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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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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The Dutch Christmas Markets | 9 Best Places to Visit during Christmas in the Netherlands | Top 9 Things to See and Do in the Netherlands during Christmas
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The Dutch Christmas Markets | 9 Best Places to Visit during Christmas in the Netherlands | Top 9 Things to See and Do in the Netherlands during Christmas

While the whole world is already busy shopping in Advent Markets from mid-November, the Dutch have yet to set up a Christmas Tree! Strange but true, the country starts brimming with Christmas joy only from the second week of December when the town squares convert into grand markets selling food, trinkets, glühwein, oliebollen, and all kinds of gifts that bring smiles to the faces of your friends, family, and folks you care about.

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De Mooiste Plekken in Nederland in De Herfst | Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands during Autumn | Top Things to See and Do in Fall in the Netherlands
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De Mooiste Plekken in Nederland in De Herfst | Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands during Autumn | Top Things to See and Do in Fall in the Netherlands

I've always been intrigued by the fascinating season of autumn. To me, autumn is a grand manifestation of the ultimate reality on earth that one day everything has to perish just to be reborn again. And as the tree leaves turn into vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and red, one last time before they return to Mother Nature, the mushrooms start emerging, chestnuts lay all around, and soft rays of the sun kiss your face as you take a leisurely walk on the rustling dry leaves, autumn shows us that the end can also be beautiful. And during this beautiful season in the Netherlands, what are the things you can see and do? That's precisely what I'm going to tell you today. So let's begin!

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7 Best Things to See and Do in Giethoorn | A Dutch Fairytale Village without Roads | Little Venice of the Netherlands | Small Venice of the North
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7 Best Things to See and Do in Giethoorn | A Dutch Fairytale Village without Roads | Little Venice of the Netherlands | Small Venice of the North

Giethoorn is an enchanting Dutch fairytale village with centuries-old picturesque thatched-roof houses, a myriad of canals and numerous quaint wooden bridges situated in the province of Overijssel amidst the Weerribben-Wieden National Park - a vast nature reserve. Since the old part of the village has no car roads and hence the only means of transportation are walking, cycling and boating through a network of small canals, it has earned the title of 'Little Venice of the Netherlands' or 'Small Venice of the North.'

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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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Instagrammable Netherlands | 33 Best Photography Locations in the Netherlands | 33 Top Photo Spots in the Netherlands
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Instagrammable Netherlands | 33 Best Photography Locations in the Netherlands | 33 Top Photo Spots in the Netherlands

Having lived in the Netherlands for the last 11 years and having traveled to 100+ cities, towns, and villages across all the 12 provinces of the country, discovering many hidden treasures on the way that are not featured in any travel brochures or websites, I can safely proclaim that we’ve seen this country more than many of the locals. Based on that experience, today, I decided to share with you the 33 best photography locations in the Netherlands that are shouting to feature on your Instagram.

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