1 Day Trip: De Haar Castle

If you're visiting Utrecht, you must stop by De Haar Castle, the largest water castle in the Netherlands, surrounded by stunning gardens. Before heading there, make sure to visit Miffy's Traffic Light, another popular landmark where many people love to check in. Itinerary 🚄 AMSTERDAM TO UTRECHT 📍NS Train: Amsterdam Centraal ➡️ Utrecht Centraal TO MIFFY’s TRAFFIC LIGHT 🚦 📍Once you arrive, open Google Maps and walk to Miffy's Traffic Light! (If you prefer not to walk, you can take a bus to the Vredenburg stop. The 9292 app is highly recommended for easy navigation—it provides all the details you need.) TO DE HAAR CASTLE 📍NS Sprinter: Utrecht Centraal ➡️ Vleuten Once you arrive at Vleuten, go down the stairs and follow the crowd—most of them are tourists. You'll soon find the bus stop sign. 📍Bus Line 111: Vleuten ➡️ Kasteel De Haar And you're there! It's recommended to book tickets in advance. If you're into photography and want to capture everything, both inside the castle and in the gardens, plan for at least 3 hours. The gardens are truly magnificent, offering plenty of picturesque spots for photos.