Madurodam – the Netherlands in one afternoon

If you want to see the whole Netherlands but have only a couple of hours – just come to Madurodam. This miniature park in The Hague brings the country together in one place: tiny Amsterdam canals, Schiphol airport with moving planes, Rotterdam port, tulip fields, windmills, trains… everything is alive and constantly moving. It looks like a place for kids, but honestly, adults probably enjoy it even more — there’s so much detail that you can spend 2–3 hours just discovering new tiny stories. How to get there? From The Hague: Tram 9 from the city center stops right at “Madurodam”. Super easy. From Amsterdam: Take a train to Den Haag Centraal (about 40 minutes), then tram 9 to the entrance. From Rotterdam: Train to Den Haag Centraal (20–25 min) → tram 9. Tickets Buy online on the official website – it’s cheaper and you skip the line. Price is around €18–€22, depending on the season and promotions. Tip: Madurodam is outdoor – dress for the weather. What to do inside? • Walk through perfectly recreated Dutch cities • Watch tiny boats move around Europoort • See Schiphol airport in action — with planes actually “taking off” • Try interactive games: load containers at the port, manage dikes, control a lock • Take photos of famous landmarks from a “giant” perspective • Get a snack at the café overlooking the miniature world Best time to visit Morning or late afternoon — fewer people and better light for photos. Avoid rainy days (the models look great even in clouds, but walking around isn’t as fun). Why it’s worth it Madurodam isn’t just a miniature park — it’s a really cool, detailed story about the Netherlands. You leave with the feeling you actually traveled across the whole country in a couple of hours. #netherlands #denhaag #madurodam #miniature #hague #travel