30 Finest Locations to Go to in The Netherlands

 

Are you planning a visit to the Netherlands? Then this checklist with probably the most lovely locations to go to is precisely what you’re searching for. Discover beneath a map with all of the vacationer spots of the Netherlands and decide those you want on your subsequent journey. The Netherlands has all kinds of vacationer sights and this in depth checklist has some off the overwhelmed path locations that you simply will not discover in another Netherlands journey information.

It’s not a shock that the worldwide Corona disaster has put a cease to all our travels. Some superior journeys overseas received cancelled and needed to be rescheduled. Within the meantime the Traveltomtom crew had time to take a look at the attractive vacationers sights within the Netherlands.

With some borders being closed, and a unfavorable journey recommendation for a lot of the exterior world, Traveltomtom began trying into sightseeing in The Netherlands. We discovered that Holland, our small little nation has a lot to supply. For some purpose we moderately journey as distant as doable. However the Corona disaster made us rethink to go to some Netherlands vacationer sights.

Holland has 12 provinces and the Traveltomtom Staff has traveled to all of them. We visited all of the vacationer hotspots round our nation, some in the course of the latest world Covid pandemic. On high of all that we visited some distinctive hidden gems which we would like you to find too. Are you prepared?

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Be part of us on a journey alongside the very best issues to within the Netherlands. With this checklist of probably the most wonderful vacationer sights I’m positive you take advantage of out of your Netherlands journey.

Map of the attractive locations to go to in Netherlands

1. Amsterdam

Our capital metropolis! I really like Amsterdam, in actual fact, I feel it’s among the best capital cities on this planet. And I guarantee you, Amsterdam is a lot greater than the red-light district and authorized medicine.

Amsterdam turned quiet in the course of the Corona disaster, for months museum, eating places and bars needed to be closed. Residents of Amsterdam liked the peace and quiet within the metropolis. Usually for the very best issues to do in Amsterdam just like the Anne Frank Home, it’s virtually inconceivable to get tickets. There are all the time large queues lining up alongside the museum. When issues began to open up once more, however vacationers had been nonetheless not allowed into the Netherlands, we thought this may be the right time to go to our capital, and go to all of the locations we usually don’t get the prospect for.

My high suggestion for Amsterdam is the Anne Frank Home. A vital a part of our historical past, which they was an attention-grabbing and spectacular museum. Discover out the place she and her household hid, and the place she wrote her well-known diary.

Discover Amsterdam by foot as a lot as doable, stroll by means of slim alleys, uncover Amsterdam at its finest! One other suggestion I wish to make is a ship tour on the canals of Amsterdam. They often final for about an hour, and also you get to see some fairly good and new sights of Amsterdam. In the course of the tour commentary might be supplied in a number of languages.

Another should do’s for Amsterdam: lease a motorcycle and discover the Vondelpark, stroll by means of the most costly buying road of the Netherlands, the PC Hooftstraat, go to the Rijksmuseum and the well-known Nachtwacht portray, take the free ferry-boat behind the Central Station and go to the A’dam Tower (wonderful Amsterdam views assured!).

The place to remain round Amsterdam? The Traveltomtom crew currently tried out the model new Van Der Valk Amsterdam Zuidas Lodge, with probably the most magnificent views over the Amsterdam enterprise district for positive. Need to keep in a extra central lodge in Amsterdam then take a look on the Volkshotel in Amsterdam Oost. Their uniquely designed rooms, Canvas rooftop bar bar/restaurant and a scorching tub with views over Amsterdam make it a novel lodge in Amsterdm.

2. Kissing Couple XXL

Positioned on the North facet of Amsterdam, proper on the level the place you are taking the ferry to Zaandam, they put in one thing fairly cool. The Kissing Couple XXL in Delfts blue colours. I stumbled upon it although social media, and instantly thought, I’ve so as to add this to my Netherlands sightseeing tour.

It’s very straightforward to go to by automotive, as there’s a carpark proper subsequent to the Kissing Couple. However there’s one other enjoyable manner of attending to the Kissing Couple XXL. You may simply go to it by bike. From Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station simply comply with the blue dot path to the Hempont Ferry. The Kissing Couple can’t be missed. Want extra data on the bike route? Test it out right here.

For a novel place to remain in The Netherlands try the Clock Tower Suite in Weesp. It’s close to Amsterdam and also you get an opportunity to sleep within the tower of an outdated church! Click on on the hyperlink for a whole evaluation of what’s known as among the best lodge rooms in The Netherlands.

3. Zaanse Schans

The Zaanse Schans, considered one of Netherlands high issues to do, I had needed to go to this place for such a very long time. However it’s usually crowded with vacationers there, a very fashionable spot. I assume that has all the time stored me from visiting. After visiting Kinderdijk earlier this journey, the place we had been just about the one one round, I had excessive hopes for the Zaanse Schans. Typically the parking zone tells so much about how busy the place you’re visiting is. The parking zone on the Zaanse Schans was empty, which made me very enthusiastic.

The Zaanse Schans is an incredible place to go to, stuffed with windmills, handcraft retailers and museums. The Zaanse Schans is definitely a residential space, be mindful, individuals truly dwell right here! The Dutch 18th and nineteenth centuries are introduced alive right here. It seems like strolling by means of an open-air museum.

This place is a novel a part of the Netherlands. The place else will you discover picket homes, mills, barns and workshops? Each half tells its personal story.

Stroll round, purchase some cheese, clogs as a memento or chocolate, go to a windmill and find out about what they nonetheless do there. The Zaanse Schans is a enjoyable time out, and tremendous straightforward to go to from Amsterdam. It’s positioned proper subsequent to Zaandam, a beautiful place with a really relaxed metropolis middle with some extra traditional Dutch structure to find. De Zaanse Schans positively is a should go to place within the Netherlands.

