Title: Visit Netherlands: Best of Netherlands Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Netherlands Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Netherlands.d129.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Netherlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Netherlands.d129.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Netherlands Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Netherlands.d129.Flight-Destinations)[Netherlands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Netherlands.d129.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Netherlands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Netherlands.d129.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Netherlands ## Tourist Guide ![Netherlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/504000/504247-north-holland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Netherlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/504000/504192-amsterdam.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Netherlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/504000/504084-amsterdam.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Netherlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/504000/504272-dam-square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Netherlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/504000/504280-north-holland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Taste acclaimed cheeses, wear wooden shoes and cycle beside canals past quaint villages in this traditional treasure in the heart of Europe. The Netherlands has a modern capital city in the midst of charming villages and a flat countryside. Endless tulip fields, traditional farmsteads and pretty canals have inspired some of the most iconic painters for centuries. On the northern coast, relax on the beaches and clamber up the dunes. Among the world’s most progressive and liberal cities, Amsterdam is known for marijuana cafés, legal prostitution and a cycling culture. Take a boat along the labyrinthine canals that meander beneath cobbled lanes and bridges. Go to the Anne Frank House, where a young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary while hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Visit the Red Light District in the De Wallen neighborhood to see the streets of window displays containing male, female and transgender prostitutes. Learn about the history and culture of the city around the grassy plaza of Museumplein, where you will find some of the city’s best museums. Admire the classic works of art by Rembrandt and van Gogh among other masters in the Rijks Museum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. The Hague is the seat of government, with fancy palaces and the majestic Binnenhof or Inner Court. Wander through the pleasant seaside city and view some of the Netherlands’ most important sights. Nearby Rotterdam has a vast river harbor and a thriving nightlife scene. Take a cruise through the port and visit the modern art galleries. Travel north to the quaint historic town of Zaanse Schans for some of Holland’s most traditional customs. It has windmills, wooden houses, cheese workshops and a clog factory. Notice the charming farms that continue to thrive following old Dutch traditions. A little east is Edam, where you can taste its iconic cheese. The country lies in the central northern part of mainland Europe, between Germany and Belgium. Fly to the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and get around by rail or car. The Netherlands is an enchanting country where quaint traditions continue to influence today’s society. ### Popular cities in Netherlands [AmsterdamKnown for Museums, Biking and Boating](https://expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam.dx178229) Wander around a fairy-tale lattice of canals and captivating neighborhoods, where old-world charm is fused with modern luxury and world-famous nightlife. ## Reasons to visit - Anne Frank House - Leidseplein - Dam Square [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam.dx178229)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam-Hotels.d178229.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [The HagueKnown for Dining, Business and Family-friendly](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Hague.dx6046971) Shop till you drop in the city centre, visit the former residence of Princess Beatrix and discover the museums of this versatile city which is a stone's throw from the seaside ## Reasons to visit - Scheveningen Beach - Peace Palace - Scheveningen Pier [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Hague.dx6046971)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Hague-Hotels.d6046971.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [RotterdamKnown for Shopping, Business and Museums](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotterdam.dx6035270) The second largest city in the Netherlands not only has a lot to show in terms of modern architecture, it also has great nightlife and countless museums. ## Reasons to visit - Erasmus Bridge - Euromast - SS Rotterdam [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotterdam.dx6035270)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotterdam-Hotels.d6035270.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [MaastrichtKnown for Art, Cafes and Cathedrals](https://expedia.co.uk/Maastricht.dx6047192) Visit the most southerly and burgundian city in the Netherlands. It's a great place for museums, forts and shopping. ## Reasons to visit - Vrijthof - Market - Basilica of Our Lady [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Maastricht.dx6047192)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Maastricht-Hotels.d6047192.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [UtrechtKnown for Dining, Shopping and Business](https://expedia.co.uk/Utrecht.dx10203) Get away to romantic Utrecht! Enjoy the museums, local cuisine and university life. ## Reasons to visit - Dom Church - Utrecht University-USP Uithof - Railway Museum [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Utrecht.dx10203)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Utrecht-Hotels.d10203.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [GroningenKnown for Biking, Gardens and Museums](https://expedia.co.uk/Groningen.dx1381) Groningen is a small university town in the middle of the green, sparsely populated, north-western province of the same name. You're bound to love it! ## Reasons to visit - Grote Markt [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Groningen.dx1381)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Groningen-Hotels.d1381.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Popular places to visit ![Dam Square](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/504000/504268-dam-square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dam Square Amsterdam’s iconic square, with its cobbled stones and grand historical buildings, is a lively gathering place and venue for protests and celebrations. ![Photo provided by Van Gogh Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/192000/192942-Van-Gogh-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Van Gogh Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/192000/192942-Van-Gogh-Museum.jpg) #### Van Gogh Museum This modern museum houses the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch master painter who led a troubled life and never saw his work become famous. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Van-Gogh-Museum-Museum-Quarter.d6034425.Attraction) ![Anne Frank House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/550000/550930-anne-frank-house.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anne Frank House See where this brave and famous Jewish teenager hid from the Nazis during World War II and recorded her world-famous diary. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anne-Frank-House-Amsterdam-City-Centre.d6034409.Attraction) ## Regions in Netherlands ![Haarlem which includes a river or creek and a windmill](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78661-Haarlem-Ijmond-And-South-Kennemerland-Region.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### North Holland Visit iconic Amsterdam, beachside Haarlem, Alkmaar’s cheese markets and the multicolored tulip fields in the “Noord.” [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Holland.dx6051213) ![Zeeland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/100000/100260-Zeeland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Zeeland Zeeland is a seaside town in the southwest of the Netherlands and a great destination for an active family holiday. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zeeland.dx6051226) ![The Hague featuring a river or creek, road cycling and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/206000/206798-South-Holland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### South Holland This western Dutch province bordered by the long, sandy beaches of the North Sea is home to many of the country’s most remarkable cities and sights. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Holland.dx6051220) ![Friesland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/92fe3d16becde64f2bcda8b54d4acbc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Friesland This beautiful province has its own language, ice skating culture and eleven cities that are well worth seeing. Discover charming Friesland! 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