Madurodam

Madurodam is all about the experience. It is a challenge to take it all in during your voyage of discovery through the Netherlands in miniature. Turn the gears of the world’s largest steam engine and turn water into land. In the interactive attraction “the Waterwolf” you pump away 800 billion litres of water from the Haarlemmermeer and defeat the fierce “Waterwolf”. Roll up your sleeves and learn to fly at Schiphol or fill containers in the port of Rotterdam.

List of models

2 – HET BINNENHOF

DEN HAAG – 1230

The Binnenhof (Inner court) is the centre of Dutch politics. The Prime Minister’s Office is located in the famous “Torentje” (Turret).

3 – MAURITSHUIS

DEN HAAG-1644

This museum has a large collection of paintings by Dutch masters. The most famous painting is the “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer.

4- FRANS HALSMUSEUM

HAARLEM -1607

The museum has the largest collection of paintings in the world. Hals’ lively paintings have had a major influence on subsequent painters.

5- HUIZE SCHREURS

VENLO – 16th century

Behind the facade runs a wall that divides the building in two: a two-under-one-roof. This type of house was not very common in the 15th century.

6 – STADHUIS

ROERMOND – 1700

The group of statues on the tower of the town hall refer to historical events in Roermond.

7 – ONZE-LIEVE-VROUWEBASILIEK

MAASTRICHT – 11th century

It is probably the oldest Christian church in the Netherlands and is named after a statue in the chapel: Sterre der Zee, another name for Mary.

8 – KAASMARKT

ALKMAAR – 1593

The cheese market is the oldest and largest in the Netherlands. Cheese has been weighed, transported and traded for hundreds of years.

10 – MARKIEZENHOF

BERGEN OP ZOOM-1485

At the end of the Middle Ages, Bergen op Zoom was an important and rich trading city. It included a palace to receive guests.

11 – NEDERLANDS TEXTIELMUSEUM

TILBURG 1876-1878

In this former textile factory, you can now learn all there is to know about the textile history of the Netherlands.

12 – GOUDKANTOOR

GRONINGEN -1635

In the nineteenth century, gold and silver objects were approved in the Goudkantoor and provided with a mark.

14 – GRAVENSTEEN

ZIERIKZEE -1524

Gravensteen has served as a city prison for four hundred years. The wooden celt walls are carved with drawings bnd texts of the prisoners.

15 – VALKHOF

NIJMEGEN – 14th century

The valkhof, originally a castle, is located on a hill on the river Waal. The building on top of the 35 meter high hill are among the oldest in the Netherlands.

18 – SINT-JANSBASILIEK

DEN BOSCH 1220-1530

The St. John’s is known for its ornaments and some 600 statues of professions or animals of symbolic significance, such as monkey, bird of prey and monster.

20 – KONINKLIJK THEATER CARRÉ

AMSTERDAM – 1887

One of the most famous circus theatres in the Netherlands, named after the first Director of the circus: Carré.

21 – CONCERTGEBOUW

AMSTERDAM -1888

The concert hall has magnificent acoustics. It is one of the most famous concert halls in the world.

22 – WESTERKERK

AMSTERDAM -1620

The church became world-famous because of Anne Frank’s diary; from her room in the secret annexe she looked out over the Westertoren on a daily basis.

23 – ANNE FRANK MUSEUM

AMSTERDAM -1635

Anne Frank had to go in hiding during the Second World War, and wrote her world-famous diary from the “Achterhuis” in Amsterdam during this period.

24 – PORTUGESE SYNAGOGE

AMSTERDAM-1475

This synagogue is still used as a place of worship. It was once the largest synagogue in the world.

25 – MUNTTOREN

AMSTERDAM 1619-1620

Until the eighteenth century, many cities had their own mint house. This tower commemorates the mint house in Amsterdam.

26 – RIJKSMUSEUM

AMSTERDAM – 1800

In the Rijksmuseum you will find most of the famous Dutch works of art. The most famous painting is the “Nachwacht” by Rembrand van Rijn.

27 – MAGNA PLAZA

AMSTERDAM 1895-1899

This building used to be Amsterdam’s main post office. Currently, the monumental building is a huge shopping centre.

28 – VOLKSBUURT JORDAAN

AMSTERDAM – 17th century

The Jordaan is a neighbourhood, built for the common people. It is still an icon through the maze of narrow canals, streets and beautiful facades.

29 – NIEUWE KERK

AMSTERDAM – 15th century

This church is a national icon on the Dam where official ceremonies take place, such as marriage and inauguration of King Willem-Alexander.

30 – NATIONAAL MONUMENT OP DE DAM

AMSTERDAM -1956

The National Monument op de Dam commemorates all Dutch victims of war and peacekeeping missions anywhere in the world.

