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Things to do in the Netherlands

With so many things to see and do in the Netherlands, it is a small country with loads of character. The Netherlands has far more to offer than its famous windmills and tulips, although these are both amazing sights to see. There are even more places in the Netherlands that you should visit.

There are loads of places to visit in the Netherlands regardless of what you love to do while you are on holiday. With a whole range of museums and galleries to explore, architecture to admire, and cafes to sit and unwind in, you will be spoilt for choice when deciding what to do during your time in this fascinating destination.

Our overnight crossings from Hull to Rotterdam gives you the chance to start your holiday the minute you step on board, so why not allow yourself to be inspired by some of these places to visit in the Netherlands and come to join us for an adventure? Plus, you can upgrade to our Standard Flexi or Fully Flexi ticket types for some extra peace of mind when you’re planning your trip to the Netherlands.

If you want a great weekend trip to the Netherlandsso you can see all the cool places to go in the Netherlands then you should also consider one of our mini-cruises! P&O offer two mini-cruise packages: our Hull to Rotterdam mini-cruise and our Amsterdam mini-cruise.

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Best places to go in the Netherlands

Small Cities in the Netherlands

Although Rotterdam and Amsterdam are two of the most popular places in the Netherlands, there are a number of other smaller destinations that you could choose to visit.

Located just half an hour from our Rotterdam port, The Hague is a political powerhouse and is set apart from other Dutch cities due to its baroque design and continental character which makes it the perfect place to visit if you’d like to see something different and explore all the interesting things to do in the Netherlands.

Between Rotterdam and The Hague you will find Delft, a charming city which offers guests the opportunity to take a boat trip past many of its attractions and sail past some of the prettiest places in the Netherlands. It also hosts vibrant open air markets on Thursdays and Sundays which are certainly worth a visit.

Dordrecht is another city that is just a half-hour drive from Rotterdam and is the oldest city in Holland, full of fairytale buildings, green spaces and rivers. You'll see architecture here that was built as far back as 1175, making one of the must visit places in the Netherlands!

Photo: Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam by Kees Streefkerk

Popular places in the Netherlands - Rotterdam

The ferry will take you into the port of Rotterdam which makes this the perfect place to start your trip. For a cool place to visit in the Netherlands don’t miss out on seeing the impressive Erasmus Bridge which is a fantastic example of engineering, or take a trip up the Euromast lookout tower which has an observation platform that can offer views as far as Antwerp on a clear day.

Another fun thing to do in the Netherlands is to learn about the city’s impressive maritime history, or simply wander around taking in the fantastic architecture as this destination is home to plenty of bold and modern buildings that are sure to amaze you.

Amsterdam

Driving from Rotterdam to Amsterdam only takes around an hour and once you arrive you can lose yourself among the interlocking canals and stunning 17th century houses. As one of the most popular places to visit in the Netherlands all year round there are a combination of crazy and interesting things to do here in the Netherlands.

To see all the best places to visit in the Netherlands, choose to explore by foot, or hire a bike and travel around on two wheels like a local, and visit well-known attractions such as the Van Gogh Museum, which is home to many of the artist’s most celebrated paintings, and Anne Frank’s house where you can see her famous diary.

Prettiest Places in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a great place to visit if you want to be at one with nature as it is home to an impressive twenty national parks, including forests, dunes, creek valleys, and lakes, which are spread out across the country. With many beautiful places to visit in the Netherlands you will never be bored.

If you decide to spend time in the national parks you may be lucky enough to spot red deer, otters, seals, and a number of different bird and retiles species too, and you’ll often find activities to take part in, such as mountain biking, walking tours, and horse riding which are sure to keep you active and entertained. The variety of National Parks also offer great locations to go on a dog walk with all the family and with P&O Ferries dog friendly cabins travelling with a dog is made so much easier. Find out more dog-friendly things to do in the Netherlands today.

At P&O we want all our passengers to be able to visit lots of places in the Netherlands and be able to do the best things to do in the Netherlands, that’s why we make it easier to travel with bicycles so you can explore more of your surroundings on holiday.

There are loads of places to visit in the Netherlands regardless of what you love to do while you are on holiday

Häufig gestellte Fragen: Minikreuzfahrt & Kurztrip

Wie viel kostet eine Minikreuzfahrt?

Unsere Kurztrips mit der Fähre sind schon ab 65 £ pro Person erhältlich. Der Preis richtet sich danach, wie viele Passagiere die Buchung enthält, welcher Kabinentyp und welcher Buchungszeitraum ausgewählt wird und ob Extras hinzukommen, etwa im Voraus gebuchte Mahlzeiten oder eine Extranacht im Anschluss.

Kann ich auf einer P&O-Minikreuzfahrt mein Fahrzeug mit an Bord bringen?

Leider können wir auf unseren Minikreuzfahrten keine Fahrzeuge transportieren. Sie haben jedoch die Möglichkeit, mit unserer Fähre von Hull nach Rotterdam eine direkte Fährverbindung zu buchen.

Wie lange ist man auf einer P&O-Minikreuzfahrt unterwegs?

Auf unseren Minikreuzfahrten von England nach Holland verbringen Sie zwei Nächte an Bord und einen Tag in einer niederländischen Stadt Ihrer Wahl. Sie haben bei der Buchung auch die Möglichkeit, Ihr Kurzabenteuer mit P&O Ferries mit einer Extranacht zu verlängern!

Was muss ich für eine Minikreuzfahrt mit P&O Ferries einpacken?

Für einen Kurztrip mit der Fähre mit P&O Ferries können Sie alles einpacken, was Sie möchten – bei uns gibt es keine Gepäckbegrenzung. Unsere Fährkabinen bieten sämtliche Annehmlichkeiten für eine entspannte Auszeit an Bord, wie Bettzeug, Handtücher, ein eigenes Bad und Toilettenartikel. Bei einem Upgrade Ihrer Kabine auf eine Club-Kabine, eine Club-Suite oder eine State-Room-Kabine kommen Sie in den Genuss luxuriöser Pflegeprodukte von The White Company.

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