Place to visit
Archeon, Netherlands, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Archeon, Netherlands is a historical theme park in the Netherlands (Alphen aan den Rijn). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Historical theme park in the Netherlands · With kids
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- RTM Rotterdam, 23 km as the crow flies
- Website
- archeon.nl
- Coordinates
- 52.11494, 4.64948
What it is and where
Archeon, Netherlands is a historical theme park in the Netherlands (Alphen aan den Rijn). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Alphen aan den Rijn, where this site lists 84 more places to see, 2.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.11494, 4.64948; the nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, Rotterdam), 23 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Archeon, Netherlands is April to September.
- JanPossible8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:29
- JulBest time16:03
- 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Romeinse LimespadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands1.0 km
- CompierekadeProtected area1.1 km
- Zaanse RietveldNature area in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands1.3 km
- HoofdgebouwWith kids · Wildlife1.9 km
- Kinderboerderij BosparkWith kids · Wildlife2.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: With kids
- Efteling: theme park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands
- Madurodam: miniature park in The Hague, the Netherlands
- Artis: zoo in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Eise Eisinga Planetarium: museum in Franeker
- Walibi Holland: Dutch amusement park
- Zaanse Schans: historic neighborhood of Zaandam, Netherlands
Every Netherlands place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Archeon, Netherlands?
It is a historical theme park in the Netherlands. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Archeon, Netherlands?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to Archeon, Netherlands?
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 23 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Romeinse Limespad, Compierekade, Zaanse Rietveld. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Alphen aan den Rijn84 places to see in and around Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands: Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Matilo, The Hague Netherlands Temple. Best time: April to September.
- With kids372 places for with kids in Netherlands, from Efteling to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- 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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