Explore unusual things to do in Amsterdam: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of Amsterdam all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Amsterdam, for visitors and locals alike.
Summer is in full swing, and luckily, August 2026 is bringing plenty of sunny days back to the capital. Whether you want to cool off at the best swimming spots, enjoy live music at major concerts in Amst...
From fairytale castles and ancient ruins to impressive military defense lines: our country boasts countless historical icons, but there is only one place where a Roman military base blends so seamlessly w...
From the massive Radio Kootwijk transmitter station to the world-famous art treasures of the Kröller-Müller Museum: the Veluwe boasts countless iconic attractions, but there is only one nature park that c...
From Muiderslot to the Valkenburg Castle Ruins: there are many historic castles in the Netherlands, but there is only one that vanished without a trace beneath the sand for centuries. Just a 30-minute...
From Muiderslot to Kasteel de Haar: there are countless fairytale-like castles in the Netherlands, but there is only one that is built on a real hill. About a 2.5-hour drive from Amsterdam lies the Val...
Whether you’re looking for a special natural spot for a day trip or just want to relax in nature: sometimes you don’t have to travel far to find a breathtaking destination. Just a two-hour drive from Amst...
Looking for the most impressive castles in the Netherlands? Tucked away in the South Limburg countryside lies Hoensbroek Castle, one of the largest and best-preserved moated castles in the country. What b...
Located in Biddinghuizen, Flevoland, Walibi Holland is known for its gravity-defying roller coasters, such as the 46-meter-tall Goliath. But the park has evolved: with over 30 attractions and revamped fam...
The Netherlands is full of historic castles, deep canals, and centuries-old defensive lines. But right in the heart of Leiden stands a truly unique example. Behind the facades of the city center rises a t...
Anyone wandering through the dense forest of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug doesn’t expect to find a full-fledged desert. Yet rising from the Soesterduinen is a 500-hectare expanse of golden-yellow drifting sand...