If you are in the Netherlands then you are in a perfect place to spend your vacation or holiday trip. The Netherlands is a fascinating country in Europe. It is a land of dams, canals, windmills, tulip fields, and numerous cycling routes where you can witness the beauty of nature and the magnificent architecture of the cities. This country is also a great place to visit if you are interested in World War history as it has been a great part of the war. Also, the Dutch Food available here is great.

Here are some places to visit in the Netherlands:

Amsterdam

If you are in the Netherlands and you don’t witness the mesmerizing beauty of Amsterdam (the country’s capital), then your trip won’t be completed. Amsterdam in itself is a dream city, filled with colors and amazing history. You can just roam around in the city to look at its colorful and artistic heritage, simple yet charming canal systems, narrow houses boasting of the legacies of the Golden Age of the city. Take a stroll through the streets or take a bicycle ride to the city’s amazing offerings. The canal system makes the most of the city’s beauty but you can also visit the terrific museums that Amsterdam houses. The very popular Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum carrying the works of Vermeer and Rembrandt, Stedelijk which is a home of modern art, Anne Frank House, Dam Square,  Rembrandt House Museum, Royal Palace Amsterdam, NEMO Science Museum, The Oude Church, Leidseplein, Heineken Experience, Amsterdam Museum, Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, Albert Cuyp Market, Skinny Bridge, Eye Film Museum are some of the top places to visit in the Netherlands capital city.

Rotterdam

The attractions of the Netherlands never fail to amaze you. Another city on the list of top attractions in the country Netherlands is Rotterdam. Rotterdam is the 2nd largest city in the country and its history can be traced back to long before 1270 when a dam named Rotte was built. It was in 1340 when Rotterdam was granted the rights of the city by Count of Holland. Today, the city homes more than 650,000 people from various nationalities. If you are visiting this city then there are many places you can marvel at. From nature to the astonishing museums, the city loves to make its visitors fall in love with itself. Cube Houses, Euromast, Erasmusbrug, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam Zoo, Kunsthal Rotterdam, Windmills at Kinderdijk, Market Hall, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Witte Huis, Miniworld Rotterdam, Witte de Withstraat, Arboretum trompenburg, Harbour museum, Netherlands Photo Museum, Port of Rotterdam, The Rotterdam, Oceanium, Wereldmuseum, The Destroyed City and many more are among the top places to visit in the Netherlands and in Rotterdam.

Maastricht

Adding to the immense beauty of Holland, Maastricht is a city in the Netherlands. The city is most famous for being a university city and homes one of the top universities in the World. You can visit this city to witness the architectural style of the medieval era and a colorful and vibrant cultural heritage. The Maas River is something that lifts up the beauty of this amazing city. Among many sites to visit and a lot of activities to do, this city is one of the best places to visit in the Netherlands. Some of the points of interest of this place are Basilica of Saint Servatius, Bonnefanten art museum, Vrijthof, Book Store Dominicanen, Mount Saint Peter, Basilica of Our Lady, Heliport, Fort St. Pieter, Museum aan het Vrijthof.

The Hague

Being one of the most beautiful cities in Holland, The Hague is a city located on the North coast of the Netherlands. The city is important in the political hand of the country and homes many important buildings of it. The architectural style of the buildings fascinates the most. The Hague is a humble abode of Binnenhof Complex, which is the seat of the Dutch parliament. Some of the top points of interest located in this city are Mauritshuis, Madurodam, 16th-century Noordeinde Palace, Peace Palace, International Criminal Court, Duinrell, Escher in Het Paleis, Scheveningen Pier, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Panorama Mesdag, and many more.

Utrecht

It is also a good place to visit in the Netherlands. Utrecht has a famous university that is among the top universities in the country. The 3 Lined canals and Christian monuments are the prime attractions of this place that makes the most of its beauty. Some of the other fascinating places to enjoy here are Domtoren (bell tower), St. Martin’s Cathedral, Domplein square. Catharijne convent Museum, Castle De Haar, Museum Speelklok, Railway Museum, Centraal Museum, Rietveld Schröder House, Nijntje Museum, Dortmunder, and Utrecht Botanic Gardens.

Leiden

Leiden is a city in the Netherlands and is a good place to visit in South Holland. The city also boasts of centuries-old architectural designs. Leiden is the home of the country’s oldest university. Some of the prominent monuments of the Dutch history and Botanical Gardens reside here at Leiden. Hortus botanicus Leiden is the botanical garden that is known to have introduced Tulip in Western Europe.  Museum de Lakenhal, National Museum of Antiquities, Naturalis Biodiversity Center, National Museum of Ethnology, Burcht van Leiden, Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, Molen De Valk, Corpus are some of the places you can visit in the Netherlands while on your trip here.