A fantastic place to remain close to de Zaanse Schans is the Boutique Lodge STAATS in Haarlem. The Traveltomtom crew checked it out, learn the complete evaluation within the hyperlink.

4. Volendam

We had been to Volendam earlier than, greater than as soon as even. It’s all the time a terrific time out and I really like the environment is that this quaint city, even on busy and crowded days. Nonetheless, we received curious to what Volendam could be like lately in the course of the Corona pandemic.

I used to be shocked, as I had by no means seen Volendam as empty because it was this June. The well-known Dijk was utterly empty. A number of vacationers, however principally locals had been round, so good. However that was after all because of the pandemic.

From Amsterdam you may simply take a daytrip to Volendam. Take into account taking the bus, as this widespread Netherlands vacationer attraction is positioned simply over half-hour from town middle of Amsterdam.

Volendam is a traditional Dutch charming harbour village. The Dijk is probably the most well-known a part of the city full of retailers and eating places, alongside the water. All positioned in conventional picket buildings. Searching for that tacky picture in Dutch costume? Volendam is your house to be!

5. Hoorn

Vacationers typically solely go to Amsterdam, or perhaps Volendam in the event that they keep longer, however typically don’t discover extra of the Zaan Area, simply above Amsterdam. We knew there was far more to discover on this area than simply Volendam and Amsterdam. The Zaanse Schans for instance, but additionally don’t skip town of Hoorn. A fantastic little Dutch city, with an enormous historical past to it.

Hoorn, town of the Golden Age. Hoorn is positioned straight by the water and was very affluent in the course of the Golden Age. Hoorn turned out to be the right location for the buying and selling routes of the Dutch East India Firm. This wealthy historical past of Hoorn these days lives on in monumental buildings, grand structure and museums stuffed with historic treasures.

Hoorn is among the missed locations to go to in Holland, however completely value visiting.

Finest place to remain round Amsterdam

Resorts in Amsterdam might be costly, particularly within the metropolis middle. If you happen to’re eager on exploring each town of Amsterdam, but additionally the Zaanse Schans, Hoorn and Volendamand many different highlights to go to round Amsterdam, we would simply have the right place for you.

Our Netherlands tip for this area is Van der Valk Amsterdam-Oostzaan Lodge. This lodge is positioned simply exterior of Amsterdam, alongside the freeway, so it’s very straightforward to get there. It’s positioned inside half an hour max of the vacationers sights comparable to Amsterdam, Volendam, Hoorn, Zaanse Schans and Muiderslot. Your excellent gateway to this lovely a part of Holland.

Further profit is the free parking provided by Van der Valk Oostzaan. Staying that near Amsterdam, but with the ability to park your automotive free of charge, that’s an actual bonus!

One other profit this lodge affords its company is the shuttle service. No trouble, make certain to e book a spot for this service, they usually deliver you to town of Amsterdam! They drop you at a free ferry, from the place you cross the water to the middle of Amsterdam. In the course of the holidays this service is obtainable each day, with a number of departure occasions out there.

Seeking to discover this area by bike? Good concept, the Van Der Valk Oostzaan lodge affords bike rental and a few very attention-grabbing and enjoyable bike routes. Simply ask at reception for extra data.

Van der Valk Amsterdam Oostzaan opened its door to the general public just some years in the past, a moderately new lodge that is. One thing new motels of the Van der Valk Group have in frequent is the wellness and health areas, typically positioned on the highest flooring of the lodge. The Amsterdam – Oostzaan lodge isn’t any exception. Be certain to take a look at the pool, health club and sauna. If you wish to achieve this, please remember that a reservation is required these days.

6. Muiderslot Citadel

Muiderslot Citadel is among the oldest and best-preserved castles of the Netherlands, it was inbuilt 1285. Again then that they had only one aim in thoughts when constructing this citadel, defence!

This well-known Dutch citadel is positioned simply exterior Amsterdam, and subsequently very easy to go to. It’s thought-about one of many should see locations within the Netherlands. Purpose sufficient to place it on our itinerary.

Visiting this citadel will not be freed from cost, tickets for Muiderslot Citadel are 15,50. This 700-year-old citadel is surrounded by water and a few lovely historic gardens. Behind the citadel you’ll discover the plum orchard of the castles well-known resident and author P.C. Hooft. When the plums had been ripe and candy, he gladly invited his company to the Muiderslot. He closed his letters with the, now well-known phrase ‘Till plum-time!’.

Muiderslot Citadel clearly additionally needed to shut its doorways resulting from Corona, however they’ve opened up once more, able to welcome guests. In actual fact, they’ve give you one thing actually cool and considered one of my finest Netherlands journey ideas.

Throughout summer season you may camp proper subsequent to the citadel, how cool is that? You arrive within the afternoon, and have the citadel all to your self. You’ll get a tour by means of an empty citadel, collect round a campfire, and have breakfast delivered to your tent.

If tenting will not be your factor then I can extremely suggest you to take a look at the Van Der Valk Utrecht Lodge. The Traveltomtom crew stayed right here, try the evaluation within the hyperlink. Additionally shut by the Muiderslot Citadel is town of Wageningen the place you’ll find the distinctive Lodge de Wereld the place in 1945 the capitulation of Germany troops was signed by Colonel – Normal Blaskowitz. Right here you may relive historical past, a novel place to remain in The Netherlands!

7. Heeswijk Citadel

Heeswijk Citadel is positioned within the South of the Netherlands, simply over half an hour from town of Eindhoven. It’s thought-about probably the most lovely citadel of the Brabant province and one you received’t typically discover in a Netherlands journey information.

The citadel could be very simply accessible, simply comply with the indicators to the free parking services, and stroll as much as the citadel. You may stroll throughout the citadel free of charge. If you wish to go to the citadel and see it if from the within. Tickets for the Heeswijk Citadel value €11.

The citadel is surrounded by woods with loads of strolling tracks across the citadel.

