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ealgisi Says: Take a walk inside this little fascinating town and have a look at the fabulous boats that are in the canals.The town is not really big, you can easily walk inside it without getting lost or without having any problem.
ealgisi Says: The first castle on this site was built around 1280 by Count Floris V of Holland, to control the estuary of the river Vecht into the former Zuidersea. And undoubtedly it would also have been used to raise toll from passing ships on the river Vecht, as this river flowed...
angiebabe Says: 7.50 euro entrance fee and 2.50 euro for a guide book - though there are free brochures along at the castle with a map of what there is to see in the castle.The info boards around the entrance are interesting with historical information of the castle along with the...
History of the fort that protected Muiden?
angiebabe Says: The sign says here that the ' construction of Fort Aan Het Pampus was a cause of disagreement between the army and the government. The army saw no good in the structure because it considered the defense of the Zuiderzee to be a task of the navy and they didnt expect warships...
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It was a sunny and warm day, the day that I visited Muiden. On the pavement along the water were various outdoor seatings to enjoy lunch. I chose to have my lunch at Graaf Floris V and enjoyed the view of the rotating bridge and the pleasure boats passing by.
Service was quick and good.
The restaurant-cafe itself has oldfashioned style with dark gleaming wood. Quite nice. Toilets were good too.
English lunch menu
Full menu in English
Favorite Dish: I had a great fish soup with 2 big chunks of crusty dark bread for 4,90 euro. Two diet Cokes with lemon and the total amounted to 8,70 euro. Not expensive!
Updated Apr 13, 2011
Address: Heerengracht 72, 1398 AD Muiden
Phone: 0294 261296
Website: http://www.graaf-floris-v.nl
Drive around Muiden and the Netherlands
angiebabe Says: Ive rented cars several times to drive myself around the Netherlands - an easy country to drive around with good freeways and generally well signposted though at times a bit hair raising if youve not taken notice of place names enroute to your destination to know freeway...
Getting there from Amsterdam by public transport
ATLC Says: Muiderslot is absolutely do-able from Amsterdam.From Amsterdam Amstel station, take line 110, 152 or 157, every 15 mins on weekdays and every half hour weekends. Trip takes 16 minutes.The walk through Muiden to the castle is delightful and easy (about 20 minutes).
ATLC Says: These two old grand ladies were lying in the harbour along Heerengracht. And they were not the only ones!Count yourself lucky if you can get around by boat, either owned, rented, or as a guest on one. Lovely way to celebrate your holiday.
ATLC Says: So you've saved money by using the free parking space and now you're on foot to the town center. The paths are easy and well maintained.
ATLC Says: I parked directly coming off the motorway A1 at parking lot P2. It is located outside the town of Muiden and it's free. It's a 5-10 minute walk to the town center so it actually is quite convenient.When you park your car at P1 or P2, there are clear signs how to reach the...
ATLC Says: Muiden is a little town and parking space is limited within the old town. It was not a very busy day but the parking lots were quite full.The rate is 1,30 euro per hour and parking is limited to 24 hours.You can pay with cash (coins) or with a chip bank card.
Unfortunately I had no time to browse, but this shop did look enticing! I'm guessing you'll find a lot of treasures here. Just the things you weren't looking for at all, or something you'd been searching for a while for.
Written Jul 14, 2005
Address: Heerengracht, Muiden
ealgisi Says: In Holland roads bikes have the right on everybody and everything, usually they run on dedicated places at the side of roads, but it can happen that you find them on normal roads, specially in city center, so pay attention and watch carefully.
ealgisi Says: In Holland roads bikes have the right on everybody and everything, usually they run on dedicated places at the side of roads, but it can happen that you find them on normal roads, specially in city center, so pay attention and watch carefully.
French maids in frilly knickers on a family outing
angiebabe Says: Jokes aside - there was quite a crowd getting a bit impatient at the slow progress - well none for a while - at getting through the ticket booth. Which took about a half an hour wait to finally get my ticket! At the beginning of the queue was a group in medieval costumes so...
ATLC Says: Although the internet says otherwise, the tourist office is not in Muiden anymore. The nearest you'll get is in Bussum.The locals don't know this themselves! I asked people because I could not find it. They gave me directions but it just wasn't there. I later asked at the...
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Taking our fountain of knowledge VTer AnkeThea's (ATLC) advice I took the roads that follow along the River Vecht from Muiden down to Utrecht - I got to Vreeland though (after many photos and pretty sights) and got onto the faster road directly to Utrecht.
But I would recommend this route as a lovely drive - you get to see lovely villages along the way, came across a number of windmills, and a mix of lovely green fields and canals with the residences of those that live right beside the river or on it in their houseboats.
Written Apr 5, 2008
Muiden is situated on the estuary of the river Vecht. The river Vecht starts near Utrecht and along its borders are some of the most beautiful scenery and grand manors that this little country boasts. The river ends in the estuary at Muiden into the IJsselmeer.
So you can imagine there's a lot of sailing and motoryachting going on here.
Written Jul 14, 2005
ealgisi Says: The most common European emergency number 112 (following Directive 2002/22/EC: Universal Service Directive) and also standard on GSM mobile phones. 112 is used in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,...
ealgisi Says: Below few words that you can use while traveling in Holland:good morning = goedemorgengood afternoon = goedemiddaggood evening = goedenavondsee you = tot zienssee you soon = tot gauwyes = jano = neemaybe = misschienare you sure? (of it) = ben je daar zeker van?of course! =...
Muiden boasts one of the finest castles in the country. Just have a look at Muiderslot for a description about the castle.
I went crazy here. Well....crazy snapping the pictures of this amazing castle, The Muiderslot castle. It's just gorgeous! To date this is the second castle that i've managed to catch while in Europe....
Muiden, the lovely little harbour town
When you like to see sailing boats, castles and cute old houses visit charming Muiden. Do keep in mind that you can arrive here by car or bus, but that you can't drive trough or pak in the middle of...
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