Iconic Netherlands

Netherlands' second largest city boasts a wealth of cultural venues and events, wonderful museums, great nightlife, and amazing energy.

Established in the 19C, this extensive museum ranges from medieval to contemporary art, with pieces by world-renowned masters.

Roam the streets lined with modern buildings, diverse shops, and great eateries, or head out at night to explore the local pub scene.

One of a few unique residential complexes, this building boasts innovative Cube-like architecture that mimics a geometric tree.

Stroll along the waterfront lined with impressive modern architecture, enjoying the scenery and the bustle of the local cafes.

Netherlands' third-largest metropolis is also the country's seat of government, featuring fine architecture and rich culture.

Buzzing with life, this university city is a booming metropolis full of cultural venues, historic landmarks, and great nightlife.

Housed within the elegant 17C Schielandshuis mansion, this history museum exhibits paintings, jewelry, sculptures, and other relics.

A sprawling lush parkland, surrounded with notable museums and featuring a lovely pond, monuments, and a sculpture garden.

A feat of human ingenuity, this cable-stayed bridge span over 800m, affording great views and a striking vision over the river.

For a night on the town full of flair and culture, head to Rotterdam's impressive concert hall, known for its classical and jazz concerts.

Merging fairy tales, myths, and folklore, the world's oldest theme park offers a huge variety of rides and activities for all ages.

Erected in the 18C, these marvelous windmills are a significant piece of Netherlands' cultural history and are open to the public.

Visit the harbor to admire the many vessels and ponder the significance of Rotterdam's naval history, or hire a boat and tour the harbor.

With an observation deck at an altitude of over 90m, this tower offers stunning views of the surrounding region.

A superb example of Dutch Functionalist architecture, this 20C house is an architectural museum illustrating the principles of this style.

Tracing Rotterdam's fascinating naval history, the museum exhibits over 800,000 items, including models, historic vessels, and navigational tools.

A vibrant city known for its university, Eindhoven offers an array of museums, parks, open-air galleries, theaters, and great nightlife.

A marvelous historic town full of many attractions, including a well-preserved Old Town, beautiful parks, and various cultural sites.

One of the country's oldest zoo features a botanical garden, a modern aquarium, and over 2,000 animals species from all around the world.

Erected in 1981, this cable-stayed bridge spans the river, offering a dramatic sight with its bright red colors.

A remarkable architectural complex, this important business center is home to over 200 offices and offers spectacular views.

This gargantuan dam features a beach and many outdoor activities, including biking, windsurfing, sunbathing, and just enjoying the scenery.

Initially settled in the 6C, this ancient town is rich with historic landmarks, a wealth of cultural curiosities, and great shopping.

Wander through the narrow streets, visiting the lively town squares, admiring the buildings, and enjoying the array of local shops.

A wonderful museum focusing both on fine and contemporary art, hosting artwork dating to the 14C as well as multimedia installations.

Adjacent to a nice botanic garden, this small museum focuses on regional natural history, including paleontology, botany, and minerals.

Built in the 11C, the basilica is one of the oldest in the Netherlands, and houses a remarkable exhibit of ecclesiastical artifacts.

A vibrant city known for its university, Eindhoven offers an array of museums, parks, open-air galleries, theaters, and great nightlife.

Merging fairy tales, myths, and folklore, the world's oldest theme park offers a huge variety of rides and activities for all ages.

The stately 11C basilica retains most of its original Romanesque architecture, also featuring Gothic sections and an ornate decor.

Trace the curve of this medieval wall, a fine remnant of former fortifications, and enjoy a stroll in the garden running along it.

Dating as far back as the Roman times, these manmade caves riddle the mountain with dark passages decorated with carvings and drawings.

Buzzing with life, this university city is a booming metropolis full of cultural venues, historic landmarks, and great nightlife.

Netherlands' third-largest metropolis is also the country's seat of government, featuring fine architecture and rich culture.

Erected in the 18C, these marvelous windmills are a significant piece of Netherlands' cultural history and are open to the public.

