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counting down our picks for the top 10
reasons to visit the netherlands when
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for this list we're looking at some of
the most compelling reasons to put this
western european country at the top of
your bucket list
with something to offer every type of
traveler the netherlands
is a must visit whenever you feel
comfortable taking your next trip
number 10 the people and atmosphere
whether you're in the city a small town
or exploring the countryside
you can't help but be charmed by your
surroundings when visiting the
netherlands
we'll be touching on all of the above in
more detail in this video
but what makes this country so uniformly
appealing is the overall vibe and the
speed at which people take life
it's consistently ranked amongst the
best countries in the world in terms of
quality of life
and that translates to a general
happiness and welcoming spirit amongst
the local residents
it's the 14th safest country in the
world is notably family-friendly
and can be navigated with ease by
english-speaking travelers
also while flowers might not typically
be a driving force behind your travel
the dutch tulips live up to their
reputation and certainly add to the
country's scenic spaces
number nine ease of travel between the
international rail system and local
public transit options
western europe puts north america to
shame when it comes to transportation
but even by european standards the
netherlands makes it exceedingly easy to
get around
first of all given that the netherlands
is relatively modest in size
completionists can realistically explore
much of the country in a single trip
if amsterdam's hotel prices are too
steep for you
staying outside the city hardly feels
like a compromise with regular buses
that'll have you there in under 20
minutes
then there are the bicycles cycling is
very much a part of the dutch culture
not only are they widely used in cities
but because the country is quite flat
cycling enthusiasts may even choose to
make this a bike trip
between its world-class train network
local buses and it being among the top
cycling nations in the world
the netherlands makes getting around a
pleasure
number eight the local history every
country has its own unique past for
travelers to engage with
and the netherlands is no exception as
you explore the various dutch cities
the architecture tells a story the
windmills are a well-known national
symbol
but what about the history behind them
more than just milling local grains
the windmills that dot the landscape
actually serve to drain the swampy
marshlands
given that roughly one third of the
country is below sea level
their historic importance cannot be
overstated and various windmills are now
national monuments
the canals make for another fascinating
trip into the past as you learn more
about the crucial world they once played
in the dutch economy
then there are the numerous occupations
that the country has weathered
including the nazis during world war ii
the cannon van nederland in arnhem is a
museum that offers a great crash course
in dutch history
for those who want an overview of the
whole picture
number seven towns and villages the
netherlands boasts a handful of
must-visit cities
but a big part of the country's appeal
are the many quaint villages and
picturesque towns just waiting to be
explored
brook in vathorland is among the most
famous such examples
attracting a steady stream of visitors
with its pastel colored historic dutch
homes divided by canal's band
then there's which looks like something
out of a fantasy novel
the old quarter of this small
picturesque village can only be
navigated by water
walking paths and bridges that span the
canals the town of nardin
located in the province of north holland
is a star fort
complete with fortified walls and a
surrounding moat
kinderdike a world heritage site known
for its windmills is another village
that you won't want to miss
honestly we could probably do a list
entirely dedicated to the towns and
villages of the netherlands that you
should add to your itinerary
number six beer culture do you enjoy a
good pint
do you have a passion for discovering
different types of beer
then you absolutely need to visit the
netherlands
not only is there a long-standing
tradition of beer making within the
country
this is after all the nation they gave
us heineken but there is also a booming
craft brewery culture
offering modern interpretations of the
classics and
bold new brews amsterdam in particular
is home to numerous tap houses where you
can sample the country's finest beers
as well as those from neighboring
nations to try beers made in-house by
the newest generation of dutch craft
brewers
be sure to visit braurat's eye in
amsterdam yopen in harlem
and rotterdam's dakopsa browers the
heineken experience
also makes for a fascinating look behind
the process and history of one of the
world's most popular brews
number five museums and art history
you know what else goes together like
the dutch and beer the dutch and
art the netherlands has given us some of
the finest and most respected artists in
history
and while the works of rembrandt vermeer
and van gaach can be found in museums
all around the world
there is still something special about
gazing upon their creations in their
nation of origin
the reichs museum is a must visit for
anyone with an interest in the classics
while van gogh actually has his very own
museum
rather than focusing exclusively on the
past however
the netherlands continues to champion
the arts if museums and galleries
typically factor into your travel
itinerary
you're truly spoiled for choice with an
abundance of institutions dedicated to
modern and contemporary art
of course history buffs will also want
to get some perspective and pay their
respects with a tour of the anne frank
house
number four the landscape earlier we
told you that the netherlands is a
famously flat country
but don't mistake flat for boring this
western european nation is absolutely
stunning
the aforementioned flowers are obviously
a big part of the draw
as are the windmills which never fail to
add visual interest to the horizon
if you're the outdoorsy type but cycling
isn't really your speed
the country's extensive walking trails
are a great way to see everything that
the countryside has to offer
the pitorpath is arguably the most
famous of the bunch
spanning 498 kilometers or roughly 309
miles
another must visit area is the
netherlands green heart
with major population centers like
rotterdam amsterdam
then and harlem surrounding it the huna
heart
is a popular place to get away from the
city in addition to ample green space
it's also a hub of agricultural activity
that encompasses the enticingly named
cheese valley
number three the dutch vada islands the
netherlands is a destination whose
reputation precedes it
and yet for all the things for which the
country is famous the vada islands
somehow often go overlooked and
unmentioned in most travel guides many a
traveler has made the trip without even
hearing about them let alone visiting
these islands form an archipelago that
runs along the shared coastline of
denmark
germany and the netherlands with five of
the islands belonging to the latter
tessel vlilonde herschel siermoniko
and amaland are collectively considered
a world heritage site
but each island has its own quirks and
unique atmosphere
sandy beaches lighthouses seal watching
local festivals picturesque shoreline
cute villages it's an unexpectedly
classic island getaway experience
that being said it's worth noting that
tessel has one of the country's most
celebrated craft breweries tesla's
braurai
number two local dishes are you the sort
of traveler who lets your stomach pick
the destination
well then it's only a matter of time
until you wind up in the netherlands
we'll start with the obvious stuff there
are a few reparations
and treats that every traveler needs to
try
strop waffles are thin waffles coated in
syrup
hakulsakh is just a piece of toast with
heaps of butter
and wait for it sprinkles amsterdam is
home to some iconic french fry spots
including blamings to salsa maesters
which is a true institution
while in the netherlands you simply must
try the herring which is served raw or
pickled with various toppings
it's an acquired taste but this snack is
readily available from street vendors
and is very much a local classic
bitter ballen profer jets croquette
ralkforce
sausage dutch pancakes or panonkuken
dutch cuisine doesn't get nearly as much
attention as it deserves
and don't even get us started on dutch
cheese
it's quite simply divine number one
amsterdam is this an obvious top entry
yes but it would be dishonest to put it
anywhere else in our ranking
overtourism is a problem in amsterdam
but when navigating the city you
wouldn't know it
at least outside of the overt party
neighborhoods like the red light
district
what makes amsterdam so remarkable is
the balance that it strikes
yes the nightlife is wild but it doesn't
really detract from the city's character
amsterdam is one of the most popular
cities in the world
and yet large sections of it still feel
like a fairytale medieval village
as a result of the architecture few
buildings are over six stories
the canals and ample greenery it's the
sort of metropolis that somehow manages
to do it all at once
it's among the top cities in terms of
museums per capita
the locals are welcoming and no matter
how many guests it receives it always
feels cozy
and intimate that being said rotor dem
don
and harlem should all be added to the
travel itinerary as well
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