Lonely Planet The Netherlands

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to the Netherlands.

Discover the Netherlands' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Amsterdam's Jewish Cultural Quarter including the Portuguese Synagogue and National Holocaust Museum; to happening upon offbeat sculptures and urban pop art in Rotterdam; and cruising along Den Bosch's Binnendieze canals, which cut beneath buildings to reveal an underground tunnelled world.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's The Netherlands travel guide:

Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate the Netherlands effortlessly
Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Amsterdam
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Anne Frank Huis to the Van Gogh Museum
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
Connect with Dutch culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
Covers: Amsterdam, Haarlem & North Holland, Utrecht, Rotterdam & South Holland, Friesland, Northeastern Netherlands, Central Netherlands, Southeastern Netherlands

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's The Netherlands.