Heeswijk Citadel has performed an vital function throughout World Conflict II. In the course of the large operation Market Backyard, paratroopers had been dropped to safe the route of advancing British floor forces. There are a number of data indicators across the citadel telling you concerning the historical past. You may even comply with the Liberation Route and study all about it.

Searching for locations to remain across the Heeswijk Citadel then attempt the Lodge Modez in Arnhem. The Traveltomtom crew stayed there and got here up with 6 explanation why to e book this lodge. Learn the evaluation within the hyperlink. 

8. Fort de Roovere

Fort de Roovere is positioned within the far west nook of the province of Brabant, near the border with Zeeland. It’s an earthen fort, constructed as a part of the Dutch Water Line, the Hollandse Waterlinie, a sequence of water-based defenses.

Lately in depth renovations have been performed to the fort, because it had fallen into main disrepair.  What received me actually curious to go to this place is the Moses Bridge. This bridge seems to divide the water, so we all know the place it will get its title from. It looks as if this bridge crosses by means of the water, one thing distinctive.

Searching for some aerial views? Only in the near past the Pompejus watchtower was added to the world and opened to the general public. Fort de Roovere for positive is an off the overwhelmed path vacationer vacation spot within the Netherlands away from the crowds.

9. Kinderdijk

Kinderdijk might be as Dutch because it will get, this vacationer attraction is why individuals go to the Netherlands, and Kinderdijk is how individuals consider and see the Netherlands. No marvel this UNESCO World Heritage web site is a well-liked place to go to, that pulls hundreds of vacationers yearly.

The Kinderdijk windmill complicated is exclusive on this planet, you received’t discover this anyplace else on this planet. We Dutch have all the time struggled with water, these windmills and pumping stations have been protecting the soil dry right here for hundreds of years now.

You may truly stroll round right here free of charge, no entrance. If you wish to go to the museum mills or sail alongside the windmills, you would wish to purchase an entrance ticket, which you must do previous to your arrival to Kinderdijk. That is considered one of these Dutch vacationer hotspots that’s crowded in any given regular state of affairs, however because of the corona disaster there have been solely a handful of individuals, excellent!

Finest place to remain round Kinderdijk

Our suggestion for a spot to remain when visiting Kinderdijk is Van der Valk Lodge Dordrecht. It’s positioned at biking distance from the Biesbosch Nationwide Park, and only a quick 10-minute drive to town middle of Dordrecht. You may lease bikes from the lodge to find the highlights in Dordrecht, even cycle to Kinderdijk which is a 19 kilometer bike trip. All straightforward and flat terrain and the easiest way to go to Holland anyway. Keep lively!

Van der Valk Lodge Dordrecht is conveniently positioned proper subsequent to the A16 freeway, which makes this lodge very simply accessible.

Subsequent to that, and since the Netherlands is only a small nation, additionally it is positioned inside affordable distance of sights like Kinderdijk, the Deltaworks and the seashores of Scheveningen, all inside an hour drive of the lodge.

This lodge has an incredible wellness middle proper on the high. This wellness middle affords a pool, health space and sauna. Additionally positioned on the highest ground of the lodge is the skybar. It’s considered one of Dordrecht finest bars to have a drink. Excellent to take pleasure in a drink on a summer season night, whereas having fun with the views from up right here.

10. Dordrecht

Dordrecht is among the oldest cities within the Netherlands, and with the Biesbosch as its yard, Dordrecht is a good place to remain and discover.

The town of Dordrecht is stuffed with monuments. The city corridor for instance was constructed within the 14th century. One of many largest highlights of town is the Grote Kerk. The well-known church of Dordrecht is commonly listed as one of many high locations to go to in Netherlands.

From monuments to trendy retailers, Dordrecht affords all of it, but not too busy like its bustling neighbour Rotterdam for instance, which makes it a terrific day journey when visiting the Netherlands.

11. Nationwide Park the Biesbosch

Nationwide Park the Biesbosch is among the many nationwide parks within the Netherlands. It’s unfold over two provinces, Zuid Holland and Brabant, nevertheless, a lot of the Biesbosch is positioned in Brabant. The Biesbosch is the most important recent water tidal zone in Europe, which suggests you’ll find many streams and willow swamps right here. Going deep into the Biesbosch the world appears identical to a jungle.

Most of those areas are solely accessible by boat. The Biesbosch is a paradise for nature lovers, you’re surrounded by nature and wildlife. The chances to discover the Biesbosch are countless, by boat, strolling or biking. Exit, discover and expertise this Nationwide Park a terrific factor to do in The Netherlands.

There are 2-hour boat excursions into the jungle of the Netherlands that value €15. Boat excursions will not be on daily basis. Click on right here for more information concerning the Biesbosch.

12. Deltaworks Neeltje Jans

The Delta Works are some of the famend works on this planet, and the most important storm surge barrier on this planet. Within the Zeeland province they name it the Eighth Surprise of the World, which emphasizes the significance of the Delta Works to the Netherlands.

The Netherlands, and the province of Zeeland particularly, is essentially positioned at or beneath sea degree. The Delta Works had been constructed to stop a repeat of the 1953 flooding catastrophe. You may go to and discover these big storm limitations. Stroll throughout or get toured round. Tickets for Neeltje Jans value €25.

However there’s far more to see and do right here. Have some enjoyable within the waterpark, go to Zeeland’s largest aquarium, go to seals and sea lions or go on a ship journey on the Oosterschelde.

13. Parkstad Limburg

Parkstad Limburg is the quickest rising vacationer vacation spot within the Netherlands. It has the most important indoor ski park in Europe, the longest staircase within the Netherlands, the most important home-improvement boulevard in Europe, probably the most trendy and revolutionary zoo in Europe and the most important world-themed gardens park within the Netherlands. If this isn’t sufficient purpose to go to this area, then what’s? This area is positioned within the very South of the Netherlands, near the Heuvelland area, Maastricht, and the borders of Germany and Belgium.

