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From flowers and food, to our world-class museums and cultural icons -- get inspired to discover all that the Netherlands has to offer.

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Cycling

Holland Cycling Nation

Cycling is one of the greatest ways to discover Holland. Read all about the best routes and cycling holidays here.

Arts & Culture

Discover Dutch art and culture. From old masters to modern architecture, Holland has a lot to offer.

Discover the cities in the Netherlands

Visit medieval cities and unique seaside towns or follow the urban living trends in Holland. Where will your next visit take you?

Rotterdam

The young, dynamic city of Rotterdam is renowned for its passion to innovate and its diversity as the gateway to Europe.

Things to do

Typical Dutch villages and towns

Experience the special charm of typical Dutch villages like Naarden and Bourtange!

Dutch Water Facts

Facts about the Dutch coast and its dunes.

Our virtual press trips

During the COVID-19 pandemic, while travel wasn’t allowed to our country, we had a trick up our sleeve. We brought the Netherlands home to you, virtually. Check out some of the virtual press trips we hosted in 2020 and 2021.

Key Dates and Events

When does the next exhibition start? Where is the next festival? With our calendar of events you will always be up to date. Let your readers or followers take part in it!

13 Aug. 2021
Grachtenfestival
- Through Aug. 22, 2021
- Amsterdam
14 Aug. 2021
Paradigm festival
- Through Aug. 15, 2021
- Groningen City
19 Aug. 2021
Oranjewoud Festival
- Through Aug. 22, 2021
- Heerenveen
26 ~~Aug. 2021~~
Jazz in de Gracht
- Through ~~Aug. 28, 2021~~ Canceled
- The Hague
27 ~~Aug. 2021~~
Mysteryland
- Through ~~Aug. 29, 2021~~ Canceled
- Hoofddorp
27 Aug. 2021
Uitmarkt
- Through Aug. 29, 2021
- Amsterdam

More events

Dive into the Dutch icons

Traditional Dutch

What are famous Dutch icons and typical Dutch things? From painters and waterworks to flowers and delicacies, this is what the Netherlands is known for.

Cheese

Discover everything about Dutch cheese. Visit the cheese markets and read more about the types and history of cheese.

Windmills

Read all about Dutch windmills here. Which mills can you visit? Check out photos of the best windmills in Holland.

Flowers

Tulips

Read all about Dutch tulips here. When do they flower and where can you see the most beautiful tulips? Read all about Keukenhof as well.

Dutch masters

From Rembrandt van Rijn to Rem Koolhaas. Discover the Dutch masters, both old and modern.

Van Gogh

In the footsteps of Van Gogh

These are the most beautiful Van Gogh locations in Holland. Visit the Van Gogh Museum and the Kröller-Müller Museum, home to the largest Van Gogh collections in the world, and the region of his birth, North Brabant.