31 – KORENMETERSHUIS

AMSTERDAM – 1620

In the seventeenth century, grain was very important for trade in Amsterdam. The corn metres ensure that trade is fair.

32 – KONINKLIJK PALEIS OP DE DAM

AMSTERDAM – 1648-1665

Amsterdam needed a town hall in the seventeenth century. This palace on Dam Square is now a museum. Here the king receives official guests.

33 – ACADEMIEGEBOUW

LEIDEN -1516

This building is the oldest university in the Netherlands: the University of Leiden was founded in 1575 by William of Orange.

34 – STADSPALEIS

DEN HAAG-1736

A city palace with a royal history: King Willem l and Willem II liked to stay here “at the court”.

35 – GRACHTENPALEIZEN

AMSTERDAM – 17th century

The Gouden Bocht is home to the most impressive canal palaces in Amsterdam. They are reminiscent of the prosperity of the 17th century.

36 – PRINSENHOF

DELFT-1403

The Prinsenhof was named after Prince William of Orange, the father of the Country. He often stayed here in the 16th century, and in the end, he was even murdered here.

37 – JOHAN DE WITTHUIS

DEN HAAG – 1655

The city palace of Johan de Witt, the most important politician in the 17th century and a fierce opponent of Willem III

41 – HOTEL DES INDES

DEN HAAG -1858

This elegant hotel is located on one of the best known streets in The Hague: the Lange Voorhout. Many famous visitors spent the night here.

42 – PLANETARIUM EISINGA

FRANEKER 1774-1781

Eise Esinga built this home in the 17th century to function as a planetarium. It is the oldest still operating planetarium in the world.

43 – HOTEL DE WERELD

WAGENINGEN – 1852

This hotel, which is centuries old, has been known since 1945 as the place where the Germans capitulated after World War II. Long live freedom!

44 – KOPPELPOORT

AMERSFOORT – 1400

This is the only gateway in the Netherlands that is both a land gate and a water gate at the same time. It is a real eye-catcher in Amersfoort.

45 – MOLEN DE PALMBOOM

SCHIEDAM 1781-1992

This mill is located in Schiedam, a true milling town. The 6 tallest mills in the world can be found here, including the 30 meters high mill, the Palm tree.

46 – KASTEEL NIJENRODE

BREUKELEN -1675

The picturesque castle Nijenrode is now a leading University, but it was built on the ruins of a medieval tower in the 16th century.

47 – SASSENPOORT

ZWOLLE – 15th century

In the 15th century, Zwolle was a rich city, as can be seen from this city gate. The gate is wide, so all carts can go under the gate.

48 – SCHEEPVAARTMUSEUM

GRONINGEN – 14th century

In this museum you will learn a lot about shipping in the Northern Netherlands.

50 – VREDESPALEIS

DEN HAAG – 1907-1913

The Netherlands is known worldwide for the International Court of Justice of the United Nations, which is located in the Peace Palace in The Hague?

51 – PALEIS ‘t LOO

APELDOORN – 1684

It is a former royal palace and has been a museum since 1984. The palace is best, known for its symmetrically landscaped garden.

52 – HUIS TEN BOSCH

DENHAAG-1645

Huis ten Bosch is the residential palace of the Dutch King Willem Alexander, Queen Máxima and their three daughters. Do you also see the royal family on the platform?

54 – MUIDERSLOT

MUIDEN-1280

This is the best preserved medieval castle in the Netherlands. A square water fortress, surrounded by a moat.

56 – KASTEEL DRAKENSTEYN

LAGEVUURSCHE 14th century

Drakensteyn Castle is the private castle of Princess Beatrix, mother of King Willem Alexander and patroness of Madurodam.

57 – HUYS CLINGENDAEL

DEN HAAG – 1660

This former centre for arts and culture now accommodates the Dutch Institute of International Relations Clingendael.

60 – PRINSES BEATRIXSLUIS

NIEUWEGEIN-1938

The ingenious lock complex between the ports of Amsterdam and Rotterdam is named after Princess Beatrix.

61 – ING BANK (DE AMSTERDAMSE POORT)

AMSTERDAM – 1986

The former headquarters of the ING has no square angles. Due to the slanting lines it Is also called ‘Zandkasteel’ (the sand castle).

63 – SCHIPHOL

AMSTERDAM – 1916

Hundreds of thousands of aircrafts annually land at and depart from one of the largest airports in Europe. And this at more than 4 metres below sea level.

65 – HOLLAND-AMERIKA LIJN HOTEL NEWYORK

ROTTERDAM -1901

Until 1971, Dutch emigrants departed from this location by boat to the United States with the Holland America Line shipping company.

