VISITING THE NETHERLANDS TRAVEL GUIDE

*Netherlands Travel Guides: Scroll to the bottom to head straight to my Amsterdam travel guide (more coming soon) or keep reading to see what to know and expect when visiting the Netherlands and travel tips for the Netherlands*

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What To Expect When Visiting The Netherlands

I have visited the Netherlands on two separate occasions to Amsterdam and I loved them both. The country is beautiful (next up is going for flower blooming season in the spring) and there is something for everyone! Amsterdam is by far one of the most well-known and visited cities in Europe among tourists and there is a reason for that! Don’t miss this bike-friendly happy city with amazing waffles.

Currency

The Euro! Makes it easy when traveling around and through Europe.

Language

Dutch! But everyone speaks amazing English.

Other Tips For Visiting The Netherlands

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Quick Amsterdam Travel Tips

• This city should NOT be known just for marijuana and the red light district. There is SO much more to it, so make sure you stay for a couple days to experience it all!
• Amsterdam is BEAUTIFUL with its canals on every corner. Just spend time strolling along the streets and if you are there in the warmer weather, take a boat on the canals!
• It is the easiest 20 minute direct train ride into smack in the middle of the city from the airport so its an amazing layover city (I went into the city with a six hour layover one time).
• THINGS TO SEE IN AMSTERDAM: Anne Frank House (an absolute must if nothing else), Heineken Factory, Van Gogh Museum and I Amsterdam letters.
• Definitely go to a show in the Red Light District and go to a coffee shop (what the marijuana shops are called) for the experience if you want to see what they are like.
• EAT: Make sure you eat STROOP WAFFLES!! They are amazing- can buy them anywhere. Also eat at Pancake Bakery (really famous breakfast stop, have been on all my trips there!). Pasta e Basta is a really cool restaurant with sharing dishes and they perform songs the entire time.
• Amsterdam Improv: We saw an improv show called BOOM CHICAGO when we were there and it was hilarious – highly recommend!
• Lastly, read about the top things to know before visiting Amsterdam!

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NETHERLANDS CITY GUIDES

Coming soon!