhibits where, on a sunny day, the charming old signal box and water tower are a fitting backdrop to the locomotives.

Most fun family museum I've been. Beautiful spacious with lots of sighteeings and a very cool train simulator. Perfect for kids of all ages and cool for adults as well. Has an outside playground and place to sit indoor and outdoor with coffee and food

(August 2025) One of the best zoos that I have visited. All the animals looked content and happy, the housing settlements looked fun, with plenty of food and no pacing, or balding spots on the animals. Lots of fun little things for the kids, like slides, and tunnels, plus little activities throughout. The park was clean and had a lovely vibe 💜 I highly recommend this place (Cost me 30 euros to get in) and I spent 5 hours here - there were also suncream dispensers! some little rides and a boating activity as well to do, including walking over a rope bridge to see the bears which was cool. I had a very pleasant visit 💜

Beautiful park, especially the Japanese garden, Roman colosseum themed lions cage and Indian Palace themed tigers cage. We got lost all the time though, the sneak through adventure paths (some of these the only way to see all the animals) made us easily loose all sense of direction. The free map was invaluable, therefore. Delicious sandwiches and snacks in the large restaurant halfway in the park, and when something ran out they immediately made new fresh ones. A peek in the animals kitchen was very interesting too! We were exhausted from all the extra walks to find the route again but overall had a lovely day.

This is a very nice zoo. It is not too big and feels sort of cozy, but there is really lots to see and do. We loved the new chimpanzee quarters! The kids enjoyed the playgrounds and the Dino Forrest!

We go to DierenPark Amersfoort regularly (we live in Amsterdam but it's worth the drive) and it never disappoints. The park is beautifully laid out, with lots of green areas and enclosures that make you feel really close to the animals. What makes it extra special for us is how kid-friendly it is — there are slides, tunnels, and special walkways throughout the park that turn the visit into a real adventure for children. On top of that, there are two really big playgrounds where the kids can run, climb, and play for ages, as well as a fun carousel and even a little train that drives through the zoo. It means there’s always something exciting to do in between visiting the animals, and it keeps the whole day varied and fun. The variety of animals is fantastic and there is also a really big dinosaur section with 1:1 sized dinosaurs, which is something not every zoo offers. It’s a place my kids are always excited to come back to. Highly recommended for families or anyone looking for a fun and unique day out.

Underneath a canopy you can admire a large selection of the animal kingdom. The zoo offers a great mix of experiences for families, dog owners, animal lovers and even dino enthusiasts. My family loves it every time. Many animal pens have add on activities, like a climbing track at the bear pen. The experience of being surrounded by howling wolves is second to none. The playgrounds could use some love, but they are safe and fun. The food could be more nutritious. The theme integration is fun too, like a gladiator at the lions.

It's a great place for a family outing, with a large playground for both toddlers and children. There are many animals that appear to be well-maintained and in good condition. It's easily accessible and has plenty of parking. The interior is shady and full of trees beautiful natural. There are chairs to sit and rest and clean bathrooms.

A very beautiful zoo in the center of The Netherlands. Enough parkingspace, on ground level as in the parking garage. It's situated on the outer ring of Amersfoort. The entree fee is medium priced, yet there are options to get a discount from stores or simply by searching in Google. The park itself is very beautiful, lots of space and really close to the animals. You can even interact with small mammels like Meercats who are walking beside the visitors. Food and drinks are also medium priced but the portions are good. You'll find the spots throughout the whole park. Smoking prohibited except a few spots. A very nice park to have a day out with your kids too. They were awarded different prices, also because childfriendly is their power and you will not be dissapointed! The small railway and waterboats are payed with Zoo-coins, you'll find the machines near the attractions (waterboat €5,-, total). Have fun!

No-one seems interested in visitors or tourism here, quite interesting in itself but no effort to involve you or exite anyone about the story of Silver in Holland🤔😔

We took a tour but it was uninspiring. What was told I could also read on the tablets that where there. Direct questions where avoided or "I dont know you should ask the artist downstairs". I did not get the feeling there was intrinsic motivation to learn more about silver other then was needed to give the tour. Nevertheless the exposition was great and the artist downstairs working on an exposition was also good to talk with.

I was really disapointed from my visit in this museum from all the people security folow only me like a criminal couldnt enjoy my visit dont be racist you have cameras !!!! You ruwind my day thank you

A well crafted exhibition of both modern and more historic items. Unfortunately there were no smiths working on silver, that would have been great.

Very disappointed! It's more a shop than a museum. Small rooms with contemporary art, no history at all, the staff speaks English with problems. the "museum" has no map or guide. their workshops for children is - buy and do it yourself as you understand. Parking is a challenge, you don't understand where is it allowed to park unless you ask inside the museum. We just wasted time.

