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. Marvel at Rotterdam’s architecture, sample Dutch cheese, and explore Amsterdam’s Canal Ring; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Writer Nicola Williams describes why she loves the Netherlands. "Having family here, the Netherlands has always been a natural port of call for me. Living the high life in Amsterdam, gorging on sand dunes and Van Gogh art in the Hoge Veluwe National Park and two-wheel island-hopping in Friesland are among my highlights. But it's the dutch life attitude 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. Amsterdam
2. Delft
3. Scheveningen
4. Frisian islands
5. Maastrict
6. Mauritshuis
7. Edam & Gouda Cheese
8. Eindhoven
9. Rotterdam
10. Rijksmuseum
Inside Lonely Planet’s The Netherlands Travel Guide:
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak
NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of the Netherlands’ best experiences and where to have them
What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas
NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel
Planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids
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, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
Over 50 maps
Covers Amsterdam, Haarlem, North Holland, Utrecht, Rotterdam, South Holland, Friesland, Northeastern Netherlands, Central Netherlands, Maastricht, Southeastern Netherlands
ISBN: 9781788680561
Writers: Nicola Williams, Abigail Blasi, Mark Elliott, Catherine Le Nevez, Virginia Maxwell
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