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Aalsmeer
Spend one day in Aalsmeer: see the flower auction, a petting zoo and a family indoor playground; travel onward from Amsterdam.
Aalsmeer is a small town north of Amsterdam, famous for its flower auction and family attractions. Its centre is walkable, and public transport links are limited, so a single day covers the main sights before returning to Amsterdam or another base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cool, fewer events)
- Airport
- AMS
- Nights
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
- Netherlands ↗The Netherlands is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Dutch sources for your passport.
- Netherlands ↗Red or marked bike lanes are for bikes: do not walk or stand in them, and look for cyclists before crossing.
- Netherlands ↗Amsterdam has local rules on public drinking, cannabis use in some areas and short-term rentals; check the city's current rules and book licensed accommodation.
- Netherlands ↗The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Keukenhof sell timed tickets online only or mostly; book before you arrive rather than queueing.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Aalsmeer112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aalsmeer, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Netherlands-wide
- SIM or eSIMKPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.Netherlands-wide
- Tap waterTap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.Netherlands-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.Netherlands-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Netherlands-wide
- SafetyAalsmeer is safe; standard Dutch caution with bicycles and night‑time bus stops.
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- RestroomsStations charge about €0.70–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.Netherlands-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums open daily; shops open on Sunday afternoon in cities but close early in villages.Netherlands-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAMS Schiphol Airport (Take bus 181/180 to Schiphol Knooppunt Zuid, then bus 340 to Aalsmeer.).
- Getting aroundBus lines 171, 257, 340 and 357 serve the town; line 340 is most direct from Schiphol.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealFast‑food snack (fries, kebab)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket within towncheck€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketRoyal FloraHolland auction entrycheckFree (guided tours may cost)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel bed, a night, per person€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Amsterdam, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedDouble room in Amsterdam, a night, per room€350 (≈ US$450)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €140 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AMS Schiphol Airport (Take bus 181/180 to Schiphol Knooppunt Zuid, then bus 340 to Aalsmeer.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aalsmeer: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus lines 171, 257, 340 and 357 serve the town; line 340 is most direct from Schiphol. Bicycles are popular for exploring the surrounding Groene Hart lakes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Keukenhof Gardens
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Train to Leiden (≈25 min) then bus 854 to Keukenhof (≈15 min)
Open mid‑March to mid‑May; ticket required.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Amsterdam nearby hotels
Aalsmeer has few hotels; most visitors stay in Amsterdam (≈15 km (9.3 mi)) and commute by bus or train.Aalsmeer has few hotels; most visitors stay in Amsterdam (≈9.3 mi (15 km)) and commute by bus or train.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or hostel bed1 × 1 night × €60 | €60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €45 | €45 |
| Bus 340 Aalsmeer–Schiphol one way1 × €7 · check | €7 |
| Bike rental half‑day1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €12 |
| Trip total≈ €136 per person per day, bed included | €136≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fast‑food snack (fries, kebab) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bus ticket within towncheck | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Royal FloraHolland auction entrycheck | Free (guided tours may cost) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Direct airport‑to‑Aalsmeer buses stopped in 2021; use the 181/180 + 340 route.
- Bus 357 ends at Amsterdam Elandsgracht, making the connection less convenient.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US consulate in Amsterdam; other embassies in The Hague.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 340 Aalsmeer–Schiphol: about €7 (≈ US$9) one way (check)
- Bike rental (half‑day): ≈ €12
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- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Dank u — Thank you (dank u)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoe‑veel kost het)
- Waar is de bushalte? — Where is the bus stop? (waar is de bu‑shalte)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aalsmeer. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cool, fewer events) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short bike‑rental guide for Groene Hart loops.
- Link to Amsterdam accommodation pages for night stays.
Sources
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