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Naarden is small town surrounded by large 17th-century fortifications, among the best preserved in Europe. The town centre itself has kept its historic character. website on Naarden

Naarden: town gate.
Naarden: town gate.

Naarden is about 15 km east of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Outside the fortifications, the town expanded southward, and merged into one urban area with Bussum.

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Naarden is easily reached by train: Naarden-Bussum station is 21 minutes from Amsterdam Central, and 31 minutes from Utrecht via Hilversum. The fortified town is about 20-30 minutes walk from the railway station (called Naarden-Bussum). Bus line 101, from Amstel Station in Amsterdam, stops at Koningin Wilhelmina laan, about 10 minutes walk from the old town.

Bus 110 connects Naarden with Weesp and Muiden.

You can cycle from the centre of Amsterdam to the centre of Naarden, at an easy pace, in about 2 hours. Most of the route has separate cycle lanes.

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  • Netherlands Fortress Museum in one of the old forts.
  • Boat-trips around the fortress.
  • Climbing the bell tower of the gothic Saint Vitus Church.
  • Bicycle Day Trip : Rent bike at railway station in Weesp. Cycle and visit fortified towns Weesp, Muiden and Naarden. Marked bicycle-route Boerenlandroute (25 miles).

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