In Parkstad Limburg additionally, you will discover Heerlen, the road artwork capital of the Netherlands. The murals in Heerlen attraction to the creativeness internationally.

There are such a lot of cool issues to do in Parkstad Limburg and it’s not simply the area that’s award profitable right here, how concerning the award-winning Gaia Zoo? Opened in 2005, ever since its opening this Zoo has received one award after the opposite. Amongst many different awards, it’s been awarded Finest Zoo of the Netherlands, and for years in a row now it’s additionally been awarded Finest Day Out within the Netherlands.

Need to know extra about this area and the road artwork capital of the Netherlands? Take a look at our weblog about the very best issues to do in Heerlen.

Finest place to remain in Parkstad Limburg

The Parkstad area isn’t that enormous, however nonetheless has so much to supply. So when visiting this area, you should definitely go to for greater than sooner or later. We did the give you the results you want and located you the very best place to remain in Parkstad Limburg.

Van der Valk Lodge Heerlen affords the right location within the coronary heart of Parkstad, and near all of the highlights this area has to supply. It’s positioned alongside the N281 motorway, so very simply accessible. From this lodge you may discover the Road Artwork Capital of the Netherlands by foot or by bike. Sights like Snowworld and the Gaia Zoo are solely a really quick drive away.

Lodge Heerlen is a part of the property of Terworm. Property Terworm is a nature reserve providing varied potentialities for leisure. Very appropriate for jogging, strolling, biking, with routes from 4 to 7 kilometers. So after an extended and lively time out, that is the right place to take pleasure in and loosen up.

One other good spot to remain in Zuid – Limburg is the Heuvelland, the one place the place Holland is NOT flat! Take a look at probably the most lovely surroundings and viewpoints of Holland when staying on the Lodge Klein Zwitserland within the picturesque little city of Slenaken.

14. Pyramid of Austerlitz

Within the weeks earlier than our Netherlands roadtrip I did some analysis. I knew lots of locations to go to in Netherlands, however I used to be additionally searching for some unknown, by no means heard of spots I needed so as to add to our Netherlands itinerary.

One in all these locations to go to I had by no means heard of earlier than, is the Pyramid of Austerlitz. I believed pyramids solely existed in Egypt, however I do know now that we even have a really cool one within the Netherlands too.

Whereas the Pyramid itself was nonetheless closed throughout our go to, because of the Corona disaster, we might truly get fairly shut. If you wish to climb the pyramid you must purchase a ticket, however like I mentioned, you may get actually shut, and stroll throughout it with out shopping for a ticket as properly.

The Pyramid of Austerlitz is tucked away within the forests of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Completely a terrific location, hidden away, a brief stroll by means of the forest earlier than the pyramid seems.

The Pyramid of Austerlitz was inbuilt 1804 by Napoleon’s troopers, they selected one of many highest factors of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. The Pyramid is a nationwide monument, and a should do when visiting Netherlands. Not traditional Dutch, however it’ll shock you! This pyramid is positioned solely a brief, 25-minute drive from Utrecht.

In a roundabout way close by however inside 45 minute drive you can see one other good spot to go to in Holland: Den Bosch. On this metropolis you may sleep in an outdated crane and the good factor: it’s nonetheless working! This outdated crane is transformed right into a lodge room and out of your mattress, you may flip your lodge room 360 levels if you’d like. NO JOKE! Take a look at the whole weblog concerning the Bossche Kraan Lodge, some of the distinctive locations to remain within the Netherlands.

15. Wadden Islands – Texel

Travelling the Netherlands isn’t full with out visiting considered one of our Wadden Islands. The Netherlands have 5 inhabited Wadden Islands: Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog. With Texel being the most important and most populated of our Dutch Islands, we determined so as to add Texel to our itinerary alongside the very best locations to go to.

It’s very straightforward to get from the Dutch mainland to Texel. Drive all the best way as much as Den Helder, which is definitely fairly an attention-grabbing place itself to pay a go to to.

Den Helder is house to the Netherlands major navy base. This all dates again to 1811, when Napoleon Bonaparte visited Den Helder, and was impressed with the cities strategic location. So impressed that he ordered the development of a fort and naval dockyards. In 1947 Den Helder formally turned the Royal Netherlands Navy’s major centre of operations. An attention-grabbing museum to go to when in Den Helder is the Dutch Navy Museum.

So, from Den Helder the Royal TESO ferryboat service operates between town and the close by Wadden Island Texel. You may see Texel from the mainland when ready for the ferry.

Insiders Netherlands tip: Journey to Texel on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, in the event you achieve this, you’ll obtain a 30% low cost on the ferry.

When docking in at Texel, they will’t be missed, the Texel sheep. The Texel is a breed of sheep, initially from, sure the Island of Texel. The whole lot product of wool might be purchased in retailers throughout Texel.

The dune panorama on Texel is exclusive and a terrific habitat for wildlife. About one third of the island is a protected nature reserve. One of the simplest ways to discover Texel is by bike, however you must face up to the generally robust winds. You may lease bikes all around the island!

Typically seen because the image of Texel is the purple lighthouse on the northern finish of the island. You too can climb the lighthouse.

Views from up there embody the North Sea, the Wadden Sea and the subsequent Wadden Island Vlieland. When it’s darkish, the sunshine of this lighthouse might be seen from so far as Leeuwarden.

De Koog is the so-called seaside city of Texel. Just some dunes separate the village from the ocean and the seashore. De Koog is a pleasant place to spend a number of hours, it has a terrific buying middle, some beautiful eating places and a few good seashore golf equipment.

