More than 17 million population and bordering with Germany , Belgium and France Netherlands is founding member of EU and NATO, and host to the International Court of Justice in The Hague .
Netherlands famous for its painters, windmills, clogs and notoriously flat lands. Netherlands is dominated by water . You can see criss-crossed with rivers, canals and dikes is never far away.
You can also found in the western coast of the Netherlands has one of the most beautiful North Sea beaches . Every year million of tourist visit Netherlands most of them come from Germany.
There are 10 best places to travel in the Netherlands for travel nomad!!!
1.Amsterdam
With more than 2 million population , Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of Netherlands. Also hub of the financial, cultural, and creative centre of Netherlands .
Amsterdam is one of the most popular destinations in Europe . People also called Amsterdam by Venice of North for it's beautiful canals that criss-cross the city , architecture and more than 1,500 bridges.
Top Experiences: visit the Rijksmuseum , Van Gogh Museum , Anne Frank House , The Jordaan , A'dam Lookout , Vondelpark , Moco Museum , Body Worlds , explore the night life of Amsterdam.
WHERE TO STAY in Amsterdam
2.The Hague
The Hague is known as the "judicial capital of the world" due to the many international courts that are located in the city. With population more than 1 million , The Hague is a city in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. The Hague lies on the North Sea and home to the many popular seaside resorts of the Netherlands
Top Experiences: The Mauritshuis , Escher in the Palace , The Binnenhof , Panorama Mesdag , Madurodam , Ridderzaal: The Knights' Hall , Gemeentemuseum Den Haag , Madurodam , Louwman Museum , Landgoed Clingendael , The Peace Palace , Scheveningen and the Pier , The Prison Gate Museum , Haagse Bos and Huis ten Bosch , The Grote of Sint-Jacobskerk .
WHERE TO STAY in The Hague
3.Utrecht
With more than 6,50,000 population, Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands . Utrecht located in the central Dutch territory. Utrecht University is the Best University in the Netherlands .
Utrecht is known as a student city with a large population of single young people. You can enjoy Utrecht a booming nightlife .
Top Experiences: St. Martin's Cathedral , Cathedral Square and DOMUnder , The Domtoren: The Cathedral TowerEditor's Pick , St. Catherine's Convent Museum , Museum Speelklok , De Haar Castle , Centraal Museum , Huis Doorn: The Kaiser's House , The Railway Museum , Rietveld Schröder House , The Oudegracht , 12. Utrecht University Botanic Gardens , St. Peter's Church .
WHERE TO STAY in Utrecht
4.Delft
Delft beautiful, unspoiled town with traditional architecture, canals and bikes.Delft located in the west side of Netherlands. You can find the world famous blue and white ceramics in Delft . If you want to escape from the busting coward of Amsterdam than Delft for you. Delft makes a great destination for a day-trip from Amsterdam.
Top Experiences: New Church , Old Church , Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles Editor's Pick , The Prince's Court and Prinsenhof Museum , The Lambert van Meerten Museum , Delft City Hall , The Old Canal , The Eastern Gate .
WHERE TO STAY in Delft
5.Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second largest city after Amsterdam . With 2.9 million population , Rotterdam located in the Dutch province of South-Holland, situated in the west of The Netherlands . Rotterdam port of is the largest port in Europe and 4th largest port in the world. Rotterdam also called the city of architecture .
Top Experiences: The Old Harbor and Marine Museums , Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk , Museum Boymans-van Beuningen , The Cube Houses , Kinderdijk's Windmills , 5 Market Hall , Coolsingel , The Royal Zoo , Boat Tours of the Europoort , The Euromast .
WHERE TO STAY in Rotterdam
6.Maastricht
With population of 1,20,000 , Maastricht located in the south of the Netherlands and capital of the province of Limburg . Maastricht is a popular tourist destination in the Netherlands because of its historical old center . You can find some magnificent buildings and a great culture in Maastricht . plenty of old houses , cathedrals and a cobblestoned town centre.
