The naturally beautiful Dutch countryside is quite unique compared to most other countries and its features are something you come to appreciate the more time you spend there. We are talking about a nation that has almost a third of its land beneath sea level, no mountainous terrain at all, an amazing array of canals and dikes to manage the water levels, and lovely fields of flowers as far as the eye can see.
The Netherlands might be a comparatively small nation but it has a surprising 21 national parks, a high number when you also consider that France, a much larger country has only 11. It is also a country that is easy to get around and is very welcoming to tourists, even though so many visitors surprisingly do not venture past the largest city of Amsterdam. Whilst I would say that Amsterdam is certainly a lovely place so far as cities are concerned, it is beyond me to understand why people travel to the Netherlands and then fail to get out of the city to see the true beauty of this country.
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Naturally Beautiful Dutch Countryside: My Highlights
No single post or article could really do justice to show how/why people rave about the rural areas within the Netherlands. When I was there, my fiancé James and I divided our time between meeting up with many of his family and getting around to see as much of Holland and the broader Netherlands as we could. I hope what I have chosen to include here will give you a taste of what there is to see beyond the sights of Amsterdam and encourage some further exploration.
The natural landscape
The Netherlands is known for being ‘as flat as a pancake’. There are no mountains as such and most of the country is virtually at, or near, sea level. One-third of the land is actually slightly below sea level, requiring the Dutch to become masters of water management to prevent much of their country from being submerged.
The lowest point below sea level can be found in ‘Nieuwekerk aan den Ijssel’ which is 6.76 meters below sea level whereas the highest point is the Vaalserberg, classed as a mountain with a height of just 322.4 meters (1,058 ft), close to the tri-border area where the Netherlands meets Belgium and Germany.
Traveling east in the country by train to Zutphen and then by car onto Deventer and Holten showed me just how flat the country is. At the same time, the vegetation was beautifully lush with deep shades of green with lots of farms and animals grazing. Everywhere I traveled I was so impressed with how clean the environment is.
The Dutch also take great pride in creating and caring for their gardens with so many wonderful manicured lawns, bushes, flowers, and water features. One such garden that James and I just loved was the garden that we saw at his brother and sister-in-law’s home, Peter and Maud. It was just so delightful and put our garden at home to shame. It made for such a lovely place to enjoy sitting and catching up with members of James’ family while we were lucky enough to see this part of the Netherlands.
A floral wonderland
The tulip is one of the most well-known icons of the Netherlands, a country that is the world’s biggest exporter of flowers, and seeing fields covered in tulips is indeed a beautiful sight.
There are a number of areas where flowers are cultivated including around Lisse, within the province of South Holland, where you will find Keukenhof Gardens. Located within an area known as Duin- en Bollenstreek, Keukenhof Gardens are acknowledged as the most famous and largest flower park in the world. This was such a beautiful place that I wrote a separate article detailing this wonderful experience to explore all through this amazing attraction.
Calming Canals
Without a doubt people most associate Dutch canals with the famous Amsterdam Canals, known the world over as a wonderful asset to the Netherland’s largest city.
However, you would be making a big mistake if you assumed that canals only existed in Amsterdam. In fact, canals are a lovely feature of many Dutch cities and towns. Most notably I loved the canals in James’ family’s hometown of Delft. Delft is an exquisite medieval center famous in its own right for Royal Delftware, but it also is a lovely city with a beautiful canal right in the center.
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Canals have been an integral part of many Dutch cities, towns, and villages for centuries now and are valued and maintained so well throughout the country.
The best collection of Dutch icons
A center boasting windmills, Edam and Gouda cheeses, traditional clog making, green-painted houses, and Dutch riverboats can all be found in one beautiful place. I am referring to the village of Zaanse Schans on the Zaan River, surrounded by lush countryside.
