Muiden

Muiden is a pleasant town in the Netherlands of approximately 7000 people, on the shores of the IJmeer, at the mouth of the Vecht river. The town is known for its yacht harbor and for its historic castle, Muiderslot. Its proximity to Amsterdam - it is just 12 km east of the city centre - makes it a good daytrip for anyone looking to get out of the city. Get in By bicycle It takes about an hour to cycle from central Amsterdam to Muiden. By bus Connexxion bus 101, from Amsterdam's Amstel Station to Blaricum, stops on the outskirts of Muiden. Service every half hour. By car There are large parking areas on the outskirts of Muiden. It's not worth taking your car into the town itself. There are only two bridges across the river Vecht here, the motorway and a narrow swing bridge: on Sundays the narrow bridge is closed to cars. Get around Muiden is quite small, so getting around on foot or bicycle is the only reasonable option. See There are essentially three things to see in Muiden: the historic river quayside, the yachts moored there, and above all the Muiderslot, an originally 13th-century castle. Tours of the castle are usually in Dutch only. €7. [1]. Do Buy Eat Drink Sleep Get out This article is still a stub and needs your attention. It does not have a template. Please plunge forward and help it grow!