Lovely day out worth every minuet of your time super.

Interesting! Many silver pieces with good background stories.

The walk through history of glass works in the Netherlands is very interesting. The collection is extensive and you can get a glimpse of the era when glass works were more artistic.

Well worth visiting. We saw two artist working with glass, whilst a third was explaining what was being done. Mesmerizing to see blobs of molten glass transformed into something beautiful.

Great way to learn more about the art and science of glass working

Nice place they show you how they make the glasses!

Very interesting to see.

Very beautiful place to visit and a lot of beautiful handmade.

It's a great place to sit and watch mesmerized how they sculpt and blow glas art pieces! You can sit there and forget the time. For adults but also kids a great live show, where you can learn and entertained at the same time!

A beautiful castle near the river. Both exterior, interior and the extensive gardens are worth a visit. And, as a bonus they have an excellent restaurant in the converted horse stables .

Beautiful castle with interesting history. In all rooms there is guide that share history about place, also in English.

Absolutely loved this charming castle and adjourning garden. We were originally there for the "Rose Days" but with Dutch rainy weather, we ended up heading quickly indoors to explore the castle instead. A tour there begins with a short film show casing the history of the castle in Dutch but with English subtitles. Then you take a tour around the place. The tour around the castle has a very peculiar approach. Each room visited had a separate tour guide who knew in depth the history of the room. This is definitely a high point for the castle. To enter, you must pre book as it is not too large. With a museum card, you only pay a little extra of approximately €4 to enter. The surrounding gardens were also a delight to walk around once the rain had let down. The rose arrangements for the "Rose Days" celebrations was the icing on the cake. I can imagine how charming it would be on a sunny day. If you're in the Utrecht- Zeist area, this is a cool place to check out on a day trip (or if you're just a wanderer like me lol). It's not the easiest to reach by public transport but definitely doable. We took bus 50 from platform C4 at Utrecht Central, and after about an hours ride and 38 stops, the castle can be reached in a 7 minute walk. Highly recommend!

We visited the castle and did a guided tour which centered around the current exposition about the Disaster Year (Rampjaar) 1672. The guides are volunteers with a lot of knowledge and the setup of the different rooms in the castle is excellent to get a good overview without going into too much detail. The area around the castle is beautiful and perfect for a hike or picnic. Reservations for the tour are required, especially in the weekend as it can be busy.

Beautiful kasteel with a ton of history. Highly recommend the guided tour given by knowledgeable volunteers. There is also an excellent restaurant set in the old stables on the property.

Purposely expressionless castle from the outside as it is supposed to in the Dutch classical tradition. This makes this place a teleportation back to the 17th and 18th century republic. The inside stands in stark contrast to the outside, with nicely decorated rooms, many paintings and artworks. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. This place has some cool history the guides can teach you, on the disaster year for example, or the prolonged stay of Kaiser Wilhelm. I can definitely recommend a visit to this place to take in some Dutch culture, with some English touches.

The castle is lovingly and expertly restored in 2020. It preserved most of the paintings, furniture carpets and tapestries as well as books and many other items for the last 400 years. Each room is really impressive by having breathe taking history. On the weekend you can visit the castle without the guide. On the other days only guided tours are available so better book tickets in advance. But, there are really expert guides in every room that knows amazing stories about history of the custle and people who lived there. I'd like to thank all guides for their excellent work. Do not be shy and ask them. They know many languages and interesting stories to share. The park is not big, but lovely landscaped. There are flowers that blossom for the most of the year. Reserve 3-4 hours for the visit to enjoy the castle and the park. The car parking is opposite the main gate and free. One more thing to keep in mind, is that you can only have tea, coffee and soft drinks with some pastries in the Orangery caffe. To have something more substantial to eat, you should go to the town. There are 2-3 places within 5-7 min walk. Highly recommend to visit.

We had a wonderful time at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen! It’s a truly beautiful zoo – very clean, well-maintained, and the enclosures are thoughtfully designed and spacious. Of course, the highlights were the pandas and koalas, but we were also really impressed by the huge bear forest with a kind of hanging bridge that lets you walk above the enclosure – such a unique and beautiful experience! What made it extra special for us was how family-friendly the park is. There are several playgrounds throughout the zoo, and the giant indoor playground was the absolute highlight for our son. Honestly, that alone would have made the visit worth it! It was quite busy during our visit (summer holiday season), but there were plenty of parking spaces, and the great thing is that the parking is right next to the zoo – no long walk required. The only thing we found a bit disappointing was the lack of English translations. While we didn’t expect everything to be in German, it would’ve been great to have English descriptions alongside the Dutch animal information signs. Also, the zoo map was only available in Dutch, which made it a bit harder to navigate or understand the details. In most German zoos, having English maps and signs is quite common nowadays, so we missed that here. Still, it’s a fantastic zoo overall, and we highly recommend a visit – especially for families!

