With five days in the Netherlands, travelers can explore Amsterdam's highlights and use the capital as a hub for nearby popular sites, including The Hague, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. Seven days, however, is the right amount of time to cover main interests and discover more of the country than the average visitor with places like Marken, Edam, and Biebosch National Park. If you have 10 days, you can go farther afield to the northern province of Groningen or visit a second country and cross the border into Belgium.
February is the final month of winter in the Netherlands, so the weather is cold and tourist crowds generally low. However, Carnival festivities during this month liven up Dutch towns and cities and draw visitors. Read on to learn more about traveling to the Netherlands in February.
After the busy summer and before the lull of winter, September is the start of the autumn shoulder season in the Netherlands. The weather is likely to be quite good and later in the month, the leaves of the trees will start turning orange and gold. Read on to find out more about traveling to the Netherlands in September.
December is winter in the Netherlands, and while this means it's low season earlier in the month, visitors are attracted by Christmas festivities later. The weather may be cold, damp, and dark, but there's always a cozy cafe to retreat to, and art galleries to shelter in. Read on to find out more about traveling to the Netherlands in December.
August is midsummer in the Netherlands and that brings good weather and plenty of visitors. You won't have the country to yourself during this month, but if you want to get outdoors and enjoy cycling along coastal paths or between picturesque windmills, August is a great time to do it. Read on to learn more about visiting the Netherlands in August.
July is midsummer in the Netherlands, which means it's peak season. With pleasant weather, lots of festivals, and everything open, there's lots to see and do in the Netherlands during this month. Read on to learn more about traveling to the Netherlands in July.
October is mid-autumn in the Netherlands and a shoulder season for tourism. The weather is mild (albeit rather wet), costs are comparatively low, and the crowds are thin, which is an ideal mix for many travelers. Read on to learn more about visiting the Netherlands in October.
Late spring in the Netherlands brings warm (but not hot) temperatures, millions of blooming flowers, and some fun cultural festivals. It's a popular time to visit, and for good reasons. Here's what to expect if you're planning to visit the Netherlands in May.
If you like the idea of having some of Europe's finest art galleries and museums practically to yourself, try visiting the Netherlands in January. The mid-winter month is low season in the Northern European country and although cold weather should be expected, so should cheaper prices and few other tourists. Read on to learn more about traveling to the Netherlands in January.
A country that can be visited any time of year, the Netherlands is best explored in the spring. The weather is brighter and warmer, and those iconic tulip bulbs are blooming. Yet with more than 400 museums showcasing renowned artworks, there’s something to see in every season. Not to mention, a coastal holiday in the summer, a cycling excursion in the fall, or, if you're lucky, an ice-skating outing on a frozen canal in the winter.