Mid-March to mid-May with a bit chilly weather and moderate prices is the best time to visit Netherlands. It's a period of the country coming to life: Keukenhof is bloomed with colourful tulips and the Hollandse Nieuwe Herring is the freshest. June through August boasts balm weather, fun events like Fierljeppen and tastes of Alkmaar cheese market but also shows tourist crowds and steep prices. Autumn off-peak season brings generous discounts to many hotels around the Netherlands. Winter will infatuate you with traditional Christmas treats and absence of tourist crowds at major sights. But whenever you get there, remember to pack an umbrella as the weather in the Netherlands is quite unpredictable.
The Netherlands have probably the best strawberries in the world!
Explore the scenic rural surroundings around Amsterdam: its windmill villages, fishing harbours, and local family farms
These spring flowers transform the Netherlands into a large colourful carpet
Once a staple food, gerookte paling now became a delicacy and a must try
Not every herring can be called Hollandse Nieuwe. Check the reason why this one gets the special name!
Marijuana, prostitutes, erotic shops, and even theatres—the place is able to satisfy any unspoken desires or mere curiosity. And though most think so, the district is not only about sex and stuff
The Dutch are crazy about two things: football and orange colour
The Netherlands are made for sailing! Sail the beautiful rivers and channels to admire this beautiful country
Natural confetti all around Amsterdam!
Explore the best classic art by the masters of Dutch Golden Age
The natural phenomenon of continuous sand drifting dunes at Texel National Park is a site for everyone to enjoy
Watch the traditional Dutch sport and try it yourself
The pride of Zeeland province, this lobster is like no other!
Lauwersmeer park is a beautiful area at any time, but when the orchids bloom it turns into magic
Lauswersmer National Park is one of the top birdwatching destinations in Europe!
A village without roads, which is called the Dutch Venice
A celebration of everything about red hair and redheads
Discover the most beautiful tulips during an amazingly bright event
Witness seven million flowers blooming around you!
No country is as famous with its cheese as the Netherlands is! Don't miss your chance to try out all the different cheeses available regionally in one place now
Everything is illuminated around you. This is a period of Amsterdam beautifully transforming into a city from a fairy tale
One of the rarest and most remarkable events in Amsterdam!
The city of Maastricht is famous for its beautiful Christmas market and holiday lights
Carnival, dancing, singing and as much fun as you can ever imagine take place on the King's day (Dutch: Koningsdag), known before 2013 as Queensday, throughout the Netherlands
A typical Dutch tradition with a chilly turn!
There can be no excuse to miss the National Day of one of the Dutch symbols—the tulip
Even though Carnival is more of a southern tradition, it's being widely celebrated in Catholic provinces of the Netherlands
A unique yearly event opens the hidden gardens of Amsterdam
One of the biggest dancing events in Europe attracts 350,000 visitors from around the world yearly
Searching for a power-packed European techno event? Here you go!
The greatest walking event in the world attracts crowds of 40,000 people to Nijmegen
The Netherlands Christmas markets are about to impress you with the variety of festive stalls and dazzling lights
Amsterdam is just as good at cherry blossoms as it is at tulip festivals
Another biggie on European summer circuit is the North Sea Jazz Festival in the port city of Rotterdam
Visit National Park Zuid-Kennemerland now to witness some macho behaviour of deers
The city of Gouda is not only famous for cheese, but also for its annual Christmas candle event
One of the most popular ballooning events in the Netherlands
Around 250,000 kilos of ice is yearly used to turn Zwolle's city centre into a majestic winter wonderland
Enjoy the best meals from trucks in the middle of the city
Zeeland is famous for two things - lobsters and mussels. Now is the time for mussels!
Spring brings lots of colors to Holland and is celebrated with the annual flower parade
A great summer retreat spot to enjoy walks, hikes, and picnics
The leading electronic music festival in the Netherlands
One of the most spectacular celebrations of Easter happens in the Netherlands!
One of the most colourful and fun festivals on the canals of Amsterdam
Windmills and water mills open doors for all the fans
The championship of the typical Frisian ships is a highlight of the region
Feel the genuine spirit of the holidays in the prime Christmas town of the Netherlands
The healthy yet odd custom fourty days after Easter
A running event as a great occasion to visit the capital of Netherlands
Enjoy one of the Netherland's biggest balloon festivals in Joure, the Balloon City
A popular summer ballooning event in the Dutch province of Gelderland
A New Year culinary habit, attractive to most foreigners
Meet Dutch Santa Claus and his vigorous helpers
The party capital of the Netherlands is a perfect place for a New Year bash
One of the most beloved traditional characters of the Christmas season in the Netherlands
We already know that Sinterklaas is the biggest holiday, but we haven't yet told you anything about these special treats!
One of Europe's most popular running events
The island of cranberries is a true cranberry lovers destination now!
Great music in a unique and intimate environment
The largest balloon festival in the Overijssel region
Save the date for this unique jazz festival
A long-lasting Ascension weekend tradition, drawing hundreds of thousands to the heart of Breda
More of a national day it is a celebration of all things Dutch, including the "new" herring!
Do you want to see seals sunbathing? Visit Oosterschelde!
A thick Dutch version of split pea soup is particularly good during winter
The commemoration of the defeat of the Spanish siege in 1574 makes up a special celebration in Leiden
Don't hesitate to visit one of the most scenic streets in the world
The oldest continuous pop festival in the Netherlands
A popular Dutch Christmas treat
With the grand opening of hunting season, all meat lovers prepare their forks and knives!
The best weekend for all surf-minded people spiced up with music, food, and arts
A relaxed balloon party in East Netherlands
One of the largest bluegrass events in Europe
Traditionally eaten for the Relief of Leiden day, the hot stew is a nice filling dish
Beautiful snowy fairy tale exists!