Entertainment & Activities
Amstelkade (Zorgboerderij)
61 AmstelkadeNice farmhouse/campsite with terrace and animals; lots of stuff for kids
Boat rentals for exploring the Noordse and Nieuwkoopse Lakes. In the summer months here starts a beautiful ferry ride to the other side of the Lake.
Nikano
111 Simon van CapelwegBoat rentals for exploring the Noordse and Nieuwkoopse Lakes. In the summer months here starts a beautiful ferry ride to the other side of the Lake.
Swimming Aarweide
21 SchilkerwegBig open air swimming pool
Golf & Country Club
1 GolfpadNice golf terrain with good restaurant
Big zoo full of different birds, with great gardens, a big playground etc. Worth a days visit with the kids!!
42 locals recommend
Bird Park Avifauna
59 HoornBig zoo full of different birds, with great gardens, a big playground etc. Worth a days visit with the kids!!
Archeon Museum Park
1 ArcheonlaanFood Scene
De Watergeus
10 Simon van CapelwegChique restaurant with amazingly beautiful terrace overlooking the water
iSushi
60 HoflandNice hand rolled sushi; especially the inside-out ones are worth a try!
Very decent food in the historical centre of 'Oudewater' a small village, nice drive up there!
6 locals recommend
Brasserie Joia
1-2 HavenstraatVery decent food in the historical centre of 'Oudewater' a small village, nice drive up there!
Great place, good food, beautiful location. Not cheap :( Reservations needed, especially weekends
17 locals recommend
Tante Koosje
1 KerkstraatGreat place, good food, beautiful location. Not cheap :( Reservations needed, especially weekends
Rendez Vous
3 RaadhuispleinFamily place, nice to go with kids; decent food and good wines per glass
Sightseeing
Brochures, tips, routes and maps, bike & boat rentals and information about attractions and things to do in the neighboorhood
Bezoekerscentrum Nieuwkoopse Plassen
116 DorpsstraatBrochures, tips, routes and maps, bike & boat rentals and information about attractions and things to do in the neighboorhood
Beautiful old farmhouses along the river. Go there with bikes on the ferry from Nikano, the kajak rental place in Noorden
Oude Meije
Beautiful old farmhouses along the river. Go there with bikes on the ferry from Nikano, the kajak rental place in Noorden
Shopping
Mijdrecht
Nice town for shopping, with a weekly market, different restaurants, big supermarket etc.
Parks & Nature
Keukenhof
166A StationswegThé famous Dutch flower exhibition, every year in spring
The 'Groene Jonker' is one of the most famous nature reserves for bird spotting in the country. Wetlands with hiking paths
Hogedijk
HogedijkThe 'Groene Jonker' is one of the most famous nature reserves for bird spotting in the country. Wetlands with hiking paths
Arts & Culture
If you have time; visit our capital with its canals, museums, the Anne Frank house and beautiful historical centre! It's only half an hour drive away.
720 locals recommend
Amsterdam
If you have time; visit our capital with its canals, museums, the Anne Frank house and beautiful historical centre! It's only half an hour drive away.
Essentials
Closest supermarket for essentials... go to Nieuwkoop or Mijdrecht for a wider variety of foodshopping
Coop
153 Simon van CapelwegClosest supermarket for essentials... go to Nieuwkoop or Mijdrecht for a wider variety of foodshopping