Experts' Choice Award Madurodam
What the experts agree on
Madurodam packs the Netherlands' iconic landmarks into one miniature city, letting visitors tour famous buildings, trams, and railways in an afternoon. A hit with kids, and named in tribute to WWII hero George Maduro.
“Madurodam is a miniaturised Netherlands. Kids love it.”
– Lonely Planet
Frommer's "To see "Holland in a Nutshell," head to the wooded dunes linking the Hague and the coastal resort of Scheveningen." Full review
Fodor's "Set in a sprawling "village" with pathways, tram tracks, and a railway station, every important building of the Netherlands is reproduced here." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The name of this miniaturised town is a tribute to George Maduro, an officer who was deported to Dachau then killed in 1945." Full review
The Guardian "Covering all the sights of the Netherlands in miniature and in one afternoon, Madurodam model world has interactive exhibitions, many of them outdoors"
National Geographic "Several statues have been erected around the Netherlands to honor the fictitious hero. Find them at the Madurodam "miniature park" in the Hague."
Independent "Its miniature park, Madurodam, lets you take in Holland's highlights – in model form – in one fell swoop"
