# Things to see in Alphen aan den Rijn (Netherlands): 84 places and when to go

> Alphen aan den Rijn is a town in Netherlands, and this site lists 84 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (38), Nature (32), Hiking (22). The best known are Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Matilo and The Hague Netherlands Temple. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/alphen-aan-den-rijn/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Netherlands · 52.135, 4.6671
- **Places:** 84 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/fauna/) (38) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/naturaleza/) (32) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/senderismo/) (22) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/historia/) (15) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/familia/) (11) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/espiritual/) (7)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** October to March.
- **Nearest airport:** AMS Amsterdam, 20 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Alphen aan den Rijn

The places in and around Alphen aan den Rijn, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Hortus Botanicus Leiden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/hortus-botanicus-leiden/): Botanical garden in the Netherlands · 13 km
- [Matilo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/matilo/): Former Roman fort in Netherlands · 10 km
- [The Hague Netherlands Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/den-haagtempel/): Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zoetermeer, Netherlands · 14 km
- [Archeon, Netherlands](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/archeon/): Historical theme park in the Netherlands · 2.5 km
- [Vogelpark Avifauna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/avifauna/): Bird park in the Netherlands · 1.3 km
- [Hooglandse Kerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/hooglandse-kerk/): Church in Leiden, The Netherlands · 12 km
- [Marekerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/marekerk/): A church building in Leiden, Netherlands · 12 km
- [Oud Poelgeest](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/oud-poelgeest/): Castle in Oegstgeest · 13 km
- [Town hall of Gouda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/stadhuis-van-gouda/): Former medieval town hall · 14 km
- [Burcht van Leiden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/leiden-castle/): Shell keep in the center of the city of Leiden, the Netherlands · 12 km
- [Nigrum Pullum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/nigrum-pullum/): Castellum Roman province of Germania Inferior · 4.7 km
- [Kasteel Endegeest](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/endegeest/): Castle · 15 km
- [Wierickerschans](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/fort-wierickerschans/): Fort · 9.9 km
- [Huys te Warmont](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/huys-te-warmont/): Castle in Warmond, the Netherlands; former seat of the family Van Wassenaer · 13 km
- [ships of Zwammerdam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/schepen-van-zwammerdam/): Archaeological site · 4.6 km
- [Zijlpoort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/zijlpoort/): City gate · 12 km
- [Agnietenkapel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/agnietenkapel/): Temples · 14 km
- [Broekvelden, Vettenbroek & Polder Stein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/broekvelden-vettenbroek-polder-stein/): Special protection areas defined by the habitats directive in the Netherlands · 13 km
- [De Put](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/de-put/): Windmill in Leiden, Netherlands · 13 km
- [De Wilck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/de-wilck/): Nature area in South Holland, the Netherlands · 8.3 km
- [Fort near De Kwakel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/fort-near-de-kwakel/): Fort located in De Kwakel village, Netherlands · 14 km
- [Hartebrugkerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/hartebrugkerk/): Church building in Leiden, the Netherlands · 12 km
- [Ruïnekerk, Warmond](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/ruine-oude-matthiaskerk/): Church tower in Warmond, Netherlands · 13 km
- [Sint-Joostkapel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/sint-joostkapel/): Lutheran church · 14 km

And the other 60, by what you come to do:

