The Netherlands, where to go and what to do
We are fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Our own Netherlands has beautiful coast, green forests, modern cities, picturesque villages, fairytale castles and so much more. Your a lucky person if you have the opportunity to explore all these sides of our versatile Netherlands. We collected our best blogs for you to prepare your trip to The Netherlands!
- Capital: Amsterdam
- Population: 17 million
- Timezone: UTC+2
- Currency: Euro
- High season: June to August
- perfect for a roadtrip
- Important airports: Schiphol, Amsterdam
- Visa: Probably not needed
- Vaccinations: none (always check your local travel clinic)
- Travel guide: Lonely Planet The Netherlands
Day trip to Amsterdam
10 best museums in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has the best museums in the world. The Amsterdam museums offer you famous art works, rich cultural...
24x best coffee in Amsterdam
The best coffee in Amsterdam? As Amsterdam is my old home town and coffee one of my hobbies,...
15 best museums for modern art in the Netherlands
How we love modern art! We love to visit museums and although we admire the old masters a...
Hotel The Exchange: design hotel in the heart of Amsterdam
The most creative hotel in the city is within walking distance of Amsterdam Central Station. Hotel The Exchange...
Sweets Hotel: sleeping in a unique bridge house in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is famous for its beautiful canals, so what could be more fun than spending the night on...
Day trip to Rotterdam
25 best bars in Rotterdam: pubs, cocktails and more
Whether you like cocktails or specialty beer. Whether you want to usher in or close the weekend –...
25x best breakfast in Rotterdam
The best part of a city trip is perhaps going out for some breakfast. From toast with avocado...
Visit Rotterdam-North: hotspots, vintage and local products
One of our favourite areas of the city is Rotterdam-North. You will rarely see tourists here, but the...
10x unique activities in Rotterdam
As residents of Rotterdam, we know the city inside out. In an earlier blog post we gave you...
12 best hotels in Rotterdam: special places to stay
Our home town Rotterdam is the best destination for any city trip in Europe. We already gave you...
Rotterdam off the beaten track
After seeing the impressive skyline, visiting the Markthal and making a day trip to the windmills of Kinderdijk,...
All our blogs on the Netherlands
Stella Suites: unique art nouveau boutique hotel in the Netherlands
It’s a Sunday afternoon in March when we drive to Goirle in the south of the Netherlands for...
Tulip Route Netherlands: 3 road trips around the flower fields near Amsterdam
As spring is just around the corner, the Dutch are getting ready for their flower season: the Netherlands...
Best Airbnb Netherlands: 15 unique places to stay
The most unique places to stay in the Netherlands? We usually find them on Airbnb. If you’re looking...
Breakfast Maastricht: 10x best Maastricht brunch and breakfast spots
We love going out for breakfast on city trips. On a city break, we skip our bearing oatmeal...
30 places to go for your 30th birthday
Your 30th birthday should be one to remember. The perfect way to celebrate this milestone is by treating...
Interrailing Europe Routes: 6 best interrail routes
Interrailing Europe is one of the best ways to explore this diverse continent. It’s not just an eco-friendly...
Vaeshartelt: magical nights at a castle near Maastricht
The idyllic Vaeshartelt castle is located near Maastricht. The history of this Maastricht castle goes back centuries. From...
Bossche Kraan: stay at a luxury hotel crane
In the south of the Netherlands, we get the chance to stay for two nights in an ‘hotel...
22 best cities in Europe to visit in winter
Winter might just be the perfect time of the year for a European city trip. During this magical...
Castle De Haar: visit the largest castle in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has many castles, but Castle De Haar near Utrecht is our favorite. This photogenic castle is...
Glamping in the Netherlands at Veluwe’s Glamp Outdoor Camp
This summer a brand new pop-up lamp settled on a beautiful part of the Veluwe. Glamp Outdoor Camp...
Geversduin: unique dune cabins near the beach
The idyllic campsite Geversduin is located in the dunes of North Holland, just north of Amsterdam, between the...
