Regions of Netherlands
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans — Best in Apr–Sep (Tulip Season Late Mar–Mid May) · Gateway: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) & Amsterdam Centraal
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans (Noord-Holland) is famed for Amsterdam UNESCO Canal Ring, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Haarlem & Texel Island. Signature regional specialties include Stroopwafels, Haring met Uitjes (Raw Herring), Bitterballen & Aged Gouda/Edam Cheese. Primary transit hub: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) & Amsterdam Centraal.
Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft & Leiden — Best in Apr–Oct (Keukenhof Open Late Mar–Mid May) · Gateway: Rotterdam Centraal, Den Haag Centraal & Schiphol (25 min by NS)
Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft & Leiden (Zuid-Holland) is famed for Keukenhof Tulip Gardens (Lisse), Mauritshuis (Girl with a Pearl Earring), Delft Blue Pottery, Kinderdijk 19 UNESCO Windmills & Rotterdam Markthal. Signature regional specialties include Kibbeling (Crisp Battered Cod), Oliebollen, Haagse Hopjes & Rotterdam Kapsalon. Primary transit hub: Rotterdam Centraal, Den Haag Centraal & Schiphol (25 min by NS).
Utrecht, Flevoland & Central Canals — Best in Apr–Oct · Gateway: Utrecht Centraal (Netherlands' #1 Rail Junction)
Utrecht, Flevoland & Central Canals (Utrecht en Flevoland) is famed for Dom Tower (112m), Oudegracht Wharf-Cellar Canals, Kasteel de Haar, Nijntje (Miffy) Museum & Amersfoort Koppelpoort. Signature regional specialties include Utrechtse Sprits Shortbread, Poffertjes (Mini Buckwheat Pancakes) & Appelgebak met Slagroom. Primary transit hub: Utrecht Centraal (Netherlands' #1 Rail Junction).
Giethoorn, Overijssel, Gelderland & Veluwe — Best in May–Oct · Gateway: Zwolle, Steenwijk & Arnhem Centraal NS Stations
Giethoorn, Overijssel, Gelderland & Veluwe (Oost-Nederland (Overijssel en Gelderland)) is famed for Giethoorn Car-Free Canal Village, Hoge Veluwe National Park & Kröller-Müller Van Gogh Collection, Paleis Het Loo & Nijmegen. Signature regional specialties include Deventer Koek (Spiced Honey Cake), Veluwe Wild Venison & Artisanal Farm Cheeses. Primary transit hub: Zwolle, Steenwijk & Arnhem Centraal NS Stations.
Maastricht, Eindhoven, Limburg & Brabant — Best in Apr–Oct & December Magical Maastricht · Gateway: Maastricht Station & Eindhoven Centraal / Airport (EIN)
Maastricht, Eindhoven, Limburg & Brabant (Zuid-Nederland (Limburg en Noord-Brabant)) is famed for Maastricht Vrijthof & Dominicanen Bookstore, Valkenburg Marlstone Caves, Efteling Theme Park, Den Bosch St. John's Cathedral & Eindhoven Design District. Signature regional specialties include Limburgse Vlaai (Fruit Tart), Worstenbroodjes, White Asparagus ('White Gold') & Trappist La Trappe Beer. Primary transit hub: Maastricht Station & Eindhoven Centraal / Airport (EIN).
Zeeland Delta, Friesland & Groningen — Best in May–Sep · Gateway: Groningen, Leeuwarden & Middelburg NS Stations
Zeeland Delta, Friesland & Groningen (Zeeland en Noord-Nederland) is famed for Deltaworks & Neeltje Jans Storm Surge Barrier, Veere & Middelburg, Wadden Sea UNESCO Mudflats, Schiermonnikoog & Groningen Martinitoren. Signature regional specialties include Zeeuwse Bolus (Cinnamon Pastry), Oosterschelde Lobster, Zeeland Mussels & Friese Suikerbrood. Primary transit hub: Groningen, Leeuwarden & Middelburg NS Stations.