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Keukenhof Gardens
The world's largest flower garden, displaying roughly seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths each spring.
16 km · about 30 min drive
EuropeNetherlandsSouth Holland
Ter Aar
South Holland, Netherlands · Europe
About Ter Aar
Ter Aar works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rijnsaterwoude, 20km from Kasteel de Haar.
Ter Aar is in South Holland, Netherlands, with about 9,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Rijnsaterwoude, about 4 km away.
Ter Aar (Dutch pronunciation: [tɛr ˈaːr] ) is a town and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. It is located about 6 km northeast of Alphen aan den Rijn. The town had a population of 9,007 on 1 July 2006.
The area of Ter Aar is divided into two parts by the small canal DeRead more
Aar. The western, larger part is named Langeraar (Long Aar), the eastern part Korteraar (Short Aar). These are also the names of two villages in the area. In 1788, the former village of Langeraar was destroyed by a flood; a village of that name was rebuilt in the northern part of the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ter Aar?
Within an hour or so of Ter Aar: Keukenhof Gardens (16 km), Kasteel de Haar (20 km), Van Gogh Museum (24 km), Haarlem Grote Markt (24 km).
Are there any good drives near Ter Aar?
The nearest famous roads are Houtribdijk, Brouwersdam and Afsluitdijk.
Where is Ter Aar?
Ter Aar is in South Holland, Netherlands, about 4 km from Rijnsaterwoude.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,630
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- South Holland
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.1658, 4.7069
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Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.
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Worth the detour from Ter Aar
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Kasteel de Haar
The Netherlands' largest castle, a turreted neo-Gothic fairytale with moats and formal gardens near Utrecht.
20 km · about 25 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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Haarlem Grote Markt
A handsome historic square dominated by the towering St-Bavo church where Mozart once played the great organ.
24 km · about 30 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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Louwman Museum
World's oldest private car collection spanning from 1886 to modern day with over 275 rare and iconic automobiles.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Dam Square
Historic heart of Amsterdam flanked by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument.
26 km · about 30 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Ter Aar
- 32 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
- 71 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.
- 74 kmBrouwersdamDelta Works dam carrying the N57 between two Zeeland islands, with the North Sea on one side, the Grevelingen lagoon on the other, and kitesurfers filling the sky.
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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