- **Temples**: [Sint Willibrorduskerk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/willibrordus/)
- **Nature**: [Elfenbaan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/elfenbaan/), [Groene Jonker](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-jonker/), [Lakerpolder](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/lakerpolder/), [Nieuwkoopse plassen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/nieuwkoopse-plassen-de-haeck/), [Oostpolder](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/oostpolder/), [Polder Rietveld](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/polder-rietveld/), ['t Weegje](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/t-weegje/), [Voorofsche Polder](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/voorofsche-polder/), [Westeinde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/westeinde/), [Bovenlanden Wilnis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/bovenlanden-wilnis/), [Compierekade](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/compierekade/), [De Bovenlanden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/de-bovenlanden/), [Geriefbos Waarder](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/geriefbos-waarder/), [Landgoed Agthoven](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/landgoed-agthoven/), [Landgoed Oostergeest](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/landgoed-oostergeest/), [Natuurstrook Molenland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/natuurstrook-molenland/), [Noord Aa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/noord-aa/), [Polders van Poelgeest](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/polders-van-poelgeest/), [Ruygeborg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/ruygeborg/), [Snoek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/snoek/), [Spookverlaat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/spookverlaat/), ['t Vogelhoff](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/t-vogelhoff/), [Tuinderpolder](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/tuinderpolder/), [Veenwater](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/veenwater/), [Voorn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/voorn/), [Weipoortse Vliet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/weipoortse-vliet/), [Zaanse Rietveld](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/zaanse-rietveld/)
- **With kids**: [De Oude Zustertuin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/de-oude-zustertuin/), [Hoofdgebouw](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/hoofdgebouw/), [Kinderboerderij Bospark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/kinderboerderij-bospark/), [Kinderboerderij Contactweide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/kinderboerderij-contactweide/), [Kinderboerderij De Klaprooshof](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/kinderboerderij-de-klaprooshof/), [Kinderboerderij Zegersloot](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/kinderboerderij-zegersloot/), [Storm Aquapark Vlietland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/storm-aquapark-vlietland/), ['t Geertje](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/t-geertje/)
- **Hiking**: [Groene Hartpad - 03a - Variant broedseizoen/hond](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-03a-variant-broedseizoen-hond/), [Groene Hartpad - 03b - Variant broedseizoen/hond](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-03b-variant-broedseizoen-hond/), [Groene Hartpad - 04 Met hond](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-04-met-hond/), [Groene Hartpad - 04c - Variant broedseizoen/hond](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-04c-variant-broedseizoen-hond/), [Groene Hartpad - 05a - Variant broedseizoen/hond](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-05a-variant-broedseizoen-hond/), [Groene Hartpad - 09](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-09/), [Groene Hartpad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-09-broedseizoen/), [Groene Hartpad - 10](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-10/), [Groene Hartpad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-10-broedseizoen/), [Groene Hartpad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-11-broedseizoen/), [Groene Hartpad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/groene-hartpad-broedseizoenroute/), [Hollandse IJsselpad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/hollandse-ijsselpad-aansluiting-deel-1-deel-2/), [Marskramerpad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/marskramerpad-17/), [Marskramerpad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/marskramerpad-18/), [Pelgrimspad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/pelgrimspad-1-03/), [Pelgrimspad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/pelgrimspad-1-04/), [Pelgrimspad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/pelgrimspad-1-04-molenviergang-met-hond/), [Pelgrimspad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/pelgrimspad-1-05/), [Romeinse Limespad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/romeinse-limespad-02/), [Romeinse Limespad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/romeinse-limespad-03/), [Romeinse Limespad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/romeinse-limespad-04/), [Romeinse Limespad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/romeinse-limespad-05/)
- **History**: [main building of the Old Observatory, Leiden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/old-observatory-main-building/)
- **Food and drink**: [The Chamberick](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/the-chamberick/)

## When to go to Alphen aan den Rijn

The best time to visit Alphen aan den Rijn is **April to September**; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h |
| February | Possible | 9 h 39 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 31 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 38 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 28 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 29 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 04 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 27 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 23 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 20 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 28 |
| December | Possible | 7 h 31 |

In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. In April, 84 of the 84 places are at their best.

When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Alphen aan den Rijn

The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 20 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.135%2C4.6671)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.135%2C4.6671)

## Other towns nearby

- [Rotterdam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/roterdam/): 200 places · 27 km
- [Haarlem](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/haarlem/): 125 places · 27 km
- [The Hague](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/la-haya/): 172 places · 28 km
- [Amsterdam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/amsterdam/): 267 places · 29 km
- [Utrecht](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/utrecht/): 233 places · 31 km
- [Leerdam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/leerdam/): 74 places · 40 km

And all of Netherlands, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Alphen aan den Rijn?

The best known: [Hortus Botanicus Leiden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/hortus-botanicus-leiden/), [Matilo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/matilo/), [The Hague Netherlands Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/den-haagtempel/), [Archeon, Netherlands](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/archeon/), [Vogelpark Avifauna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/paises-bajos/avifauna/). In all, 84 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Alphen aan den Rijn?

April to September; also possible: October to March. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.

### How do you get to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 20 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.135%2C4.6671) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Alphen aan den Rijn as the destination and these 84 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).