Went on a weekday in November, pretty quiet. Even though it is not one of those big zoos we spent a good 6 hours there and still did not get bored. The kids liked especially the big covered playground area, which I understood was the biggest in Europe for a while (maybe it still is). Nice one which I would like to visit again.

This is a fantastic zoo. We had a fab day. Some of the enclosures are so well thought out, especially the bears with a kid's rope bridge to walk above them. The play area is the best I've ever seen too. Amazing day out, would definitely recommend.

Went with my boyfriend and had a pretty decent time there. We got the day pass + night light ticket, and here is our experience: Staff: 5/5 Everybody was very friendly & helpful and they were everywhere so if you have a question or need help they’re always there Vibes: 4/5 They put a lot of effort in decorating the zoo so it has a nice ambiance & the enclosures were pretty decent. Toilets were clean despite how crowded it was! The light attractions were also really pretty & you can see nocturnal animals starting their day after 5 pm Animals: 2/5 Nothing I’ve never seen before except for the pandas & polar bear. The pandas were adorable, but they seem super bored & there’s a lack of interaction between the zookeepers and these pandas. They were just kind of left there like a goldfish in a bowl… Same with the elephants. We saw them literally plucking grass in their enclosure because of how bored they were. They should learn a thing or two from more interactive zoos like Bali Zoo where they allow feeding sessions (they sold carrots that we could feed to the elephants & we had breakfast with orangutans) so the more intelligent animals don’t go crazy bored in their enclosures. They need intellectual stimulation too!! The worst part that kind of ruined the day for me was the single polar bear. I don’t know the story behind why that ice-bear is in the middle of Netherlands, but the bear was clearly depressed (& probably way too hot). The polar bear enclosure looked unkept and it had a pool completely green & filled with algae, so it can’t even swim to cool off. Even if the polar bear was under rehabilitation for something, it deserves a cleaner enclosure (and a proper way to cool off, especially in the summer!) Tbh I think it’s better off to send the polar bear to a zoo somewhere with a more comfortable climate for them, like maybe Finland or Norway. Polar bears shouldn’t live out in the open in such a hot European climate when they’re used to -20 degrees Celsius or less (imagine being forced to live somewhere where it’s 20 degrees Celsius hotter than what you’re used to). I find it ironic that they claim to be an ‘Arctic Ambassador’ when their polar bear is so sadly curled up in the corner like that… Food: 3/5 Standard zoo food. They sell snackbar foods like burgers & frikandel. A bit overpriced for what they are so I suggest to bring your own food and drinks to the park (yes, they allow this) Others: They have a designated playground area for children and they tried to put a frog enclosure next to the playground. The frogs were nowhere to be seen Overall: 3/5 Pretty good zoo for children but the condition of their animals is slightly worrying

Beautiful settings. A various range of animals and shows. Large place and loads to do for all ages. We really loved it 😍❤️.

Nice experience. I particularly loved the quality of the show. Some animals seemed happier than others, but overall not too bad.

Nice zoo. Many of the animal enclosures are large, and scenic for both the animals and visitors. If you're coming with kids, there are also many playgrounds integrated throughout the park.

We visited park in October. Judging from how the park is now — it might have been better, it might have been better if it would close in September. Because at this point it’s mostly showroom for different garden designs; not much flowers or special things to see. So this part of the year.. it feels like you’re paying 20 euros just to see the garden ideas. It doesn’t feel like a “day out”. Good chance that it’s fun in summer. There were like 6 people in total in whole park at Tuesday. With dog it was alright, smooth. I guess for same price you could go to Kasteeltuinen Arcen, which will give you much-much more for about the same price. Because this feels more like you stepped to someone’s garden. Most restaurants were closed as well. But overall it was fun. Because of the company 🙂

Wonderful place to get good ideas to design your garden. A large variety of flowers, plants and trees to look throughout all the different designs splitted in 4 area's. The advice is to visit Appeltern gardens by end of April when the weather is better and flowers are having more blossom. During our visit the blue and purple area were pretty empty so nothing to see there, We think this should be reflected in the entry price. So best visit time is June till September.

Great place for a day out for the garden lovers. A huge place with many different areas and gardens for every taste. Also fun for kids as there is a playground and some other fun things to see and do. It also has various places to have a drink and some food. Finally there is a nice shop with garden flowers and all kind of ornaments and other gifts. Plenty of parking.