Tiny holiday home in the Netherlands
This summer we discovered a very cozy holiday home in Gelderland in the Netherlands. Our stay at Bij...
Goldsworthy: unique treehouse in the Netherlands
There are many treehouses in the Netherlands to book for your vacation, but Treehouse Goldsworthy in the east...
25 best street art cities: unique murals in the world
Street art once began as illegal graffiti for political protest, but is now something cities take pride in....
The 6 most beautiful road trips in the Netherlands (+ route maps)
We are fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Our home country the...
13 travel tips for the Netherlands according to Dutch travel bloggers
Now that we have to settle with exploring our own beautiful Netherlands in Corona times, the Dutch do...
Backpacking the Netherlands: 10 hidden gems
The Netherlands is one of the most beautiful destinations for a backpacking trip. Holland might not sound as...
The 12 most beautiful palaces and castles in the Netherlands
There is little more that sparks our imagination than historic castles with turrets and beautiful palaces with graceful...
6 reasons to visit Drenthe in the Netherlands
In the north-eastern part of The Netherlands you will find the province of Drenthe. It is perfect for...
Sleep in an old storage tank at the Longhorn Ranch
Let’s say you have an old manure storage tank on your land, but don’t use it. Why not...
Sleep like a princess in boutique hotel Huys van Leyden
If something characterizes Leiden for us, it is the beautiful canals and monumental buildings. Everything breathes the ancient...
Visit Leiden: things to do and see
The Amsterdam canals, but without the tourists? Visit Leiden! This beautiful historic city is one of our places...
Sleeping in unique tiny houses at Camping BuitenLand
Where the Dutch border is close by, but you are just not yet in Germany. There you will...
Bucket List Experience: staying in a boutique treehouse in the Netherlands
As a child you probably have built one and begged your parents to move in for at least...
Visit Rotterdam-North: hotspots, vintage and local products
One of our favourite areas of the city is Rotterdam-North. You will rarely see tourists here, but the...
10 things to do in Texel island in the Netherlands
The Wadden Islands of the Netherlands offer a unique piece of nature and are even highly recommended by...
Tiny house De Kleine Beer: forest bathing on the Veluwe
If you love the forest and cozy tiny houses as much as us, De Kleine Beer on the...
Unique design and nature landscapes at the Voscheheugte
Wide views, a minimalist design, beautiful materials and luxurious comfort. This is the best way to summarize the...
Cabins, forest and birds on De Wije Werelt
We love unique sleeping places and at De Wije Werelt on the Veluwe you are in for a...
Weekend Deventer: the 24 best hotspots for food and drinks
Deventer is the perfect destination for an amazing weekend or day trip. The ancient city has a characteristic...
10 best things to do in The Netherlands – an insider guide
The Netherlands can count on a growing number of visiting tourists each year. They come for the famous...
10x off the beaten track cities to visit in the Netherlands
Are you looking for hidden gems in the Netherlands? Would you like to visit some of the more...
Beers from Holland: best local breweries in the Netherlands
I love a good beer, so luckily my home country the Netherland is the home of many unique...
Goeree Overflakkee: visiting the tulips in the Netherlands for free
Yes, the tulip season in the Netherlands has started again! The famous Keukenhof (Garden of Europe), the big...
The Dutch tulip fields in pictures
Endless fields with tulips in all colours that stretch out in front of you in the Dutch landscape....
The 5 most beautiful bookstores in the world
We have a weak spot for book stores in beautiful buildings. Books are much better appreciated in the...
15 best museums for modern art in the Netherlands
How we love modern art! We love to visit museums and although we admire the old masters a...
10 must-see highlights in Maastricht in the Netherlands
Maastricht in southern Holland is very different from the rest of the country, as it’s closer to neighbouring...
30 hotspots in Maastricht
The bustling city of Maastricht is filled with coffee bars, vintage shops and lunch spots. The hip city...
Visit the national park Veluwe: best things to do
Tourists might not always have the Veluwe area on their itinerary when visiting the Netherlands, but they should....
