Attractions in Netherlands
The finest attractions in Netherlands at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.
Culture & History
Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum on the Museumplein in Amsterdam is dedicated entirely to the life and work of the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Go…
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Volendam
Volendam is a world-famous, picturesque fishing village on the Markermeer in the province of North Holland.
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Efteling
Efteling, located in North Brabant, is the largest, best-known, and most magical amusement park in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in Europe.
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Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the Dutch national museum and one of the most important art museums in the world.
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Kinderdijk
Kinderdijk is world-famous for its exceptional ensemble of 19 historic windmills situated picturesquely along the canals in the province of South Hol…
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Giethoorn
Giethoorn, located in the province of Overijssel, is an idyllic water village affectionately referred to as the 'Venice of the North'.
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Hoge Veluwe
The De Hoge Veluwe National Park is the largest continuous nature reserve in the Netherlands and is located in the province of Gelderland.
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Keukenhof
Keukenhof in Lisse is undoubtedly the most famous and largest spring garden in the world.
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Zuiderzee
The Zuiderzee was historically a large, shallow bay of the North Sea in the center of the Netherlands.
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Anne Frank House
The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is one of the most important historic landmarks in the Netherlands.
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Texel
Texel is the largest and most visited of the Dutch Wadden Islands and is located in North Holland.
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Zaanse Schans
The Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam is a living open-air museum that has perfectly preserved Dutch life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Madurodam
Madurodam is a unique miniature park in The Hague that allows visitors to discover the entire Netherlands in just one afternoon.
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Erasmus Bridge
The Erasmus Bridge, often affectionately called 'The Swan', is the undisputed architectural landmark of modern Rotterdam.
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IJsselmeer
The IJsselmeer is today the largest inland lake in the Netherlands and was created in 1932 when the Zuiderzee bay was dammed up by the construction o…
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Afsluitdijk
The Afsluitdijk (Enclosure Dam) is a monumental 32-kilometer-long dam connecting the provinces of North Holland and Friesland.
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Zuid-Kennemerland National Park
Zuid-Kennemerland National Park is a beautiful dune landscape on the North Sea coast near Haarlem.
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Wadden Sea
The Dutch Wadden Sea is an exceptional natural area and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches all the way to Germany and Denmark.
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De Biesbosch
De Biesbosch National Park is one of the largest freshwater tidal areas in Europe.
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Mauritshuis
The Mauritshuis in The Hague is a renowned art museum specializing in masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age.
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Vondelpark
Vondelpark is the most famous and popular city park in Amsterdam.
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Schoonhoven
Known as the Silver City of the Netherlands, this town charms visitors with its historical atmosphere on the Lek river and fine craftsmanship.
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Veere
Veere is a historical gem on the Veerse Meer, characterized by magnificent gabled houses and a rich trading history with Scotland.
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Middelburg
Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland, is a monumental city with over 1,100 historic buildings and a significant VOC past.
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Sluis
A historic fortified town in Zeeland, famous for its Flemish influence and the only belfry in the Netherlands.
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Willemstad
A star-shaped fortress on the Hollands Diep, named after William of Orange, featuring a historic harbor and maritime flair.
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Hindeloopen
A picturesque fishing village world-famous for its colorful decorative painting, traditional costumes, and the ice skating museum.
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Marken
A former island in the Markermeer with characteristic wooden houses on stilts and the iconic 'Paard van Marken' lighthouse.
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Rotterdam City Hall
Rotterdam City Hall is one of the few buildings that survived the Second World War.
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Monnickendam
A charming small town featuring significant historic buildings and a traditional carillon tower in the heart of North Holland.
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Naarden
One of Europe's best-preserved fortified towns, famous for its distinctive star-shaped layout and double moats.
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Enkhuizen
A historic port city on the IJsselmeer, famous for its rich maritime heritage and the open-air Zuiderzee Museum.
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Heusden
A fully restored fortified city that feels like an open-air museum with its windmills and historic alleys.
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Rotterdam Central Station
Rotterdam Central Station is a modern transport hub.
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Valkenburg aan de Geul
A picturesque resort town in Limburg, famous for its marlstone caves and the only hilltop castle in the Netherlands.
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Urk
A former island village and traditional fishing community on the IJsselmeer with its own dialect and plenty of charm.
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Harlingen
A significant port city on the Wadden Sea, known for its historic canals and as the gateway to the Wadden Islands.
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Duinen van Texel National Park
This national park stretches along the west coast of Texel island.
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Nieuw Land National Park
One of the youngest national parks, located in Flevoland.
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Weerribben-Wieden National Park
This moor and lake area in Overijssel is the largest lowland peatland area in Western Europe.
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Veluwezoom
Veluwezoom is the oldest national park in the Netherlands.
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Utrecht Botanical Gardens
The gardens are located in the science park of Utrecht University.
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Lauwersmeer National Park
Originally part of the Wadden Sea, the lake was formed by the construction of a dam.
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Oosterschelde National Park
This marine national park is located in Zeeland.
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Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park
This area in Overijssel is characterized by its gentle hills and heathlands.
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Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
One of the oldest botanical gardens in the world.
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Hortus Botanicus Leiden
Founded in 1590, this is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands.
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Peace Palace
The Peace Palace (Vredespaleis) in The Hague is an imposing building and the global symbol of international peace and justice.
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Royal Palace Amsterdam
The Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam is one of the official palaces of the Dutch royal family.
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Hunebedden in Drenthe
The province of Drenthe is famous for its Hunebedden (dolmens), prehistoric burial monuments made of huge erratic boulders.
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What are the top attractions in Netherlands?
Among the most popular are Van Gogh Museum, Volendam, Efteling, Rijksmuseum, Kinderdijk and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.
When is the best time to visit Netherlands?
May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.