Delft

Delft is a city in the western Netherlands that comes in the list of most famous places to visit in the Netherlands. This city is known to be canal-ringed. Mostly famous for being a manufacturing base for Delftware that is hand-painted blue-and-white pottery. The Netherlands is like a country that is beautifully crafted by some artists and Delft city is one of its kind. This city also has many historical places to see. Some of the places of Delft city where you can visit are Vermeer Centrum Delft, Nieuwe Church, Museum Prinsenhof Delft, Old Church, Royal Delft, Stadhuis Delft, Science Centre Delft, Botanical Garden TU Delft Eastern Gate, and Beeston markt.   

Haarlem

This is a beautiful city of Northwest Netherlands and has many beautiful architectural sites. It once served as a sea trading port and was surrounded by a defensive wall. The city is famous for having gabled houses and cobblestone streets. It is also famous for the outlying tulip fields. Some of the places you can see on your trip to Haarlem city are, Frans Hals Museum, Teylers Museum, The St. Bavo Church in Haarlem, Grote Markt, Windmill De Adriaan, Ten Boom Museum, De Hallen Haarlem, Cathedral of St Bavo, Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, Het Dolhuys.

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

Rijksmusuem is a prime attraction in the city of Amsterdam. It is a national art and history museum of Dutch. The museum is very popular in the whole world and it exhibits about 8,000 works of historical artifacts telling the story of the rich culture of the Dutch. Some of the artwork it features belong to the artists like Frans Hals,  Rembrandt and Vermeer are a few among them. The main location of the museum in Museum square makes it a center of attraction.

Van Gogh Museum

Dedicated to famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, this museum is one of the most visited places in the Netherlands. It is also one of the most famous places in Europe. You can visit this place if you are interested in artwork and history. It is close to the other popular museum that showcases the work of other great Dutch artists. It displays the largest collection of artworks of Van Gogh and his contemporaries in the world.

Dam Square

Dam Square is a magnificent beauty of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The square is lifted by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument.  The square speaks of the history of the Dutch as it has been a major part of the wars. Dam square is the most visited place in the Netherlands. Dam square also hosts many fairs during national occasions and festivals.

Prinsengracht

Prinsengracht is the outermost 4th canal of Amsterdam’s four main canals. Named after the Prince of Orange, William, it is also the longest canal. The canal is famous for being a part of the revolt against the Spanish. Prinsengracht has many beautiful canal houses, small workshops, and dwellings which are often lifted up by the houseboats on the water. The Noordermarkt, the De Duif church, The van Brienenhofje, The Anne Frank House, The Palace of Justice, Doutzen Hofje, ‘De Roode Vos’ are some of the canal houses of Prinsengracht.

Jordaan

The Jordaan is one of the little beauty located near Amsterdam and is a good place to visit in Netherland. The Jordaan area is bordered by the  Frederik Hendrikbuurt, the Prinsengracht, the Brouwersgracht, and the Leidsegracht from all sides. This district is home to many attractive places that you can visit while on your trip here in the Netherlands. It homes many art galleries, specialty shops, and restaurants.

Anne Frank House

Anne Frank was a great person to remember when it comes to Dutch History. If you are in Amsterdam, you should definitely visit The Anne Frank House. Anne Frank used this place as a hiding place when Germans tried to occupy the Netherlands. World War II diarist, Anne Frank, and her family used this place to hide. The museum now displays Anne Frank’s life and the secret annex. It also features an exhibition on persecution and discrimination. Visit this place in the Netherlands if you are interested in history.

De Efteling

The Netherlands has many fun activities to provide for its visitors. With having many themes and amusement parks, the Netherlands attracts many visitors to itself. One of the popular and the oldest theme park in the country is De Efteling. This fantasy-themed park features over 30 fun and thrilling attractions that are categorized into 4 fantastical realms. The 4 realms that provide you with numerous fun options are Adventure, Fairy, Travel, and Alternative. This is a good place to visit in the Netherlands if you are traveling with Kids.

Zaanse Schans

Referred to as “windmill village”, this is an interesting place to visit in the Netherlands. It is most famous in the whole world because of its 8 historic windmills. These windmills were built in the late 16th century. Zaanse Schans also has about 35 historical houses that tell stories about Dutch history. The other attraction you can visit is located nearby is an open-air museum called Zaans Museum, which highlights the history of Zaan.

Burgers Zoo

If you love animals then you surely visit the zoos of the Netherlands. One such zoo that you must visit in this country is the Royal Burgers’ Zoo. It is considered to be one of the country’s largest and famous zoo. Burgers Zoo is a big home of 8 different themed sites which together makes your experience worthwhile. Every site has its own variety of plant and animal wildlife. The 8 sites of this amazing zoo are Dierenpark, Bush, Ocean, Mangrove, Safari, Desert, Adventure land, and Rimba.

