Netherlands Regional Guide

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.

Regional Highlights

• Amsterdam UNESCO Canal Ring
• Rijksmuseum
• Van Gogh Museum
• Anne Frank House
• Zaanse Schans Windmills
• Haarlem
• Texel Island

Getting Around Amsterdam, Noord-Holland & Zaanse Schans

Connected via NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) Intercity Direct & Sprinter and regional express corridors; local transit accepts OVpay Contactless vs. GVB Amsterdam Day Tickets & Museumkaart.