THE NETHERLANDS
Welcome to the Netherlands, famous for its tulips, windmills, and bicycles. But this country has so much more to offer! It’s a gem of enchanting canals, historic cities, and a culture that radiates diversity and warmth. There is something for everyone in the Netherlands, like charming cities and landscapes that are beautiful. And no matter how many times you visit the Netherlands, there is always a new part to discover!
Continent
Europe
Language
Dutch
Currency
Euro = €
1 euro = 1.05 dollars
Capital
Amsterdam
Habitants
17.5 Million
Best time to visit
The Netherlands is an all-year travel destination, but the peak season would be between June and August in the summer months. July is the busiest month in summer, because of the start of the summer vacation around Europe. The summer is so popular, because of the pleasant temperatures, and longer days. Spring would also be the perfect time to visit the Netherlands, because of the tulip season. And I know that it’s a dream to see those for everyone!
Winter
December - March
The colder and shorter months are still a perfect time to visit the Netherlands as the cities get very cozy with the Christmas markets and festive activities!
Spring
April - June
Spring is the best time to visit this country as the weather is pleasant, but more importantly, the tulips are beginning to bloom! And who doesn’t want to see them in all their glory?
Summer
June - September
The summer months are peak for the Netherlands, especially the capital Amsterdam. This period of time will give you the highest chance of good weather.
Autumn
September - November
Fall is a good time to visit the Netherlands as it’s shoulder season, and prices go down. Warmer clothing is necessary, but there are still many sunny days left.
Practical information
People from the Schengen area or the European Union can enter the Netherlands with a valid identity card. Other people need to have a valid passport.
Depends on your country of origin (click here to find out if you need a visa)
The Netherland uses the power plug sockets that are of type C (also called “Euro-plug”). The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz
As an European, you can use your own SIM card. Everyone outside the European Union will need to buy a local SIM.
Credit and debit card are widely used in the Netherlands. There are also a lot of ATM’s around the country.
Absolutely! The Netherlands is an extremely safe country. You just need to follow precautions, especially in big cities and everything will be fine. Pickpocketing would be mostly happening in big cities like Amsterdam.
Public transportation in the Netherlands is very easy to use and is one of the world’s most efficient. You have trams, buses, and trains transporting you around the country, going around different regions. Now that the public transportation in big cities will always be better than in more rural areas.
This is a hard question as there are so many different trips you can make in the Netherlands. For example, a citytrip to Amsterdam will look totally different than a roadtrip around the country, or staying in an all-in hotel will definitly not cost the same as an hostel. So, the budget totally depends on different factors like what you want to do, when you are going and your travel style.
Overall, expect to spend, as a budget traveler, between €40 – 80 per day and as a mid-range traveler between €80 – 150. If you want it a bit more luxurious, you will probably spend more than €150 per day.
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