Lonely Planet The Netherlands (Travel Guide)

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Lonely Planet the Netherlands is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise the curved passages of Amsterdam's canals, admire Dutch masterpieces by famous artists including Van Gogh, or bike by tulip fields and windmills; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Netherlands and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet the Netherlands Travel Guide:

Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, architecture, politics, landscapes, and cuisine
Free, convenient pull-out Amsterdam map (included in print version), plus over 53 local maps
Useful features - including What's New, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Travel With Children
Coverage of Amsterdam, Haarlem, North Holland, Utrecht, Central Netherlands, Friesland, Northeast Netherlands, Rotterdam, South Holland, Maastricht, Southeastern Netherlands, Middelburg, Texel, Rotterdam, Delft, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet the Netherlands, our most comprehensive guide to the Netherlands, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

Looking for a guide focused on Amsterdam? Check out Lonely Planet's Amsterdam guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer orLonely Planet's Pocket Amsterdam, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, and Karla Zimmerman.

About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.