Local Outings

Visit Amsterdam (City Center 15 km.)
‘Vecht & Weide’ is also a great base for a visit to Amsterdam.
It takes 17 minutes to get there by train from Weesp Central Station.
http://www.iamsterdam.com/nl/uit-in-amsterdam

 

Visit Muiden, home to Muiderslot Castle and Fort Pampus (9.2 km)
The Muiderslot is a medieval castle in Muiden, North Holland, that remains in good condition; the ferry service to the 3 ha. Forten Island of Pampus, located in the IJmeer, also departs from this beautiful town. It was built as part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam to defend the Pampus channel against attacks from the Zuiderzee. The trip from Muiden to Pampus takes about 25 minutes.
http://www.muiderslot.nl
http://www.pampus.nl

 

Visit the fortified town of Naarden, home to the Fortification Museum (11.6 km)
Naarden, the Pearl of the Gooi, a vibrant city of history, design, and shopping, photography, fortifications, and culinary delights. Home to the St. Matthew Passion, the Photo Festival, and the Arsenaal.
Visit the Fortress Museum there, or take a boat tour of the fortress.
www.infonaarden.nl
www.vestingmuseum.nl
www.vestingvaart.nl

 

Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, Hilversum (11.5 km)
Discover the world of media; visit the interactive theme park ‘Beeld en Geluid’ in Hilversum
www.beeldengeluid.nl