Netherlands
- ★★★★
- Europe
A train station that makes flying seem far less convenient
Planes have revolutionised modern travel, but this experience is so efficient and stress-free that it almost makes flying seem archaic.
- Jenny Hewett
The Dutch town that inspired van Gogh’s ‘best’ painting
Amsterdam’s van Gogh museum is booked out, so we plan a jaunt to Van Gogh Village, Nuenen, where the master perfected his technique.
- Catherine Marshall
- Opinion
- Europe
After 15 years in this European city, I can say it’s the world’s best
I agreed with the view Amsterdam is too expensive, too crowded, and has too many tourists. Then I broke my leg and my whole perspective changed.
- Ben Coates
- Opinion
- Top 10s
Ten things we’ll never understand about the Dutch
An indifference to privacy, uncanny cycling abilities and a cringeworthy Christmas tradition are just some of the Netherlands’ cultural quirks.
- Brian Johnston
- Holiday guide
- Europe
The best of Europe
Its compact size means you can pack a huge amount into a holiday. Our guide will help you make the most of your time.
‘Adult language, adult substances’: A canal cruise unlike any other
Unconventional elements of Amsterdam’s history are divulged on an irreverent canal cruise.
- Tim Richards
My mum got her hip replaced, so I took her cycling through Europe
Things don’t start off well when my mother is knocked down amid a pack of cycling commuters in Amsterdam.
- Kurt Johnson
One of Europe’s most underrated cities is shining in 2025
Once considered as beautiful as its rival Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ second-largest city is finally being revitalised.
- Shaney Hudson
The most beautiful ship in Europe is one you can’t cruise on
Stepping aboard feels like walking onto the set of Mad Men – if Don Draper had gone cruising, this would be his ship of choice.
- Shaney Hudson
Amsterdam’s iconic art museum is like no other in Europe
From blockbuster paintings to cabinet curios and even a bike tunnel, the Rijksmuseum is like no other art museum in Europe.
- Shaney Hudson