Top Experiences: The Treasures of Saint Servatius , The Basilica of Our Lady , 2 Fort Sint Pieter and the St. Pietersberg Caves , Bonnefanten Museum , The Old Town Walls and Hell Gate , Museum aan het Vrijthof , Walking in Maastricht: Wilhelminabrug and St. Servaasbrug , De Bisschopsmolen , Romantic Valkenburg .
WHERE TO STAY in Maastricht
7.Groningen
With population of 2,00,000 , Groningen is the capital city of orthern province of Groningen , Netherlands. You can see old medieval buildings in the down town area of Groningen . Groningen was founded around 950 A.D. like another City of Netherlands , you can see Groningen city centre is also surrounded by a canal.
Top Experiences: Martinikerk and the Martini Tower , Noorderplantsoen , The Groninger Museum , Groningen University and Museum ,
Groningen Old Town , Noorderzon Performing Arts Festival , Lauwersmeer National Park , The Northern Shipping Museum , The Fortified Village of Bourtange .
WHERE TO STAY in Groningen
8.Leiden
Leiden is a city in the Netherlands with population More than 1,00,000 . Leiden is the birthplace of Rembrandt . Leiden old city center is 2nd largest city center after Amsterdam. Leiden University is the oldest University in Netherlands. Leiden is also called students town more then 20,000 student study here.
Top Experiences: The Old Castle , National Museum of Antiquities , Museum Boerhaave , Hortus Botanicus Leiden , Museum De Lakenhal , The Molen de Valk Windmill Museum , Naturalis Biodiversity Museum , The Leiden American Pilgrim Museum , The National Museum of Ethnology , Steam Train Valkenburg Lake .
WHERE TO STAY in Leiden
9.Haarlem
Located 20 Kilometers far from Amsterdam . Haarlem is beautiful historical city. Haarlem old centre has plenty of monumental buildings. Haarlem is also best shopping city of the country . Haarlem's centre offers a colorful mix of large chain stores, specialty shops, boutiques and art galeries. Haarlem also centre of a flower-growing district .
Top Experiences: The Grote Kerk: St.-Bavokerk , The Old City Hall , The Frans Hals Museum , Teylers Museum , Proveniershuis , Amsterdamse Poort , The Grote Markt and the Old City , Nieuwe Kerk and William of Orange , The Cathedral of St. Bavo , The Corrie ten Boom Museum .
WHERE TO STAY in Haarlem
10.Arnhem
With population of 7,40,009 , Arnhem is the capital city of the province Gelderland, Netherlands . Located East of the Netherlands on the bank of the river Rhine . The Living Statues exhibition is one of the great summer attractions for the city.
Top Experiences: The Netherlands Open Air Museum , Hoge Veluwe National Park , The John Frost Bridge and the Airborne Museum ,
The Bronbeek Museum , The City of Nijmegen , Exploring Arnhem's Old City Center , The Royal Burgers' Zoo , Doorwerth Castle , Museum Arnhem .
WHERE TO STAY in Arnhem
QUICK FACTS AND TRAVEL TIPS
QUICK FACTS ABOUT Netherlands?
Capital City?
Amsterdam
Currency?
Euro
Languages?
Dutch
Where is this place?
located in northwestern Europe.
Best time to visit Netherlands?
mid April to mid October.
What is Netherlands famous for?
Netherlands is famous for it's bulb fields, windmills, cheese markets, canals of Amsterdam , Delft Blue earthenware, innovative water-management and millions of bicycles.
How to get there?
Netherlands has several international airports throughout the country thus you can come to fly over from all over the world. You can also easily cross the borders from its neighboring countries (granted if this country is part of EU , you have the right visa or part of the EU) via train, buses, or by car.
Neighboring countries?
Germany , France and Belgium .
DO YOU NEED A VISA FOR Netherlands ?
In order to enter Netherlands , U.S. and EU citizens do not need an entry permit (visa) to stay in Netherlands up to 90 days. other nationals require a visa in order to enter the Schengen Area or the Netherlands territory.
Which destination do you consider the best place to visit in Netherlands?
Arnhem
Haarlem
Leiden
Groningen
Maastricht
Rotterdam
Delft
Utrecht
The Hague
Amsterdam
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