What to do in Lisse

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Lisse
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1. Van Gogh Museum

Head to the Van Gogh Museum to see some of the works of a groundbreaking 19th-century Dutch painter. Sadly, Vincent Van Gogh only sold one of his paintings during his short life, and never dreamed of the fame he’d enjoy after his death. Here you can browse the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings and learn about his tormented life. The museum also displays works by other master painters of his time, including Monet, Gauguin and Seurat.
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Van Gogh Museum which includes interior views

2. Dam Square

Amsterdam’s origins lie on Dam Square and you’ll get a sense of this history as you look at the structures here. Today the square is also a venue for mass events, fun fairs and pantomime artists. Join the locals and relax at the base of the National Monument while listening to street organs. Chase the pigeons and dodge the many cyclists when you cross the square to go shopping or explore some of the historical buildings.
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Amsterdam’s iconic square, with its cobbled stones and grand historical buildings, is a lively gathering place and venue for protests and celebrations.

3. Anne Frank House

A visit to the Anne Frank House is a sober yet enlightening experience. The life story of Anne Frank has become one of the most famous accounts of a Jew hiding in Nazi Germany. Anne’s diary, which she started in 1942 when she was 13, is the most translated Dutch book of all time. Its first translation was in German, in 1950.
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See where this brave and famous Jewish teenager hid from the Nazis during World War II and recorded her world-famous diary.

4. Scheveningen Beach

Spend a day at Scheveningen Beach, The Hague’s historic seaside resort. Play a game of beach volleyball with the locals, enjoy family-friendly seaside entertainment or go for a swim and sunbathe on a towel. In the evenings, choose between cinemas, numerous restaurants and a range of nightclubs.
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Walk along the esplanade, cool off in the North Sea, go surfing or enjoy a host of other activities at one of the country’s most popular beaches.

5. Rijksmuseum

To understand how the tiny country of the Netherlands became a world superpower through both art and trade, visit the Rijksmuseum. Browse through over a million works of art and historical objects in more than 200 rooms. You’ll see famous paintings by Rembrandt and Vermeer, among hundreds of other artists, and admire the ornate building itself.
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This palatial building full of Dutch paintings and international artifacts is the country’s largest public-funded museum.

What to do in Lisse

Popular places to visit

Keukenhof Gardens

Keukenhof Gardens

4.5/5(407 reviews)

Explore Keukenhof Gardens, a favourite green space in Lisse, and also enjoy the area's cycling trails. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Keukenhof Gardens
Keukenhof Castle

Keukenhof Castle

You can find out about the history of Lisse with a visit to Keukenhof Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Keukenhof Castle

VVV Lisse Tourist Office

After visiting VVV Lisse Tourist Office, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lisse. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

VVV Lisse Tourist Office

Museum De Zwarte Tulp

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum De Zwarte Tulp during your travels in Lisse. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Museum De Zwarte Tulp

Explore areas of Lisse

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De Engel

While De Engel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Keukenhof Gardens and Keukenhof Castle.

De Engel
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Lisse City Center

4/5(4 area reviews)

Visitors to Lisse City Center enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Museum De Zwarte Tulp is worth a stop.

Lisse City Center
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Rooversbroek

Though Rooversbroek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Museum De Zwarte Tulp and Keukenhof Gardens.

Rooversbroek

Day trip destinations from Lisse

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The Hague

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