The 'Dutch Venice', a car-free village of thatched cottages, footbridges, and waterways toured by whisper-boat, ~1.5 hours away.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
Travellers on a budget
Couples
Photographers
Nature lovers
Anyone here to unwind
Depends
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
Not for
Solo travellers
Worth it for travellers on a budget, couples and photographers; not for solo travellers.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
For a short Amsterdam trip it's a hard skip — a 1.5-to-2-hour each-way haul with no direct train, for a tiny village that's a queue of boats by midday.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
As a couple
Only worth the long haul if you go at dawn for the still water and empty canals; otherwise the travel time eats the day.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
~€60+ via organised tour; longer by public transport
Time
Full day
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Early morning, ideally a still, clear day before the tours arrive.
Getting there
About 1.5 to 2 hours; no single direct train, most go by tour or via Steenwijk.
Booking
Book a whisper-boat on arrival or an organised tour ahead.