12-Day Netherlands Road Trip from Amsterdam to Zwolle, Arnhem, 's-Hertogenbosch & Utrecht

Your amazing road trip adventure in the Netherlands begins when you reach the incredible city of Amsterdam. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the city of Amsterdam is the NH Collection Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,854 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star hotels, like the Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 14,781 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the city of Amsterdam is the Hotel Casa Amsterdam. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,214 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Amsterdam, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Amsterdam has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, Gartine. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is Brouwerij 't IJ. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,092 customers.

Locals recommend The Pantry as one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,646 customers.

Amsterdam also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam is Proeflokaal Arendsnest. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,048 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam is Café ZILT. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 705 customers.

Locals also enjoy Bar Oldenhof. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 12-day vacation in the Netherlands!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of North Holland. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Van Gogh Museum, Moco Museum, Vondelpark, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of North Holland is Van Gogh Museum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 1,438,000 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,914 visitors.

Moco Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of North Holland. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 68,914 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of North Holland is Vondelpark. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 44,827 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Rijksmuseum. This national museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 71,667 visitors. Each year, approximately 2,700,000 come to this beautiful attraction to enhance their travel experience in North Holland.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like Restaurant Moeders. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,647 customers.

Café Loetje is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,970 customers.

Locals enjoy CAU Steak Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,292 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, Brouwerij 't IJ. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,092 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like SkyLounge Amsterdam. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,266 customers.

Excalibur Café is another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,047 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of North Holland. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible BODY WORLDS Amsterdam, NEMO Science Museum, ARTIS, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of North Holland is BODY WORLDS Amsterdam. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,189 visitors.

NEMO Science Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of North Holland. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,189 visitors. NEMO Science Museum attracts about 502,990 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of North Holland is ARTIS. Attracting over 1,400,000, it's clear that ARTIS is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,844 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Dungeon Amsterdam. This place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,053 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like FuLu Mandarijn. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,203 customers.

Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 customers.

Locals enjoy Café restaurant van Kerkwijk, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,859 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,918 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Red Light Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,612 customers.

Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers is another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of North Holland. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Dam Square, Royal Palace Amsterdam, Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of North Holland is Dam Square. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 40,117 visitors.

Royal Palace Amsterdam is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of North Holland. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 40,117 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of North Holland is Madame Tussauds Amsterdam. This amazing attraction is a wax museum and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 23,234 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like De Blauwe Hollander. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,807 customers.

De Kas is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,688 customers.

Locals enjoy De Brabantse Aap, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,736 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, De Brabantse Aap. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,736 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Stone's Café Bar & Nightclub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,501 customers.

Mulligans Irish Music Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,175 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of North Holland. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Anne Frank House, Albert Cuyp Market, CM.com Circuit Zandvoort, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of North Holland is Anne Frank House. As one of the top sights in the area, around 1,195,456 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 54,209 visitors.

Albert Cuyp Market is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of North Holland. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 54,209 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of North Holland is CM.com Circuit Zandvoort. This amazing attraction is a stadium and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,241 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Het Amsterdamse Bos. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,419 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Amsterdam.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam, like Palmyra Syrian Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,561 customers.

Mulligans Irish Music Bar is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,175 customers.

Locals enjoy RIJKS, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,199 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, THE DUCHESS. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 964 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Cafe Belgique. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 832 customers.

De Zotte is another of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 780 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

Day 6 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Flevoland is the amazing Walibi Holland. This attraction is an amusement park and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 26,202 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Wildlands in the region of Drenthe for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a zoo and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 24,404 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Drenthe is the outstanding TT Circuit Assen. This motorsport racing track has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,022 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Zwolle.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Zwolle is the 4-star hotel Lumen Zwolle. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 946 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Van Der Valk Zwolle is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Zwolle. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,331 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Het Vliegende Paard, one of the best restaurants in the city of Zwolle. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 821 customers.

Locals also recommend Frogz - drinks and bites as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zwolle. Frogz - drinks and bites is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 496 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zwolle is BistroBar Bodega. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 197 customers.

After dinner, visit Jack's Music Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Zwolle. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 629 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Het Vliegende Paard. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 821 customers.

