From the flat lowlands of Holland on the west coast to the hilly countryside of the southeast, from sand dunes to heather-covered wilderness, the Netherlands has a surprising variety of hikes and cultural city walks.
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Netherlands Activity Map
Find all our hikes, self-guided city walks and sights in the map below.
Below you will find an overview of our content, divided into cities and countryside hikes in the Netherlands. Also check out our useful resources for travelling in the Netherlands at the bottom of the page.
Cities
The Netherlands has plenty of interesting cities, from the capital Amsterdam to cute Delft and Leiden, to the southern historic city of Maastricht.
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Countryside Hikes
The Netherlands also has a surprising diversity of countryside, from the famous Kinderdijk Windmills, to coastal sand dunes and heather-covered parks.
Guidebooks to explore more of the Netherlands
Useful Resources
Attractions
GetYourGuide* is the best website to book attractions and tours in the Netherlands. This is not surprising as it is a Europe-based startup. We have booked several museum tickets and tours through them.
Accommodation
Booking.com* is our go-to website for accommodations in the Netherlands. It typically has the best deals and best cancellation options. In the big cities it is also worth to check Airbnb.com for self-catering apartments.
Getting Around
Rentalcars.com* is the website we use to rent cars everywhere in the World. We can recommend it based on our experience in different countries. Also, get a road map* to help you planning your trip.
Plan and book your train journeys via the website of the Netherland’s national railway company and get the app when travelling in the Netherlands.
Payments
Wise* is great for payments abroad: You can hold and convert between 40 currencies and pay with a single card in the local currency, avoiding a lot of transaction fees. We use it everywhere abroad as the costs are transparent and low and the service is super simple & convenient.
Insurance
Safety Wings* is great if you are looking for a medical and travel insurance with a good coverage all over the World outside of your home country. It is not the cheapest option but the service is flexible and you can even subscribe from abroad, ideal for nomads. We used the service in the past when traveling in Africa and Asia.