Discover the Netherlands. Surprisingly close by.
Small in distance, big in experience.
From vast landscapes to bustling cities: The Netherlands effortlessly brings contrasts together. Here you will find innovation alongside tradition, tranquillity alongside energy and nature alongside culture. Everything is within reach, ready to be discovered. A country that continues to surprise you, no matter how well you think you know it.
Our favourites of the moment:
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The ancient province of Drenthe
In Drenthe, time seems to stand still for a moment. This is the Netherlands' best preserved piece of wilderness, where vast forests, heathlands and ancient dolmens combine to form a landscape full of history and tranquillity. But behind that silence lies a surprising amount: from lively villages to endless cycle paths and extraordinary nature. A place to wander, discover and recharge.
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National Park De Hoge Veluwe
The Veluwe is one of the largest interconnected nature reserves in the Netherlands, where forests, heathland and sand drifts alternate in an ever-changing landscape. Here you come face to face with red deer and wild boar, while peace and quiet reign supreme. A place to slow down, get lost and experience nature at its purest.
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The Wadden Islands
Wind force four, salty air and a horizon that never ends. You don't have to go to Iceland or Norway for that feeling of freedom; you just find it here. In the unique Wadden area, where nature and tides set the pace. A place that detaches you from everything and lets you experience how great silence can be.
Our favourite this summer:
Goeree-Overflakkee: Island of space and tranquillity
On Goeree-Overflakkee, you experience space as it was meant to be. Vast beaches, wide dunes and special nature reserves alternate in a landscape that never gets boring. Surrounded by the North Sea, the Grevelingen and the Haringvliet, the island breathes freedom. Here you can catch your breath, slow down and discover how rich simplicity can be.
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Our provincial guides:
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North Brabant
In North Brabant, everything is about enjoying together. From atmospheric cities to green nature areas and vast landscapes: here you immediately feel at home. Hospitality is in every encounter, the good life in every street. Between tradition and innovation, Brabant bustles at its own pace. Convivial, lively and always with a smile.
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Friesland
Friesland has a character you won't find anywhere else. With its own language, culture and vast lake landscape, the province proudly steers its own course. Here you live with the elements: wind, water and space. From quiet villages to lively waters, Friesland doesn't let itself be rushed.
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Flevoland
Flevoland is the youngest part of the Netherlands, shaped by vision and craftsmanship. Here, modern cities lie alongside vast natural areas and extraordinary landscapes at the bottom of the former Zuiderzee. From architecture to quiet areas, everything here feels open and progressive. A place where pioneering is still in the air.
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Zeeland
In Zeeland, water is never far away. The sea, delta works and vast beaches determine the rhythm of the day here. Sunlight reflects off the water and gives the landscape an endless space. From quiet islands to lively coastal towns, Zeeland feels free, open and always on the move.
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Groningen
Groningen feels like a world on its own. Open landscapes, vast skies and characteristic villages give the north an unprecedented tranquillity. At the same time, the city buzzes with energy and creativity. That combination makes Groningen quirky and surprising, a place where you find the space to really get away from it all.
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Drenthe
In Drenthe, you come to rest in a landscape that has been telling stories for centuries. Forests, heaths and dolmens bring you closer to the past, while endless paths invite you to wander. Here you experience the simplicity of being outdoors in its purest form.
Our city guides:
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Amersfoort
This cultural-historical city is an absolute hidden gem for a city trip. Packed with your camera, you can wander in Amersfoort for hours along walled houses, alleys and canals.
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Breda
Wander around this old fortified city. Cosy shopping streets, beautiful historical buildings and the Burgundian people make Breda one of the nicest cities in Brabant.
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Eindhoven
Eindhoven is bursting with design, technology and ideas. Between industrial heritage, modern hotspots and green spaces, everywhere you feel the energy of a city that keeps innovating.
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Haarlem
This city takes you back in time. With culinary highlights and the sea just a 15-minute drive away. After a long day of wandering, you can clear your head during a sunset on the beach.
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Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden is the beating heart of the North. A city where you sleep and eat in the most unique places and where they have no shortage of culture and history.
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Maastricht
The charm of Maastricht has a French atmosphere. The people are hospitable, life is Burgundian and the buildings date back to the Middle Ages.
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Nijmegen
Despite its old-world charm, Nijmegen is a forerunner in sustainability. The city has even been named Europe's Green Capital! A city full of sustainable and conscious places that Honeyguides picked out for you.
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Noordwijk
Relaxing with your feet in the warm sand of Noordwijk, alternating with a refreshing dip in the sea. Walk in the woods or the dunes and enjoy the sunset.
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Rotterdam
Europe's largest port city is known for its unique architecture such as the Cube Houses, the delicious eating and drinking establishments, the famous Erasmus Bridge, the rich offer of art and culture and Rotterdam Pilgrim beers.
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Utrecht
From the canals to the famous Rietveld Schröderhuis and from the iconic TivoliVredenburg to the exciting architecture in the Utrecht Science Park. This is where ideas become reality.
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Den Bosch
Den Bosch, officially 's-Hertogenbosch, is a Burgundian city full of history, atmospheric streets and unique sights such as St John's Cathedral.
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Tilburg
The underdog of Brabant is growing. Places like the Spoorzone and 013 can no longer be left off the map. A centuries-old textile city full of fresh energy.
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Zutphen
Zutphen is a charming Hanseatic city on the river IJssel, known for its medieval streets, towers and rich history.
For nature lovers:
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The Veluwe
Relax in the Netherlands' largest nature reserve: the Veluwe. Discover the diversity of nature and who knows, you might even spot foxes, red deer or roe deer.
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Low-Holland
Off the beaten track and only 15 minutes from Amsterdam, you will find a collection of picturesque villages with Dutch facades, harbour towns, islands and tulip fields.
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The Utrecht Hill Ridge
This wooded region can be found between Utrecht and Amersfoort. This royal region is full of castles and country houses and tells the stories of Dutch nobility.
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The Wadden
Wind force four and the smell of the sea. For the feeling of freedom, you don't need to go to Iceland or Norway. It can be found just here in our own piece of Unesco World Heritage.
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The Groote Heide
On both sides of the Belgian-Dutch border you will find the magnificent De Groote Heide nature reserve. A place full of adventure and with unique biodiversity.