Den Burg is taken into account the capital of Texel, almost half of the inhabitants of Texel dwell in Den Burg. This beautiful little city has so much to supply. Nice buying alternatives, loads of terraces to have a drink, it’s only a nice little city to stroll by means of. There may be greater than sufficient issues to do when visiting Texel, excellent for a day journey, however having fun with a sundown and a dawn right here is much more magical.

16. The Afsluitdijk

After visiting Texel it was time to do one thing that had been on our so known as Netherlands Bucketlist for a really very long time. It could sound silly, as a result of that is typically seen as ‘simply’ a freeway connecting two provinces, however the Afsluitdijk is a lot greater than that!

The Afsluitdijk is a significant dam within the Netherlands and well-known place to see, accomplished in 1932. This implies the Afsluitdijk has been defending the Netherlands from the drive of water for almost 90 years now. The full size of the dike is 32.5 km. The dike is greater than only a water barrier. It’s a motorway connecting two Dutch provinces as properly. On a regular basis hundreds of individuals use the A7 motorway to journey between Noord-Holland and Friesland. The Afsluitdijk was the preliminary demonstration web site for a 130km/h pace restrict within the Netherlands.

The Afsluitdijk is at the moment beneath building, to make it much more future proof, for a lot of extra years to come back. As soon as building works are performed, the Dijk might be stronger, greater and extra strong trying. There may be a lot to see, not simply the Afsluitdijk itself. Right here is the Afsluitdijk Wikipedia web page for much more data.

Benefit from the Wadden Sea, go to the Afsluitdijk Wadden Centre or the monument proper in the course of the Afsluitdijk. A part of the development works and upgrades to the dike are a brand new cycle and strolling path, conceivable with countless views on the Wadden Sea.

17. Sneek

One of many first main cities you’ll come throughout after crossing the Afsluitdijk into Friesland is town of Sneek. Sadly, I didn’t get to spend as a lot time within the metropolis as I needed, one has to make selections whereas travelling, which suggests we solely had time for a short cease in Sneek. Nonetheless, Sneek has an incredible relaxed and laidback environment.

Sneek is among the Friese Elf Steden (eleven cities). The Elfstedentocht, or eleven cities tour, is a long-distance ice-skating occasion within the province of Friesland. It’s virtually 200 kilometers lengthy and passes all eleven historic cities of the province. The Dutch haven’t had an Elfstedentocht for years, the final one was in 1997. Even King Willem Alexander participated and completed!

Sneek is well-known for its canals and naturally for the Waterpoort, the image of town. Visiting Sneek in the summertime? Attempt to go to the Sneekweek, Europe’s largest crusing occasion.

If you would like the very best pictures of the Waterpoort from the very best viewpoint, don’t go in direction of the tip of the day. The solar units behind the Waterpoort, which isn’t supreme for getting the very best pictures!

18. Groningen

Groningen, each a province and a metropolis within the Netherlands. Each properly value it and nice issues to do in Netherlands. On this weblog we discuss concerning the metropolis of Groningen. It’s the largest metropolis within the north of the Netherlands. Regardless that Groningen isn’t truly the largest metropolis, it has an vital function as the primary middle of the northern a part of the Netherlands. In addition to that, Groningen is an actual college metropolis, which actually contributes to a various cultural scene for town.

Our purpose for visiting Groningen was to discover town everybody all the time says you simply have to go to when touring to Netherlands, and to see the well-known Martinitoren.

Positioned on the major market sq. in Groningen, this image of town can’t be missed. The Martinitoren is Groningen’s well-known church. It’s one of many major vacationer sights of town. You may truly climb the tower and revel in some nice views over town and surrounding areas.

The middle of Groningen, surrounding the Martinitoren and the primary market sq. is completely value a go to. There are many buying alternatives within the close by streets. Finished buying? Strive one of many many eating places and bars, a good time assured on this bustling metropolis.

19. Vesting Bourtange Fortress

From town of Groningen, transfer east in direction of the German border for an actual hidden gem of the Netherlands. This was additionally considered one of these items I had by no means heard of earlier than and by no means present in a Netherlands journey information. However once I got here throughout it on the web, simply had so as to add it to our Netherlands itinerary.

Bourtange fortress is a novel historic defence work. Meet Fortress Bourtange, the fortress that was by no means taken. Take a look on the Fort Bourtange web site, it appears wonderful from above.

From the seventies till the nineties final century large reconstructions came about on the Fortress Bourtange. Digging the canals once more, forming the ramparts and reconstructing the various buildings, all within the fashion of the previous. They did this massively with the assistance of outdated maps and drawings.
Welcome within the yr 1742, that’s actually what it seems like when strolling by means of Bourtange, stepping again in time.

20. Hunebedden

The Hunebeds, prehistoric tombstones, are the oldest monuments within the Netherlands. They had been truly transported to Drenthe in the course of the Ice Age, are you able to think about?

There are literally 52 Hunebeds to go to in a 30-kilometer radius. So, doing all of them may be a bit an excessive amount of. Fortunately Go to Drenthe has give you the ‘Large 5’, simply so that you can uncover the very best of the prehistoric historical past in Drenthe in a single fell swoop.

Nice concept! And that’s why we determined to do the Large 5 and uncover the very best of the Hunebeds. A part of the Large 5 is the most important Hunebed (D27) of all of them. When visiting the most important Hunebed, you’ll go the Hunebed Customer Centre, which is unquestionably value a go to! It offers you an concept of how the individuals who constructed these Hunebeds used to dwell.

Visiting the Hunebeds is commonly listed as one of many high issues to do within the Netherlands.

21. Camp Westerbork

Most likely probably the most spectacular place we visited on our Netherlands tour was visiting Camp Westerbork. Hidden away within the woods, it is sensible why they selected this location for such a horrible place. Camp Westerbork was generally known as the lobby of Hell in the course of the Second World Conflict. It was a transit camp to focus camps like Auschwitz and Sobibor.

