Theetuin Weesp

Built within one of the four bastions of the old forti ed city, Theetuin Weesp was the rst tearoom in the Netherlands. Choose from their attractive selection of co ees, cakes and pastries before nding a spot in the romantic garden where the various plants attract gardening enthusiasts and buzzing insects alike. You can recover from all that splendour in Bar Blauw – a green oasis of peace and relaxation. Organised in both the outdoor and indoor spaces, you’ll often nd workshops, events, lectures and monthly pop-up dinners.

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During Open Monument Day, thousands of historical buildings and sites are open to the public free of charge, with many locations also organising exhibitions, music performances and guided tours. This year, the municipality of Weesp will be participating with openings at Fort Ossenmarkt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is generally not open to the public and at Molen De Vriendschap, a traditional windmill where organic grains are still ground into our using good old-fashioned wind power. If you aren’t around for the event, budding bakers and anyone who loves pastries, sourdough bread and gingerbread are welcome at the windmill’s shop – open every Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

9-10 SEPTEMBER, OPENMONUMENTENDAG.NL

How to get there

Weesp: Take the train from Amsterdam Central station to Weesp (20 minutes)

Embrace a weekend full of owers, art and music during the Aalsmeer Flower Festival – a colourful collaboration between local institutions such as the Historical Garden and Flower Art Museum

14-18 JULY, AALSMEERFLOWERFESTIVAL.NL

Find out more about day trips to the Flower region on iamsterdam. com/flowers