If you only had very limited time in the Netherlands, this is one place you could visit close to Amsterdam that would give you a great feel for traditional Dutch icons set within a gorgeous village. Here you can learn about how they make the famous cheeses and clogs, explore the windmills, hike the surrounding area and take a leisurely cruise on the Zaan river.
Beaches
While the typical image of tulip-filled fields and farmland lined by canals and dotted with windmills and farmhouses certainly is to be found, the country also has a long and scenic coastline to explore.
There are some truly delightful, quality beaches all along the coast which locals and visitors alike enjoy. The more popular beaches are understandably close to the more populated centers. The most popular stretch of sand in Holland is Scheveningen beach, located between the Hague and the North Sea. It is a great place for walking, sun-baking and swimming with all the amenities of a large center but it is not a place for you if you don’t like crowds.
Of course, if you would prefer a quieter, more remote location, the Netherlands also has very many places to choose from along its entire coast with the North Sea.
Getting about to see the highlights
One of the great things about the Netherlands for tourists is that it is so easy to get around the entire country with modern, fast, clean, and efficient transport. Most signage is also in English and most people you meet speak English and are exceptionally friendly and helpful. Therefore, it is not hard at all to travel throughout the Netherlands either via public transport or rental cars with simple-to-use satellite navigation. Seeing places within the cities like Amsterdam and The Hague or getting out to experience the naturally beautiful Dutch countryside are all doable, irrespective of how long or short your stay might be.
Aside from the lovely countryside, the Netherlands also has some famous locations that you can tick off your ‘bucket list’ while you are there. Here are a few photos I have included of just a couple of things we enjoyed while we were in the Hague:
So, there you have some of my main highlights and memories from my time exploring the naturally beautiful Dutch countryside. I hope you would agree that the Netherlands is really such a lovely choice as a holiday destination for anyone interested in experiencing their unique landscape and culture. Have you visited the Netherlands or does this hold any appeal to you? Please share any thoughts you might have in the comments below.
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I missed visiting Keukenhof Gardens last time I was in Netherlands as it was winter. I have this place in my list when I visit there during spring. Also, I would love to cruise along Zaan and check out the windmills. It is just so calming. Don’t wanna miss Delft crockeries and art. Surely adding so many places in Netherlands list apart from Amsterdam.
I’m sure you would just love to visit Keukenhof if you visit the Netherlands during the spring. It is really amazing as are the other places you have mentioned. Thanks for reading and your comment, Shreya, and I hope you really enjoy your next visit.
It’s only now that I’ve heard of a country without mountains, which has piqued my interest in the Netherlands. I admire the Dutch for their environmental stewardship and dedication to keeping beautiful gardens at home. Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s largest flower park, blew me away! I’d like to go cruising on the Zaan River as well. I’m astounded by this location’s abundance of notable landmarks that must be seen.
The Netherlands is truly an exceptional and beautiful place, Maria, and the Dutch look after the environment so well. There are just so many stunning sights and a lovely atmosphere to experience. Thank you so much for reading and leaving such a nice comment.
I admit that Holland offers truly endless and beautiful scenarios and possibilities, but I will have to read more about the articles on your list to find the right trip for me!
Thank you for reading Cristina. There is no doubt that the Netherlands offers so much and I’m sure you will enjoy discovering what appeals to you the most before planning your own trip.
While staying at a B&B in Arizona back in 2013, we met a wonderful couple from the Netherlands we befriended. We can’t wait to visit them one day and we almost did during our 2016 and 2018 European adventures, but our itineraries didn’t quite jive. We will get there one day and I can’t wait!!
That sounds like a good plan, Debra! I found the Dutch people to be so warm and welcoming and I’m sure your friends would love to show you how lovely their country is. Best wishes for your plans to reunite with your friends and enjoy the beautiful Netherlands.
Oh wow, your pictures are all so beautiful! While I fully recognize that everyone has their own interests, I will never understand travelling somewhere like this and just staying in the larger city either. There are so many other areas to explore – especially the natural beauty that each area of the world brings. My husband and I have been talking about doing a big European vacation someday and when we do, we’ll definitely be looking to take in much more than just the main cities and tourist areas.
