Overview
Nederland is a city in Colorado.
3 things to do
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Best things about Nederland
Frozen Dead Guy Days
A winter festival surrounding the bizarre story of a frozen human body.
The Nederland Music & Arts Festival
A bluegrass, jazz and world-beat music festival
Carousel of Happiness
The Carousel of Happiness is a folk art experience that houses a restored and fully-functioning 1910 Looff carousel, which turns to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. It was built for the Saltair beach resort, on …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Boulder)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Denver — 21 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions
By bus from Boulder.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Carousel of Happiness, Frozen Dead Guy Days
- Afternoon The Nederland Music & Arts Festival
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By bus from Boulder.
Get around
Park in Caribou Village parking lot and walk.
See
Nederland is full of interesting establishments and residents. Just walk around for a while and talk to people and you'll get an idea. If you come around the time of Ned Fest, the place will be full of hippies, too.
Do
Do Carousel of Happiness
The Carousel of Happiness is a folk art experience that houses a restored and fully-functioning 1910 Looff carousel, which turns to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. It was built for the Saltair beach resort, on the south shore of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. It was brought to Nederland and lovingly restored by local sculptor Scott Harrison. Visitors can ride the original carousel animals, listen to the original organ music, go upstairs to see the original carousel gears at work, and indulge in some wonderful old-time Americana nostalgia.
- Nederland Mining Museum, 200 N Bridge St. Artifacts from mining days. Looming over the building is a vintage steam shovel that was involved in the Panama Canal construction. Free admission.
Buy
- Nature's Own, 5 E 1st St. Minerals, gems, fossils, crystals, and other unusual finds!
- Boogie Records, 150 N. Jefferson St. Eclectic collection of pre-owned records with knowledgeable staff.
- Brightwood Music, 20 E Lakeview Dr #109.
- Mountain Man Outdoor Store, 20 Lakeview Dr #111. New and used outdoor goods, plus a selection of stickers.
Eat
- Backcountry Pizza, 20 Lakeview Dr #212 (2nd floor). Pizza fresh from the oven and arcade games. Bring it to Very Nice Brewing Co. downstairs, or stay and have a pint.
- New Moon Bakery and Cafe. 1 W 1st St. Coffee and surprisingly good breakfast baked goods, including sandwiches. Vegan and gluten free items offered too.
Drink
- Very Nice Brewing Co, 20 Lakeview Dr #112 (first floor). Just as the name says. Try their beer with a shot of espresso, if it's on tap.
Sleep
- Boulder Creek Lodge, 55 Lakeview Dr.
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