338 Dutch landmarks shrunk to 1:25 in an outdoor park, and a war memorial underneath the whole idea.
Every canal house, windmill, airport and cathedral you are about to see full size, laid out at a scale that lets you cross the Netherlands before lunch — which makes this a surprisingly good orientation stop early in a trip rather than only a children's afternoon. It began as a memorial to George Maduro and its profits still go to children's charities, so the tone is warmer than a model village usually manages. Two to three hours is the realistic figure, and sunny summer weekends are when the queues bite.
Highlights
- 338 landmarks at 1:25 scale
- Open every day of the year
- Holds adults as well as children
Insider tips
- →In July aim for Tuesday to Thursday; the queues peak on sunny weekends.
- →Buying online carries a discount that the counter does not.
FAQ
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Where you'll find it
The Hague, Netherlands
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