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.
600 statues and a rare double row of flying buttresses Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 On the exterior, St. John’s Cathedral offers a striking example of the decorative fervor of Brabant Gothic arch...
When you think of a day trip to a historic Dutch city, well-known destinations like Utrecht, Haarlem, or Delft quickly come to mind. However, anyone traveling to the province of Gelderland will discover o...
When you think of a day by the water, you probably picture crowded beach bars and towels on the sand. Deep in North Limburg, about an hour from Maastricht, you’ll find a completely different setting. The...
The 45-meter-high Brederodeberg and a 13th-century castle ruin Jorisvermeule1992, CC BY-SA 4.0 Hidden in the dense forests of the eastern dune section lies the absolute highest point of the nati...
Just a stone’s throw from the capital lies one of the most layered landscapes in the Netherlands. It is a place where traces of prehistory, regal grandeur, and rugged forests come together in surprising w...
When the temperature rises, we’d much rather swap the hot city asphalt for a refreshing dip in nature. Sometimes you don’t have to travel far at all to find crystal-clear water and that sun-drenched islan...
Every day, a pungent scent of fresh cocoa wafts past along the broad waters of the Zaan. This distinctive village scene is consistently ranked among the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands. Anyo...
If you’re looking for the ultimate stop on a day trip to Maastricht, something truly special awaits you in the city center. The Dominicanen Bookstore is housed in a 700-year-old Gothic church and proudly...
In the dense forests near Doorn stands a country house with a remarkable story. This is where Emperor Wilhelm II, the last emperor of Germany, spent his final years. Anyone who passes through the gates of...
In the middle of the forests of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug stands one of the strangest national monuments in our country: the Pyramid of Austerlitz. In the fall of 1804, 18,000 French soldiers built this str...