Place to visit
Fort Vijfhuizen, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Fort Vijfhuizen is one of forty-two forts in the Defense Line of Amsterdam (stelling van Amsterdam), a World Heritage Site in Netherlands (Haarlem). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. It has articles in 4 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
- One of forty-two forts in the Defense Line of Amsterdam (stelling van Amsterdam), a World Heritage Site · History
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 7.7 km as the crow flies
- Website
- stelling-amsterdam.nl
- Run by
- Ministerie van Oorlog
- Coordinates
- 52.34759, 4.67051
What it is and where
Fort Vijfhuizen is one of forty-two forts in the Defense Line of Amsterdam (stelling van Amsterdam), a World Heritage Site in Netherlands (Haarlem). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Onderdeel van Stelling van Amsterdam
It is in Haarlem, where this site lists 125 more places to see, 4.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.34759, 4.67051; the nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 7.7 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)
- Run by
- Ministerie van Oorlog
It is one of the History 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 Fort Vijfhuizen is April to September.
- JanPossible7:58
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:29
- JunBest time16:32
- JulBest time16:06
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovPossible8:26
- DecPossible7:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. 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
- Vijfhuizer MolenWindmill in Schalkwijk, Netherlands1.0 km
- WaterliniepadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands1.4 km
- Big Spotters HillHill in the Netherlands1.4 km
- Eendenkooi StokmanProtected area1.7 km
- Museum De CruquiusMuseum in Cruquius, the Netherlands2.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: History
- Rijksmuseum: museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Beemster: former municipality in Noord-Holland, the Netherlands
- Mauritshuis: art museum in The Hague, Netherlands
- Peace Palace: international law administrative building in The Hague, Netherlands
- Stelling van Amsterdam: fortification line in the Netherlands
- Concertgebouw, Amsterdam: concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Every Netherlands place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fort Vijfhuizen?
It is one of forty-two forts in the Defense Line of Amsterdam (stelling van Amsterdam), a World Heritage Site in Netherlands. It has articles in 4 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 Fort Vijfhuizen?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28.
How do you get to Fort Vijfhuizen?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 7.7 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 Vijfhuizer Molen, Waterliniepad, Big Spotters Hill. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Haarlem125 places to see in and around Haarlem, Netherlands: Keukenhof, Frans Hals Museum, Teylers Museum. Best time: April to September.
- History954 places for history in Netherlands, from Rijksmuseum 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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