Practical information
Pack smart, lower your carbon footprint
Reduce your impact on the environment by packing sustainably. Check out our handy guide.
Tipping and cash in the Netherlands
Visiting the Netherlands? How much should you tip? Can you pay with debit cards? Are there ATMs?
Public Holidays
Find out when the Dutch go on a holiday.
Phone, Post & Internet
How to communicate within and abroad Holland.
Travelling for the disabled
Additional information about the options and available aids during your holiday in Holland.
Travelling to the Netherlands after Brexit
Get the latest facts & practical information about travelling to the Netherlands from the UK after Brexit.
Medical care in the Netherlands
All you need to know about getting top-quality medical assistance while visiting the Netherlands.
Electricity, Water & Gas
Power converters, drinkable water and other useful facts.
Opening Hours
At what time do shops, banks and post offices open?
Visa & Immigration
What can you bring along on your trip to and from Holland?
Netherlands vs. Holland
Read all about the difference between Holland and the Netherlands here.
Travelling by car in Holland
Discover what you need to know about driving a car in Holland.
Paying for public transport (OV): travelling everywhere
Easy check in and out with OVpay or the OV-chip card.
Outlet shopping
Want to go outlet shopping in Holland? Visit one of the designer factory outlets and get the best deals!
Tax Free shopping in Holland
VAT Tax Refund, Customs and Duty-free shopping for tourists.
Tourist information offices
Visit a tourist information office for maps and plans of your destination.
Progressive Holland
These are the best places to celebrate Pride in the Netherlands!
Top tips for an LGBTQ+-friendly vacation in the Netherlands.
All you need to know about coffeeshops
The Netherlands’ soft drugs policy prioritizes customer safety at regulated and licensed coffeeshops.
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