Discover the best in Uitgeest

Okay, let's be honest: I thought a hotel playground couldn't be anything special. Until I saw this one. Van der Valk Akersloot now has a beautiful new playground, made entirely of wood, with slides, climbing frames, rope bridges, and a cheerful, colorful bouncy castle. Here, children can play for hours—and parents can enjoy the fresh air, the view, and maybe a quiet coffee break. The playground has now been extensively tested by countless children (including those of our gues

Whether you're traveling from abroad or planning a weekend getaway, Boutique Stay Uitgeest is conveniently located between Amsterdam, Haarlem, Alkmaar, and the beach. We're just 45 minutes from Schiphol Airport. Here's the easiest way to reach us. By train Taking the train is a simple and inexpensive way to travel from Schiphol to Uitgeest. Several trains run hourly, usually with a short change at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The entire journey takes about 45 minutes and costs aroun

Some invitations don't require much thought – you just feel them. Like this one: the pop-up lunch in the vegetable garden at Marquette Estate in Heemskerk. Just the words "vegetable garden" and "pop-up" make your mouth water before you even arrive. On Saturday, November 22nd, the historic vegetable garden of the Marquette Estate will be transformed into a charming setting for lunch. Together with the local vegetable society (Het Groente Genootschap), guests are invited to an

Bo and I managed to snag two tickets to see Ismo at the Carré next May. We regularly watch videos of him and both laugh ourselves silly. He's sharp, honest, and sometimes wonderfully awkward—just the way we love stand-up comedy. Maybe I find it especially special because Ismo, like me, had a spinal fusion. And look where we both are now: upright, smiling, and ready to have fun. That got me thinking. Because that's exactly what we appreciate about Uitgeest and the surrounding

I would like to give you an insight into one of those places that is so Dutch that it seems almost unreal: Giethoorn. This charming waterfront village with its thatched houses and wooden bridges is also known as the “Venice of the North” and is a wonderful destination for a day trip. You can take a whisper boat or canoe there, take a boat tour, or simply stroll along the canals and enjoy the view of the flowers, the small gardens, and the peaceful atmosphere. It's a paradise