Visit Holland Pass is a ticket that entitles you to numerous benefits during your visit.
Today, I'm going to tell you all about it in this article.
Here we go!
Holland Pass: article summary
The Holland Pass: at a glance
The Holland Pass includes Amsterdam, The Hague, UtrechtRotterdam and many other cities. Each pass includes :
- 2, 5 or 7 tickets for different attractions
- a 280-page guide
- public transport
- a ticket-free entrance
- a discount card for savings in stores and restaurants.
Passes are valid for the whole year following purchase. So there's no pressure to visit all the attractions of your choice in just a few days.
How to choose your Pass?
You don't receive prepaid vouchers for specific sites or a smart card presented at each attraction. Instead, you'll receive a certain number of tickets, Also known as "tulip ticket", "mill ticket" or "wooden shoe ticket.
The number and type of tickets depend on the package you buy. Then you'll have to separate yourself from the ticket corresponding to the attraction in order to visit the site.
For example, at zoo Artis RoyalIf you prefer, you can "pay" with a tulip ticket, or you can choose to use the discount card, which offers a 10 % discount for this particular attraction.
During theAmsterdam ArenAYou can use either the tulip ticket or the windmill ticket, or choose the simply use the 25 % reduction.
Top attractions included in the Holland Pass
If the Holland Pass is accepted just about everywhere in Holland, you can visit the best establishments thanks to this system. For example, you can see :
- Van Gogh Museum
- Rijksmuseum
- Heineken Experience
- Keukenhof Gardens
- Madame Tussauds
- The Amsterdam dungeon
Of course, this is a non-exhaustive list, and there are also many things to see in Amsterdam during your stay.
Holland Pass benefits
It's the only pass in the Netherlands that offers line-free entry. You can avoid the queues at Madame Tussauds, the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the Amsterdam Dungeon, Madurodam and Keukenhof Gardens.
What's more, by getting away from the queues, you can save time on your visit and see much more during your stay in Amsterdam.
A few more tips for your visit
Special exhibitions at museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum may require an additional charge.
Tulip season runs from late March to late May and is a great time to visit the city, especially combined with a stop at the Amsterdam Tulip Museum and Keukenhof Gardens (which are not open at other times of the year).
If you want to see more of Amsterdam, remember to take a Amsterdam Pass
Where to buy a Holland Pass
The card is available from a number of sales outlets. You can buy it once you arrive in Amsterdam, but these are not the best options, because you risk paying more.
The best place to buy the card is on the Web. You'll be able to take advantage of low, attractive prices. What's more, you can take the necessary steps in advance, just collect your tickets and enjoy your stay in Amsterdam.
The Holland Pass is a great addition to your trip. So equipped, you'll be able to see numerous sites in and around the city of Amsterdam. What you need enjoy numerous outings as a couple or as a family.
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