Ah, Amsterdam. A city of fine dining, beautiful canals, unique history and the most delicious tiny pancakes known to man. If you're planning an Amsterdam holiday with your family or best buds, take some time to brush up on your cycling skills ready to spend a few days exploring the eclectic Dutch capital. The canal city is renowned for shining a light on its history and thriving art scene, with the abundance of museums and galleries, including the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House, proving to be popular spots for travellers. Head to Dam Square for easy access to city icons like the Royal Palace and De Pjip, which boasts plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars and coffee shops. Alternatively, use your city break in Amsterdam as the ideal base for day trips out into the countryside, counting the famous windmills, frolicking among the tulip fields and sampling a lifetime's worth of cheese, beer and Dutch gin. Whether you're travelling to learn more about history, are ready to spend days exploring cute canals or are locked and loaded, ready to party, look no further than Flight Centre for the ultimate Netherlands package holiday.
- What to take on holiday to the Netherlands?
When packing for a trip to the Netherlands, don't forget the essentials like your visa, passport, chargers, camera, some euro and the correct power adaptor. Clothing wise, check out the seasonality guides and pack to suit the conditions - aka layers for winter and lighter options for summer. Other necessities include a walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and a good pair of jeans. No, seriously, jeans are the ultimate European travel accessory, effortlessly taking you from strolls along cobblestoned streets to late nights eating Dutch frites in De Wallen.
- When is the best time to visit the Netherlands?
The Netherland’s peak season runs throughout summer from July to September, when travellers can enjoy warm weather and long days. If you’re keen to avoid the crowds, consider heading over between September and November, when the autumn leaves change and festive foods begin to emerge.
- Where to go on holiday in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands' elaborate canal city, Amsterdam, offers travellers a bounty of interesting accommodation options. Some of the most popular locations include The Old Centre, Grachtengordel South, the Eastern Docklands, the Old Jewish Quarter and the Museum Quater.
- What is there to do in the Netherlands?
With a maze of unique streets and canals just waiting to be explored, Amsterdam really is a travellers haven. Hire a bike and spend your days peddling throughout the neighbourhoods in search of city icons like the Royal Palace, Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House, before heading to De Pjip to enjoy area’s famous haul of bustling bars, cafes and restaurants. Amsterdam is also the perfect base for adventures into the Dutch countryside, as you hunt for colourful Tulip fields and gin bars.
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- How to find the best holiday package to the Netherlands?
Flight Centre's travel experts are no stranger to a tiny Dutch pancake, and have worked hard to curate the best Netherlands holiday packages on the market. Sign up to get the hottest deals sent straight to your phone & emails here. You can also check out our deals online, or speak to one of our Travel Experts.
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