One-Week the Netherlands Road Trip from Eindhoven to Amsterdam and Utrecht

Your road trip adventure in the Netherlands begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Eindhoven. You’ll stay in Eindhoven for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Eindhoven has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Stadswandelpark, Eindhoven. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,874 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 Eindhoven, De Burger. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,910 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven is Sopranos. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,467 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Zoet & Zout Eindhoven as one of the best restaurants in the city of Eindhoven. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,664 customers.

Eindhoven also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Eindhoven is O'Sheas Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,861 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Eindhoven is Drinkers Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

Locals also enjoy Altstadt Eindhoven. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 973 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in the Netherlands!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in the Netherlands, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Kaatsheuvel. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Amsterdam. You’ll stay in Amsterdam for 4 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Kaatsheuvel’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Kaatsheuvel, start your day with a visit to the amazing Baron 1898. This much-appreciated dive coaster and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,459 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Kaatsheuvel has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Amsterdam. Amsterdam 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 Box Sociaal. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,162 reviews.

The remarkable Gartine is another top restaurant in Amsterdam we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Winkel 43 is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,504 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Amsterdam, the fantastic Proeflokaal Arendsnest. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,048 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful The Cottage. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,252 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Restaurant Ambassade. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 769 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

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

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Lisse has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Lisse 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 Lisse. 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 town of Lisse, like the extraordinary Keukenhof. This attraction is a garden and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 53,601 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Lisse.

Your discovery of Lisse does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Lisse 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!

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 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.

Another of the best travel destinations in Amsterdam, which gets around 2,700,000 annual visits, is the spectacular Rijksmuseum. This attraction is a national museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 91,223 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Van Gogh Museum. This art museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 84,751 visitors. Up to 2,161,160 people visit this popular attraction every year.

Vondelpark is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This park is a popular destination among visitors in Amsterdam. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,897 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 Blue Amsterdam, 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,965 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Amsterdam is the popular Restaurant Olijfje. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,640 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Amsterdam is Dabka. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,591 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Red Light Bar 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 2,612 customers.

Bar Botanique 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 2,330 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Amsterdam is Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers. Bar-B Burgers ‘N’ Beers has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,912 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 will take you to the best attractions Amsterdam has to offer. Cherish the 1 night 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 Anne Frank House. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,974 visitors. Anne Frank House gets around 1,195,456 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Amsterdam is the spectacular Royal Palace of Amsterdam. This attraction is a royal palace and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,585 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.

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This wax museum is a popular destination among visitors in Amsterdam. Rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 25,512 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 6 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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam is the amazing Dungeon Amsterdam. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,066 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible parish church, Oude Kerk. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,257 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Amsterdam 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.

The spectacular Artis is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating zoo and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 31,240 visitors. In addition, approximately 1,400,000 travelers visit this popular site annually.

You can make the most of your new day in Amsterdam 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!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in the Netherlands. Today, you'll wake up in Utrecht and embark on a scenic drive to Eindhoven, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Utrecht 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 Utrecht. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Dom Tower of Utrecht. This attraction is a building that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,176 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.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Rodeo Eindhoven. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,362 customers.

Locals also recommend Meneer De Boer Breakfast All Day, another of the best restaurants in Eindhoven. Meneer De Boer Breakfast All Day is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,246 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Brasserie 't Zusje. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,590 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Restaurant Dijk9 to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Eindhoven, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 715 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Little One Speakeasy Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Little One Speakeasy Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 622 customers.

De Vooruitgang is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,379 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 8 of your road trip in the Netherlands is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Eindhoven 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.

Flying Pins is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Eindhoven. This sculpture and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 701 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven at Lithos Grieks Specialiteiten Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,206 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend De Mispelhoef for your last chance at a meal in the city of Eindhoven. The De Mispelhoef restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,281 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Giornale. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 959 customers.

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