Alternatively, Frogz - drinks and bites is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Zwolle. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 496 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

Day 7 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Apenheul, Netherlands Open Air Museum, Burgers' Zoo, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Gelderland is the amazing Apenheul. This attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,772 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible national museum, Netherlands Open Air Museum. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,491 visitors, it's easy to understand why Netherlands Open Air Museum welcomes around 524,188 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Gelderland is the outstanding Burgers' Zoo. This zoo has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,439 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Arnhem, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Arnhem is the 3-star Campanile Breda. This hotel has an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars by 747 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Van Der Valk Princeville is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Arnhem. This hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,445 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Bastion Hotel Breda. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 549 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try 't Taphuys Arnhem, one of the best restaurants in the city of Arnhem. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,793 customers.

Locals also recommend Roadhouse Arnhem Bar & Kitchen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Arnhem. Roadhouse Arnhem Bar & Kitchen is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,500 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Arnhem is Vlees & CO Arnhem. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 930 customers.

After dinner, visit Irish Pub Mick O'Connells, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Arnhem. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 888 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Grand Café Arnhems Meisje. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,075 customers.

Alternatively, Brasserie Falstaff is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Arnhem. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 373 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

Day 8 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Baron 1898, Efteling, Beekse Bergen, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of North Brabant is the amazing Baron 1898. This attraction is a dive coaster and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,462 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible amusement park, Efteling. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 99,421 visitors, it's easy to understand why Efteling welcomes around 5,400,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of North Brabant is the outstanding Beekse Bergen. This park has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 23,136 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of 's-Hertogenbosch, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Van Der Valk Hotel 's-Hertogenbosch is a luxurious place to stay in the city of 's-Hertogenbosch. This hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,623 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try BAR35, one of the best restaurants in the city of 's-Hertogenbosch. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,022 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant ff Swanjéé as one of the best restaurants in the city of 's-Hertogenbosch. Restaurant ff Swanjéé is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 770 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of 's-Hertogenbosch is Café Reinders. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 528 customers.

After dinner, visit BAR35, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of 's-Hertogenbosch. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,022 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Café Bar le Duc. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

Alternatively, Café Reinders is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of 's-Hertogenbosch. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 528 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

You’ll have time to visit two of the most popular areas in the Netherlands on day 9 of your road trip.

One of the best places to explore in the region of Province of Limburg is Toverland. This excellent attraction is an amusement park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,723 visitors.

You could then travel to Ouwehands Zoo for some unforgettable sightseeing in the region of Utrecht. This popular attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,628 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in the region of Utrecht is Dom Tower. This outstanding building has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,394 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Utrecht.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Utrecht is the 4-star hotel Van Der Valk Hotel Utrecht. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,446 guests.

Or, you could enjoy a stay at an exclusive 5-star hotel. The Grand Hotel Karel V is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Utrecht. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,222 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star hotel Holiday Inn Express Utrecht - Papendorp. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,020 guests.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Utrecht, Sarban - Utrecht. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 915 customers.

Locals recommend Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht as one of the best restaurants in the city of Utrecht. Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,381 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Utrecht is Beers & Barrels Utrecht. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,021 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Utrecht, Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,381 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Kafé België. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,096 customers.

Café de Zaak is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Utrecht. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,247 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands with a toast!

Day 10 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the region of South Holland is the amazing Keukenhof HOLLAND. This attraction is a garden and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,204 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible amusement park, Madurodam.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of The Hague, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of The Hague is the 4-star Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 14,781 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is a luxurious place to stay in the city of The Hague. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,854 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Hotel Casa Amsterdam. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,214 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Dekxels, one of the best restaurants in the city of The Hague. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 581 customers.

Locals also recommend Mauritshuis as one of the best restaurants in the city of The Hague. Mauritshuis is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,803 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of The Hague is The Fiddler. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,421 customers.

After dinner, visit Huppel The Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of The Hague. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 979 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Fiddler. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,421 customers.

Alternatively, O'Casey's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of The Hague. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,768 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

Day 11 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Mauritshuis, Rotterdam Zoo, Cube Houses, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of South Holland is the amazing Mauritshuis. As such, over 500,000 people visit Mauritshuis yearly. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,803 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible zoo, Rotterdam Zoo.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of South Holland is the outstanding Cube Houses. This house has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,389 visitors. Approximately 500,000 travelers come to South Holland every year to see the stunning Mauritshuis with their own eyes.

Erasmusbrug is another popular attraction you can visit in the region of South Holland. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,048 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Amsterdam, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Amsterdam is the 4-star Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 14,781 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Amsterdam. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,854 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Hotel Casa Amsterdam. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,214 guests.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through the Netherlands!

Day 12 of your road trip in the Netherlands is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Amsterdam before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the city of Amsterdam before you conclude your short European break.

You’ll then say farewell to the Netherlands and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in the Netherlands!