A wonderful, inspiring place, I recommend it to every fan of gardens, but also to those who like nature. You need to find time for at least 4 hours. In the area there are opportunities to have a snack or coffee and sit directly in the gardens

An amazing garden full of garden inspiration. A great playground for children that will entertain adults as well. It is worth spending a whole day here. The plant shop is great, they don't have a big selection, but I found what I was looking for :).

Very beautiful gardens. Great if you need inspiration for your garden or just like looking at plants. We had a great day. The parking was good and costs 3 euro. We were a bit disappointed by the quality of the food but that is personal preference. There are a lot of paths to follow and a recommended route would have been nice (if there is one I am sorry I missed it. ) Recommended!

Beautiful place to visit any time of the year. There is always something new to see and the gardens are set out well with estabilished plants. Super for researching garden design ideas or plant choice . Set in a beautiful landscape accentuating the beauty of the site. Highly Recommended !

Beautiful cathedral! Lovely to walk around in. The staff was a bit dismissive when we asked about the grave of Hieronymus Bosch. They don’t know where he was buried but he was carried out of the church after his funeral, for which there is a stone to commemorate in one of the doorways.

Very beautiful inside and outside. You get a spiritual feeling when going through the inside of the Cathedral. Its just magnificent, you just have to experience it yourself

The enormous St John's Cathedral was stunning outside and beautiful inside. As always, learning the history and focusing in on all or the intricate details is amazing.

One of the most beautiful cathedrals of the Netherlands with a huge organ; the colored windows are amazing. You can walk to the top and have a beautiful view over Den Bosch. In and outside the architecture is stunning and overwhelming

Extravagantly decorated Gothic cathedral in Den Bosch, very beautiful on the outside, I didn’t have an opportunity to look inside.

Beautiful church building in the centre of the old town. Hard to believe that it is 800 years old. Must visit when you are in Den Bosch!

A beautiful early Gothic Cathedral built in the Dutch style.

The Noordbrabants Museum is a really cool place to visit. I love how they mix traditional art with more modern and unexpected historical pieces. One of the things that stood out to me was seeing items that were part of everyday life not too long ago but are now considered history—like the first Apple computer. It’s fascinating to see how things evolve over time. The museum also has an impressive collection of paintings, including works by Van Gogh, Picasso, and other great artists. Walking through the galleries, I felt like I was experiencing both classic masterpieces and surprising bits of modern history all in one place. It’s definitely a museum worth visiting!

A beautiful Dutch museum. There is a hall telling the history of the museum, some historic work and a lot of modern works. There was also a performance in the museum when I visited it. I enjoyed the visit a lot. Thanks a lot to the very friendly people working there.

Excellent museum, and a must-go-to if one is in Den Bosch. They have special exhibits every month or so, which I don’t usually care for; but the permanent collection is incredible and alone a reason to visit. The building is beautiful; it is like an old mansion, with gorgeous rooms to hold the still more gorgeous art. One could spend hours here. There is a cafe as well, which has delicious donuts from the famous Jan de Groot cafe. Eating them here has the added bonus that one does not need to spend ages waiting in line for the Jan de Groot cafe. Please be aware that service can be slow. But who goes to an art museum who is in a hurry! I highly recommend this gem of a museum. It is well worth the admission fee.

This is one of the best museums I've been to in the Netherlands. The experience of the journey it takes you through stays with you for days after your visit! I strongly reccomend the The Verhaal van Noord Brabant section 😌

Great mixture of modern and classic art+ child friendly

Great museum! Very interesting, well displayed and maintained. Friendly staff and a wide range of interesting elements on display and North Brabant history

Nice museum close to the StJans cathedral. The museum is located in a nice building. The standard exhibition has works from 1500-1950. Nice collection of works of Van Gogh. We visited the special exhibition: Brueghel the family reunion - Five generations under one roof.

This museum is full of surprises. I enjoyed the modern approach on Jheronimus Bosch's artworks and the guide book helped me understand his work better. Staff provides the needed information in a professional, helpful and friendly manner. Take all the time you need, warm clothes (because it's really cold inside) and some friends and enjoy the astronomical clock presentation, as well. 😊

I was fascinated of Bosch’s work and really enjoyed visiting this art center. They also had some funny trippy movies and huge crazy clock with “animation”

Extraordinary art experience! Before visiting the museum I didn't know much about the work of Jheronimus Bosch and I was completely blown away by what I saw. The exhibited works are reproductions, but this does not diminish the artistic experience. By entering the museum, you enter a fantastic world that inspires artists to this day. In addition to the work of Jheronimous Bosch, there are also paintings by artists inspired by his work. Also, the world in which the artist created in a very convincing way was revived in the basement of the church. Gallery it self is former Neo-Gothic church where sacred meets surreal. The high ceilings and stained-glass windows set the stage for a journey not just through art, but into Bosch's imagination.  Climb the bell tower for a panoramic view of the town Bosch once walked—unchanged in many ways since his time. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance and cost €12 per person. It is paid exclusively by cards. The ticket comes with a brochure which is very helpful to experience the exhibited works. There is also a guide in the gallery who occasionally explains about individual exhibits.

