36 Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam | 36 Most Beautiful Dutch Cities, Small Towns, and Villages in the Netherlands that aren’t Amsterdam | 36 Best Day trips from Amsterdam
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36 Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam | 36 Most Beautiful Dutch Cities, Small Towns, and Villages in the Netherlands that aren’t Amsterdam | 36 Best Day trips from Amsterdam

While it's well known that Amsterdam, the lively capital city filled with canals and coffee shops, is frequently the first (and, let's face it, sometimes the only) stop for tourists in the Netherlands, there are a plethora of other, less-visited locations throughout the nation that are equally as worthwhile. Travelers will be surprised by how diversified the Netherlands' landscapes are for such a small nation.

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41 Best Places and Attractions to Visit in the Netherlands in Summer | 41 Amazing Things to See and Do in Summer in the Netherlands | 41 Top Summer Hot Spots in the Netherlands
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41 Best Places and Attractions to Visit in the Netherlands in Summer | 41 Amazing Things to See and Do in Summer in the Netherlands | 41 Top Summer Hot Spots in the Netherlands

Summers in the Netherlands can be a genuine celebration with the sun, sea, beach, festivals, music, overnight stays, lovely pavement cafés, delectable food, and fine wine! The longest day of the year, or the Summer Solstice, which occurs on June 21, marks the beginning of summer, according to the astronomical calendar. June, July, and August are regarded as the summer months by meteorologists. As a result of its maritime climate, which is influenced by the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the Netherlands experiences a variety of weather conditions throughout the summer, including a few hot days with temperatures considerably over the 25-degree threshold.

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Complete Guide to Durga Puja 2023 in Holland | All Durga Puja Celebrations in 2023 by Bengali Communities of the Netherlands | Locations, Dates, Opening Hours, and Latest Updates
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Complete Guide to Durga Puja 2023 in Holland | All Durga Puja Celebrations in 2023 by Bengali Communities of the Netherlands | Locations, Dates, Opening Hours, and Latest Updates

Durga Puja, also known by the names Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is a major annual ten-day Hindu festival that is celebrated in the Indian states of West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha, Tripura, and the nation of Bangladesh during the month of Ashwin on the Indian calendar (which falls between September and October on the Gregorian calendar), to commemorate the victory of the Hindu Goddess Durga (who is regarded as ‘Adi Shakti,’ the primordial cosmic energy) against the shape-shifting demon Mahishasura after a ten-day war.

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10 Most Beautiful Sand Dunes in the Netherlands | 10 Best Dutch Dunes National Parks and Nature Reserves
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10 Most Beautiful Sand Dunes in the Netherlands | 10 Best Dutch Dunes National Parks and Nature Reserves

The Dutch Dunes are ever-changing landscapes as a result of the water and the wind's ongoing effect, extending for hundreds of miles and comprising lakes, woods, and hills that contribute significantly to the Dutch environment. The dunes are home to a diverse array of wild flora and fauna. The dunes provide an essential barrier against the occasionally untamed and rising North Sea because nearly a third of the nation is below sea level. In addition to storm surge protection, these exceptional habitats can deliver a number of amazing experiences right from swimming in the natural freshwater lakes, to a peaceful trek appreciating wildflowers and unusual fauna to biking across rolling hills and conquering windswept vantage points that give breathtaking views in a flat country like the Netherlands.

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27 Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands in Spring | 27 Best Things to Do in Spring in the Netherlands | 27 Reasons to Visit the Netherlands in Spring
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27 Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands in Spring | 27 Best Things to Do in Spring in the Netherlands | 27 Reasons to Visit the Netherlands in Spring

Spring is undoubtedly the most fascinating season in the Netherlands and therefore, the best time for tourists to visit this beautiful country. After dull, grey, and cold winter months, as the sun starts peeping through the clouds, the sky turns blue and the days get longer and warmer, you know spring is in the air. And during these spring months of mid-March to mid-May, being the largest exporter of flowers globally, the whole country transforms into a vast ocean of flowers. It starts with cherry blossoms, crocuses, daffodils, and hyacinths between mid-March and mid-April, followed by the famous tulips between mid-April and mid-May. This makes it a great time to explore the Dutch countryside.

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21 Best Things to Do in De Efteling | Top 21 Attractions in Efteling Theme Park, the Netherlands
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21 Best Things to Do in De Efteling | Top 21 Attractions in Efteling Theme Park, the Netherlands

‘De Efteling’ is a one-of-a-kind fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands, with a fairytale ambiance, natural settings, and a variety of thrilling and captivating attractions derived from ancient myths, legends, fairytales, fables, and folklores, making it a perfect short-break destination for children, adult, and families who need a little magic and thrill now and again!

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Netherlands Off The Beaten Track | 34 Best Hidden Gems in the Netherlands
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Netherlands Off The Beaten Track | 34 Best Hidden Gems in the Netherlands

Having lived in the Netherlands for the last eleven years and having traveled to 100+ cities, towns, and villages across all the 12 provinces of the country, we’ve discovered many hidden treasures that are not featured in any travel brochures or websites, and many of our Dutch friends aren’t even aware of them, making them perfect for crowd-weary travelers. Based on that experience, today, I decided to share with you 34 best hidden gems in the Netherlands.

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