Best places: Things to dos in Velsen

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Sprookjeswonderland
Theme park
Amusement park for small children with fairytale-themed rides, a mini train, petting zoo & gardens.
4.70 (5.7K reviews)
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Navy Museum
Maritime museum
Displays on the history of the Royal Netherlands Navy, including real & model vessels plus uniforms.
4.70 (4.5K reviews)
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Ten Boom Museum
Museum
Museum with guided tours of a onetime family home used to hide Jews during World War II.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Strand
Beach
Swimming & sunbathing in a seaside setting with white sand, parking & nearby attractions.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Windmill De Adriaan (1779)
Mill
18th-century riverside windmill with scenic views, an educational museum & guided tours.
4.70 (779 reviews)
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Het Amsterdamse Bos
Park
Recreational area including an organic farm/petting zoo, tree-top adventure course & boat trips.
4.60 (17.3K reviews)
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Zuiderzeemuseum
Museum
Indoor & outdoor museum with collections showing the area's sea-based economy, ships & ways of life.
4.60 (9K reviews)
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Egmond aan Zee
Beach
👍👍 Small, old town on the oceanside. Perfect for families and all those seeking to spend time resting and enjoying breathtaking nature and quiet place. No night life. Everything closes arround 22-23h.
4.60 (3.9K reviews)
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The St. Bavo Church in Haarlem
Protestant church
Art-rich towering Gothic church, home to the ornate Muller organ, played by both Handel & Mozart.
4.60 (3.7K reviews)
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Bloesempark
Park
Expansive park famed for its spring cherry blossoms, with paths bordering canals & meadows.
4.60 (2.7K reviews)
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Twiske
Nature preserve
Park on a scenic lake with trails, wildlife viewing, boating, camping & swimming.
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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Grote Markt
Historical landmark
👍👍 Uns hat die Stadt mit ihren vielen schönen Häusern und Kirchen super gut gefallen. Ob über Tag, oder abends, der Ort ist immer einen Besuch wert. Viele schöne Restaurants laden zu einem leckeren Essen ein.
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Schoorlse Duinen
National forest
Seaside sand dunes & wooded trails for biking & hiking, with viewpoints accessed via stairways.
4.90 (203 reviews)
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Klimpark Fun Forest Amsterdam
Rock climbing
👍👍 Right in the middle of busy Amsterdam area, this place is really good for a day outing with various kids play area to walking tracks all through the forest nearby. And a rowing club with enthusiasts rowing the boats. If you are driving to this place, suggest to drive through the forest area. In Spri...
4.60 (915 reviews)
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Crazy Selfie
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Super nice pictures taken at this special location! Good explanation, helpful... fun to do with a small group!
4.80 (263 reviews)
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Selimiye Mosque Haarlem
Mosque
👍👍 Nice clean beautiful mosque with separate place of women
4.80 (253 reviews)
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Strand Egmond aan Zee
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Herrlicher Ort... übers Wochenende eine tolle Idee... kleiner Ortskern mit Pubs Restaurants und Eisdiele... Beste Kibbelingbude am Strand(der sehr gepflegt ist , Strandkorbverleih pro Tag 12 Euro)... Holländer sind ein nettes Völkchen🤩
4.70 (368 reviews)
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Dr. J. P. Thijssepark
Park
👍👍 Walking between native flowers shrubs and trees, this city park is like a small oasis situated between the old part of Amstelveen and the "Amsterdamse bos". The Thijssepark is not large but large enough for a lunchbreak walk. At the moment, the place is filled with flowers and getting greener everyd...
4.70 (357 reviews)
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National Lifeboat Museum Dorus Rijkers
Museum
This modern museum in a converted workshop features exhibits on marine rescue operations.
4.60 (659 reviews)
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Goatfarm Ridammerhoeve
Farm
Vegetable shop, home-made ice-cream, a restaurant & hand-feeding baby goats at a working farm.
4.50 (5.1K reviews)
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