which part of Europe is gd for first 2 weeks if May?

[droozy]

As the above, preferrably sightseeing and some hiking . Appreciate all suggestions =)

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

Hello.

Poland - Zakopane. A nice website i found about the Tatra Mountains. You can take a day trip by bus from Krakow to Zakopane. or find accommodation in Zakopane so you dont have to rush for the bus back. It was really really tough on my legs, I couldn't climb stairs the next day. but the view was well worth it.

Do check out how's the weather in May though, I went in August and it was HOT.

Scotland - Fort William. Ben Nevis It's the highest mountain in the UK. I did not climb it, but a friend who did said the views were awesome. I went past it a few times though. If i recall correctly there's a cable car system so if you're tired, you can use it to get down.
I went further up north to the isle of skye. Great for nature lovers, very easy hiking compared to the above 2.

 

[ghostly]

if u able to go earlier in late april, go to amsterdam, tulip festival

 

[patryn33]

no budget?
just throw a dart on the EU map. done

 

[Shinji Kagawa]

i went where ryanair could take me to.

 

[droozy]

not much budget but can moderate..
gd idea for tulip festival . My dates starting end march . But Amsterdam only require 2-3 days?
How abt Norway after tat? Greece safe ?
Been parts of Switzerland, parts of Germany, Czech, prague
Thanks for the replies

 

[evilerniex]

not much budget but can moderate..
gd idea for tulip festival . My dates starting end march . But Amsterdam only require 2-3 days?
How abt Norway after tat? Greece safe ?
Been parts of Switzerland, parts of Germany, Czech, prague
Thanks for the replies

if u are only going amsterdam, then probably 2-3 days is enough. however, u can explore other parts of holland too.
here is my trip report on holland, belgium and luxemborg. went there during mid-end april to see tulip in Keukenhof.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/europe-277/[trip-report]-benelux-12-apr-26-apr-3208345.html

for hiking, i think germany is a great place. there are many scenic places to hike in black forest and bavaria. i did a bit of hiking germany during winter. it is probably just as great or even better to hike in spring:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/europe-277/[trip-report]-germany-6-22-dec-2012-a-4060009.html

 

[droozy]

Is Keukenhof and the windmill day trip from amsterdan ?

if u are only going amsterdam, then probably 2-3 days is enough. however, u can explore other parts of holland too.
here is my trip report on holland, belgium and luxemborg. went there during mid-end april to see tulip in Keukenhof.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/europe-277/[trip-report]-benelux-12-apr-26-apr-3208345.html

for hiking, i think germany is a great place. there are many scenic places to hike in black forest and bavaria. i did a bit of hiking germany during winter. it is probably just as great or even better to hike in spring:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/europe-277/[trip-report]-germany-6-22-dec-2012-a-4060009.html

 

[beanstalk6]

Yes, these are separate day trips from Amsterdam.

 

[droozy]

Bro beanstalk6,
Is it good enough for amsterdan for one day windmill , one day to tulip festival and one day at the city ?
I was thinking to proceed to greece after that.
end of april till mid may. about slightly more than 2 wks.

Any recommendation for the flights ? Went through delta 2.8k for this itnerary!
any kind advice ? Thanks =)

 

[evilerniex]

Is Keukenhof and the windmill day trip from amsterdan ?

yes, Keukenhof can be a day trip from amsterdam.
for windmill, i visited 2 different places: Zaanse Schans and Kinderdijk.

Zaanse Schans can be a day trip from amsterdam. i took a day tour package to visit it. Kinderdijk is in southern holland, i took a day trip from Rotterdam. might be too far from amsterdam for a day trip.

if u have the time, i suggest visiting Kinderdijk instead of Zaanse Schans. Kinderdijk is a Unesco heritage site and the windmills are authetic. Zaanse Schans is more touristy, and the windmills are rebuilt or relocated from elsewhere iirc

 

[droozy]

Bro..

So now i can plan like

Day 1 - Keukenhof

Day 2- Kinderdijk

Day 3 city

How to get around to the first two places easily? by train ? hopefully transport is as easy as in Japan..