That is so wonderful to hear, Britt. While I am not against visiting cities as such, I have found so much joy in escaping the cities to explore the real country you are visiting. There is so much beauty to be explored, the air is clearer, the scenery lovely and the people are friendlier. Yes, it’s great to visit famous spots in some cities, but it’s also so good to embrace other areas full of natural beauty. I hope you and your husband have a lovely European vacation.
The terrain is absolutely beautiful. I didn’t realize how beautiful the Netherlands is. It looks like the forrest in Alice and the Wonderland lol. Simply magical.
Thank you so much, Doris. I’m so happy to hear you love this also and I hope you will likewise plan to visit one day to see it all in person.
I have followed along with your travels, and you have definitely put The Netherlands at the top of my travel bucket list, Nicole! It is truly a beautiful country, and I love how easy it is to travel around. I keep sharing your posts with my husband, so he can see why I want to go so badly.
Thank you so much, Erica! I really appreciate your comment and I hope your husband will start to share your desire so that you can both enjoy a visit there together in the future.
The Dutch countryside is so beautiful! I can’t wait to be able to visit it again
Me too, Lyosha! So pleased this brought back positive memories for you.
Look at all that green and nature! It’s like a fairytale.
The countryside in the Netherlands is certainly very green, healthy, and lush, Nkem. A good setting for a fairytale indeed.
What a gorgeous place to visit! I have never been to The Netherlands, but your pictures of the tulips and windmills and all that history look so amazing. I definitely need to explore that part of the world.
There are some fabulous places steeped in history all through Europe, Kait. The Netherlands is quite unique in many ways with its landscape and it really is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing a lovely comment.
This looks like such a beautiful adventure. I love to travel and the Dutch countryside certainly seems like it would be an amazing destination!
Thanks very much, Charissa. It is definitely very pretty and calming with such delightful people as you travel through the countryside.
I am so ready to travel again! I love your pictures and info. The Netherlands is a place that my family would love to travel to. One day soon!
Fingers crossed, Lisa! Let’s hope we can all travel again safely soon, once this dreadful pandemic is behind us.
These pictures are absolutely stunning! I think the picture of you by the canal is my favorite. You were biking that day?
Actually, no, Adelaide. The bicycle just happened to be ‘parked’ there at the time James took that photo of me. So pleased you like the photos we took for this article.
The Netherlands were not even on my travel radar, but I’m going to have to adjust for that! You did an amazing job of bringing the country to life for me. It’s incredibly beautiful. Adding to the growing list of destinations!
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Linda. I am so happy you enjoyed this and hope you will be able to cross this off your destinations list in the future.
Wow, this place is so lovely! They do an especially nice job with the gardens. I think the canals are my favourite, though 🙂
I can definitely understand that, Genesis. They are so pretty and land such a lovely, calming atmosphere.
I love tulips and windmills. This is on my list.
Hope you will be able to make plans to travel there soon, Jolayne.
Wonderful photos! Tulips are favorite of mine and I can’t wait to start traveling again!!!
Me too, Kelly! Hopefully, we can travel again safely soon.
The Dutch countryside looks like such a beautiful place to visit with many sites to see and so many tulips! Thank you for sharing so many photos, this really helps to visualize what it would be like to be there in person.
I’m so happy you enjoyed this post, Heather. Thank you for leaving a lovely comment.
I am a big fan of Netherlands though the only place I have traveled to is Amsterdam. We visited twice and last year we planned Amsterdam again along with few other places like Rotterdam, Eindhoven and the countryside small locations. Your pictures refreshed some of the memories of canals, the Zaan River & the Tulips experience.
So good to hear this rekindled fond memories for you, Subhashish. Our trip is something we will never forget.
