Ransdorp is a little village just north of Amsterdam - a traditional little village with a few wooden houses, a pretty church (complete with wedding) and a squared-off tower. This summer the tower is open to the public and this is part of the view from the top over towards the IJsselmeer. At Holysloot just up the road - which is a dead-end for cars but has a tiny bike only ferry over the water - you can rent a little boat with an electric motor. 020 490 4612. Good for a summer picnic
