The Netherlands
in Europe

Gelderland is the Netherlands’ most varied province, packing Veluwe heathlands and forests, grand estates, castles and characterful river towns into one little green heart. Dip into Deventer’s bookshops, cycle through Hoge Veluwe or follow the Waal into Nijmegen.

Standing apart from the rest of the country, the most southern province is a charming corner of rolling hills, vineyard-dotted landscapes and Maastricht’s cafés and galleries. It’s also the home of vlaai, so come hungry for a slice (or two).

Amid idyllic forests, cow-dotted meadows and freshly baked worstenbroodjes, Brabant has surelygained its fair share of pastoral charm. But beneath its softer-than-soft accent, this southern province has a few tricks up its sleeve, with tech giants and design visionaries making it their home base, too.

Canals, coast and little excuse not to hop on a bicycle. Probably the most famous province in the country, North Holland is home to our base Amsterdam, Haarlem’s pretty streets and long stretches of dunes, with harbour towns and a ferry to Texel further north.

A little old-world charm with some serious architecture. South Holland is home to some of the country’s most famous sights, from Delft’s canals and Rotterdam’s modern skyline to The Hague’s museums, Kinderdijk’s windmills and the beaches of the coast.

We can hardly think of a town with more storybook charm than Utrecht. Amsterdam's little sister is enchanting and well worth a visit, if only for a few hours.

Getting its name from its sea-bound setting, Zeeland is an enchanting enclave of old harbour towns and seafood spots tucked between dunes and dykes. Explore Middelburg’s historic streets, eat oysters straight from the source or catch the sunset on the coast.