It’s hard to believe that the Netherlands has 21 National Parks! The Dutch country side is so pretty. Like you said, visitors were missing something when they didn’t venture to the country. I think I will be happy just to see the cows grazing on grass and enjoying the natural landscape. And I’m jealous to see your boyfriend’s brother’s backyard. It is so pretty, just like you might see in a Bed & Breakfast.
I am so happy to hear you agree that the Netherlands is truly such a beautiful destination, Umiko. James’ brother and sister-in-law’s backyard is indeed very special (the front yard was also lovely as well). Not many of us are able to create and have something like that and it was such a pleasure to spend time there.
The Dutch countryside really looks like a fairyland full of naturescapes. I loved the sights of colorful tulips. Calming canals are so relaxing and so beautiful. Having a back garden like that outside the house would be anybody’s dream.
I totally agree, Yukti. It makes for such a calming and enjoyable space for anyone to enjoy. Thank you for reading and leaving such a lovely comment.
Wow, I love the flowers and beauty of the Netherlands! That is insane that there are 21 national parks! I love national parks!
Me too, Sage! It makes for even more reasons to experience the outdoors there.
wah, the floral wonderland is so gorgeous. thanks for sharing this post, I know where to go next time I am in the Netherlands. The Dutch countryside is just fab:)
My pleasure, Ana. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
I loved the Dutch countryside even though I didn’t get to spend a lot of time there. I do dream of coming back and cycling there to my heart’s content
Such wonderful flat terrain, just perfect for cycling, Lyosha! What a great idea for a lovely break.
Wow. I would love to visist these places. So beautiful. Great pictures too.
Thank you very much, Kushgalu. So pleased you liked this.
Such beautiful places to visit! I am definitely going to add the Netherlands to my bucket list.
That’s so lovely to hear, Angela. I’m sure you wouldn’t be disappointed.
funny thought – when I think of the Netherlands, I always think of Amsterdam and the canals, but never about it having beaches – and they look stunning too – I really need to go travel there – blessings
Thanks so much, Claudia. That is an impression that many people have and they are so pleasantly surprised when they venture beyond Amsterdam. There is so much more to see and experience.
I did not realize that the Netherlands had 21 national parks. So lots of options to get outside. A visit to Keukenhof Gardens for the vast array of tulips would send my senses into overdrive. As water people, cities and towns with lots of canals always brings me a sense of peace. And a view of windmills would make me never forget where I am! We need to spend more time in this part of the world and enjoy the countryside views.
That’s for sure, Linda! The Netherlands offers such a wonderful range of choices in the outdoors. It’s such a joy to be able to see their unique landscapes, especially where water is concerned.
Must have been a really good trip, I fancy tea cups lately and Delftware factory brightens my day! Netherlands is a place I would like to visit someday- once travel restrictions are lifted’ i would def would like to explore the place.
There are certainly some lovely teacups to choose from at the Delftware factory, Rhea. I’m sure you would enjoy exploring the rest of the country once we can all travel safely again.
I have to take my leftover holidays from last year and since long-distance travel is so difficult, I was actually thinking about going to the Netherlands – for the cities, but definitely also for the countryside and the beaches. And since I could travel by train or bus, I wouldn’t risk to get stuck 😉
That definitely sounds like a workable and fun plan to me, Renata! Hope you have a lovely (and safe) time there.
Wow, I had no idea there are so many national parks in the Netherlands. Visiting the Keukenhof Gardens while the tulips are in bloom is high on m bucket list. I have also wanted to see clogs being made. Zaanse Schans sounds like a great spot to do that while also sampling cheese and checking out the windmills. Great suggestions!
Thanks so much, Sherianne. Really happy you liked the post and that it might be useful in planning your own trip in the future.
I’d love to visit. The canals, biking, and countryside or being able to easily travel to so many interesting and beautiful places is right up my alley.
It’s true that the Netherlands is certainly a very easy place to get around to see the wonderful sights, Rosey.
The countryside is absolutely lovely. I actually have family there so I should be planning a visit within a few years.
