The Rough Guide to the Netherlands: Travel Guide with eBook

This Netherlands guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places, with detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. Coverage includes Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Zuid-Holland and Utrecht, the north and the Frisian Islands, the eastern Netherlands, and the south and Zeeland.

Inside you'll find hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires, from off-the-beaten-track adventures and family activities to chilled-out breaks. Itinerary examples are created for different time frames and types of trip, while insider recommendations help you beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots. Highlights include Amsterdam Noord and the Eastern Docklands, Indonesian food, cycling, Giethoorn, Texel, Den Haag, the Rijksmuseum, Maastricht, Keukenhof gardens, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Delft, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Frisian Islands, Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum, IJsselmeer and Southwest Friesland.

The guide provides extensive coverage of regions and experiences, with hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels, practical information at each site including hours of operation and transit tips, and colour-coded mapping. You'll also find background information on history, culture, art, architecture, film, books and religion, plus an essential Dutch dictionary and glossary of local terms. Printed on paper from responsible sources and verified to meet FSC's strict environmental and social standards, the guidebook includes a free eBook download and has been fully updated post-COVID-19.