The beauty of the Netherlands is spread throughout gently rolling hills, flat plains, and waterways. The Netherlands is Europe’s most densely populated nation and the world’s largest exporter of flowers, bulbs, and rice. The Netherlands has so much to offer to every traveler. You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for the best places in the Netherlands to visit. Our list of ten incredible Netherlands travel destinations will amaze you.

10. Hoge Veluwe

One of the largest continuous nature reserves in the Netherlands, Hoge Veluwe National Park consists of heathlands, sand dunes, and woodlands. A large collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings can be found in the Kröller-Müller Museum within the park. Bicycles are available for free to visitors of the Hoge Veluwe, with much of the area being inaccessible by car.

9. Gouda

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The Dutch city of Gouda boasts lots of old buildings and pretty canals, and its rail and highway connections make it a popular day trip destination. Cheese, stroopwafels (syrup waffles), candles, and clay pipes are all famous in the city. In Gouda, you can see the impressive glass windows in St. Janskerk, as well as the beautiful 15th-century town hall. A mere five minutes walk from the station, the compact city centre is entirely surrounded by canals.

8. Kinderdijk

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There are more than 1.000 old windmills in the Netherlands. The largest concentration of Dutch windmills can be found near the village of Kinderdijk (“Children’s dike”). To drain the excess water from the polders, which are situated below sea levels, 19 windmills were built around 1740. They have been well preserved to the present day and are now popular tourist attractions in the Netherlands.

7. The Hague

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The Hague is arguably one of the most remarkable places to visit in the Netherlands, best known for its contemporary art exhibits at the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag and the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis. The sea town of Scheveningen, known as the Royal City by the Sea because of its Dutch Royal citizens, is a popular vacation spot in the warm months. There are several notable monuments and historic districts in The Hague, and travellers can browse luxury department stores, cosy shops, and international art galleries at their leisure. Despite Amsterdam being the capital, the Binnenhof, the seat of the Dutch government, is also located in The Hague. Other attractions in The Hague include the miniature city, Madurodam and a 360-degree panoramic view of the Scheveningen Sea in the 19th century at Panorama Mesdag

6. Delft

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With its Renaissance-style City Hall, traditional canals, architecture, and vibe, Delft is a progressive city that has worked diligently to restore its antiquated appearance. If you don’t want to spend a long time in Amsterdam, this unspoiled town is great for a day trip or vacation. Some popular sites include The Prinsenhof, where bullet holes from William of Orange’s death are still visible. Many intriguing artworks can be found in this museum that tells the story of the Eighty Years’ War. You can’t miss Vermeer Centrum in Delft if you’re looking for a Johannes Vermeer souvenir.

5. Keukenhof Gardens

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Known as the world’s largest flower garden, Keukenhof Gardens actually promotes the Dutch flower industry. In the park, approximately seven million flower bulbs are planted every year, including tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other spring flowers. The gardens are open from the last week in March until mid-May. In the Netherlands, Keukenhof is one of the most popular tourist attractions.

4. Rotterdam

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Rotterdam, once a fishing village in the 13th century, is today the most modern city in the Netherlands. Rotterdam is very bike-friendly, like Amsterdam, and offers a number of districts for visitors to explore. Every summer, visitors from nearby European countries attend the summertime festivals and carnivals in Delfshaven, where the pilgrims launched sail from in 1620. Erasmus Bridge is highly unique and imposing but highly regarded as a work of art, as it soars over Europe’s largest harbour. Among the most popular visitor stops is the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, which displays masterpieces by Dali, Van Gogh, Bosch, and Rembrandt from the Middle Ages to modern times.

3. Leiden Canals

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Leiden is known as the oldest university in the Netherlands, the birthplace of Rembrandt and its beautiful canals. Two branches of the Old Rhine enter Leiden on the east and unite in the city centre, which also contains several smaller channels. Second, only to Amsterdam, the old centre of Leiden is one of the Netherlands’s largest 17th-century town centres.

2. Maastricht

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Known for its vibrant city square, the Vrijthof, Maastricht in southern Holland is also home to the impressive Saint Servatius Church, Saint John’s Cathedral, and the old fortifications, or Vestigingswerkens. This bustling town square hosts various annual festivals, including local favourites in the fall and winter, as well as amazing cafes, hip bars, and interesting galleries and shops. In Maastricht, you can also visit the St. Pietersberg Caves and the Heliport, which is the oldest surviving Dutch town gate.

1. Amsterdam

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There is no doubt that Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, due to its party atmosphere, cannabis culture, and red-light district. In addition to its beautiful canal ring, historical buildings, world-class museums, and attractions like the Anne Frank House, Vondelpark, and Bloemenmarkt, this Dutch capital offers so much more to travellers. Amsterdam, which is located in North Holland, has many districts, but getting around is easy with public buses, trams, metro lines, and bicycles. At the heart of Amsterdam is the old city centre.