When it was inbuilt 1939 it was first used as a refugee camp then was a transit camp. A complete of 93 trains left from Westerbork, ultimately killing 102.000 individuals.

ssThe camp itself is accessible freed from cost. You may’t get to the camp by automotive. You’ll must park your automotive on the museum’s carpark. From there it’s roughly a 2.9km stroll to get to the camp. Usually there’s a shuttlebus operating between the camp and the museum, nevertheless resulting from Corona, that service is at the moment not operating. The museum entrance charge is €10. However it’s properly value a go to, the place you’ll study so much about Westerbork’s historical past.

22. Radio Sterrenwacht

We parked our automotive on the Camp Westerbork museum and made our manner in direction of the camp. It’s a pleasant stroll, by means of the woods. Abruptly, we ran into 14 big satellite tv for pc dishes. Apparently, we bumped into the Westerbork Synthese Radio Telescope.

This telescope, inbuilt 1970, is among the most delicate telescopes on this planet. It consists of 14 satellite tv for pc dishes, every 25 meters in diameter.

The stroll from the Westerbork Museum to Camp Westerbork will information you alongside this telescope. In actual fact, this walkway is known as the Milkyway-walk. It’s a really attention-grabbing, enjoyable and delightful strolling route on which the fascinating world of the universe and the most important radio telescopes in Europe play a central function and are defined. Each younger and outdated study concerning the operation of those monumental satellite tv for pc dishes.

23. TT Assen Circuit Tour

One of many largest occasions of the Netherlands is the MotoGP on the TT Assen. The TT Assen is a circuit primarily used for the MotoGP, but additionally for quite a few different occasions and actions. You may go to the observe on one of many many occasions going down every year, or you may e book a tour, and get a glance behind the scenes.

Into Moto GP? Then this could possibly be very attention-grabbing for you. They’ve the so known as ‘Tour de TT’ in Assen. The Tour de TT is 65 kilometers lengthy and takes you to the 2 outdated road circuits. Have a style of what the circuits was once again within the days as road circuits and revel in and discover the encompassing areas.

24. Giethoorn

Giethoorn is understood for its bridges, waterways and punts, no marvel it’s known as the ‘Venice of the North’ and one probably the most well-known vacationer sights within the Netherlands.

This idyllic village is positioned within the Weerribben-Wieden Nationwide Park. There are numerous thatched farmhouses, constructed on small islands, related by greater than 170 picket bridges. One of the simplest ways to discover Giethoorn is by foot or by boat. There may be loads of time to do each in sooner or later!

Strolling alongside these fairly homes offers you the chance to take a look on the many retailers and eating places. You may go on organized cruises on the waters of Giethoorn, the place you’ll be informed so much concerning the historical past and the current of Giethoorn.

I’d advise to lease a ship your self and discover the place at your individual tempo. Boat rents begin from 1 hour to a full day. I rented one for an hour, the place you cruise by means of the primary canals of Giethoorn and over the Bovenwijde lake.

Giethoorn was one of many high highlights of this Netherlands journey, one thing I had by no means seen or performed earlier than, distinctive to the Netherlands. Vacationers had been nonetheless staying away after we visited, remember that this place will get packed another time!

The place to remain round Giethoorn

Assen and the Drenthe province actually stunned me. Loads of nature, forests and nationwide parks, one thing I actually like, the outside. As there’s a lot to do on this area, searching for a centrally and completely positioned lodge was vital and a problem. So I used to be extraordinarily completely satisfied when I discovered the Van der Valk Lodge in Assen, proper in the course of all of it!

It’s the perfect place to remain when discovering the Hunebeds, the TT Assen, Camp Westerbork and Giethoorn, all inside quick driving distance of the lodge. Drenthe is pre-eminently a strolling and biking province. There are such a lot of strolling and biking routes and alternatives.

Lodge Assen warmly welcomes you to have the very best time in Drenthe. Lodge Assen has bikes for lease, your begin to a hundreds of kilometers signposted cycle route community. The lodge has their very personal kitchen backyard. Herbs, greens and fruits recent from the backyard to their restaurant. Individuals working on this kitchen backyard are individuals which can be distanced from the labor market and by doing this they acquire extra related work expertise.

This lodge is at the moment engaged on a brand new wellness middle. Soin the close to future you may take pleasure in a relaxed time on the new wellness after an lively day outdoor.

25. Rotterdam – One in all World’s Greatest Ports

Rotterdam, the 2nd largest metropolis of the Netherlands and one of many largest ports on this planet. It has so many cool locations to go to and thrilling issues to do, I don’t even know the place to start out actually.

From the long-lasting Erasmus Bridge, the icon of town, to the dice homes, the market corridor and the bustling middle, these are a number of the finest Rotterdam actions.

Even in the event you solely have a brief period of time within the metropolis, make certain the Euromast is a part of your go to. The Euromast affords you the very best 360 levels views of town. Overlooking the Erasmus Bridge, the ss Rotterdam and the well-known port of Rotterdam.

When visiting the Euromast, you may mix your go to with a enjoyable 18-hole midget golf course, proper subsequent to the Euromast. It’s a very fashionable factor to do in Rotterdam, and I’ve to confess, enjoying some (midget) golf within the middle of a metropolis like Rotterdam, that’s fairly particular.

One other Superb place to see is the ss Rotterdam. This former ocean liner and cruise ship might be visited these days, the place you may tour this ship and get to know all about its historical past and current. Preserve studying as a result of I’ve a terrific suggestion that has one thing to do with the ss Rotterdam.

Take a look at my article on the very best issues to do in Rotterdam for much more suggestions when touring to Rotterdam.

Rotterdam is among the largest ports of the world, how cool would it not be to discover this port? Nicely, you truly can! Spido Rotterdam affords a variety of port excursions and cruises the place you get to discover and study concerning the significance of the port.

