Vondelpark is Amsterdam's largest city park, complete with sculptures, a nature area for wildlife spotting, free open-air theatre in the summer and plenty of paths to explore among the trees and grassy areas.

Amsterdamse Bos is a woodland and nature haven just a 35-minute bike ride from the centre of Amsterdam. You can explore the woodland paths and discover wildlife in the ponds, grasslands and meadows as well as trying your hand at sailing or kayaking on the waterways.

The famous Rijksmuseum is regarded as one of the world's finest art museums for a reason. With over one million items in the collection, you could spend hours here discovering works by Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer.

Escape the city for the day and venture into Brandenburg, the area surrounding Berlin, to visit one of the region's many peaceful lakes. There are more than 3000 lakes to choose from, plus rivers and outdoor pools, some wild and natural, others more manicured and child-friendly.

Kknown as the vegan capital of Germany, Berlin place is a great place for food if you're following a plant-based diet. Highlights include the local street food currywurst, delicious donuts, authentic Georgian cuisine and Michelin-starred dining.

Take a walk or cycle through Tiergarten, at 210 hectares Berlin's biggest green space. Stop off at Café am Neuen See to recharge with a drink looking out over the lake.