Welcome to autumn! This is the ideal season to enjoy cosy and relaxing hotel experiences, while you can also take covered trips without getting wet. Because even on rainy days, there is plenty to discover and experience in Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Zaandam.
Are you looking for inspiration for fun activities in these Dutch cities? Be sure to keep reading and discover what these cities have to offer this season. Make it a beautiful autumn!
Amsterdam in bloom
Wandering and shopping
When the days get colder and the leaves on the trees turn into autumn colours, Amsterdam comes alive as an atmospheric setting. This is the perfect time for a relaxing autumn wander around the city or a visit to the Netherlands’ largest flea market, the IJ-hallen on the NDSM wharf. Discover the unique ambience and bustling markets as you stroll through the charming streets and shopping areas.
Museum Night Amsterdam
On Saturday 2 November 2024, more than 70 museums will open their doors until midnight during Museumnacht Amsterdam. A unique and popular evening in the capital. Dive into the world of Dutch masters at the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum or Stedelijk Museum. Rather take a look into the future? Nxt Museum presents the art of tomorrow. Discover large-scale, digital art installations that broaden your view and sharpen the senses. See all participating locations and book your tickets via the Museum Night website.
Cruise through the canals
A canal cruise through Amsterdam is always a good idea too. You can sail in a covered boat and enjoy the colours of autumn. Especially for photography lovers, the canals are a real treat at this time of year. Need more inspiration for your city break? These are Amsterdam’s best hotspots.
Enjoy the sea breeze in The Hague
The place to be for the whole family
Planning a day in The Hague? Then you can’t skip the coast of Scheveningen! Scheveningen is the most popular seaside resort in the Netherlands with De Pier as its icon. You can get a breath of fresh air and go for a stroll along the boulevard. There are also fun activities for the whole family. Take a dip in the surprising underwater world of SEA LIFE Scheveningen and come and play in the fun indoor LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. Are you more a fan of miniatures? Then head over to Madurodam, where you’ll see the Netherlands in a miniature city.
Plan a shopping trip
Prefer a day of shopping? The Hague has the best shopping and of course the nearby Westfield Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam. With no less than 117,000 square metres, it is the largest indoor shopping centre in our country. Besides shops, the mall also houses a cinema, a game state, and numerous restaurants.
Enjoy a mini holiday by the sea
Inntel Hotels Den Haag Marina Beach is located right on the beach of Scheveningen. This hotel is the perfect destination to get away for a few days. Experience ultimate relaxation in the wellness with sauna and swimming pool. Relax on autumnal days.
Magical castles of Utrecht
Take an autumnal walk
Utrecht has several castle gardens where you can take a lovely autumn walk. Kasteel de Haar is the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands. Between its castle walls, impressive historical stories are told. Outside, various gardens, suchs as the Rose Garden, the Roman Garden and the Great Cour, a variety of scents and colours are found. You’ll be enchanted by a range of scents and colours
Relaxation in the bustling city
Want to relax after an afternoon of strolling? At Inntel Hotels Utrecht Centre, enjoy a refreshing swim in the Spa Dôme pool with a view of the city, followed by a delicious dinner at at Restaurant the U food & drinks.
Booked a weekend in Utrecht? Get ready for the most fun 48 hours in Utrecht.
Greetings from… Zaandam
Autumn is the perfect season to take a delightful walk along the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans. Here, you can capture beautiful, colourful photos with the green windmills and the leaves adorning the trees. There’s so much to discover in Zaandam. We’ve gathered all the best photo locations of Zaandam.
Culture & Games
On a rainy day, you can discover the flavours of the Zaan region in one of the museums. For example, visit the Verkade Experience or the Museum of Humanity on the Hemburg grounds in Zaandam. Or head to Epix Arcade, a Virtual Reality Experience Center. Here, you can actively engage in a new dimension of entertainment. Play a variety of VR games, try your hand at the challenging VR escape room, or enjoy various retro (arcade) games at the VR café. If you stay at Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam, you’ll even receive a 10% discount on an arcade experience.