What a great reason to plan a trip, Elise. It will be special to meet up with family as well as see their lovely country at the same time.
I’d love to go to Holland and see those endless tulip fields as well as the beautiful Dutch countryside with its iconic windmills. Unfortunately, we’ll have to postpone Europe for now. You are so lucky to have seen the Netherlands before the pandemic!
That’s so true, Anda. Let’s hope that the pandemic gets under control soon so we can all safely make travel plans again. Thanks so much for reading and leaving a comment.
I love Holland. I’ve never been to Keukenhof though and that looks beautiful so I’ll keep that on my list. Thanks so much for sharing!
Keukenhof is indeed very special, Jaye. Do check out the dedicated post on this for more details and to help with planning your trip. A lovely place to cross off your list.
I’ve never been but your pictures look beautiful and makes me want to visit!
Thanks so much, Doris. So pleased you enjoyed this.
These are amazing pictures. I wasn’t really familiar with the variety of terrain in the Netherlands. I have always wanted to see the canals!
Thank you so much, Dominique. It’s so great you enjoyed this and I hope you will also enjoy the canals at some point.
I haven’t been to Netherlands yet. It’s one of the countries I really want to visit after the pandemic. I love the photos. I hope I can see the famous tulips soon!
All the best for your trip when the pandemic is over, Emman. I’m sure you would enjoy it as much as we did. The tulips are just gorgeous.
I’ve been to the Netherlands, such a beautiful country. I can’t wait to go back, can’t wait.
I feel the say way, Chad. Let’s hope safe travel will be possible again soon.
What an adventure you had. The Netherlands is on my travel list. I can see myself and my daughter playing at the beach.
The beaches, on the whole, are so wide and lovely along the coast of the North Sea, Sonia. A big hit with families and you can choose between the more popular or the more secluded ones.
This is such a beautiful area. I love all of the tulips and would especially enjoy getting lost in those canals! Thanks for another great post!
My pleasure, Michelle. I’m so happy you continue to enjoy my posts in the natural beauty travel series.
Flowers, canals. Beaches. And history…unbeatable for women!
I get what you mean, Carol. It appeals to so many of us for obvious reasons.
Those windmills are so pretty! But I am truly in awe with the beauty of the Keukenhof Gardens! Those flowers! Picture perfect!
Hardly surprising that windmills and tulip fields are just such an iconic image of the Netherlands, Eileen. It is so beautiful there.
I love the sheer variety of beauty that the Netherlands has to offer. The fields and flowers showcase the beauty of Mother Nature, while the city shots and the canals offer up gorgeous views of the architecture created by mankind. So pretty.
That is such a lovely way to sum up time in the Netherlands, Kuntala. I’m so pleased you enjoyed this post and thank you for such a wonderful comment.
Wish I went to these places when I was in the Netherlands! These look very relaxing and peaceful — and great for pictures and some down time!
This might give you a great reason to go back, enjoy and relax among the wonderful nature there, Meki. A fabulous way to enjoy and recharge.
I love natural beauty, especially in England. However, Netherlands is on our bucket list!
Luckily the Netherlands is not that far to travel from England, Amala. You will find a lot in the way of natural beauty there.
Those all looks beautiful especially the garden with all those flowers. I’m sure my wife would love to visit there too one day
Perhaps you should surprise her by planning a romantic trip! Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.
Europe is so beautiful to visit. The tulips are gorgeous. I love Amsterdam but you have convinced me that the countryside is worth getting out from the city.
That’s so good to hear, Kisha. Cities can be nice, but if you ask me, the country and nature are always nicer!
Wow so pretty!!! I cant believe it! I love hiking so so much it’s my fav thing and the Netherlands would be a lovely place to go.
There are so many walking treks around to go hiking in so many beautiful places, Bella, so I hope you can visit in the future.
What a beautiful place looks like paradise. It is definitely on my list of places to visit for sure. Thanks for sharing these pics for us to enjoy!
