Welcome to the Netherlands - A small country that’s big on culture and nature

Visiting the Netherlands this autumn? Then you’ve chosen the perfect season to see more than the usual hotspots. You could take the train to Utrecht, Nijmegen or Leiden, visit a museum and then stroll through a charming, historic neighbourhood or a park ablaze with autumn colours. Vibrant city life, culture and nature are literally right next to one another here.

People strolling past outdoor cafés and terraces in the centre of Bergen, North Holland

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Beyond Amsterdam: the top 8 city breaks

Discover 8 Dutch cities where culture, gastronomy and nature are surprisingly close together.

Visitors viewing Dutch Golden Age masterpieces at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague

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Museums in the Netherlands

Discover the wide range of museums and galleries to visit on your trip to the Netherlands

Cyclist on Schiermonnikoog with the lighthouse in view

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Wadden: Every island is unique

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.

Podcast for culture lovers

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Listen & discover the Netherlands!

Hear all about surprising places and interesting stories from the Netherlands.

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Like a local

Explore our cities like a true local

Gouda

Facades, canals and courtyards

Why is Gouda considered one of the most charming cities in the Netherlands?

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Maastricht

The culinary hub of the Netherlands

Experience Maastricht like a local: culture, nature, great food, and Limburg hospitality.

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Nijmegen

History, nature and creativity along the river Waal

Visit Nijmegen and enjoy nature, history and culture in the oldest city of the Netherlands.

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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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Leiden

City of Discoveries

Leiden is rich in history, monuments, and canals. Explore this city full of stories and hidden gems!

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Let’s go outside!

Autumn is the perfect time of year for exploring the Netherlands at your own pace. Start the day at a museum, then catch a train to another city and take a relaxing late afternoon stroll through a park or along the waterfront. You’ll find plenty of variety here without your trip feeling rushed with an overpacked itinerary.