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Discover the Netherlands beyond the postcards
Whether you're a curious culture-seeker, a slow-travel believer, or someone looking for authentic local experiences, these stories are for you. From inventive food scenes and cutting-edge design to quiet coastal villages and historic landscapes, we invite you, in collaboration with Visit Europe, to see a different side of the Netherlands, one that’s creative, diverse, and full of unexpected beauty. Here, tradition meets innovation, and every region has something new to share. Join us on this journey across the Dutch landscape. Let the Netherlands surprise you.
Fresh stories from the Dutch landscape: 2026
Beyond the Netherlands’ tulips
While most international travelers to the Netherlands associate Dutch springtime with tulip fields, other remarkable, natural experiences await, besides the bulb routes. Two provinces showcase a different side of this compact country.
Wander the tulip fields with your love
When spring arrives in Europe, few destinations rival the enchantment of the flowers in the Netherlands. Specifically, the Bollenstreek, or Flower Bulb Region, is perfect for those seeking a romantic escape.
An open, inclusive, inventive country
The Netherlands in 2026 promises a unique artistic heritage, contemporary celebrations, and nation-defining openness and innovation. Whether you seek cultural enrichment or inclusive festivities, the Dutch will welcome you with warmth and creativity.
2 Dutch destinations featured on TIME's greatest places to visit in 2026
Fenix in Rotterdam and the Art Zoo Museum in Amsterdam both featured on exclusive list.
See TIME’s full listBeyond the postcards: stories from the Netherlands 2025
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© Iris van den BroekCategory: Visit websiteLiving history in the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ famous icons all tell a story. From Dutch landscapes to the Dutch spirit that mastered the balance between water, design, and innovation, learn about all of them at the country’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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© Maartje HensenCategory: Visit websiteThe New Dutch food revolution
The Netherlands is experiencing a remarkable culinary transformation that extends far beyond traditional Dutch cheeses and stroopwafels. The New Dutch movement is boldly reimagining responsible food production and gastronomy.
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© Jan Bijl FotografieCategory: Visit websiteThe Netherlands: a new wine frontier
A remarkable transformation is taking place in one of Europe’s most unexpected wine destinations. The Netherlands, long celebrated for tulips and windmills, has emerged as an exciting new viticultural region.
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© Richard TerborgCategory: Visit websiteAlmere, a gem in the Netherlands
Almere’s story is uniquely Dutch: a city literally carved from the sea floor. Built on reclaimed land in the 1970s, it has grown into the Netherlands’ eighth-largest city.
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© Renske DerkxCategory: Visit websiteCoastal gems in the Netherlands
Quaint Dutch cities lined with canals may typify the Netherlands, but its nearly 300 miles of stunning North Sea coastline include some of Europe’s most pristine and uncrowded beaches. At the heart of this coastal paradise is The Hague, also known as “the city by the sea.”
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© Merel TukCategory: Visit websiteHike in the Netherlands
Those who take their time see more, and with each unhurried step you take in the Netherlands, you can discover something new. The Netherlands is an ideal hiking country, with thousands of miles of well-marked routes on trails through beautiful scenery.
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© Merel TukCategory: Visit websiteGreen travel in the Netherlands
A country famous for its windmills, tulips, and cycling culture, the Netherlands has seriously embraced sustainability. Travelers can now experience the legendary Eleven Cities Tour (Elfstedentocht) in the most eco-friendly way: in a sleek Polestar electric vehicle, powered by Fastned’s renewable energy network.
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© Abigail van KootenCategory: Visit websiteBirdwatching in the Netherlands
The Netherlands may be small in size, but it offers extraordinary birdwatching opportunities that attract enthusiasts from around the world. With its strategic location along major European flyways, diverse wetlands, and carefully preserved natural areas.
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