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Kasteel de Haar
The Netherlands' largest castle, a turreted neo-Gothic fairytale with moats and formal gardens near Utrecht.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Vinkeveen
Utrecht, Netherlands · Europe
About Vinkeveen
Vinkeveen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mijdrecht, 11km from Kasteel de Haar.
Vinkeveen is in Utrecht, Netherlands, with about 2,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mijdrecht, about 5 km away.
Vinkeveen is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of De Ronde Venen, and lies about 18 km south of Amsterdam.
Vinkeveen used to be a separate municipality. It merged with Waverveen in 1841, to form the municipality Vinkeveen en Waverveen. In 1989 there was a reorganisation ofRead more
local governments, and Vinkeveen became a part of De Ronde Venen.
The Vinkeveense Plassen (Lakes of Vinkeveen), an area of lakes and sand islands east of the village, is an important recreational area, with facilities for swimming, diving and yachting. A permit is required for recreational diving in the lake. There is a marina on the north shore of the lakes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Vinkeveen?
Within an hour or so of Vinkeveen: Kasteel de Haar (11 km), Van Gogh Museum (16 km), Rijksmuseum (16 km), Muiderslot (16 km).
Are there any good drives near Vinkeveen?
The nearest famous roads are Houtribdijk, Brouwersdam and Afsluitdijk.
Where is Vinkeveen?
Vinkeveen is in Utrecht, Netherlands, about 5 km from Mijdrecht.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,340
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- Utrecht
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.2151, 4.9337
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Worth the detour from Vinkeveen
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
16 km · about 20 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Muiderslot
A moated red-brick medieval fortress at the mouth of the Vecht, one of the best-preserved castles in the Netherlands.
16 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.
17 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Dam Square
Historic heart of Amsterdam flanked by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument.
18 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Vinkeveen
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 46 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
- 57 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.
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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