Diergaarde Blijdorp

Rotterdam Zoo or Diergaarde Blijdorp is a place of attraction located in the North of the city of Rotterdam. On the list of zoos of Netherlands, resides Diergaarde Blijdorp. It is among the oldest zoos in the Netherlands. This popular zoo is a nice place to visit in the Netherlands. The zoo has many attractions that you can look forward to. Some of them are voyage through the bottom of the sea called Oceanium; Crocodile River; African Gorilla Island; Taman Indah; and Ice Cave of polar bears.

Attractiepark Slagharen

 Located in Slagharen, Attractiepark Slagharen is a nice place to visit in the Netherlands. It is an adventure theme park. The park features 6 various geography wise themed sites. This geographical area inspired sites to include Mexican, Indian, New Orleans, Wild West, Yellowstone, and Jules Adventure land. The park also displays 40 different attractions.

Natura Artis Magistra

Artis or Natura Artis Magistra is one of the places that you can visit in the Netherlands. It is a zoo park located in the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands.  The place holds cultural heritage importance and has about 27 historical buildings, ponds, and bridges. Some of the places that you explore in the zoo park itself are a planetarium, an arboretum, its own art collection, and an aquarium.

Attractiepark Duinrell

Attractiepark Duinrell is most commonly known as Duinrell. This place of attraction in the Netherlands is located in Wassenaar. It is an all-in-one place for adventure lovers. An amusement park, indoor playground, and a water park together make this park amazing. The fun park is an amazing place to visit for those who love to have fun and enjoy amazing rides. It has roller coaster rides; water slides, camping sites, Caravan Park, bike, and kart hire facility.  The main highlight of this park is Rick the Frog.

De Uithof

Uithof is a famous snowpark located in the city of The Hague. It is one of the top places to visit in the Netherlands. The park is famous among the locals and foreign tourists too. If you love fun activities and snow then you should definitely visit this amazing place.  The snow park of the city features a 400m ice skating rink, 225m slope, go-karts, rink for recreational skating, Quasar, Bungee Soccer, and Sumo Wrestling. If you don’t know how to snow skate then you can take lessons on skiing and skating at Uithof.

Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen

One of the ravishing places in the Netherlands is located in the stunning city of Amsterdam. Visit the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen that is a 3,400-hectare protected dune reserve. This dune produces 50 million cubic meters of drinking water each year. Not only it provides water to its residents but it also possesses picturesque walking trails. Along with the views, you can also indulge in fun activities like bird watching, guided tours, carriage rides, and many more. It is a nice place to visit with family.

Sportiom

Sportium is an entertainment complex in Hertogenbosch. The complex features many entertainment places where you spend some good and adventurous time. This place of the Netherlands is also loved by many people who like water parks and amusement parks. The attractions of Sportium include; Fitness Club Sportiom that is a fitness center that has cardio machines, machine weights, free weights, and other equipment. The center also offers Zumba, Pilates, and Body Pump classes; Ice Fun which is ice themed skating rink in their own caves, hills, and ramps; Aqua Fun, which is a water park; Laser Sportium, an arena for laser tag game. You can also munch on some snacks at Scott’s Cabin in the Ice Fun area.

Ouwehands Dierenpark

Ouwehands Dierenpark or most commonly known as Ouwehand Zoo is one of the places you can visit in the Netherlands. It is quite a popular zoo located in the province of Utrecht. Spread over an area of about 20,000 square meters, the zoo is a humble abode of tigers, yaks, mandrills, warthogs, sea lions, bongos, and many more. But it is most commonly famous for being a home of white lions, brown bears, and wolves. You can spend a good time with your family and friends spotting tigers and other rare animals here.

Safaripark Beekse Bergen

Safari park Beekse Bergen is a unique wildlife zoo that houses around 1,250 animals. Its most popular attraction is car safari – where you can drive your own car through the park and encounter animals like cheetahs and giraffes without being blocked by a fence. It also features bus safaris, walking safaris, and boat safaris.

Keukenhof

One of the major places to visit in the Netherlands is a beautiful flower garden located in Lisse. It is also the 2nd largest flower garden in the world. You can visit the park in the months of March and May. About 7 million flowers are grown every year in the park. You can also enjoy numbers of other events, tours, shows, exhibitions which are hosted by the park. 

Walibi Holland/ Six Flags Holland

Walibi Holland also commonly known as Six Flags Holland is a major attraction in the Netherlands. This is a theme park in Bidding huizen that is visited by so many people throughout the year. The park is a perfect place to hang-out with your family. The highlight of the park includes its thrilling roller coaster rides like Xpress, Goliath, Speed of Sound, Robin Hood, and El Condor.

