Country guide
The Netherlands
Canal-lit evenings, gabled houses and quiet corners beyond the crowds.
The Netherlands has a way of making you slow down. Bicycles gliding past canals, gabled houses leaning gently over the water, and long, lantern-lit evenings that stretch into the night. Amsterdam is the obvious pull, but the whole country rewards travellers who wander.
Highlights
- Canal-side evenings in Amsterdam
- Bike rides through the Jordaan
- Boat trips at dusk when the city glows
- Cosy brown cafés and Dutch apple pie
A few honest tips
- ✦Trains between cities are quick, clean and easy, buy tickets on the NS app.
- ✦Amsterdam is best seen on foot or by bike, not by car.