Things To Do In The Netherlands

Amsterdam

Canals, world-class museums and the busiest centre in the country. Beautiful, and priced accordingly.

A brilliant city for everyone, whether you want culture, sights or fun. Public transport was fairly easy to use and despite the ongoing repairs on some parts of the tram system most of the city was easily accessed via public transport. I’d recommend getting a museum or amsterdam pass card thing for a longer trip, they’re pretty useful.

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Rotterdam

Rebuilt after 1940 and modern because of it. The best architecture, food halls and nightlife in the country.

I honestly didn’t know what to expect with Rotterdam but OMG that city is amazing! It reminds me of NYC but a Dutch version, it’s clear from all the construction going on that Rotterdam is experiencing a boom and if they keep going at the rate they’re going I have no doubt in my mind that within 5-10 years Rotterdam will truly dethrone Amsterdam as the number 1 place to go in the Netherlands Loved the architecture keep doing your thing Rotterdam it was a pleasure and I’ll see you again soon

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Utrecht

Amsterdam's canals at street level, a student population and prices about a third lower.

Utrecht is absolutely beautiful. If you’re not as big of a fan of the big city vibes of Amsterdam, try Utrecht instead. It’s beautiful and feels a lot calmer and less touristy. It was also easy for me to get there from Amsterdam and go on my way to Germany, it’s on a major rail line.

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The Hague

Government, galleries and the only proper beach city, at Scheveningen.

Haarlem

Fifteen minutes from Amsterdam, half the price, and a quieter version of the same architecture.

Do not skip Haarlem this Dutch city is beautiful, the locals are so friendly it’s safe to walk at night nobody will bother you at all the Dutch people are a living example of the phrase “Minding our own business” 😂 I am going to miss the Netherlands until next time

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Maastricht

Southern, hilly and closer to Brussels than Amsterdam. Roman ruins and a different accent entirely.

Groningen

The northern student city, with more bicycles than people and the best nightlife per head in the country.

Delft

Blue pottery, a canal-ringed centre between Rotterdam and The Hague, and Vermeer's town.