North Holland Travel Guide
Netherlands
Popular cities in North Holland
Amsterdam
Known for Museums, Biking and Boating
Wander around a fairy-tale lattice of canals and captivating neighborhoods, where old-world charm is fused with modern luxury and world-famous nightlife.
Reasons to visit
- Anne Frank House
- Leidseplein
- Van Gogh Museum
Haarlem
Known for Shopping, Cathedrals and Historical
Relax on a scenic beach after exploring churches, markets and intriguing museums in this tulip-filled land in northwest Netherlands.
Reasons to visit
- Grote Markt
- Frans Hals Museum
- Teylers Museum
Alkmaar
Known for Historical, Cheese and Biking
Experience a traditional cheese market, hire a motorboat and potter around the canals, explore the surroundings by bike, and relax at one of the numerous sidewalk cafés.
Reasons to visit
- Stedelijk Museum
- Waag
Zandvoort
Known for Beaches, Sea and Bars
Discover this relaxing seaside resort and enjoy the sun, the sea and the beach. It's also the perfect base for a day trip to Haarlem or a day in the dunes.
Reasons to visit
- Nationaal Park Zuid Kennemerland
Volendam
Known for Art, Small town and Ports
Volendam is a hospitable harbour town famous for its traditional costumes, fishing and folk music where old traditions and modern leisureliness converge.
Reasons to visit
- Volendam Harbour
Enkhuizen
Known for Historical, Museums and Monuments
This city in the far east of North Holland is a paradise for culture lovers and families with kids. Why not spend a weekend in Enkhuizen?
Cities in North Holland
Amsterdam (and vicinity)
Wander around a fairy-tale lattice of canals and captivating neighborhoods, where old-world charm is fused with modern luxury and world-famous nightlife.
Zandvoort
Discover this relaxing seaside resort and enjoy the sun, the sea and the beach. It's also the perfect base for a day trip to Haarlem or a day in the dunes.
Egmond aan Zee
Looking for a great destination for a beach holiday? Where you can enjoy the beach and culture? Head for Egmond aan Zee!
Haarlem
Relax on a scenic beach after exploring churches, markets and intriguing museums in this tulip-filled land in northwest Netherlands.
Zaandam
Go for a boat ride on the Zaan, go shopping in Amsterdam, explore the countryside and learn about the past in one of the many museums at this cute destination.
Schiphol
Schiphol's strategic location makes it the perfect base for a day out in Amsterdam or one of the other nearby cities. You can also go to the beach from here.
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