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Places to visit in Netherlands

146 towns, cities and natural areas we have written up, with our picks first.

A large, ornate brick building with a prominent central tower and cupola, situated on a paved square with flower planters and bicycles, under a clear blue sky.

Holland

Edam

Historic town known for cheese and canals
The Paard van Marken lighthouse on the IJsselmeer shore at Marken

Holland

Marken

Historic peninsula village with traditional wooden houses
The Gothic former town hall (Stadhuis) on the Markt in Gouda

Holland

Gouda

Medieval canals, cheese markets, and Dutch heritage
The Grote Markt and the Martinitoren in Groningen

Groningen

Groningen

Lively university city with historic sites and modern flair
The red Eierland lighthouse at the northern tip of Texel

Holland

Texel

Island beaches, dunes, and nature in the Dutch Wadden Sea
The castle ruins above Valkenburg aan de Geul

Limburg

Valkenburg aan de Geul

Limestone caves, castle ruins, and hilly Limburg scenery
Expansive field of vibrant pink tulips blooming in Lisse, Netherlands during spring.

Holland

Lisse

World-famous tulip fields and historic gardens
The tower of the Eusebiuskerk rising over central Arnhem

Veluwe

Arnhem

Green city with open-air museums, parks, and WWII history
The Gothic St. John's Cathedral (Sint-Janskathedraal) in 's-Hertogenbosch

West Brabant

's-Hertogenbosch

Medieval canals, Gothic cathedral, and vibrant Brabant culture
Nijmegen - Overzicht plein

Holland

Nijmegen

Oldest Dutch city with Roman roots, hills, and riverside parks
Overview of Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

West Brabant

Eindhoven

Design city with museums, tech heritage, and vibrant nightlife
A wide, paved public square (brink) lined with historic Dutch buildings, trees, and outdoor cafe seating under a blue sky.

Twente

Deventer

Medieval city on the IJssel River with rich cultural heritage

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