7-Day the Netherlands Road Trip from Amsterdam traveling east to Hoorn, Den Helder, Leeuwarden, and Groningen

Amsterdam has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Dam Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 42,081 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

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 The Pantry. This restaurant is rated an average 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.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in the Netherlands!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Hoorn. You’ll stay in Hoorn for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of North Holland’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of North Holland, start your day with a visit to the amazing Anne Frank House. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,974 visitors. Each year, around 1,195,456 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Van Gogh Museum. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 84,751 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Moco Museum to make the most of your road trip across the Netherlands. The spectacular Moco Museum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 19,967 visitors.

The lovely Vondelpark is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 50,897 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that North Holland has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Hoorn. Hoorn offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Brasserie/Restaurant De Tuynkamer. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 906 reviews.

The remarkable Bij Meta eten&drinken is another top restaurant in Hoorn we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 653 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant De Hoofdtoren is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 556 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Hoorn, the fantastic Eet- en speciaalbierencafé De Klinker. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 424 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in the Netherlands!

Day 3 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Den Helder for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in North Holland is the amazing Het Amsterdamse Bos. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,581 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible national museum, Rijksmuseum. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 91,223 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Rijksmuseum welcomes around 2,700,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the North Holland is the outstanding NEMO Science Center. This popular science museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 30,657 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in the Netherlands. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try 't Veerhuis Lands End, one of the best restaurants in the city of Den Helder. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,637 customers.

Locals also recommend Duinoord's steakhouse as one of the best restaurants in the city of Den Helder. Duinoord's steakhouse is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,555 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Den Helder is Leuk! Eten & Drinken. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 733 customers.

After dinner, visit Grand Café 4711, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Den Helder. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 137 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Stadsbrouwerij Helderse Jongens. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 100 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Leeuwarden. You’ll stay in Leeuwarden for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Leeuwarden’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Leeuwarden, start your day with a visit to the amazing Waterpoort. This much-appreciated water gate and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,395 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating De Alde Feanen National Park. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,238 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Oldehove to make the most of your road trip across the Netherlands. The spectacular Oldehove is a steeple that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,240 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Leeuwarden has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Leeuwarden. Leeuwarden offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular De Dikke van Dale. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,244 reviews.

The remarkable ROAST is another top restaurant in Leeuwarden we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Stek Leeuwarden is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 543 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Leeuwarden, the fantastic Grand Café De Walrus - Leeuwarden. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,205 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Fire Cafe. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,371 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Paddy O'Ryan. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,248 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in the Netherlands!

Day 5 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Groningen for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Assen is the amazing TT Circuit Assen. This attraction is a motorsport racing track that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,641 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Asserbosch. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,579 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in the Netherlands. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Gustatio Groningen, one of the best restaurants in the city of Groningen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 988 customers.

Locals also recommend UNO as one of the best restaurants in the city of Groningen. UNO is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 742 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Groningen is The Dog's Bollocks. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 970 customers.

After dinner, visit Mr. Mofongo, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Groningen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,808 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like De Uurwerker. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,747 customers.

Alternatively, De Pintelier is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Groningen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in the Netherlands. Today, you'll wake up in Groningen and embark on a scenic drive to Amsterdam, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Groningen and Gelderland before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Groningen. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Groninger Museum. This attraction is an art museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,606 visitors. Over 197,517 people visit Groninger Museum annually.

You could also stop at the incredible Stadspark. This attraction, a beloved street, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,527 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Groningen is the stunning Martinitoren. This church tower and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,751 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Netherlands Open Air Museum. This attraction is a national museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 17,279 visitors. Around 524,188 people visit Netherlands Open Air Museum every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Sonsbeek Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,913 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Gelderland, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Amsterdam. When you arrive in Amsterdam you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurant Moeders. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,647 customers.

Locals also recommend Café restaurant van Kerkwijk, another of the best restaurants in Amsterdam. Café restaurant van Kerkwijk is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,859 customers.

After dinner, visit SkyLounge Amsterdam to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Amsterdam, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,266 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Excalibur Café. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Excalibur Café has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,047 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in the Netherlands, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 7 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.

Negen Straatjes is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Amsterdam. This group of geographic locations and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,821 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Amsterdam and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in the Netherlands.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Amsterdam at FuLu Mandarijn before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,203 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend CAU Steak Restaurant for your last chance at a meal in the city of Amsterdam. The CAU Steak Restaurant restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,292 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Palmyra Syrian Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,561 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Amsterdam. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in the Netherlands!