6x fun city walks in the Netherlands

When you think of hiking, you often think of walking through forests, moors and meadows, but did you know that it is also great fun to take a city walk in the Netherlands? Here you will admire beautiful buildings, walk into a shop every now and then and get a bite to eat and a drink in the meantime. Thanks to this variety, a city walk has recently become wildly popular. Especially now that several culinary city walks with snacks are also being organised! We list 6 fun city walks for you.

City walk Den Bosch | 4 km

Den Bosch is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. You will take a nice 4 km city walk here and admire beautiful houses, cosy streets, breathtaking fortifications, lots of cafés and nice shops along the way. Some highlights are the water of the Binnendieze, candy shop Snoeperij Tum Tum, the tower of St John's Cathedral and the fortification Bastion Oranje. And who says Den Bosch, says of course Bossche Bollen! Make it a stand walk with food and taste the most delicious Bossche Bollen along the way.

City walk Leiden | 4 km

Leiden is home to a special city walk in the Netherlands: Rembrandt's birthplace 4 km. On this walk, you will discover the city through Rembrandt's eyes. You will walk past his birth house, his old school, the place where he first held his brush and Museum De Lakenhal, where you can admire the work of Rembrandt and other artists. So this walk is perfect for the culture lovers among us.

City walk Arnhem | 16 km

Prefer a slightly longer city walk in the Netherlands? Then the 16 km long Parkenpad in Arnhem is perfect for you! This walk leads you along the green belt of beautiful parks, including Park Sonsbeek, Zijpendaal, Klarenbeek and Presikhaaf. Meanwhile, you will walk past ponds, streams, visitor centres, various catering establishments, forests and open fields. A very varied walk! Tip: take a break at the T-house at Central Station. In short, a beautiful city walk where you combine city and nature.

City walk Rotterdam | 10 km

The bustling city of Rotterdam is the place for a fun city walk of about 10 km, starting and ending at the Stationsplein. The walk takes you past Rotterdam's highlights: the port, Erasmus Bridge, skyline, Euromast, cube houses and market hall. And if you like shopping, this is 100% the place to be. Drop into a major fashion chain or nice boutique during the walk.

City walk Elsloo | 8 km

In the south of our country, in Elsloo to be precise, take a special 8 km city walk past picturesque Maasland houses, overgrown hillsides and babbling brooks. As the icing on the cake, you will admire Elsloo Castle and the castle park and Elsloërbos. Did you know that Elsloo was rated as one of the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands? Definitely worth a walk here!

City walk Maastricht | 6 km

Last but not least, a city walk packed with shopping and culture through Maastricht! This Stadswallen walk of 6 km starts and ends on the Maasboulevard. The walk takes you past historic buildings, museums, churches, city squares, shopping streets, old city walls and the city park. And after such a long city walk, nothing is better than settling down on a terrace. Good news, because Maastricht has plenty of those!

Staying overnight at TopParken

After a long city walk, possibly with snacks, you really don't feel like driving home. Stay at one of our holiday parks close to the above city walks in the Netherlands. Here you will enjoy a luxurious and comfortable holiday home with all modern conveniences. You will really relax there! And can't choose from all these great city walks? Then why not spread them out over a weekend or midweek break, for example, and stay overnight at one of our holiday parks in between? Book a place in your favourite park now!