10-Day the Netherlands Road Trip from Amsterdam traveling east to Groningen, Arnhem, Eindhoven, and Utrecht

Your road trip adventure in the Netherlands begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Amsterdam. You’ll stay in Amsterdam for 5 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Amsterdam has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Negen Straatjes. This attraction is a group of geographic locations and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,821 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. 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, Box Sociaal. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,162 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is Gartine. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

Locals recommend Winkel 43 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 10,504 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 The Cottage. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,252 customers.

Locals also enjoy Restaurant Ambassade. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 769 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in the Netherlands!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Amsterdam has to offer. Cherish the 4 nights you have left in Amsterdam by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Amsterdam. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Amsterdam, like the extraordinary Vondelpark. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,897 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Amsterdam, which gets around 2,161,160 annual visits, is the spectacular Van Gogh Museum. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 84,751 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Moco Museum. This museum has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 19,967 visitors.

Rijksmuseum is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This national museum is a popular destination among visitors in Amsterdam. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 91,223 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 2,700,000 visitors.

Your discovery of Amsterdam does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Amsterdam on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands, be sure to eat at Brouwerij 't IJ, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,092 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is the popular The Pantry. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,646 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Amsterdam is Restaurant Moeders. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,647 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, SkyLounge Amsterdam is one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,266 customers.

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

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Amsterdam is Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar. Lost in Amsterdam Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,918 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Amsterdam!

On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Amsterdam, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Amsterdam.

Today you'll explore the city of Amsterdam. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day 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 from 64,974 visitors.

NEMO Science Center is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Amsterdam. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 30,657 visitors. NEMO Science Center attracts about 502,990 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Amsterdam is Artis. Attracting 1,400,000 annual visitors, 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 31,240 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in the Netherlands to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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 Blue Amsterdam. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,965 customers.

Restaurant Olijfje 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 2,640 customers.

Locals enjoy Dabka, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,591 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam, Red Light Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,612 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bar Botanique. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,330 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!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Amsterdam has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Amsterdam by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Amsterdam. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Amsterdam, like the extraordinary Royal Palace of Amsterdam. This attraction is a royal palace and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,585 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Amsterdam is the spectacular Madame Tussauds Amsterdam. This attraction is a wax museum and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 25,512 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Dam Square. This square has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 42,081 visitors.

BODY WORLDS Amsterdam is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This museum is a popular destination among visitors in Amsterdam. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,636 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Amsterdam does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Amsterdam on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands, be sure to eat at Café Loetje, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Amsterdam. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,970 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is the popular Café restaurant van Kerkwijk. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,859 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Amsterdam is FuLu Mandarijn. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,203 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, De Brabantse Aap is one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,736 customers.

Stone's Café Bar & Nightclub is another of the most popular bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,501 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Amsterdam is Lokaal van de Stad. Lokaal van de Stad has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Amsterdam!

Day 5 of your road trip through the Netherlands is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Luttelgeest and the city of Assen. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

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

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Asserbosch. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,579 visitors.

Drents Museum is another popular attraction you can explore in the village of Luttelgeest. This well-known attraction, a spectacular museum, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 4,499 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Luttelgeest is another excellent way to spend your new day in the Netherlands. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of the Netherlands’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to the Netherlands’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of the Netherlands’s scenic spots.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Wereldburgers, one of the best restaurants in the city of Groningen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,362 customers.

Locals also recommend Doppio Groningen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Groningen. Doppio Groningen is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,395 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Groningen is Gustatio Groningen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 988 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 Arnhem, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Groningen and Apeldoorn 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 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. Over 524,188 people visit Netherlands Open Air Museum annually.

Wave goodbye to Arnhem and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Apeldoorn has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Apenheul Primate Park. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 17,390 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Park Berg en Bos. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,705 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Apeldoorn, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Arnhem. When you arrive in Arnhem 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 't Taphuys Arnhem. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,793 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Vlees & CO Arnhem. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 930 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Eetcafé Sint Jan to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Arnhem, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Caspar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Caspar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 928 customers.

Sugar Hill is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 887 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 will take you to the city of Arnhem and the city of Ede. You’ll stay in Eindhoven for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Arnhem today is Sonsbeek Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,913 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of the Netherlands, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in the Netherlands. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Ede. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,671 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven, De Burger. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,910 customers.

Locals recommend Sopranos as one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven. Sopranos is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,467 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven is Restaurant Zoet & Zout Eindhoven. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,664 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Eindhoven, O'Sheas Irish Pub. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,861 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Drinkers Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

Altstadt Eindhoven is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Eindhoven. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 973 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip through the Netherlands gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Kaatsheuvel and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Utrecht. You will stay in Utrecht for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kaatsheuvel is the amazing Baron 1898. This attraction is a dive coaster that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,459 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Kaatsheuvel by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. 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 Utrecht, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Locals also recommend The Village Coffee & Music as one of the best restaurants in the city of Utrecht. The Village Coffee & Music is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 881 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 Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Utrecht. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,381 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kafé België. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,096 customers.

Alternatively, Café de Zaak is one of the best bars 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.

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

Day 9 of your road trip through the Netherlands is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Hilvarenbeek and the city of Haarzuilens. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Hilvarenbeek is the amazing Beekse Bergen. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,094 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Hilvarenbeek is another excellent way to spend your new day in the Netherlands. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of the Netherlands’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to the Netherlands’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of the Netherlands’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Castle de Haar in the city of Haarzuilens for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,114 visitors.

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

After dinner, visit Cafe Belgique, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 832 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cafe Stevens. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 955 customers.

Alternatively, Rosalia's Menagerie is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Amsterdam. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 603 customers.

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

Day 10 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.

Magere Brug is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Amsterdam. This bascule bridge and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,120 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’ll then say farewell to Amsterdam. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in the Netherlands!