Take a journey to the Netherlands through online tours, streaming videos and interactive imagery.
Explore the Netherlands from home with digital tours, livestreams and interactive experiences.
Before the Pilgrims sailed to North America, they spent 12 years in Leiden as religious refugees.
Dive into the story of Dutch flowers, meet growers and florists, and discover the best insider tips.
Explore the Liberation Route, the international commemorative route, through Holland and follow in the liberators' footsteps. Along the way, you will see special war museums, commemorative sites, monuments, and military cemeteries. Discover the stories of the people who lived through it, commemorate the horrible events,and celebrate...
MoreVincent van Gogh (1853-1890), born in the province of Brabant, is one of the most famous artists who ever existed. If you wish to admire Van Gogh’s works, you really must visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. But there are other special places that you really should visit if you are a Van Gogh lover! In the beautiful National Park De Hoge Veluwe lies the...
MoreHolland and water are inextricably linked. There is of course the famous coast, but behind it lies a fascinating landscape of ditches, waterways, canals, lakes and rivers. Our windmills, pumping stations, polders and dikes are world-famous. Nearly a third of our country lies below sea level. If Holland didn’t protect itself against the waters, half of Holland would be...
MoreUnravel the history of Holland by exploring its beautiful castles and country houses. There are some 600 examples spread throughout the Netherlands, reflecting both historic fortresses and plush manor houses. Some are steeped in royal history, where you can trace the roots of the Dutch Royal Family and its ties with other Royal Houses. Many more, however, were...
More| Flag | Province | Capital | Largest city |
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Drenthe | Assen | Emmen |
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Flevoland | Lelystad | Almere |
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Friesland | Leeuwarden | |
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Gelderland | Arnhem | Nijmegen |
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Groningen | Groningen | |
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Limburg | Maastricht | |
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North Brabant | 's-Hertogenbosch | Eindhoven |
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North Holland | Haarlem | Amsterdam |
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Overijssel | Zwolle | Enschede |
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Zuid Holland | The Hague | Rotterdam |
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Utrecht | Utrecht | |
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Zeeland | Middelburg | |
Traveling through the low lying landscape of Holland, you cannot escape it. There are lakes and beaches everywhere, which make for excellent recreational activities. Water sports supplies are widely available and can be rented. Come and enjoy the water, for a day or your entire holiday.
With more than 200 golf courses all over Holland you will have a wide range to pick from when you want to tee-off in Holland. Take your clubs and discover the green fairways amidst the great Dutch landscape.
Holland is the ultimate destination for cycling thanks to its flat landscape, mild climate, short distances and wonderful infrastructure. It's safe, easy and great fun! More than 37,000 kilometres of bicycle paths are waiting for you throughout the country. So if you want to see more of Holland, one of the best ways to do so is by bicycle.
Traveling through the low lying landscape of Holland, you cannot escape it. There are lakes and beaches everywhere, which make for excellent recreational activities. Water sports supplies are widely available and can be rented. Come and enjoy the water, for a day or your entire holiday.
Looking for action and adventure? Kitesurfing might be just the thing for you! This sport is a mix of several sports, such as windsurfing, paragliding and snowboarding. A kite and a board allow you to fly across the water and jump to great heights.
Are you planning a holiday in Holland soon? Then you’ll find practical tips a great help to ensure a great holiday. Read up on useful tips about transport to and in Holland and train, car and bike travel in Holland. You can also read up on holiday periods and public holidays in Holland, travel tips for the disabled, tourist information offices and, of course, the weather.
Get In TouchUpdate: due to COVID-19, there are measures in place which impact travelling in and to the Netherlands. Public transport in the Netherlands is open to all travellers as of 1 July but you must wear a face covering. This also applies when you travel by taxi or touring car. Avoid the busiest times in public transport and peak travel hours.
There are several national holidays in Holland, such as Easter and King's Day. In addition to these official days off, the Dutch enjoy their holidays at several times throughout the year. Read all about national holidays and holiday periods in Holland.
Nearly every city and municipality in Holland has a tourist information office of its own. These can be recognised by their blue and white VVV signs, and are usually found in the local centre.
When in Holland, you may use the Dutch network with your own mobile telephone. The costs for mobile telephone calls depend on your own service provider. You can also buy a prepaid phone card. These cards are available at various prices at supermarkets, post offices, gas stations, tobacconists and phone shops.
Holland is one of the seventeen euro countries. Even though all of these countries issue their own euro coins, all coins and notes are legal tender in all euro countries. There are eight coins (€ 0.01, € 0.02, € 0.05, € 0.10, € 0.20, € 0.50, € 1 and € 2) and seven notes (€ 5, € 10, € 20, € 50, € 100, € 200 and € 500). Very few shops, restaurants, etc., accept the € 500 note. Small shops and supermarkets do not accept the € 200 and € 100 notes either. When you pay in cash, the amount is rounded off to the nearest € 0.05.
A valid passport is usually all you need to enter Holland. Check with the Dutch Embassy or Consulate in your own country whether you need a visa. Candidates wishing to obtain a Netherlands Working Holiday Visa should also contact the Royal Netherlands Embassy. They have the necessary forms you have to complete. You will find the addresses of the Dutch embassies and consulates and more information about visas for the Netherlands at the Ministiry of Foreign Affairs
What is the difference between Holland and the Netherlands? The Netherlands consists of 12 provinces but many people use “Holland” when talking about the Netherlands.