My pleasure, Nisha. So happy you enjoyed this and that it is on your list.
Oh it all looks so beautiful. The Netherlands is on my list of places to visit!! Hopefully soon.
I hope so too, Natalie. Thank you for reading and best wishes for a great time visiting in the future.
The Netherlands is really beautiful and You have brought out the best in it!
Thank you so much Monidipa! That is so lovely of you to say.
What a stunning place. This is near where we will be living soon so I think we can take a vacation here.
Wow, that would be lovely, Kathy. So lucky to be living close by and be able to venture all around.
You have truly brought out the best of Netherlands! I have not visited this country yet but thank you for this inspiration. I love your images – so well composed with perspective and beauty. It is impressive that although the country is flat, it has such green vegetation, and they have managed the lake water so well. Enjoyed your post! 🙂
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Jan. It is really appreciated and I am so happy you enjoyed this post and are inspired to visit in the future.
I am so envious, especially all of that beautiful scenery. I have never been to Holland but I would absolutely love to.
Let’s hope the pandemic will get under control soon, so you will have the opportunity to visit also, Sabina. I’m sure you would love seeing it all up close.
I would love to see the Dutch countryside. Those flowers would be gorgeous.
That’s for sure, Crystal. Thanks so much for reading and commenting.
Wow such beauty and history. I have never been, but would love to laze on a canal boat seeing the sights!
That is indeed what so many people do while they are there, Di. I loved going on the canals in a boat as well while relaxing and enjoying the lovely sights. Well worth doing.
This makes my heart happy, look at all that green! I love it!
Thanks, Krysten. Me too!
Wow, I didn’t know the Netherlands had so many National Parks! Usually it seems as though when we travel to that region we are drawn to the cities, but it’s great to know that there is so much natural beauty to discover as well. The Dutch countryside is definitely on my list!
That’s so great to hear, Chloe. The cities are well known and promoted for all the historical significance when it comes to architecture and significant events. This might explain a lot about people not allowing enough time to see the real essence and beauty of the country, as it is not top of mind. Hope you will enjoy the Dutch countryside as much as I did.
I didn’t realize that The Netherlands is so flat! That’s also interesting that they place so much emphasis on the environment by having 21 national parks!
I was surprised by that as well, Lori. Another plus for enjoying the great outdoors there.
When my family was living in the UK, we often went to the Netherlands because my dad was also assigned there. It’s such a beautiful place. I remember the flowers. I remember the old buildings. I’d love to visit again, some time.
I agree it truly is a lovely country, Crickette. Similarly, I would love to return as well once it is safe to travel again.
Oh my God Keukenhof Gardens looks so amazing and beautiful. I have never been to the Dutch countryside till now even though I did visit Amsterdam a couple of years ago but I am now convinced that I definitely need to visit the rural areas soon. I wish I had explored the countryside more and seen the beautiful farms and little towns.
Hopefully, you will return to the Netherlands at some point Raksha, and enjoy time outside of the cities. Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts here.
The Netherlands is beautiful! Have been meaning to go on a trip with my closest friends to visit our friend living out there. Thanks for this article and ideas. Will keep this in mind once our trip pushes through.
Sounds great, Christy! Your friend will no doubt know about this and be able to take you there. Hope you have a wonderful and enjoyable reunion.
The beauty is undeniable and incredible! I want to go there now. Or at least I wish we’d have a similar place where I could go to here in my country.
I don’t travel a lot. But I just love these kinds of blogs that take me far away!. Thanks for these greenful beautiful photos!
You are so welcome, Marina. Thank you for reading and I’m so pleased you like the post and photos.
This makes me want to travel! How amazing the country is over there.
It truly is, Gloria. Thanks so much for reading and let’s hope we will be able to travel again safely soon.
The Netherlands is quite unique in many ways, Ivan, and I’m sure you would appreciate it in person also. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.