Small interesting museum of Bosch's work and work of people inspired by him in a church. Great view from the fifth floor, also has an elevator.

What a great museum...the location in a church gives it an extra dimension. You can take the elevator to the rooftop for a great view over the city as well...The paper guide book they give you at the entrance is very interesting too to understand better the artwork! Not to miss....

Nice large guide book provided in Dutch and English. The paintings are reproductions but overall good quality. You can take the elevator to the top of the tower for a panoramic look at the city, although there are windows preventing you from going on the balcony and they were a little bit dirty so that would affect photographs. Gift shop has a wide variety of souvenirs but the t-shirts at $50 is crazy

Amazing experience for Bosch fans, the paintings reproductions are very good and the atmosphere of the place is really cool.

Stopped here to have trappist beer and Abbey cheese in the tasting room. The inside was large with many tables. We got flights, cheese platter and than a few more beers. The staff were very nice. There's a store on the way out to buy beer to-go and other souvenirs. Free parking. Would recommend a visit!

We visited La Trappe and did the tour and lunch after. We had a reservation ahead of time and glad we did as I believe the tour was full. The tour is a great way to learn about the monastery and brewery operations. And a way to see a little behind the scenes. And after learning quite a bit you get a beer! I didn’t know that the keg/draft and bottled beers were different and it was cool to get to compare them (and even better at the source). The tour guide was funny and informative. The restaurant is large with a good amount of seating inside and out. The menu has many tasty sounding dishes. The food was good not great. The mustard served with my cheese plate was probably my favorite thing. There is a store onsite that sells way more things that I was expecting. Along with the glasses and beer, they sell chocolate, honey, the tasty mustard, soaps and lotions, and cheese. Overall it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re interested in beer or a lunch in pretty setting.

If you're interested in beer, history, and charity with no boundaries, then I would highly recommend visiting here. They offer tours in English in the morning where you learn the history of the monks, get to witness their brewing and bottling operation, and then experience it for yourself at the end of the tour. Our tour guide was friendly, jovial, knowledgeable, and a perfect host during our time there. I regrettably forget his name, but he was a gentleman. The weather was perfect, so we sat outside their tasting room in the beer garden and sampled their fantastic menu of food and drinks. I cannot recommend this place enough and don't forget to visit their gift shop for all kinds of handmade products.

Second time here. And I’ll always come back. The place is beautiful, the tour is very interesting, the food is delicious and the beer… oh, the beer… ❤️ I recommend the tour and the bitterbalen (traditional Dutch croquete). And don’t miss the store. Amazing!!!

Great to learn the process of Trappist Brewery, It was so insightful to know the history and dedication of the Monks ! Testing the beer after the tour was also lekker !! Tour guide was very interactive and expressive ! We ended with some la trappe isid'or and some yuy snacks at the restaurant ..

The excursion of the on-site brewing facilities is a must for beer, specifically Trappist beer, lovers :)) get ready to be charmed by the light-hearted humor of the tour guide and settle in for some top notch food and snacks. Note: Only one English tour per day. Book in advance to avoid surprises ;)

Excellent comfort food and even better beer. Be sure to try the oak barrel aged quad they sell on site over a hot meal. Family and kid friendly for sure. Worth a trip out here and good hospitality. Take the tour if you can. Was the first stop on a beer adventure for us.

Well organised and clean. Affordable in student budget.

Nice service but unfortunately always full of people.

Not a lot of clear instructions but, friendly staff and a nice place to relax

Seems more like a place for the local people instead of friendly for New costumers

Best place to relax after buzzy Xmas days

First time at an welness center, it was great.

Still a good place no matter what they say

Always enjoy visiting here. I recommend to take the boat safari to the top of the park, see the birds of prey show (this is a must in my opinion) and then make your way back down the park. 1 star removed because of the restaurant. 1 person cooking per station during peak season really isn’t a good choice. The workers were incredibly stressed and the customers weren’t making their life easier by complaining. Otherwise the food was good.

