Gooise Meren. Those who want to live near Amsterdam in a city with a rich history can opt to live in Naarden, part of the Gooise Meren municipality – which, according to Elsevier, is one of the top 10 best municipalities in the whole of the Netherlands. The town is located within the impressive star fort, and is a quiet, family-friendly place to live, with large houses and streets as well as ample parking space.