The place to remain in Rotterdam

As second metropolis of the Netherlands Rotterdam clearly affords loads of lodging alternatives. Nonetheless, I’ve discovered a novel place to remain, it’s a gem

My high suggestion for locations to remain is the ss Rotterdam. You may truly sleep in former cabins of this steamship, and expertise how ocean life was like again within the days. Shut your eyes and let your creativeness run wild, it virtually actually feels such as you’re truly cruising the ocean!

The ss Rotterdam is positioned within the middle of town, and really simply accessible. You may go away your automotive on the carpark proper subsequent to the ship. You too can arrive by water taxi, as they’ve particular platforms for arrival and departure with these distinctive taxis.

Searching for probably the most distinctive and particular place to remain whereas visiting Rotterdam, cease trying, as a result of it doesn’t get any extra particular than the ss Rotterdam. Rapidly try their charges and begin reserving, as a result of a visit to Rotterdam is ready for you!

26. The Pooping Man & The Batavia

Generally you go some wonderful issues simply by likelihood. That occurred to us after we had been travelling the Netherlands and by sheer coincidence handed the wonderful sculpture the Publicity, also referred to as the Crouching Man. Freely translated additionally they name him the pooping man within the Netherlands, I can see why. This statue is positioned on a breakwater on the Houtrib locks in Lelystad, overlooking the Markermeer, a shallow lake.

On September 17, 2010 it was unveiled by the artist, and since then it has been a curious sight, but additionally very fashionable place to go to within the Netherlands for vacationers to take their Instagram pictures.

We had been truly visiting the Bataviastad Style Outlet in Lelystad, when swiftly I noticed this well-known sculpture within the far distance. We jumped again in to our automotive and drove out to see it nearer.

Bataviastad Style Outlet is the primary ever Outlet Heart within the Netherlands, positioned on the Markermeer in Lelystad. De outlet was named after the Batavia ship from 1628, of which you’ll find a reproduction close by on the Bataviawerf.

The buying middle is an imitation of a fortified city, full with a heavy metropolis wall, three metropolis gates, pedestrianized cobblestone streets and a sequence of particular person picket store buildings with a quasi-authentic architectural look. It’s partly impressed by the small city of Marken, partly by the West Indian colonies.

As talked about earlier, proper subsequent to this buying middle you’ll discover the spectacular Batavia, a reproduction of the Batavia. You may truly go to and discover this ship and uncover what life at sea was like within the seventeenth century. It’s a formidable sight for positive.

27. Tulip Fields within the Bulb Area

The Dutch Bollenstreek (Bulb Area) with its attractive flower fields is by far some of the well-known and widespread locations to go to within the Netherlands. It’s positioned within the Western elements of the Netherlands. The area turned well-known for its bulb cultivation. These days the flower fields on this a part of the Netherlands attracts a whole lot of hundreds of holiday makers yearly. It’s a enjoyable and various area to go to, providing cities, beautiful villages, seashores and naturally excellent alternatives to take unbelievable photos. Due to this fact the tulip fields are considered some of the Instagrammable locations within the Netherlands.

Essentially the most well-known vacationer attraction of the Bollenstreek must be the Keukenhof, also referred to as the Backyard of Europe. They host a world famend 8 week tulip show. It’s one of many largest flower gardens on this planet.

One other massive factor within the Bollenstreek is Bloemencorso, an annual flower parade and flower spectacle. It follows a 42km itinerary from Noordwijk to Haarlem. Alongside the route you may take pleasure in a number of the most wonderful creations and superbly designed floats, full with narcissi, hyacinths, tulips and different flowers!

When visiting the Bollenstreek merely discover by foot, automotive, bike, scooter, no matter you select, exit and discover the various tulip and flower fields this area has to supply. It’s what the Bollenstreek turned well-known for, and what nonetheless attracts many vacationers to this a part of the Netherlands. Some flower fields truly appear to be rainbows, very spectacular and magical!

Take a look at our in depth weblog submit concerning the Bollenstreek for 9 ideas when visiting the Tulip Fields within the Netherlands.

28. Achterhoek

The Dutch Achterhoek is a big space within the east of the nation, near the German border. For some purpose it’s an space that isn’t visited that usually, and that’s an actual disgrace! Earlier than we visited the Achterhoek I had little expectations, simply because I merely didn’t know the world that properly and didn’t know what to anticipate.

Now that I’ve visited the Achterhoek for five days I truly actually like the world. I’d sum it up as: castles, huge nature, massive farms, small quaint and picturesque villages and slim nation roads. Excellent substances so as to add it to this checklist of finest locations to go to in The Netherlands.

Top-of-the-line locations to go to within the Achterhoek is the smallest metropolis within the Netherlands, Bronkhorst. It’s actually a church, a major road, a number of homes, some retailers and eating places, that’s it. It takes you lower than 5 minutes to see all of Bronkhorst, however it’s on high of our checklist of issues to do within the Achterhoek. It seems like stepping again in time. No automobiles are allowed within the little village, so make certain to park your automotive simply exterior.

Castles actually outline the Achterhoek. You may simply go to the Achterhoek for a number of days and go to a number of castles every day. We chosen a number of of them to go to as we love visiting these distinctive locations but additionally vacationer sights. Our high citadel suggestions for the Achterhoek are: the Ruurlo Citadel and Huis Bergh Citadel. One other suggestion is the Eight Citadel Route. This one begins from the Vorden Citadel, and is a beautiful biking route alongside eight castles within the space. A good way to discover and expertise the world.

The Achterhoek can be well-known for its tea gardens. Locals welcome you to their tea backyard to take pleasure in their do-it-yourself delicacies. It’s additionally the place to be to purchase regional merchandise. You too can do some beautiful buying in cities like Zutphen or Doetinchem.

Need to know extra concerning the Achterhoek? Take a look at the web site of the native Tourism Board to seek out extra issues to see and do and hotspots to go to and locations to remain within the Achterhoek. The individuals at Achterhoek Tourism are completely satisfied that will help you out with a full itinerary.

