Muiderslot Castle Amsterdam

Netherlands

Netherlands is a small but diverse country in Europe and it has a lot to offer you. Although most visitors just stick to the tourist hub of Amsterdam, there are plenty of other incredible destinations to choose from. After your cruise around the Amsterdam Canals, hop on a train to Haarlem for art galleries, Zaans Schans for windmills or the fairytale Muiderslot Castle. Let’s start planning your next exciting adventure to Holland!


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Facts about Netherlands

Currency: Euro

Capital city: Amsterdam

Official language: Dutch

Population: 18 million

National animal: Lion

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When is the best time to visit?

Netherlands is an all year round destination. However, I prefer to visit from April to October to avoid the bitter cold!

I highly recommend booking Travel Insurance for Netherlands. I always choose World Nomads;




Bucket List Experiences

Canals tour

haarlem

rijksmuseum




Don’t miss this magical library

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Things to know before visiting Netherlands

  1. If you’re from Europe, you do not need a visa for short tourist trips to the Netherlands. You can stay for a maximum of 90 days.
  2. Netherlands is a small country and the train network can take you almost anywhere. You can book through the NS website/app.
  3. Cycling is a big thing here so make sure to watch out that you’re not walking in a bicycle lane.
  4. Don’t just visit Amsterdam. There are plenty of other gorgeous places like Haarlem, Zaans Schans and Giethoorn.
  5. I recommend buying an I Amsterdam City Card to save money on attractions!






Travel Resources for Netherlands

Hotels: Booking.com

Transport: RentalCars.com

Trips & Tours: GetYourGuide

Travel Insurance: World Nomads

eSIM: Holafly

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