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Netherlands
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Netherlands

Flat landscapes crisscrossed by canals, windmills, tulip fields, and some of Europe's most progressive cities — the Netherlands is compact, bikeable, and wonderfully walkable. Amsterdam's canal ring alone is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3 walks1 city

Capital

Amsterdam

Language

Dutch

Currency

Euro (€)

Timezone

UTC+1 / UTC+2 (summer)

Population

17.9 million

Best Time

April — May, September

All walks in Netherlands

Have you ever Sex in the Park: Vondelpark🇳🇱Netherlands

Have you ever Sex in the Park: Vondelpark

Architecture resulting from tax avoidance: Houses in Netherlands🇳🇱Netherlands

Architecture resulting from tax avoidance: Houses in Netherlands

Telescope is available: Amsterdam Public Library (OBA)🇳🇱Netherlands

Telescope is available: Amsterdam Public Library (OBA)

Walking Culture

While the Dutch are famous for cycling, walking is equally important. The Pieterpad, a 498 km trail from the north to the south, is the country's most popular long-distance walk. Dutch cities are designed for pedestrians — Amsterdam's nine concentric canals create natural walking loops, and every Dutch town has a car-free center.

Did You Know?

1

About a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level.

2

The Dutch consume more licorice per capita than any other nation — 2 kg per person per year.

3

Amsterdam has more canals than Venice and more bridges than Paris.

4

The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.

5

The Dutch are the tallest people in the world with an average male height of 183 cm.