A miniature park displaying scale models of famous Dutch landmarks, buildings, and infrastructure — windmills, canals, Schiphol airport, the Delta Works, the Peace Palace, all built at 1:25 scale with extraordinary detail. It sounds kitsch, and it partly is, but the craftsmanship is genuinely impressive and the park provides a surprisingly effective overview of the Netherlands in an afternoon.
Madurodam opened in 1952 and has been a Dutch institution ever since. The models are meticulously maintained and updated — new landmarks are added regularly. Children love it; adults enjoy it more than they expect to. Located in Scheveningen, about 3 km from the centre. Best combined with a walk along the Scheveningen seafront afterwards.