Netherlands
Amsterdam is great fun to explore by canal and bicycle, while The Hague is quieter and more relaxed. Rotterdam offers striking modern architecture, and trains make it easy to continue on to Maastricht or Arnhem, so several cities can be combined into one trip.
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam began as a dam built at the mouth of the Amstel River and has grown into the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. Traces of its 16th-century heyday as a trading port remain throughout the city, making it a pleasure to explore on foot.
44 sights 9 guides Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The Hague
Although Amsterdam is the official capital, The Hague hosts the government institutions and serves as the country's de facto seat of power. Its calm atmosphere makes it a pleasant place to explore the Netherlands' administrative center.
45 sights 9 guides Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a Dutch port city home to one of Europe's largest trading harbors. Rebuilt as a modern city after wartime destruction, its striking cityscape leaves a lasting impression.
42 sights 9 guides Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Maastricht
Maastricht, the capital of its Dutch province, spreads out along both banks of the Meuse River. True to a name derived from a Roman-era bridge, it offers traces of a long history all along the riverside.
34 sights 9 guides Maastricht Aachen Airport
Arnhem
Arnhem is a city in the eastern Netherlands and the capital of its province. Together with neighboring Nijmegen, it forms a large metropolitan area of over 720,000 people, making the two cities a great combination to explore together.
30 sights 9 guides Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Top sights in Netherlands
Museums & galleries
Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is located on Museumplein in Amsterdam and features works by Van Gogh and his contemporaries. It sits in an arts district worth exploring alongside the nearby Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum.
Museums & galleries
Mauritshuis
A compact museum in The Hague housing a carefully curated collection of masterpieces. Visitors can view Vermeer's "View of Delft" and works by Rembrandt up close.
Castles & palaces
Defence Line of Amsterdam
The Defence Line of Amsterdam is a ring of fortifications about 20 km around the city, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking along the old defenses offers a different view of the city's outskirts.
Museums & galleries
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam holds a collection centered on modern and contemporary art. It's worth a visit for any traveler interested in contemporary art.
Culture & venues
Concertgebouw
The Concertgebouw is a concert hall in Amsterdam. It's a great place to catch a live performance.
Shopping & districts
De Wallen
De Wallen is Amsterdam's red-light district, a place where you can feel the city's uniquely free-spirited atmosphere. It's a favorite spot for travelers seeking something out of the ordinary.
Parks & gardens
Dam Square
Dam Square sits at the heart of Amsterdam, ringed by striking buildings that catch the eye. Frequent events large and small make it one of the city's liveliest spots.
Museums & galleries
Fort Eben-Emael
Fort Eben-Emael is a Belgian fortress between Liège and Maastricht that was once the largest of its kind in the world. It was the site of fierce fighting during World War II, and visitors can explore that history today.
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