Food & Travel Guide
Netherlands
The Netherlands is compact, creative and incredibly easy to explore, a country of canals, windmills, bike paths and big skies. Life here flows at a gentle pace, often on two wheels, with water never far away, whether in the form of city canals, rivers or long stretches of sandy coastline. From art filled cities to peaceful countryside dotted with farms and flowers, it is a destination that feels both relaxed and full of quiet charm.
Netherlands in a nutshell
💬 Languages
Dutch is the official language. English is spoken almost everywhere, making it one of the easiest countries in Europe to navigate.
💰 Currency
The Netherlands uses the Euro, abbreviated as EUR. Cards and contactless payments are widely accepted.
🧇 Food, glorious food
Dutch food is simple, comforting and often best enjoyed casually. Look out for warm stroopwafels straight from the market, crispy bitterballen dipped in mustard, herring served the traditional way and generous slices of apple pie. Add great coffee, lively food halls and an increasingly creative dining scene and you have plenty to explore.
💡 Travel ideas
Start in Amsterdam for its canals, museums, markets and vibrant food scene, best explored by bike or on foot. Head to Rotterdam for bold modern architecture, creative energy and a dynamic dining scene that feels very different from the rest of the country. Across the Netherlands, you will also find an incredible range of museums, from world famous art collections to smaller, beautifully curated spaces that are well worth building into your itinerary. Venture into the countryside to see windmills, flower fields and traditional villages, or follow the coast for dune walks and long beaches along the North Sea.
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