Lonely Planet The Netherlands 2026

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to the Netherlands.

Discover the Netherlands' most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from exploring Amsterdam's Jewish Cultural Quarter — including the Portuguese Synagogue and National Holocaust Museum — to happening upon offbeat sculptures and urban pop art in Rotterdam. Cruise along Den Bosch's Binnendieze canals, which cut beneath buildings to reveal an underground tunnelled world.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's The Netherlands travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips.
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use, so you can navigate the Netherlands effortlessly.
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours, and activity-led excursions.
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go, and more.
• Vibrant photography and maps, including a pull-out map of Amsterdam.
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights, from Anne Frank Huis to the Van Gogh Museum.
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel.
• Connect with Dutch culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions.
• Covers: Amsterdam, Haarlem & North Holland, Utrecht, Rotterdam & South Holland, Friesland, Northeastern Netherlands, Central Netherlands, Southeastern Netherlands.

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's The Netherlands.