National Zwemcentrum de Tongelreep

Opened in the year 1996, The Nationaal Zwemcentrum de Tongelreep serves as a nice place to visit in the country Netherlands. It is a swimming pool complex located in Eindhoven. The complex displays both a competition pool and a recreational pool. The recreation one has water slides, a wave pool, whirlpools, and rapids. Whilst the competition pool called as Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium has a 25-meter diving pool, a 50-meter competition pool, and a 4 lane training pool.

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Located in the museum square, near other famous museums like Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum is a good place to visit in Amsterdam and serves as a treat for art and history lovers. The museum features the work of the greatest artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The art collections here feature notable works from artists like Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock, Marc Chagall, and Andy Warhol.

Madurodam

If you want to see the whole Netherlands in one place, then you should definitely rush to this place. Madurodam is a Miniature park that resides in Scheveningen. The park is a fascinating place to visit and is among the topmost visited places in the Netherlands. It is a home of 1:25 scale replicas of renowned Dutch landmarks, buildings, and monuments. The park also has a very unique miniature car that drives throughout the park.

DierenPark Amersfoort

Falling on the list of zoos in the Netherlands, Dieren Park Amersfoort is one of the places you can visit on your trip to the country. If you are in Birkhoven then you should take a look at this animal’s home. It is a zoo which is home to about 100 different species of animals. Spread over an area of 14 hectares, it is also a fun place to visit because of its Dino World and a miniature railway. Take the ride of the railway throughout the park.

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

You have definitely heard of Madame Tussauds Museum. The heart of the city of Amsterdam homes one of the branches of London’s Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. It is among the top places to visit in Amsterdam and in the Netherlands. Madame Tussauds features wax figures of many celebrities. The resemblance is definitely going to make your jaw drop. It features the wax statue of A-list celebrities, sports stars, infamous criminals, famous historical figures, and some royal figureheads.

Toverland

Among all the attractions Holland provides to the tourists, amusement parks are something that brings the best memorable experience. Located in Sevenum, Toverland is an amusement park. The park is divided into 4 major categories which further have many different attractions. The four areas of this amusement park are Magic Forest, the Land of Toos, Magic Valley, and Troy Area. You can also attend various fun shows that Toverland hosts.

Heineken Experience

If you know about drinks, then you might have heard about Heineken. Amsterdam is a city that lets you experience this beer from the scratch. As it is one of the top beer brands, Heineken Experience is visited by the majority of beer lovers. The place allows its guests to witness the history and technology of the beer. The visitation includes historical exhibitions, product samplings, and interactive multimedia exhibits.

Snow World Landgraaf

If you are in the Netherlands, then you can plan your trip to Snow World Landgraaf. The ski resort is located in South Limburg Landgraaf. The indoor ski resort is also Europe’s largest ski resort. SnowWorld has 5 unique and fascinating ski slopes among which 2 are about 500 meters, 2 practice slopes, and a fun park. Along with the slopes, this Snow World also has a 4-star hotel and several restaurants.

Sports & Events Center- The Scheg

Another fun complex which is located in the Netherlands is Sports & Events Center- The Scheg. It is a sports complex which is located in Deventer in the Netherlands. Spread over an area of 20,000 square meters, this complex includes swimming pools, squash courts, ice rinks, water slides, and sports halls. You can also enjoy the complex’s catering facility and sunbathing facility.

Venustempel

If you have an interest in history and archaeological stuff then the Sexmuseum of Amsterdam called Venustempel could be a great place for you to visit. The museum is located in the center of Amsterdam City. It is also considered the world’s first and oldest sex museum and a must-visit place in the Netherlands. The museum features an impressive and vast collection of historical erotic artifacts which includes pictures, media, paintings, and other works.

Dolphinarium

Visit this largest marine mammal park of Europe located in the Netherlands. It is one of the oldest aquatic parks located in Harderwijk, Netherlands. You can visit here during the months of spring and autumn and either visit the themed areas of the park or enjoy the shows organized by the park featuring popular animals from the theme park areas. The theme park areas include Bruinvisbaai, DolfijndoMijn, Dolfijnendelta, Krabbenkust, Roggenrif, Stoere Stellerstek, Walrussenwal, Zeehondenzand, Zeeleeuwenzee, and Zotte Zeeleeuwentheather. The park also has a playground, restaurant, shops and a beach.

Zandvoort Beach

Nature’s grandeur in the Netherlands, Zandvoort Beach is the place you can visit if you want to spend some relaxing time at the beach. This is a man-made beach having bars and restaurants. Visiting here could be a good thing if you want to spend some time away from city life. You can go surfing, kite surfing and enjoy other water sports activities.