Netherlands | 2022
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the vibrant heart of the Netherlands—known for its picturesque canals, narrow gabled houses, and relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city combines history and modernity in a unique way: world-famous museums such as the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum stand side by side with innovative galleries, design shops, and lively neighborhoods such as Jordaan or De Pijp.
Whether on a boat trip through the canals, a stroll through cobbled streets, or a visit to one of the many cozy cafés, Amsterdam is a place where culture, creativity, and joie de vivre flow together naturally.
Utrecht
Utrecht is in the middle of the Netherlands. It has a historical beauty and a lively, modern atmosphere. The city is known for its pretty canals, which are lined with old warehouses that now house small cafés and shops. The cathedral tower is the city's most famous landmark.
Utrecht is an important university city. It is full of life, with young people, bikes, creative neighborhoods, and a variety of cultures. The city is lively without being hectic. Museums, street music, markets, and small restaurants contribute to the city's atmosphere.
Utrecht is less crowded with tourists than Amsterdam, but it's just as charming. It's a place that feels like it's from another time, but it's also very modern.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the modern side of the Netherlands. It is bold, creative, and cosmopolitan. The city was destroyed in World War II, but it was rebuilt and is now an architectural metropolis. It has spectacular buildings such as the Erasmus Bridge, the Cube Houses, and the Markthal.
The city's international atmosphere is influenced by its connection to the world's largest port, Rotterdam. Between the water, skyscrapers, and industrial areas, new, creative neighborhoods are constantly emerging with art galleries, street art, cafés, and urban life.
Rotterdam is young, full of life, and always changing. It shows how rebuilding can lead to new ideas.
Den Haag
The Hague is the political heart of the Netherlands—home to the government, the royal family, and many international organizations, including the International Court of Justice. But the city has much more to offer than politics: magnificent boulevards, impressive museums such as the Mauritshuis with works by Vermeer and Rembrandt, and elegant old buildings characterize the cityscape.
Just a few kilometers away is Scheveningen beach, where city life meets the sound of the sea. The Hague thus combines cultural elegance, international significance, and a relaxed lifestyle in a unique way – a city between power, history, and the sea.
Haarlem
Haarlem, just a few kilometers west of Amsterdam, delights visitors with its picturesque old town center, narrow streets, and impressive buildings such as the Grote Kerk on the market square. The city was once a center of trade and art, and this wealth is still reflected today in its magnificent facades and museums such as the Frans Hals Museum.
Haarlem is a relaxed place to explore, with its canals, boutiques, and cozy cafés – less hectic than Amsterdam, but just as charming. And it's only a few minutes to the North Sea coast at Zandvoort – culture and the sea are very close together here.
