Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Amsterdam

5 places within about 4 hours of Amsterdam, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Get there by car, by train or by ferry.

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5 getaways, closest first

  1. 1 hr 15 minby train Antwerp Belgium's design and diamond city, with a grand station, Rubens and Belgian beer.
    • Culture
    • Food
    • Nightlife
  2. 1 hr 45 minby car Giethoorn A village with no roads, only canals, thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges.
    • Relaxing
    • Romantic
  3. 2 hrby ferry Texel The biggest Wadden island: dunes, beaches, sheep and seals.
    • Beach
    • Relaxing
    • Adventure
  4. 3 hrby train Bruges Medieval canals, a belfry over the market square, chocolate shops and Belgian beer.
    • Romantic
    • Culture
    • Food
  5. 3 hr 20 minby train Paris Direct high-speed trains put Paris a little over three hours away.
    • Romantic
    • Food
    • Culture