
Practical information
More information about the current situation in The Netherlands.
Everything you want to know about the Netherlands on one page. With general information, facts and trivia, the royal family, the national flag and the public holidays.
Plan your transportation
Travel to the Netherlands by train, car, ferry and air. Holland.com offers all the travel information you need to travel to the Netherlands.
Visiting the Netherlands? There are plenty of reliable and efficient transportation options.
Read up on the most important things to bear in mind, public transport traveling tips, and what types of tickets to use.
Practical information

Public Holidays
Find out when the Dutch go on a holiday.

Opening Hours
At what time do shops, banks and post offices open?

Tipping and cash in the Netherlands
Visiting the Netherlands? How much should you tip? Can you pay with debit cards? Are there ATMs?

Tourist information offices
Visit a tourist information office for maps and plans of your destination.

Phone, Post & Internet
How to communicate within and abroad Holland.

Electricity, Water & Gas
Power converters, drinkable water and other useful facts.

Travelling for the disabled
Additional information about the options and available aids during your holiday in Holland.

Medical care in the Netherlands
All you need to know about getting top-quality medical assistance while visiting the Netherlands.

Visa & Immigration
What can you bring along on your trip to and from Holland?
What kind of weather should you expect in the Netherlands? Read all about the climate, seasons, sunshine and rain, swimming in the sea, and practical tips.

Netherlands vs. Holland
Read all about the difference between Holland and the Netherlands here.