Amsterdam and Waterland Campervan Itinerary: 3 Days
Quick summary: This short campervan itinerary explores the countryside just north of Amsterdam. Day one visits Zaanse Schans’s windmills, day two tours Volendam, Marken and Edam around the Markermeer, and day three follows the Waterland villages back to the city. Drives are under an hour, and campsites sit by the water. Rental minimums often exceed three days, so treat this route as a starting loop and add more of the country afterward.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 days |
| Start and end | Amsterdam |
| Day 1 | Zaanse Schans |
| Day 2 | Volendam, Marken, Edam |
| Day 3 | Waterland villages, return |
| Tours | Volendam and Marken tours |
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What does each day look like?
| Day | Route | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans | Windmills, cheese, clogs |
| 2 | Zaanse Schans to Volendam | Marken and Edam |
| 3 | Volendam to Amsterdam | Monnickendam and Broek in Waterland by bike |
Which Waterland campsites suit an RV rental?
At campsites near Zaanse Schans and on the Markermeer shore. See Zaanse Schans and Waterland.
What if you have more time?
Continue to Giethoorn or south to Keukenhof. See windmills and tulips in 5 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes for Waterland, though many companies require longer rentals.
Under an hour by road.
Yes, it’s flat with many bike paths.
Yes, on the Markermeer shore.