Top Things to do in North Holland Province
Top Restaurants in North Holland Province
What to do and see in North Holland Province, The Netherlands: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
Mostly jutting northward from its largest city of Amsterdam and its capital of Haarlem, the Noord-Holland region has much more to offer beyond those two wonderful cities. At Muiden is the magnificent Muiderslot Castle, as if it stepped out of a fairy tale. Showing more wear but no less interesting is Brederode Castle at Santpoort. At Zaanstad is Zaanse Schans, one of Holland’s top tourist destinations and a family-friendly open air museum of windmills, traditional buildings, crafts and shops.
Restaurants in North Holland Province
1. ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,054 reviews
Stroll among the shady trees, admire the diversity of plants and animals, travel to the stars, enjoy our heritage. Visit ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo and experience nature right in the city centre.
Reviewed By andrewwK6449SY - Norwich, United Kingdom
Me and my wife had wanted to go to the zoo in Amsterdam for the last 5 years but the weather has never been good enough , well this time last Tuesday when we got up the sun was shining , so we got up and went , The Zoo was really really good , the animal enclosures were large with plenty of toys and amusements for the animals , they were clean and the food laying around was fresh , loads to see and do and plenty of cafes to stop and have a warm drink . Overall a great place to go and can't wait to go back next year .
2. Ecomare
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,013 reviews
Reviewed By rkigervaron - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Lovely place with especially cool interactions with rescued seals. Great home for injured animals. Very nice!
3. Landgoed Hoenderdaell
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
4. Kinderboerderij Velserbeek
5. Dierentuin Animal Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
6. Artisklas
7. Fort Kijkduin (Museum and Aquarium)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By Redhawk74 - Annandale, United States
History, views, and aquatic life. Something for the entire family. Museum provides a background of how war has affected the area, from when Napoleon had the fort built through its use by both the Dutch and Germans during World War 2. There are a number of artifacts from each phase, including the wing and pieces of cockpit from a Messerschmitt 109. Tour the fort from top to bottom. Be sure to climb the ramp through the outer wall to get a great view of the surrounding area. Take a break in the small cafe near the ticket booth. (There is a restaurant on the main floor, but it was closed). Then take a tour of the aquarium to see the local marine life, including the skeleton of the sperm whale. See if you can find the blue lobster.
8. Vlindertuin Vlindorado
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By 489trank
We just visited the butterfly garden on Father's day. The garden is not so big, reasonable entry price. By the entrance has small corner to sell souvenirs and fresh anthurium bouquets. It was quite warm and humid inside the greenhouse that day, therefore didn't have many visitors. We feel free, easy and relax to see everything, beautiful exotic flowers and plants, variety butterflies... Really nice indoor garden, besides butterflies they also have small lake full of fish, waterfall and water plants... anh birds. Eating and drinking available with reasonable price.
9. Texel Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 82 reviews
10. Kinderboerderij Dierendorp
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
