It's summer in the Netherlands! Months of sunny days that invite you to explore our beautiful nature, discover the bustling cities and travel right through our unique stories - all of this al fresco. Feel welcome and feel free. Feel like one of us during the most beautiful season of the year.
Sunny activities
Each Dutch Wadden Island offers a unique experience
Discover a magical world amongst the tides. Visit the Dutch islands of Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog and enjoy everything they have to offer.
Read more about the Dutch Wadden Islands
Water sports in the Netherlands
Water sports enthusiasts will love the Netherlands and our many lakes, waterways and beaches.
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The newest city in the Netherlands might just surprise you with all it has to offer. ‘Ally’ is an open-air museum of modern architecture.
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Many associate The Hague with the International Court of Justice. But did you know that it’s home to historical monuments, beaches, fabulous museums and a vibrant shopping centre?
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Maastricht positively brims with culture, creativity and welcoming charm. Experience this Limburg gem like a true local and enjoy the beautiful nature, great food and friendly people.
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Eindhoven is Europe’s design capital and one of the most beautiful hidden gems of the Netherlands. Discover it for yourself.
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Find out why Utrecht is regarded as a cozier alternative to Amsterdam.
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Enjoying Dutch summer
Where, when and how? We'll give you all the answers for the best cycling experience. What are the coolest places? How safe is it? Read all about it in this guide!
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Pride in the Netherlands: how to experience our vibrant LGBTIQ+ culture.
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If you think of the Netherlands, flowers, windmills and wooden shoes come to mind - but Holland has so much more to offer! Enjoy the bracing wind with a beach walk along the Dutch coast or a cycling tour of the Veluwe. Experience the welcoming hospitality of North Brabant and Limburg, the authentic charm of our Hanseatic cities and the Achterhoek in eastern Holland, and the freedom of the provinces of Friesland and Groningen with their wide horizons. Discover how the Dutch battle against the water in Flevoland, our newest province, and immerse yourself in Dutch culture in the modern metropolises, historic cities, and picturesque villages in the west of the Netherlands.
And best of all, you do not have to choose because all this and much more is within a two hour travel distance.
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Tops tips for a fantastic green holiday in the Netherlands.
Hanseatic cities
Discover Dutch Hansa towns such as Kampen, Deventer, Zutphen, Zwolle.
Taste the seasons of The Netherlands
What are the seasonal culinary specialties in Holland? Read more about herring, Zeeland mussels, asparagus and game season.
Forget windmills, tulips, and canals. This guide gives you an overview of the modern, progressive, and sustainable Netherlands as we know it today.
The iconic works of our Dutch Masters can be seen throughout the Netherlands. But where are the best places to see their work and learn more about these titans of art?
View all nature reserves in the Netherlands here.
View all nature reserves in the Netherlands here. The Netherlands has no fewer than 40 nature reserves, 21 of which are National Parks and 20 National Landscapes.