Absolutely amazing place!! There’s so much stuff to do for kids, we were out from morning till 10pm at night. All of the staff was soo lovely and helpful and kind! Made us feel so welcome everywhere we went. Magical place full of activities, can’t believe I only just found this place! There’s safari park, beach with play park indoors and outdoors, swimming pools with slides, disco and shows for kids, you can hire bikes, kayaks, paddle boards or just chill in a super nice pub/restaurant while kids run around, it’s all secure and safe.

A perfect place to spend time with family or friends. This time we chose the walking option. We saw all the animals whose signs we passed. Although they have a lot of space, you can still see them in smaller or bigger groep. There are many places along the way where you can stop and sit for a moment. Honestly, I even felt a little sorry for those who chose the car safari when I saw the line of cars. It was a great time, and I think it won't be our last visit to this place.

Had so much fun here. There are many different kinds of animals from all over the world. The only think i did not like was the big birds in cages which should not be allowed. Otherwise it was most certainly worth the trip.

Wow. Words can't describe how amazing this place. Huge safari like in Africa, especially the rooms with animals view - amazing! Please note that the heating system not working 100% as expected, I was cold a little bit, especially in the bathroom and they doesn't have bathrobes. The breakfast is great! A plenty of things to do in the safari!

An unforgettable day at Beekse Bergen Safari Park! The safari experience is incredible seeing lions, giraffes, camels, and rhinos up close feels like being in Africa. The park is spacious, well organized and offers different ways to explore, from car to boat and bus. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is perfect for families or anyone who loves wildlife. A unique experience in the Netherlands that I highly recommend!!!!

Super Park. Sehr empfehlenswert. Nice Parc, very Clean and friendly Personal. Thr price is absolutly correct. It's all inclusive. Lunchtime ist good. Tickets online ist the best way, Its cheaper.

A beautiful and very authentic Wellness. Situated in a real ship, which was transferred into a wellness including all facilities necessary to have a real relaxing day. Different sauna's, baths and resting places are present. The panorama sauna 80+ degrees, is a nice spot to start while seeing all the buzzing around the place. There are a few stairs inside and out, unfortunately there are no facilities to support the disabled people... All in all, a location to go to when there's a need for a day of relaxation and Zenn! The Fletcher hotel is nextdoor so,... Plan, book, relax and sleep!

Nice place, good options of saunas and pools. Some facilities could be a bit updated but overall a nice place to go and relax. Social deal can have good pricing options for Mill so have a look!

It's not really a boat. It's not very big, but also not very busy so you everything is available. You can eat in the restaurant at the top of the "boat". No airconditioning there, so it can be a little warm.

Great wellness place. Very relaxed and the crew extremely friendly. Many options for sauna, different kinds of bathing, steam bath and the whole ambience worth a visit. Only little point of attention/improvement: spots to drink some extra water with for example lemon/cucumber.

Very bad service and poor hygiëne. Expected more from this stay. Food was ok, but not anything special. Booked a massage on the last day. Reservation system for this is inadequate. Does not offer you the choice for a male or female masseuse. Requested a female masseuse after making a reservation but was told that this is not possible. No reimbursement or other compensation or suggestions were offered by staff. Employees were unfriendly and unprofessional in their approach. No solution—based approach. Paid for service that I did not use. Will not be booking another stay here.

Hands-down one of the best wellness-centers in the country. Set in a comparatively compact and quaint area, featuring an old navy aircraft turned into a hotel and a boat turned into a spa, it offers quality and luxurious yet no-nonsense varieties of all the facilities that you may expect. If your idea of relaxation requires 10 different scents, 20 different light-colors, and 30 different playlists, you may want to go elsewhere. However, if what you look for is the plain and pure comfort of heat, water and quiet, this place is definitely worth a visit. The restaurant offers a basic but tasteful and well-prepared variety of dishes, and most importantly: the friendly staff creates a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, which attracts an interestingly diverse and international clientele. We will certainly be back.

Very nice place to have get totally chill. Atmosphere is nice. Large variation in different sauna. The restaurant offers a wide offer of dishes and snacks. Only remark is that it looked quite messy with towels and bathing jackets hanging everywhere around.

A great museum in the center of Eindhoven! It's exciting to watch a 130 year technology revolution in your native language! On the other hand, the museum was smaller than I expected. I see the brilliance of historical processes in a better interactive way. But I still recommend it…

A great museum to learn about history of Philips and its connection to Eindhoven region. I liked the history of lights part. For kids there is a nice workshop upstairs Recently they also have added a section on AI and its impact on society. However, what I expected that they would have wider samples from different Radio and Television and Tape recorders etc. from thier more than half a century history, but I was bit disappointed to see only a few. Nevertheless overall definitely worth a visit.

