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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.
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 (38) · Nature (32) · Hiking (22) · History (15) · With kids (11) · Temples (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 LeidenBotanical garden in the Netherlands13 km
- MatiloFormer Roman fort in Netherlands10 km
- The Hague Netherlands TempleTemple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zoetermeer, Netherlands14 km
- Archeon, NetherlandsHistorical theme park in the Netherlands2.5 km
- Vogelpark AvifaunaBird park in the Netherlands1.3 km
- Hooglandse KerkChurch in Leiden, The Netherlands12 km
- MarekerkA church building in Leiden, Netherlands12 km
- Oud PoelgeestCastle in Oegstgeest13 km
- Town hall of GoudaFormer medieval town hall14 km
- Burcht van LeidenShell keep in the center of the city of Leiden, the Netherlands12 km
- Nigrum PullumCastellum Roman province of Germania Inferior4.7 km
- Kasteel EndegeestCastle15 km
- WierickerschansFort9.9 km
- Huys te WarmontCastle in Warmond, the Netherlands; former seat of the family Van Wassenaer13 km
- ships of ZwammerdamArchaeological site4.6 km
- ZijlpoortCity gate12 km
- AgnietenkapelTemples14 km
- Broekvelden, Vettenbroek & Polder SteinSpecial protection areas defined by the habitats directive in the Netherlands13 km
- De PutWindmill in Leiden, Netherlands13 km
- De WilckNature area in South Holland, the Netherlands8.3 km
- Fort near De KwakelFort located in De Kwakel village, Netherlands14 km
- HartebrugkerkChurch building in Leiden, the Netherlands12 km
- Ruïnekerk, WarmondChurch tower in Warmond, Netherlands13 km
- Sint-JoostkapelLutheran church14 km
And the other 60, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Sint Willibrorduskerk
- Nature: Elfenbaan, Groene Jonker, Lakerpolder, Nieuwkoopse plassen, Oostpolder, Polder Rietveld, 't Weegje, Voorofsche Polder, Westeinde, Bovenlanden Wilnis, Compierekade, De Bovenlanden, Geriefbos Waarder, Landgoed Agthoven, Landgoed Oostergeest, Natuurstrook Molenland, Noord Aa, Polders van Poelgeest, Ruygeborg, Snoek, Spookverlaat, 't Vogelhoff, Tuinderpolder, Veenwater, Voorn, Weipoortse Vliet, Zaanse Rietveld
- With kids: De Oude Zustertuin, Hoofdgebouw, Kinderboerderij Bospark, Kinderboerderij Contactweide, Kinderboerderij De Klaprooshof, Kinderboerderij Zegersloot, Storm Aquapark Vlietland, 't Geertje
- Hiking: Groene Hartpad - 03a - Variant broedseizoen/hond, Groene Hartpad - 03b - Variant broedseizoen/hond, Groene Hartpad - 04 Met hond, Groene Hartpad - 04c - Variant broedseizoen/hond, Groene Hartpad - 05a - Variant broedseizoen/hond, Groene Hartpad - 09, Groene Hartpad, Groene Hartpad - 10, Groene Hartpad, Groene Hartpad, Groene Hartpad, Hollandse IJsselpad, Marskramerpad, Marskramerpad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Pelgrimspad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad, Romeinse Limespad
- History: main building of the Old Observatory, Leiden
- Food and drink: 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.
- JanPossible8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:29
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovPossible8:28
- DecPossible7:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Rotterdam200 places27 km
- Haarlem125 places27 km
- The Hague172 places28 km
- Amsterdam267 places29 km
- Utrecht233 places31 km
- Leerdam74 places40 km
And all of Netherlands, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alphen aan den Rijn?
The best known: Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Matilo, The Hague Netherlands Temple, Archeon, Netherlands, Vogelpark 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 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.
Keep reading
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Wildlife1555 places for wildlife in Netherlands, from Artis to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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