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Activity
Vogelpark Avifauna
A historic bird park and zoo in Alphen with more than 200 animal species, walk-through habitats, nature and a large playground.
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What to do in Alphen on a rainy day
Indoor activities and practical combinations for a good day when the weather turns.
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Maggie Blue
A distinctive waterside Bar & Kitchen for lunch, cocktails, à la carte dining, four to seven courses, high tea and complete nights out.
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Maison du Braam
A lively French-inspired bar-bistro in central Alphen for aperitifs, bites, wine, dinner and long evenings at a table or the bar.
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Food & drink
PARQ Bistro-Café
A green bistro café in Europapark for breakfast, lunch, coffee, drinks and relaxed family time beside the pond.
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Jeu de Boer
An activity farm in the Hazerswoude polder offering farm golf, outdoor games, GPS and e-chopper tours, workshops and group catering for families and groups.
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Food & drink
Restaurant ’s Molenaarsbrug
A historic waterfront restaurant beside the Old Rhine and Heimanswetering, with a terrace, boat mooring, seasonal lunch, three- and five-course menus and private rooms.
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Is Morus
An Italian-Sardinian family restaurant in central Alphen aan den Rijn serving pizza, pasta, meat, fish and weekend lunch, with takeaway, group menus and a delicatessen shop.
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Do not let rain waste the day
In changeable weather, plan one substantial indoor activity and keep outdoor moments short and flexible. A museum, performance or long lunch combines well with a walk when the sky clears.
Indoor venues can fill more quickly on rainy days. Book where possible and check cloakrooms, parking and the walk from the stop or car park.