Pride in the Netherlands
Feel welcome and accepted in the open culture of the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a prime example of freedom and diversity. Whether you've lived here all your life or are just enjoying a well-deserved holiday, you can be completely yourself here. From world-famous Pride events to LGBTIQ+ friendly accommodation, and from the prettiest queer exhibitions to the bars with the best atmosphere. Come and celebrate LGBTIQ+ culture with us!
The rainbow flag: symbol of pride
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Queer and want to visit the Netherlands? Here are the top LGBTQ+ tips!
Top tips for an LGBTQ+-friendly vacation in the Netherlands.
The best cities to celebrate Pride
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Utrecht: The most cycle-friendly city
Find out why Utrecht is regarded as a cozier alternative to Amsterdam.
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Maastricht: City in a landscape of rolling hills
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.
![View on Erasmusbrug from Euromast View on Erasmusbrug from Euromast](/upload_mm/4/b/8/68438_fullimage_rotterdam_1150x663.jpg)
Rotterdam: The premier port of Europe
Rotterdam is a dynamic city with its own unique character. Find out why the city is well worth a visit.
Show the world who you are!
![Gay Pride Golden Spectators Gay Pride Golden Spectators](/upload_mm/e/3/b/81346_fullimage_gay%20pride%20golden%20spectators%20%C2%A9%20edwin%20van%20eis%20via%20iamsterdam%20mediabank.jpg)
![Gay Pride boat parade Gay Pride boat parade](/upload_mm/6/4/1/49617_fullimage_gay%20pride%20amsterdam_1900x900_2332x1363.jpg)
A vibrant queer culture
![Utrecht Canal Pride Utrecht Canal Pride](/upload_mm/c/6/7/81349_fullimage_utrecht%20canal%20pride%20%C2%A9%20marleen%20stoker%20via%20flickr_840x484.jpg)
![Gaybar Ferry Rotterdam socializing at the bar Gaybar Ferry Rotterdam socializing at the bar](/upload_mm/4/2/3/81339_fullimage_gaybar_ferry_rotterdam_credit_vera_bos___rotterdam_make_it_happen%20%281%29_840x484.jpg)
![Women with brown hair kissing Women with brown hair kissing](/upload_mm/0/a/f/81247_fullimage_gay_women_kissing_credit_vt_via_unsplash_840x484.jpg)
![People with rainbow socks walking on the street People with rainbow socks walking on the street](/upload_mm/f/4/9/69055_fullimage_gay_840x484.jpg)
![Couple walking hand in hand in front of colorful housing complex in Heesterveld, Amsterdam Couple walking hand in hand in front of colorful housing complex in Heesterveld, Amsterdam](/upload_mm/d/3/e/83544_fullimage_stel%20loopt%20hand%20in%20hand%20voor%20kleurig%20wooncomplex%20in%20heesterveld%2C%20amsterdam%20%C2%A9%20m%20r%20s%20v%20i%20s%20u%20a%20l%20s_840x1455.jpg)
![Rotterdam Pride Parade Rotterdam Pride Parade](/upload_mm/5/5/7/81347_fullimage_rotterdam%20pride%20parade%20%C2%A9%20jordy%20brada%20via%20rbt_840x484.jpg)
![Building de Waterkant Amsterdam in rainbow colors Building de Waterkant Amsterdam in rainbow colors](/upload_mm/a/e/7/81568_fullimage_gebouw%20de%20waterkant%20in%20regenboog%20kleuren%20%C2%A9%20jan%20de%20ridder%20via%20iamsterdam%20mediabank_840x484.jpg)
![Act tijdens Rotterdam Pride Act tijdens Rotterdam Pride](/upload_mm/f/a/3/81348_fullimage_act%20tijdens%20rotterdam%20pride%20%C2%A9%20danielle%20van%20der%20veeken%20via%20rbt_840x484.jpg)
![Jelle Bakker on a bike in Utrecht over rainbow bike path Jelle Bakker on a bike in Utrecht over rainbow bike path](/upload_mm/2/9/3/80435_fullimage_jelle%20bakker%20fietsburgemeester%20als%20fietsburgemeester%20over%20regenboogfietspad%20%C2%A9%20nbtc%20bring%20yourself_840x484_652x139.jpg)
You will always feel like you belong here
![Visitor views walls full of names at Namenmonument Amsterdam Visitor views walls full of names at Namenmonument Amsterdam](/upload_mm/0/4/4/85917_fullimage_namenmonument%20amsterdam%20muren%20met%20namen%20%C2%A9%20veerle%20sloof.jpg)
Celebrate freedom in the Netherlands
Delve into the story of 80 years of Dutch freedom - from commemoration to celebration.
The Netherlands: diverse and inclusive
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