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Cycling holiday Amsterdam

Explore Amsterdam's famous ring of canals, where you will learn a new history lesson behind every street corner. But also cycle out of town. To villages such as Durgerdam, Broek in Waterland and Abcoude. Haarlem, Muiden and Zaandam also dish up quite a few lessons. See, this way learning is fun. » read more about Cycling holiday Amsterdam

WestCord Fashion Hotel
Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, Broek in Waterland, Abcoude, Weesp, Muiden, Haarlem, Zaanstreek
Along canals, rivers and the former Zuiderzee

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4 or 6 days
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from 390 p.p.
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from 390 p.p.
excl. additional costs

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Following in Rembrandt’s Footsteps

When cycling out from Amsterdam, it's impossible not to stumble upon the legacy of Rembrandt and the charm of this unique canal city. At just 33, Rembrandt was already so successful that he bought what is now the Rembrandt House on Jodenbreestraat (then called Sint-Anthoniesbreestraat) for 13,000 guilders. On Keizersgracht 120 lived Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, the man featured in The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp. And at Singel 140-142, you'll find the former home of Frans Banning Cocq, who commissioned Rembrandt’s iconic The Night Watch.

A Grand History Book

Amsterdam feels like one big open history book—and the same goes for the surrounding areas. Take a relaxing day trip to charming spots like Durgerdam and Broek in Waterland, or explore Haarlem, Abcoude, Muiden (home to the medieval Muiderslot castle), the fortified town of Weesp, and the Zaan region with its famous Zaanse Schans windmills. On the way to Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, you’ll cross paths with Rembrandt again—he created many sketches and etchings along the river there. Final tip: pop into In ’t Aepjen, Amsterdam’s oldest pub (dating back to 1550). Address: Zeedijk 1, Amsterdam.

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The Famous Zaanse Schans

The Zaan region is known for its distinctive wooden houses. Their construction is quite unique, resembling shipbuilding techniques—with an inner and outer shell. The now world-famous Zaanse Schans (also home to the very first Albert Heijn shop) is a neighborhood that was saved from demolition to preserve this architectural heritage. In 1946, a group of enthusiasts founded the Zaans Schoon Foundation with the idea of creating a “reserve” for traditional Zaan-style timber construction. While you're there, be sure to visit the house where Tsar Peter the Great once stayed.

Timeless Charm in Broek

In the 17th and 18th centuries, wealthy shipowners, captains, and merchants settled in the already picturesque village of Broek in Waterland. Their wealth helped shape the prosperity of the town—still affectionately called simply “Broek.” That old-world atmosphere lingers to this day. The village is dotted with stately wooden houses, often painted in the iconic “Broeker Grey,” and nearly always featuring a beautifully crafted deurkalf—a decorative panel between the door and the window above it.

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WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam: this 4-star hotel is located opposite the World Fashion Centre, within the A10 ring road. Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam RAI can be reached within 10 minutes by car, and Leidseplein is 15 minutes away by tram or bike.