29. Nationwide Park de Hoge Veluwe

The Veluwe area is a big forest-ridge space within the province of Gelderland. It stretches 60km from North to South and reaches heights of as much as 110 meters, which in Holland is excessive. The Veluwe options many alternative landscapes together with woodland, heath and a few small lakes. You too can discover Europe’s largest sand drifts within the Veluwe and subsequently, positively value mentioning on this checklist of superior locations to go to in The Netherlands.

Throughout the Veluwe area there are a number of Nationwide Parks: de Hoge Veluwe Nationwide Park and the Veluwezoom Nationwide Park. These Nationwide Parks are excellent locations to really benefit from the magnificence and the character websites of the Netherlands. You may go to the Hoge Veluwe Nationwide Park by automotive, however the easiest way to discover them is to go by foot or by bike, as you see far more, and canopy areas which can be away from the primary roads. It’s additionally the right place to identify wildlife, however as all the time with wildlife, you must be fortunate. If you happen to’re fortunate although, you may spot deer, wild boar, mouflon, foxes and highland cattle.

The biggest metropolis to go to throughout the Veluwe area is Apeldoorn. Apeldoorn might be most well-known due to some well-known and widespread vacationer sights, like Royal Palace ‘The Bathroom’, Apenheul Zoo and theme park Koningin Julianatoren. It’s additionally a very good base if you wish to go to the Hoge Veluwe Nationwide Park.

The Veluwe area has a pair different issues to do beside visiting the Nationwide Park. Listed below are a few of our favourite locations to see within the Veluwe.

The Netherlands is a really flat nation, however even for a flat nation there’s a highest waterfall to go to. The Loenense waterfall is the very best waterfall within the Netherlands, and when visiting the Veluwe, completely value a cease. It’s positioned within the forest, so you may even discover the world a bit extra in the event you like.

One thing we didn’t know, however discovered fairly cool as soon as we visited is the precise middle of the Netherlands. It’s positioned in Lunteren, in the course of the forest, so it could possibly be a bit search. However when you attain it there’s a stone marking the precise middle of the nation, which I feel is kind of cool!

Radio Kootwijk is a nationwide monument, and was used as a communication facility between the Netherlands and the colony of Dutch East Indies. These days it’s used as a venue for a number of cultural occasions and productions, together with the American movie Mindhunters in 2004. It’s additionally a well-liked place to get married in The Netherlands, and for us a should go to for the Veluwe!

The place to remain within the Veluwe?

Van der Valk Apeldoorn is positioned proper subsequent to the A50 freeway, and therefor tremendous simply accessible. It’s a beautiful and quiet lodge, surrounded by nature, it actually seems like being in the course of the Veluwe already. They’ve a vegetable backyard, chickens and an apiary, they’re actually busy with nature and pure merchandise. It’s a terrific and inexpensive possibility when visiting the Veluwe, and simply to mix with a day of buying in Apeldoorn.

The Traveltomtom just lately additionally stayed in Wageningen at Lodge de Wereld, and fell in love with this place and the story to it. A real icon within the Netherlands the place in 1945 the negotiations came about for the liberation of the Netherlands in the course of the second world warfare. Learn extra about it within the hyperlink.

Final however actually not least we extremely suggest Lodge de Sterrenberg in the event you’re into the character and planning on visiting the Hoge Veluwe Nationwide Park. Lodge de Sterrenberg is an grownup solely lodge, and is positioned solely 500 meters from the gates to the Veluwe Nationwide Park.

30. Deventer | East Holland

Excited about doing a metropolis journey within the Netherlands, not many individuals would give you Deventer within the East facet of the nation. However when visiting Veluwe Nationwide Park and the Achterhoek area, town of Deventer is just about the right metropolis to go to.

It’s a small however charming metropolis and visiting Deventer for 1 evening is sufficient. It’s value it although and because it has such a pleasant and nice vibe it’d wish to make you keep longer. Let’s begin with the very best place to go to in Deventer to see its skyline. Cross the water by bridge or by ferry and you’ll have a beautiful view of Deventer’s skyline.

City sq. the Brink is the bustling middle of Deventer. We visited on a weekday, and had been stunned how crowded the eating places and terraces had been, very vigorous and nice environment.

One of the simplest ways to discover Deventer and get to know town is by doing a metropolis stroll. The native tourism workplace organizes these walks on daily basis and can present you the very best of Deventer throughout a 1.5 hour stroll. Pre-registration is required to take part on this tour and the prices are €6 per particular person.

Deventer can be recognized for its Deventer Koek (a bit like gingerbread) and one thing you need to attempt when visiting Deventer. Be certain to try the genuine store on the city sq.. This Charles Dickens-esque little store stuffed with delicacies from grandmother’s time will make your mouth water. After all you can see all unique merchandise right here. Recent Deventer Koek can be baked right here.

Our high suggestion to remain in Deventer is most positively Lodge Huis Vermeer. This distinctive boutique lodge is positioned within the middle of town which makes it your excellent base to take pleasure in and discover Deventer. To search out out extra about this lodge, test our full weblog submit: Lodge Huis Vermeer Evaluate. 

Netherlands journey weblog

Touring the Netherlands, our personal yard, has been a blast. Particularly as a result of it was quiet in all places because of the Corona pandemic. We visited vacationer hotspots, high sights and must-see locations that usually would see a whole lot of individuals a day, and we had been truly the one one strolling round now. Capturing pictures for this Netherlands weblog has by no means been this straightforward.

This weblog was written by journey author and Traveltomtom crew member Ashley. She explored the Netherlands on behalf of Traveltomtom, searching for for the very best vacationer sights and a few distinctive off the overwhelmed path locations and hidden gems. Take a look at her Instagram.

I hope all these Netherlands journey ideas had been useful on your subsequent journey. Protected travels!