I didn’t expect a whole deal from this but was presently surprised, I had no idea the influence of this company- some really touching features. The cinema was nice to see the influence during the war. Cafe seemed reasonably priced- sadly no GF options. Also the free audio guide was a nice feature. A lot of interactive features

Nice museum. Not very big. The history part Was Great. A little selection of philips products on display

The museum is definitely a great surprise! Rather than a straightforward exhibition with boring facts, the Phillips museum is like a time machine, which helps you look into the lives of the past couple of generations, how their lives got changed because of electricity and Philips, and how they also shape the future.

Kids workshop is a must do! Amazing to watch them creating objects with their own hands. And than they ad on motor and battery it so it starts to move! Kids where so focused, happy and proud at the and!

Very nice museum with interesting history of Philips company. It’s not so big and can be viewed within one or one and half an hour.

Such a beautiful church right in the middle of the city. I really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere inside — it’s nice to step away from the busy streets for a while. The stained glass and high ceilings are stunning, and I loved discovering the little archaeological displays under the glass floor. It’s free to go in, which is great, and there’s plenty of space to sit and just take it all in. I just wish there were a few more signs or explanations in English, but still, I’d definitely recommend stopping by if you’re in Eindhoven

🕍 10 Facts about St. Catherine’s Church, Eindhoven 1. Built in the 19th century The church was constructed between 1861 and 1867 in the Neo-Gothic architectural style. 2. Designed by a famous Dutch architect It was designed by Pierre Cuypers, the same architect who later built Amsterdam’s Central Station and the Rijksmuseum. 3. Historic sacred ground The site has hosted churches since the 13th century — long before the current structure was built. 4. Inspired by French Gothic cathedrals Cuypers drew inspiration from Chartres and Reims, reflected in the pointed arches, rose windows, and twin towers. 5. Damaged during World War II The church suffered severe damage from bombings in 1942, but was later carefully restored. 6. National Monument status In 1973, St. Catherine’s Church was officially listed as a Dutch National Monument. 7. Twin towers “Mary” and “David” The two towers reach about 73 meters high — one named Maria, the other David. 8. Cultural venue Besides religious services, the church regularly hosts classical concerts, choirs, and cultural events due to its excellent acoustics. 9. Archaeological discoveries Excavations beneath the church revealed about 1,000 human remains dating from 1200 – 1850 AD, offering a glimpse into medieval Eindhoven. 10. Central city landmark Located on Catharinaplein, near Stratumseind, it’s one of the most recognizable and photographed landmarks in Eindhoven’s city center.

St. Catherine’s Church tells a unique story. Wars, fires, and even a time when it was used as a stable are part of its journey. This neo-Gothic structure dates back to 1867, but its roots lie in the 11th century. Are any of you budding archaeologists? Here’s some info that might interest you: during its renovation in 2005, archaeologists discovered around 1,000 skeletons on the church grounds, dating back to 1200–1850.

St. Catherine's Church is a magnificent building with rich history. Its specially beautiful when the sun is out and then you see a beautiful display of light through the windows. There are a lot of skeletons as well around the church ground some of them are made visible. Must visit when you are in Eindhoven.

Neo-gothic church with a well kept interior. A few exhibition pieces inside related to the church and the area around it. Worth checking out if you're in the area!

Loved St. Catherine's Church in Eindhoven. A stunning venue. A must visit if you are in the city.

Historical church which appears as a show scene during Glow Eindhoven event in 2025 with reflection of glass art patterns on the outer facade.

A compact but world-class spot for modern and contemporary art. I spent just over an hour with the “Hidden Connections” exhibition—sharp curatorial storytelling and clear English labels—then cooled off in the quiet atrium café. Friendly staff, lockers for backpacks, and plenty of seating make it an easy yes if you’re in Eindhoven.

The exhibitions were very captivating and beautiful! What's more, they sell older issues of used magazines that are in good conditions for a very good price, 1-3€. They also have an amazing selection of postcards!

Take time to visit museum of strait simple Holland design and art Tickets on Sunday are €16.00 and thy have lockers Museum is such beautiful architecture of old and new combination with surroundings river and plants

Nothing spectacular. The museum itself is nicely organized and decorated, but the exhibits are underwhelming. It mainly focuses on the exploitation of Indonesians by the Dutch, showcasing how industrialists used cheap labor. Other than that, there were videos that were uninteresting and looked unprofessional. The best feature was the images accompanied by scented papers, with the smells representing the atmosphere of each picture.

Somehow I wouldn’t go in there if I hadn’t a Ticket for the DDW . But I get suprised about the Architecture inside - like a 4 Floor Labyrinth… Kinda like it - next time I will spend more time!

