REVIEW: Lonely Planet The Netherlands (Travel Guide - 7th edition)

Tradition and innovation intertwine here: artistic masterpieces, windmills, tulip fields and candlelit cafés coexist with visionary architecture, cutting-edge design and phenomenal night-life.

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Lonely Planet’s The Netherlands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll the intricate canals of Amsterdam, revel in Utrecht’s nightlife and stand amid acres of flowering colour in South Holland – all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Nicola Williams tells us why she loves The Netherlands. "I have family in the Netherlands, so this country has always been a natural port of call for me. Living the high life in Amsterdam, marvelling at sand dunes and Van Gogh art in the Hoge Veluwe National Park, two-wheel island hopping in Friesland and tasting fiery beerenburg (herb-infused gin) in a century-old distillery are among my highlights. But it's the Dutch attitude to life I love most. Fusing an old-fashioned 'great outdoors' simplicity with an insatiable desire to design and innovate for the good of the land, this country has its finger right on the 'live well' pulse."

The Netherlands' Top 10

1. Canal Ring in Amsterdam

2. Rotterdam's Architecture

3. Artistic Masterpieces

4. Cycling

5. Brown Cafes

6. Hoge Veluwe National Park

7. Dutch Cheese

8. Maastricht

9. Texel

10. Delft

Inside Lonely Planet’s The Netherlands:

- Colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: Amsterdam, Haarlem, North Holland, Utrecht, Rotterdam, South Holland, Friesland, Central Netherlands, Maastricht and more

Curator: Nicola Williams
Writers: Abigail Blasi, Mark Elliott, Catherine Le Nevez, Virginia Maxwell

Get to the heart of The Netherlands and begin your journey now!

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