Being a tourist in Netherlands

Tourism is an important and interesting alternative for spending free time. By travelling, you will discover things about the world around you, but also about yourself and the things you consider essential. Being a tourist in Netherlands will teach you important things about people from other cultures, but also about what a healthy lifestyle looks like, from the Dutch point of view.

Tourist in Netherlands -  Spots and important tourist attractions in the Netherlands

Many of those who will read this guide, probably need a list of tourist attractions or important activities that can be done right from the first day they land in the Netherlands. To make the research process much easier and to make you feel like a proper tourist in the Netherlands, here is a short list of things to do in the Netherlands:

King's Day - If you're lucky enough to be travelling to the Netherlands around April 26th, this is the day the Dutch celebrate their king, Willem-Alexander. April 26th is a national holiday and in many cities there are all kinds of interesting activities, concerts and parties.

Visit Edam - The town of Edam is famous for the reason you already thought of, for the famous Edam cheese. The city is only 21 kilometres away from Amsterdam and it is a famous destination in the Netherlands.

Cycling through Veluwe Park - The Veluwe Park is the largest nature reserve in the Netherlands. A bike tour will take you through several sections of the park. The scenery is extraordinary and the price of renting a bike is 5 euros, while the entrance ticket to the park is 11.5 euros.

Enjoy the works of Van Gogh - The largest museum in the world that holds the most works by Vincent van Gogh is located in Amsterdam. More than 500 original paintings are in this museum, and the entry price is 19 euros.

What you can do in four days of vacation as a tourist in Netherlands

Because most vacations don't last more than 5-7 days, we thought we'd give you a short guide with information related to the activities you can do in 4 days spent in the Netherlands, specifically in Amsterdam and the city's vicinity.

Day 1 - You will be able to enjoy the most beautiful things Amsterdam has to offer. It is a very welcoming capital, full of tourists, and will be able to offer you many opportunities to be involved in activities. Our recommendation would be to take a tour of the city by bicycle.

Day 2 - Because you've got to know the city much better, it's time to do a tour of all the museums. There are many museums in Amsterdam that host works of art by the world's most famous painters. You can visit museums for children or museums dedicated to important figures.

Day 3 - You should definitely focus on traditional gastronomy. It is very important to observe and learn how simple Dutch gastronomy is. Holland will not surprise you in terms of food, but it is amazing to know that the variety of food is not very important to the Dutch.

Day 4 - This day could be the perfect time to leave Amsterdam to see more cultural details in other big cities in the Netherlands. You can visit The Hague, Utrecht or Rotterdam. In these cities, you will be able to visit tulip gardens, botanical gardens, breweries, or even participate in festivities.

The best time to visit the Netherlands

It is difficult to be able to say when you should not go to the Netherlands, because interesting things happen. throughout the year.  After a long process of research and information gathering, we have come to the conclusion that the best time of the year to visit the Netherlands is at the end of March and in August.

Between March and August, the biggest and most important holidays take place. The weather is quite good, it doesn't rain as often and you will be able to enjoy the beauties of Holland.

What you should not do in the Netherlands

As a tourist, you want to make the most of your visit to this country. To make sure nothing spoils your experience, here are some related tips on what not to do in the Netherlands:

Beware of the crowds in the centre. As much as you'd like to stop pedalling to take a photo, there's likely to be a huge number of people who can't stand in between you and capture that perfect moment.

Don't leave your belongings unattended. Although the Dutch are not the kind of people who would ever steal things that don't belong to them, this is exactly what gives pickpockets an advantage. Never let your guard down, even if you are in a country with a high degree of security.

The pint of beer does not really exist. In Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands, beer is served in glasses with a maximum of 330 ml. Do not try to order larger glasses because you will not be able to receive them.

Are you ready to move to the Netherlands?

Even if you are a tourist or even want to change your job, the above tips will be very useful for you to make the most of the beauties of this country.

If you are also interested in finding a job, you can check DB Work platform where we always update vacancies for the best employers in the Netherlands