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# Netherlands

## Travel Guide

![Rijksmuseum which includes heritage architecture, signage and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034421/e10efbfb-d3ba-488b-afb8-f5b151003123.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Muntplein featuring a bay or harbor, a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064657/f58b5a8a-2aba-4c61-8fb4-c142051f297f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Amsterdam showing boating and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123850/84a3eb23-fe83-4ac9-9041-c3e19c456b8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Dam Square featuring a square or plaza, outdoor eating and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064619/5c7d40b2-a474-409d-a388-91a7ebfaab98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Leidseplein which includes a city, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6064643/45319462-98cd-47a4-b5f8-f0674b17beb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

#### Taste acclaimed cheeses, wear wooden shoes and cycle beside canals past quaint villages in this traditional treasure in the heart of Europe.

The Netherlands has a modern capital city in the midst of charming villages and a flat countryside. Endless tulip fields, traditional farmsteads and pretty canals have inspired some of the most iconic painters for centuries. On the northern coast, relax on the beaches and clamber up the dunes.

Among the world’s most progressive and liberal cities, Amsterdam is known for marijuana cafés, legal prostitution and a cycling culture. Take a boat along the labyrinthine canals that meander beneath cobbled lanes and bridges. Go to the Anne Frank House, where a young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary while hiding from the Nazis during World War II.

Visit the Red Light District in the De Wallen neighborhood to see the streets of window displays containing male, female and transgender prostitutes. Learn about the history and culture of the city around the grassy plaza of Museumplein, where you will find some of the city’s best museums. Admire the classic works of art by Rembrandt and van Gogh among other masters in the Rijks Museum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum.

The Hague is the seat of government, with fancy palaces and the majestic Binnenhof or Inner Court. Wander through the pleasant seaside city and view some of the Netherlands’ most important sights. Nearby Rotterdam has a vast river harbor and a thriving nightlife scene. Take a cruise through the port and visit the modern art galleries.

Travel north to the quaint historic town of Zaanse Schans for some of Holland’s most traditional customs. It has windmills, wooden houses, cheese workshops and a clog factory. Notice the charming farms that continue to thrive following old Dutch traditions. A little east is Edam, where you can taste its iconic cheese.

The country lies in the central northern part of mainland Europe, between Germany and Belgium. Fly to the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and get around by rail or car.

The Netherlands is an enchanting country where quaint traditions continue to influence today’s society.

### Popular cities in Netherlands

[Amsterdam

Known for Museums, Biking and Boating

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Wander around a fairy-tale lattice of canals and captivating neighborhoods, where old-world charm is fused with modern luxury and world-famous nightlife.

## Reasons to visit

- Anne Frank House
- Van Gogh Museum
- Dam Square

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[Rotterdam

Known for Shopping, Business and Museums

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Modernist buildings, fashionable nightlife, river views and many museums and galleries make the Netherlands’ second-biggest city an exciting and lively destination.

## Reasons to visit

- Ahoy Rotterdam
- Erasmus Bridge
- Erasmus MC

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[The Hague

Known for Dining, Business and Family-friendly

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Enjoy stately mansions, palaces and art museums, historic city parks and a long sandy beach in the attractive city that is the seat of the Dutch government.

## Reasons to visit

- Scheveningen Beach
- Scheveningen Pier
- Kijkduin Beach

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[Utrecht

Known for Dining, Shopping and Business

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Get away to romantic Utrecht! Enjoy the museums, local cuisine, and theater. 

## Reasons to visit

- Jaarbeurs
- TivoliVredenburg
- Hoog Catharijne

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[Maastricht

Known for Art, Cafes and Cathedrals

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Filled with ancient fortifications, historic merchant houses, acclaimed restaurants, shops and student bars, this Dutch river city cherishes the past and celebrates the present.

## Reasons to visit

- Vrijthof
- Market
- Basilica of Our Lady

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[Zandvoort

Known for Beaches, Sea and Bars

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Laze on the beach, experience the thrill of motor racing or stroll amongst the dunes of a nature reserve in one of the Netherlands’ most popular coastal playgrounds.

## Reasons to visit

- Zandvoort Beach

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### Popular places to visit

![Colorful flower beds of hyacinths, tulips and other bulbs in a formal garden, Keukenhof, Netherlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110982/3aa15299-2a57-488c-80d1-f4e1559cd23a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Keukenhof Gardens

Explore Keukenhof Gardens, a favorite green space in Lisse, and also enjoy the area's biking trails. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area. 

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![Anne Frank House featuring street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034409/caf05a2c-d025-48b7-a4a2-7357176ab5a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Anne Frank House

See where this brave and famous Jewish teenager hid from the Nazis during World War II and recorded her world-famous diary.

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![Van Gogh Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034425/d9f956ab-3481-4a7f-a9c0-abbbe64ebe43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Van Gogh Museum

This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous.

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## Regions in Netherlands

![Haarlem featuring a windmill and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5311/e750d257-e1ff-44c4-a4ec-2c7921d60cf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### North Holland

Visit iconic Amsterdam, beachside Haarlem, Alkmaar’s cheese markets and the multicolored tulip fields in the “Noord.”

![The Hague showing a river or creek, street scenes and road cycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5297/edc1f63b-392b-45ce-bd0d-58b93c619a1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### South Holland

This western Dutch province bordered by the long, sandy beaches of the North Sea is home to many of the country’s most remarkable cities and sights.

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