Document checklist for the Netherlands

• Visa
• Valid passport
• Adequate funds to cater for your trip
• Return or onward ticket

Essential Netherlands travel information

Currency- Euro (€). $1 is roughly equivalent to €0.98.

Daily budget for one person- Approximate €139 ($145).

Languages- Dutch is the official spoken language in the Netherlands.

Socket type- Types C and F, 230V supply voltage and 50Hz

Time zone- Central European Time (CET): ET +6.

Top three cities to visit- The Hague, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam.

Top three landmarks/monuments – The Rijksmuseum, the Keukenhof tulip meadows, and the Anne Frank House.

Visa information for the Netherlands

Due to the Netherlands’ inclusion in the Schengen Area, entry is straightforward. The majority of foreigners can visit or do business in the Netherlands without a visa for a maximum of ninety days in the limit of a 180-day period. In addition, the 26 Schengen countries allow visa-free entry and travel for visitors from the EU, EEA, Switzerland, and other nations.

Typical costs and budget for a moderate-budget traveler to the Netherlands

Daily spending – Approximately €139 ($145) per person.

Meals – €37 ($38)

Transport – €21 ($22)

Hotel – €146 ($152) for two people.

You should budget €1,948 ($1,990) for a weeklong trip for two people.

The Netherlands’ top modes of transportation 

The train is the primary mode of public transit for longer trips and is affordable. Buses are available where there needs to be better train service. The simplest method of transportation inside Dutch cities is the bus, tram, or subway, and you can board one quickly by getting a single-use chip card or an anonymous OV-chipkaart (smart transport card).

Safety in the Netherlands

Like any other European country, the Netherlands is no exception when it comes to safety. It’s ranked as the 16th safest nation in the world, and its comparatively low crime rate means you shouldn’t worry. Since police frequently monitor significant cities like Amsterdam, you should always feel safe in their hands if something happens.

Weather in the Netherlands

The Netherlands, bordered by the North Sea, has a mild climate with all four seasons being experienced. There is no dry season; annual precipitation is essentially constant. As a result, the Netherlands experiences warm winters with just -2°C lows and calm, agreeable summers that reach 22°C.

Popular Cities and Towns in the Netherlands

Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations and the largest city in the nation.

Rotterdam – The most important and busiest port in the world, whose development was aided by the Dutch Golden Age.

The Hague- It is the host of the renowned International Court of Justice and Permanent Court of Arbitration of the United Nations.

Must do and see in the Netherlands

• Hire a bike and explore the city’s numerous cobblestone streets and canal views.
• Go to the renowned Rijksmuseum art gallery.
• Explore Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum designed to seem like a typical Dutch hamlet.
• Enjoy the iconic tulip in the world’s most extensive flower garden, the Keukenhof, commonly called the Garden of Europe, just outside Lisse.

Typical Dutch food to try

Erwtensoep- This lovely delicacy is made with green peas and a small amount of potatoes, carrots, onions, leeks, and celery.

Pannenkoeken – Dutch pancakes frequently topped with savory or sweet items, including bacon, fish, apples, cheese, chocolate, powdered sugar, and Stroop (a treacly Dutch syrup).

Haring or ‘Hollandse Nieuwe’- Dutch herring, a well-known and infamous national dish. There are several ways to eat it, but the typical Dutch person eats it raw with minced onion on top.

Vaccine information for The Netherlands

Before traveling, it is crucial to understand what routine vaccinations and COVID-19 precautions are necessary to enter the Netherlands and any other EU nation. In addition, you should visit the CDC website to learn about any vaccination requirements and suggested advice or medication lists.

Fun facts about the Netherlands

1. The Netherlands legalized same-sex marriage on April 1, 2001, and Amsterdam is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the world.
2. Even the trains in Holland are entirely run by renewable wind energy, and the nation has over 1000 windmills.