The historic capital of Holland is home to several museums, historic buildings, cultural monuments, and excellent nightlife.

Housed in a 17C hospice, this museum hosts the paintings of the famed Frans Hals, as well as historic decor and objects of applied art.

Explore the streets of the city center, full of historic buildings, charming streets, and wonderful local restaurants.

Diverse and fascinating, this museum hosts notable exhibits on science, art, and natural history, as well as an array of historic relics.

The historic meat market is a wonderful example of 17C Mannerist architecture, housing an archaeological museum and an art exhibit.

Netherlands' third-largest metropolis is also the country's seat of government, featuring fine architecture and rich culture.

Buzzing with life, this university city is a booming metropolis full of cultural venues, historic landmarks, and great nightlife.

A lovely Gothic city hall dating to the 14C, home to collections of notable artwork, cultural relics, and municipal history.

Established in the 15C, this massive church features Gothic architecture, rich stained-glass windows, and a tranquil atmosphere.

Several historic landmarks hem this beautiful market square, including the Great Church, the Gothic city hall, and several museums.

A pumping house founded in the 18C for the drying of the Haarlem Lake, now housing a museum exhibiting historic water-pumping machinery.

Merging fairy tales, myths, and folklore, the world's oldest theme park offers a huge variety of rides and activities for all ages.

The Dutch capital retains its medieval charm along with historic buildings, rich culture, its iconic canals, and charming streets.

Dedicated to modern and contemporary art, as well as design, this fine museum hosts nearly 100,000 items from Impressionism to Pop Art.

A stunning world-renowned national museum with a focus on art and history, hosting a massive collection of artifacts and artwork.

Stroll along the iconic canals and streets, taking in the city's atmosphere, or head out to explore Amsterdam's thriving nightlife.

Amsterdam's historic port area, this district was established in the 15C and now is a vibrant hub of cafes, shops, and colorful buildings.

Netherlands' third-largest metropolis is also the country's seat of government, featuring fine architecture and rich culture.

Buzzing with life, this university city is a booming metropolis full of cultural venues, historic landmarks, and great nightlife.

Established in the 13C as a pseudo-monastic community, this complex boasts historic buildings and an lingering peaceful atmosphere.

A lively and upbeat shopping district, lined with classy boutiques, colorful storefronts full of souvenirs, and a wealth of cosy cafes.

Honoring the life and works of Vincent van Gogh, this excellent museum hosts an exquisite collection of his works and other Impressionist pieces.

A branch of the famous Russian museum, Hermitage Amsterdam proffers an array of temporary exhibitions drawn from the original museum.

Merging fairy tales, myths, and folklore, the world's oldest theme park offers a huge variety of rides and activities for all ages.

Erected in the 18C, these marvelous windmills are a significant piece of Netherlands' cultural history and are open to the public.

In the heart of the Jewish quarter rests Rembrandt's house of two decades, now housing a museum dedicated to his life and work.

Visit the 17C canal house where Anne Frank's family hid from the Nazis during WWII, now an illustrative museum full of poignant exhibits.

Set on reclaimed land, the former docklands were transformed into vibrant residential areas, full of shops, cafes, and chic locals.

Set in the heart of the city, this 15C church no longer serves as a site of worship, but hosts occasional exhibitions and royal ceremonies.

A vibrant city known for its university, Eindhoven offers an array of museums, parks, open-air galleries, theaters, and great nightlife.

Alternative between dunes and sprawling heather, this national park is known for its scenery, left in its wake by the last Ice Age.

One of Amsterdam's three major arteries, this beautiful canal is lined with historic buildings and cultural monuments.

The first of the three major city center canals, this beautiful canal is lined with elegant mansions, ornate gardens, and historic houses.

Arguably one of Amsterdam's most impressive canals, this one is lined with historic buildings that once housed an array of brewers.

A marvelous historic town full of many attractions, including a well-preserved Old Town, beautiful parks, and various cultural sites.