Major city · Netherlands
Uitgeest
Spend a half‑day in Uitgeest: 30 min train from Amsterdam, see the five windmills, then walk to Watersport Centrum for a swim or boat hire.
Uitgeest is a small North Holland village with a train station (four trains per hour to Amsterdam) and a lakeside marina. Its main attractions – windmills, a child‑friendly swimming area and water‑sport rentals – fit comfortably into a few hours, so one day is sufficient for a quick visit.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited swimming)
- Airport
- AMS
- Nights
- 0–1 (overnight only if staying at De Meerparel)
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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.
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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 Uitgeest112 ▾
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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 Uitgeest, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on bicycles in shared paths and follow local swimming signs.
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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 / ambulance / fire · 0900-8844 Non‑emergency police (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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (≈30 km (19 mi), about 30 min by train to Uitgeest).AMS Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (≈19 mi (30 km), about 30 min by train to Uitgeest).
- Getting aroundTrain to Uitgeest (30 min from Amsterdam Central).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Watersport Centrum€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealSandwich or snack€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €50 (≈ US$60) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (≈30 km (19 mi), about 30 min by train to Uitgeest)AMS Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (≈19 mi (30 km), about 30 min by train to Uitgeest)
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
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. 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 Jan (9 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Uitgeest: 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)
9 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 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)
8 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)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°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)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Train to Uitgeest (30 min from Amsterdam Central). Walk 10 min to the marina and lake. Bicycles can be rented at the marina for local rides.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Haarlem
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Train 15 min southbound
Historic centre and museums.
Alkmaar
goDoor to door: ≈25 min total
Train 10 min northbound
Cheese market and canals.
Zaanstreek‑Waterland
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Bike 15 min east via dedicated paths
Scenic waterways and windmills.
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.
De Meerparel
Weekend accommodation at Watersport Centrum, rooms from €400 per weekend
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
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × €20 | €20 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Train ticket Amsterdam → Uitgeest (single)1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| Bike rental (2 h) at Watersport Centrum1 × €5 · check | €5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €7 |
| Trip total≈ €74 per person per day, bed included | €74≈ US$90 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at Watersport Centrum | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Sandwich or snack | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bike rental (hour) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Train ticket Amsterdam → Uitgeest (single) | €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check train timetables for weekend service changes (four trains per hour typical).
- Swimming area is safe but watch for tide changes; the child‑friendly zone is cordoned off.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance / Fire
- 112
- Non‑emergency police
- 0900-8844
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
- Non‑emergency police0900-8844
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Amsterdam → Uitgeest (NS train): about €12 (≈ US$14) one‑way, 30 min
- Bike rental (2 h) at Watersport Centrum: ≈ €6
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- Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (sorry)
- Dank u — Thank you (dank u)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoo‑vayl kost het)
- Waar is het toilet? — Where is the toilet? (vaar is het toilet)
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 Uitgeest. 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: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited swimming) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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