Location: Naarden
Top Things to do in Naarden
What to do and see in Naarden, The Netherlands: The Best Places and Tips
Naarden (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnaːrdə(n)] ( listen)) 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.
Restaurants in Naarden
1. One Hour Lockup escape rooms
Overall Ratings
5 based on 77 reviews
Your team is locked in a mysterious room. A room with a story. A room with a threat. You've got one hour to escape before terrible things happen... While searching the room, you will find special objects that can be used on your way to freedom. By solving the puzzles and riddles by thinking logically and a good amount of team spirit you can take the next step. While time is ticking away, the room will appear to have lots of hidden secrets. Escape will not be easy...
Reviewed By DerbyTravelling - Derby
We had booked our session here about seven months in advance and it was well worth the hassle of trying to work out how to pay without a Netherlands bank account. We arrived quite a bit earlier than our booking time and were made to...MoreThank you for the great review! If possible, could you please remove the part of the 'Dutch style ......', as this might be a spoiler for some people (to already know they will find this).
2. EscapeTales
Overall Ratings
5 based on 32 reviews
"The smoke clears and the train stops in the middle of an office building. You are a member of a research team charged to find out how this could have happened. But is everything what it seems?" We are EscapeTales and we want to offer fun and interesting escape experiences to you! Fancy being the hero of your own tale? Come and visit us!
Reviewed By Sereina D
I went there with my husband (we both have some escaperoom experience) and 2 friends (it was their first escaperoom).
The welcome and explanation was fine. I also loved the invitation letter which the staff sent us after booking and which put you already in the story.
Than the room: the scenery is made up very well. The puzzles are different, creative and challenging. We were happy to get some hints!
It was great fun for all of us.
But I would say if you are a beginner, maybe start with an easier room.
If you know the principles of this sort of games, you will love this room!!!
Little negative point, if you are not dutch speaking you have some disadvantage.
3. Singer Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By bas k - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I enjoyed the "CUBAN ART NOW" exhibition at Singer Laren.The museum is currently undergoing some construction-work expanding its theater and the sculpture and flower-gardens will be planted by designer Piet Oudolf and opened summer 2018.At the moment of my visit the sculpture Gardens were temporarily covered with lawn to show the ELEFANT PROJECT. I enjoyed seeing the work of contemporary Cuban artists like Jose Emilio Fuentes Fonseca(JEFF),Ibrahim Miranda,Flavio Garciandia,Alejandro Campins and Raul Cordero.There was an exhibition of work for sale by local artists from Laren village as well.
4. JT Bioscoop Hilversum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By j00st78 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Decided to take my wife to the movies one night while seeing family and friends in the Netherlands. Took the VIP treatment (2.50 EURO extra per person) and watched a movie in very comfortable seats, great sound and high quality screen.
The only thing that really annoyed me is the stupid break halfway the movie. Is that really needed?
5. Muiderslot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 488 reviews
Reviewed By Kathleen G - Calgary, Canada
We were excited about touring Muiderslot, but we were disappointed with our experience. It was misleading that we paid full admission yet were not told that the tour guide would be speaking Dutch 95% of the time. We were given English handouts with sparse information and felt dismissed. Later as we visited the falconry (it in itself was amazing), the same language issue repeated itself. We left the site feeling disappointed - it could have been a wonderful time spent if more of an effort to include English speaking guests had been made. We would not have minded the Dutch tour if we had known beforehand and made an informed decision to purchase admission tickets. This has been our only disappointment during our fabulous time spent in the Netherlands.
6. Grote Kerk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By worldtravellersdream - Huizen, The Netherlands
Situated in the historical centre of Naarden, this church is well worth a visit.
Walk around it and leet your kids find and count the old cannonballs still lodged in the walls.
And there are a few as well lodged in the inside walls.
probably the most interesting part of the interior is the ceiling.
It features wooden panels that are marvelously decorated.
And to avoid getting neck cramps, they provide portable mirrors, which comfortably allow you to see all the details.
What a great idea. If only all churches etc. in the world with intersting ceilings, would do the same !
Don't restrict your visit to the curch. The mediaeval town centre has a lot more to offer.
The town was built on an island, surrounded with water all around, with huge defensive walls to keep the enemy troops outside. There is a museum in part of these walls that will tell you all about it's historic past.
As an extra benefit, Naarden Vesting (as this part is called) offers a wide choice of excellent restaurants and bars.
7. Filmhuis Bussum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By dringdilara - Bussum, The Netherlands
Bussum doesn't boast a cinema, but this place gets close to it with its two rooms. Its is close to the Naarden-Bussum station and to the centre. Tip: reservation recommended, the local audience is rather movie-minded. The program is on the internet or distributed freely in many places in town.
8. Raadhuis Hilversum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By PipingAngel - Liege, Belgium
This very famous Dudok's building is a wonder of creative harmony between the horizontal and the vertical lines in a very rich composition. Look carefully at the details, like the bright blue, dark red and gold ceramic tiles, giving life to the Colonnade and the side entrance.
9. Oud Valkeveen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By AnnemiekHoogenboom - Naarden, The Netherlands
Oud Valkeveen is a relaxing and beautiful park with numerous activities for children up to 10 years to enjoy. The food service in the Pancake House is excellent and the outdoor Terrace under the large beech trees lovely in spring and summer. Free parking and walking in nature is a bonus.
10. Spant!
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Tim J - Bromsgrove, United Kingdom
I visit here every year for a business conference. Spant! hosts a mixture of business and cultural/entertainment events. The managers and staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, and the venue is well laid out with a great theater and plenty of conference rooms.
