The Netherlands’ #1 Authentic Travel Guide
Hidden destinations, real experiences and honest guides — curated by a Dutch couple who actually lives here
Welcome to Discover True Netherlands, your ultimate guide to unique stays, seasonal beauty, fairytale villages, flower fields, castles, beaches, unforgettable day trips, and local experiences across the Netherlands. Explore the most beautiful places in the Netherlands through every season, curated by locals who personally visit and photograph each destination.
Whether you’re a local looking for weekend inspiration, an expat exploring your new home, or a visitor wanting to experience the authentic Netherlands, we’ll help you discover places most travelers never find.
Who We Are
Meet Anna & Jeroen – a Dutch couple who have spent years exploring every corner of the country because we genuinely love it. Every destination on this site has been visited by us, in person, with our own camera and our own honest opinion. Besides, we are professional content creators with deep roots in the Dutch tourism landscape. We created Discover True Netherlands to help people experience the side of the Netherlands that most visitors never see.
Enjoyable Activities with us
Go with us on an oyster expedition, discover hidden castles, get lost in the extraordinary museums, bike in the tulip fields, walk through the vibrant cities, climb the dunes with breathtaking views, embark on a boat tour on the river Vecht, or mud walk in the Wadden Sea… Just choose a private tour with us, and we will take care of the rest.
Unique Destinations
See mind-blowing towns and cities, old castles and windmills, national parks, museums, Dutch dunes, fields of tulips, zoos, and cool attractions, or stay in unique hotels. The Netherlands is full of activities and events to experience. We will guide you to the most unique places.
Plan Your Perfect Netherlands Adventure
★ Hidden Gem Itineraries
Curated routes for unforgettable weekends.
★ Seasonal Travel Guides
Know exactly where to go each season.
★ Local Recommendations
Places we have personally visited and photographed.
Skip endless searching. We help you discover the best places, routes and seasonal experiences across the Netherlands.
What People Say About Us
Guys, you are seriously one of my favourite bloggers! I am learning so much about the Netherlands, even though I’ve been living here for 9 years already. I have saved many of your Instagram posts with places I want to visit soon. Keep it up!
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Our fun weekend tours for our awesome international friends from all over the world.
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👍 Best Places in the Netherlands to get into Christmas Mood
Winter is the time to decorate your Christmas tree, your home, and your house. The Netherlands is the perfect to shop for Christmas decorations for your home. We found several places where you can not only shop but also enjoy the place itself. Some of these shopping places look like theme parks – so huge…
👍 My Top Places to see Tulips in the Netherlands (all info in one place)
The Netherlands is famous for its beautiful tulip fields, which are in full bloom during the spring season. Every year, thousands of visitors and I flock to the countryside to witness the stunning colourful tulips stretching as far as the eye can see. If you are planning a tulip trip in the Netherlands during the…
👍 Our favorite Heather Fields in the Netherlands
Between August and September, the Netherlands turns into a purple paradise with colorful purple heather fields, known as ‘heide’ in Dutch. This happens only once a year for a month, and we never miss a chance to hike in the heather fields with my Dutch husband, or his mother-in-law. Each year, we try new heather…
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