Things to see in Netherlands

3,929 places worth seeing in Netherlands on an illustrated map: Rijksmuseum, Johan Cruyff Arena, Van Gogh Museum, Rietveld Schröder House and De Kuip, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

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Rijksmuseum The largest and most prestigious museum for art and history in the Netherlands: works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and other Dutch masters. Its ga
Johan Cruyff Arena The Johan Cruijff ArenA, built from 1993 to 1996, has a capacity of 55,865 seats during sports matches. It's the home ground of AFC Ajax, wh
Van Gogh Museum This museum is dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, a late 19th-century Post-Impressionist Dutch painter. Tickets are available online only, and c
Rietveld Schröder House The house, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was built in 1923-1924 in Utrecht. The structure of the house is completely in line with the ideas o
De Kuip 51,000-seat football stadium, hosting the biggest club of the city, Feyenoord. The stadium also doubles as a venue for concerts.
Mauritshuis Housed in a 17th-century palace overlooking the water of the Hofvijver pond, the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis contains the former colle
Anne Frank House The house where the Jewish girl Anne Frank wrote her diary while hiding with her family from the Nazis. One must buy tickets online, only 20
Efteling This European park opened as a 'pleasure gardens' with a fairy-tale theme in 1952. Its first major rides were a miniature railway and a caro
Royal Palace of Amsterdam The Royal Palace is one of the three official palaces of the Netherlands. It is at the disposal of King Willem-Alexander by the Act of Parli
Concertgebouw Famous for its orchestra and its acoustics (among the top ten in the world), this is one of the world's most frequently visited concert hall
Eise Eisinga Planetarium The world's oldest still operational planetarium, from the late 18th century. It's also a cultural world heritage site.
Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, used for the Olympic Games of 1928. The stadium is designed in its entirety by Jan Wils. It was expanded in 19
Madurodam Miniature park in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam The Stedelijk Museum is the municipal museum of modern art. It has a long history, as it first opened in 1874 and has been at its current lo
Kröller-Müller Museum Excellent museum with the second largest collection of paintings by Van Gogh after the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Many other master works
De Grolsch Veste They play football in the Eredivisie, the Dutch top tier, and usually do well and qualify for European tournaments. De Grolsch Veste stadium
Mount Scenery With an altitude of 862m, Mount Scenery has the highest elevation in all of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. There is a hiking trail to go up
Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal Designed by D.F. Wouda, this is the largest steam-powered pumping station in the world that is still in operation, although due to developme
Huis ten Bosch The official residence of the King of the Netherlands, was built by Frederick Henry of Orange in the middle of the 17th century as a summer
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen The main building of Museum Boijmans van Beuningen is closed for a major renovation until 2029. The Depot was opened for the public in Nov 2
St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht The Gothic Dom church (built between 1284 and 1520) is the major religious building in the city. It was a part of a larger cathedral which w
Vondelpark The only large park that is close to the Binnenstad, and definitely the most popular one. Especially in the summer, it is lively and crowded
Westerkerk Built in 1620-1631, located on Westermarkt near the Anne Frank House. You can climb the tower (with a guide only) every half hour, M-Sa €6.
Ziggo Dome Multi-use indoor arena in Amsterdam.
Walibi Holland Theme parks with roller coasters and other thrill rides. Highlights include the Goliath, the highest, longest and tallest steel coaster in t
Erasmusbrug A combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge across the Nieuwe Maas built in 1996.
Het Loo Palace Just northwest of the city is the 17th century Paleis Het Loo, bought by the Dutch Royal family in 1684. William III, King-Stadtholder of th
Nieuwe Kerk Delft Located at Markt, this church was built in 1496. The royal burial chamber is in this church but is not accessible. Prince William of Orange
Oude Kerk The oldest of the five main churches in the historic centre, and probably the oldest building in Amsterdam. It is right in the heart of the
Rembrandt House Museum This is where the artist Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn and his wife, Saskia, lived between 1639 and 1658. The house is a reconstruction of the
Natura Artis Magistra An entry ticket for Artis also provides admission to the Planetarium, the Aquarium and the Zoological Museum. Artis is also a botanical gard
Nieuwe Kerk Used for royal coronations, including the crowning of King Willem-Alexander in 2013, and royal weddings, including his wedding to princess M
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam Ethnographic and cultural museum about Africa, Asia and South America. Includes an excellent cafe which sells food from around the world. Ti
Noordeinde Palace This is the royal palace that King Willem-Alexander uses as his office. While the inside is not open to the public, the 17th-century façade
NEMO Science Center Above a tunnel overseeing the IJ, NEMO is the largest science museum in the Netherlands. It's a showcase of how scientific phenomena influen
Homomonument The Homomonument is a memorial to gays and lesbians murdered in World War II, a call for vigilance against homophobia, and an inspiration fo
WerkTalent Stadion They were promoted in 2026 and now play soccer in Eredivisie, the top tier. Their home ground is Cars Jeans Stadion, capacity 15,000.
Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel Sparta, being one of the three clubs to have a somewhat regular foothold in the Dutch Eredivisie, find their origin in the neighbourhood of
Portuguese Synagogue The most prominent synagogue of the city centre, the Esnoga dates back from 1675 and is built in an austere Classicist style. In 1492, Spain
Naturalis Biodiversity Center Naturalis (aka National Museum of Natural History) is a museum on the history of life and the natural planet. The museum has undergone large
Museumplein Not exactly a park, but a large grassed open space. Around its edges are the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum and the
Magere Brug The Magere Brug, literally "Skinny Bridge", is a bridge that spans the Amstel River and connects the Kerkstraat with the Nieuwe Kerkstraat.
Oude Kerk This is Delft's oldest church, built in 1246. The interior of this church is excellent. Famous Dutchmen are buried in this church, including
Kunstmuseum Den Haag The biggest museum in the Netherlands when it comes to De Stijl. Founded in 1866, the museum nowadays is renowned for its large collection o
AFAS Live Large-scale music venue with plenty of international stars having performed here. More "headliners" are booked in Amsterdam for AFAS Live th
St. John's Cathedral One of the most prominent landmarks of Den Bosch. Building started in 1380, in Gothic style. The exterior of the building had been deteriora
Teylers Museum Open since 1784, this is the oldest museum in the Netherlands. It's interesting collection is broad, reminding one of 18th-century curiosity
Grote Kerk This impressive Gothic-style church has been the heart of the city and its main landmark for centuries. It was built in the middle of the Gr
Amsterdam Museum A museum about the history of Amsterdam.
Groninger Museum Opposite train/bus station. Spectacular architecture. Hosts state-of-the-art contemporary art in the world. Named one of the five most progr

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