72 – RADIO EN TV STUDIO’S

HILVERSUM -1961

Many Dutch TV programmes were recorded in one of these studios in Hilversum.

74 – DE EFTELING

KAATSHEUVEL-1952

Just like Madurodam, opened in 1952. The Sprookjesbos (Fairy tale forest), with Langnek and Holle Bolle Gijs, one of the largest amusement parks in Europe.

79 – JACHTHUIS SINT HUBERTUS

HOENDERLOO – 1914

The form of this house, designed by architect Berlage, refers to its function: it is a hunting lodge and thus has the shape of on antler.

80 – RIETVELD SCHRÖDERHUIS

UTRECHT – 1924

This house was designed by one of the most famous Dutch Architects, Gerrit Rietveld, who became world- famous for his wooden designer chairs.

81 – KANTOOR DELFTSE POORT

ROTTERDAM -1991

Until 2009, this all-glass skyscraper in Rotterdam was the highest office in the Netherlands.

82 – AFAS CIRCUSTHEATER

DEN HAAG – 1904

You cannot see circus performances here anymore, but legendary musicals have been attracting millions of visitors for years.

84 – BESIENDERSHUIS

NIJMEGEN -1525

For almost 500 years, this Besienderhuis has been looking out over the river Waal. Ships sailing over the Waal used to have to pay toll to the “besiender” here.

85 – DWINGELDERVELD

RUINEN-1992

This visitor centre is located in the middle of the Dwingelderveld National Park. This is the largest wet heathland area in Western Europe.

86 – COMENIUSHUIS

NAARDEN

The nickname “Het Spaanse Huis” (The Spanish House) is reminiscent of the horrific event of 1572 when Spanish troops murdered a large part of the population of Naarden.

87 – CORPUS

OEGSTGEEST – 2008

You can find out everything about our body in this remarkable 35-metre-high building. On the outside, it has even taken on a human form.

88 – DE WALLEN

AMSTERDAM – 13th century

Prostitution has been taking place in the Red Light District since the fifteenth century Just not as openly as today.

90 – FRIESE BOERDERIJ

WUNSERADIEL – 1823

From above, this Frisian farmhouse looks like a lying cow. It is therefore called a head-neck-body farmhouse.

91 – GRONINGER MUSEUM

GRONINGEN – 1994

Just the building of this museum for art and design is worth a visit. The styles, colours and pattern ensure diversity in the architecture.

92 – HELPOORT

MAASTRICHT – 1229

This is the largest and oldest city gate that has been preserved in the Netherlands.

95 – HUYS TE WARMONT

WARMOND – 1300

This castle-like building was formerly inhabited by the lords of the great barony Warmond.

96 – SCHEEPVAARTMUSEUM

AMSTERDAM – 1656

In this museum you will learn a lot about shipping In the Netherlands. The glass roof is inspired by the compass lines of old sea charts.

97 – KANTONGERECHT

UTRECHT -1648

The District Court for minor criminal matters at the St. John’s cemetery is now part of the University of Utrecht.

98 – KLEDINGWINKEL THE STING

DEN HAAG – 1999

This shop building in The Hague is also called the “Snoeptrommel” (candy box) because of the coloured tiles and the roof that looks like a lid.

100 – MINISTERIE VAN I EN W

DEN HAAG- 2017

Dit gebouw is architectonisch bijzonder en ook duurzaam. Moor het nieuwe ontwerp zijn onderdelen van het voorgaande gebouw gebruikt.

This building is both architecturally special and sustainable. Parts of the previous building were used for the new design.

101 – PALTROKMOLEN DE HELD JOZUA

ZAANDAM -1719

This working sawmill is a beautiful reminder of the time when there were more than a thousand mills in the Zaan region.

102 – HOLIERHOEKSE POLDERGEMAAL

SCHIPLUIDEN – 1883

The polder pumping station helps keep our feet dry. First with wind, later with steam.

104 – STADHUIS

KAMPEN-1543

Between the statues on the building you can see a “schandkooi” (cage of shame). In the 15th and 16th centuries, criminals were disgraced in these cages.

107 – VOLKSHOGESCHOOL

BAKKEVEEH -1932

This is the first Volkshogeschool of the Netherlands. Not for children, but adults can take classes here in the 20th century.

112 – WONINGBOUW KATTENBROEK

AMERSFOORT-1994

This residential area is famous in the Netherlands and abroad for its striking architecture with geometric shapes and cheerful use of colour.

126 – HET NIEUWE INSTITUUT

ROTTERDAM-1993

The New Institute is the cultural heart of architecture, design and digital culture In the Netherlands.