castle
Muiderslot
A moated red-brick medieval fortress at the mouth of the Vecht, one of the best-preserved castles in the Netherlands.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Naarden
North Holland, Netherlands · Europe
About Naarden
Naarden works well as a base: 10 minutes from Muiderberg, 7km from Muiderslot.
Naarden is in North Holland, Netherlands, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Muiderberg, about 4 km away.
Naarden (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnaːrdə(n)] ) is a city and former municipality in the Gooi region in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It has been part of the new municipality of Gooise Meren since 2016. Along with the other towns in Gooise Meren, it is considered an affluent neighborhood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Naarden?
Within an hour or so of Naarden: Muiderslot (7 km), Marken (18 km), Amsterdam Canal Ring (19 km), Artis Royal Zoo (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Naarden?
The nearest famous roads are Houtribdijk, Afsluitdijk and Brouwersdam.
Where is Naarden?
Naarden is in North Holland, Netherlands, about 4 km from Muiderberg.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 17,115
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- North Holland
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.2958, 5.1625
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Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.
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Worth the detour from Naarden
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Marken
Former Zuiderzee island village on a causeway north of Amsterdam, its green-and-black wooden houses raised on stilts and mounds against floods; walk out to the Paard van Marken lighthouse on the dike.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Amsterdam Canal Ring
UNESCO-listed 17th-century canal system forming concentric half-circles through Amsterdam, lined with narrow merchant houses.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Artis Royal Zoo
The oldest zoo in the Netherlands, founded in 1838, combining a zoo, aquarium, planetarium, and botanical garden.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Van Gogh Museum
The world's largest collection of Van Gogh's works with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters in Amsterdam.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Dam Square
Historic heart of Amsterdam flanked by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Royal Palace Amsterdam
Imposing 17th-century palace on Dam Square built during the Dutch Golden Age, still used for royal functions.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands' national museum showcasing 800 years of Dutch art and history, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Naarden
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 41 kmHoutribdijkA 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.
- 63 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
Driving in Netherlands
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€2.04/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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