Country guide

Netherlands

Recommended· Level 1

Canals, cycling and the Dutch Golden Age.

Amsterdam anchors a compact, bike-first country where nearly everyone speaks English.

Best cities to visit

Canals, Vermeer and Van Gogh, all on a bicycle.

Alpine scenery and imperial cities that are easy to combine with Germany or Czechia.

Central Europe at a lower price point, anchored by Prague.

Design, cycling and some of the safest cities in Europe.