How did u arrange the day trip ?
Thanks

yes, Keukenhof can be a day trip from amsterdam.
for windmill, i visited 2 different places: Zaanse Schans and Kinderdijk.

Zaanse Schans can be a day trip from amsterdam. i took a day tour package to visit it. Kinderdijk is in southern holland, i took a day trip from Rotterdam. might be too far from amsterdam for a day trip.

if u have the time, i suggest visiting Kinderdijk instead of Zaanse Schans. Kinderdijk is a Unesco heritage site and the windmills are authetic. Zaanse Schans is more touristy, and the windmills are rebuilt or relocated from elsewhere iirc

 

[evilerniex]

Bro..

So now i can plan like

Day 1 - Keukenhof

Day 2- Kinderdijk

Day 3 city

How to get around to the first two places easily? by train ? hopefully transport is as easy as in Japan..

How did u arrange the day trip ?
Thanks

u will need to take bus for these places.
keukenhof is about 30min by bus from Leiden station. there shld be buses from Amsterdam as well.
Kinderdijk is about 30min by bus from Rotterdam-Lombardijen station. Rotterdam-Lombardijen is a few stations from Rotterdam-Central station and Rotterdam is less than 1hr from Amsterdam.

for the day tour, i signed up for the package when i was there. lots of agency along the streets in amsterdam, so just check around.

 

[ziplockbag]

Hello looking for a travel buddy in may. Anyone interested?

 

[rife]

Bro..

So now i can plan like

Day 1 - Keukenhof

Day 2- Kinderdijk

Day 3 city

How to get around to the first two places easily? by train ? hopefully transport is as easy as in Japan..

How did u arrange the day trip ?
Thanks

Honestly I was underwhelmed by Keukenhof. It was basically a carefully manicured garden with many patches of flowers. My female friend seemed to enjoy it though. I was more impressed with the tulip fields just outside it (free!) which you can walk to.

You can try taking the ferry from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk. You pay with their OV-chipkaart. It can be a little confusing as you need to make a transfer, but its a different experience. I even brought my bicycle with me on it.

Kinderdijk, Veerdam ‹ Waterbus

I don't think you can spend a whole day at each place, but you can spend some time at Leiden for Keukenhof and Rotterdam for Kinderdijk. There is a saturday market at Leiden.

 

[evilerniex]

i agree with rife.. Keukenhof is nice, but it is the tulip fields around the area that is really breathtaking. so do cater time to explore the area after visiting Keukenhof. u can rent a bicycle to cycle to those fields, or just take a walk.

 

[droozy]

is it alright if i stay at amsterdan city and do them day trips ?

Honestly I was underwhelmed by Keukenhof. It was basically a carefully manicured garden with many patches of flowers. My female friend seemed to enjoy it though. I was more impressed with the tulip fields just outside it (free!) which you can walk to.

You can try taking the ferry from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk. You pay with their OV-chipkaart. It can be a little confusing as you need to make a transfer, but its a different experience. I even brought my bicycle with me on it.

Kinderdijk, Veerdam ‹ Waterbus

I don't think you can spend a whole day at each place, but you can spend some time at Leiden for Keukenhof and Rotterdam for Kinderdijk. There is a saturday market at Leiden.

 

[droozy]

I hope to cater a full day for it. Kindly of hard to find how to go...

i agree with rife.. Keukenhof is nice, but it is the tulip fields around the area that is really breathtaking. so do cater time to explore the area after visiting Keukenhof. u can rent a bicycle to cycle to those fields, or just take a walk.

 

[rife]

Sure, why not. Netherlands is not that big and the train system is very efficient. Both locations can be reached within 1-2hours from Amsterdam. Use 9292 your travel partner to plan your route.

is it alright if i stay at amsterdan city and do them day trips ?

 

[a1v1n_]

Sure, why not. Netherlands is not that big and the train system is very efficient. Both locations can be reached within 1-2hours from Amsterdam. Use 9292 your travel partner to plan your route.

thats a useful website. will need it too as netherlands is in my plans! thanks.