I love this museum the curation is on point. I was very impressed not only with their selection of art, but also their attempt to stay ecologically friendly by locally souring the art supplies. And mostly for taking responsibility about how H van Abbe got rich on the tobacco industry regarding the Netherlands dark past in regard to indentured servitude and colonialism. Very thought provoking pieces and multicultural artist as well as young artist aswell! Not to mention how inclusive the museum is to wheelchairs, and including sensory version of art pieces! Bathrooms are non-gendered and clean 🎉

This place is the best museum I have ever been so far. I strongly recommend you to visit if you’re interested. A must see place for especially architects! The artwork appeals to the 5 senses of human body and tries to create new ones. I am not even talking about the location of the building where the water beats the exterior walls. Popped up glass niches coming out of interiors literally made my day :)

Wonderful museum! I highly recommend; it has many interactions as well as statics and signs. Most signs are also in English in addition to the Dutch. We spent over two hours there and would have loved to have spent more time there!

A truly wonderful museum. There are lots of things to look at, but also to touch and try out. The staff are very helpful and explain things really well. There are even driving simulators so you can experience what it feels like to drive a truck. I highly recommend a visit here. Thank you for having me as your guest.

One of the best museums to visit in Eindhoven. You get to see all kinds of Trucks (racing, heavy duty, military etc), car (vintage, racing, wagon etc) and trolley. The museum is well maintained preserving the minute details. Information is provided for each of the vehicle. Great place to visit alone or with friends. Must visit once.

A place to experience and enjoy if you are into cars and trucks. Many old models of cars and trucks are on display. They have English translation available im the description boards for international audience.

I visited this museum during my stay in Eindhoven. It houses a vast collection of historic artifacts and provides extensive information about the Dutch Automobile Federation (DAF). The truck designs are impressive, but the cars are the most captivating aspect of the museum.

We went there thinking an hour is enough. But ended up staying for 2 hours. TONS of things to watch and experience, even have a couple computer simulation driving experience/game. You can sit inside a number of cars/trucks/busses so fun to take photos. They have a nice Cafe inside with delicious soup and pie. Street paid arking is available in the near by street. Great place to stop by for kids!!

Spent about an hour here. Many quirky and unique vehicles. Wide variety, from microcars over military platforms to busses and trucks. Well worth it.

A large swimming pool similar to many other Center Parcs locations, built to the same original plans as Elvedon in the UK. They haven't invested quite so much in big slides or a modern children's splash park, but still have some interesting features like the "monkey splash" slide starting near the very top of the dome and finishing outside with a "toilet bowl" style element. There is also an outdoor pool where you dive down to viewing windows to see fish and sharks in tanks around the sides. The rapids are fun as usual and not too rough for younger children, if they're daring enough. There is also an activity for older children to go down them on rafts, which looked great fun. The changing rooms are plentiful and recently refurbished, with free lockers operated by your wristband, which is also your room key and ticket for the pool entry.

Facilities condition is a mixed bag: the change rooms and lockers were upgraded a few years ago, are clean and convenient. The pool itself and slides haven’t changed much since I was a child 30 years ago. The were upgrading the wild water bath recently. Hopefully that makes it more attractive again.

Clean, well maintained, barely any queuing. Kids loved all of it, alot! Lots of slides, an outdoor crazy river, indoor rapids, hot tubs, waves every 30 minutes and a pool with underwater viewing windows into an aquarium. There's plenty of seating, lockers and changing rooms and a poolside restaurant.

Had a fantastic stay here. The park is well maintained and there's loads for the kids to do. The pool area is really nice but a little dated in parts. Discovery Bay is amazing. The central dome has a tropical area with flamingos. The kids played here for hours. Staff were friendly. Really enjoyed our stay

We had a super holiday, accommodation was clean and comfortable and the park was great. Loads of activities, £30 of vouchers for you to use, amazing in door play area and a lovely setting. This place would be amazing in the summer with all the water sports they offer. Our only slight disappointment (and it really is slight) we didn't find the aqua mundo as good as the one at Erperheide.

We stayed here for 4 days. Very good especially with small kids and you don't want to leave the park. The central facility with the waterpark is excellent. The water park get very busy and loud though. Typical for centre parks with the big waterpark. The bungalows seem to have been renovated recently and are quite nice.

A really good place to stay, love the system here of wristbands, this makes all of the stay really easy and efficient, there a good activities and the rooms could be cleaner though. Beds are comfy and nice to sleep in. The aqua mundo is really fun and I recommend to anyone who goes to try out the wild river. Definitely recommend this place and would love to go again