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Dutch Provinces: a Complete Guide to Exploring the Netherlands’ Treasures

Posted on Jul 14, 2023 by

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This article is work in progress. Last update: August 2024.

Beyond the vibrant streets of Amsterdam and the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk lies a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Join me in an expedition through the picturesque landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the diversity of the Dutch provinces! From the green meadows of Friesland to the historic cobblestone streets of Utrecht, each Dutch province has a unique charm and captivating stories.

In 2022, I started a project called “Discover the Netherlands, Province by Province“. Because there are 12 Dutch provinces, the plan was to discover a province each month. To travel to at least four places in that province and tell their stories, through words and images. Personal circumstances forced me to stop the project after only five provinces, but what a journey it was! The more I read about each Dutch province, the more I understood this country and its history. I visited well-known cities and well-hidden villages; I learned that there are way too many castles in the Netherlands to be able to visit all of them, and I’ve met cool people. I travelled by train, bus and boat, in all kinds of weather, and I discovered how ambitious my plan was while doing it. This would have required full-time dedication, which wasn’t possible. But I did my best.

Determined to finish what I started and to document all the 12 Dutch provinces, I continued my travels at a slower pace. This article will serve as a guide to the collection of all the articles I’m going to write as part of the project. Enjoy!

Discover the Dutch Provinces

1. North Holland (Noord Holland)

About North Holland – history, attractions, nature – know before you go

Visiting Medemblik, a Charming Town on IJsselmeer

Medemblik Marina: a Photo Essay

Discover Noord-Holland: a Visit to Den Helder

Charming Dutch villages: Volendam

Discover the Netherlands: Schagen – the Market City

Bergen: a Beautiful Small Town in Noord-Holland

North Holland in a Nutshell

Dutch Gems: Medemblik, Radboud Castle and Harbours – Video

2. Utrecht

About Utrecht: history, attractions, nature – know before you go

Day-Trip to Amersfoort

Cultural Amersfoort: Museum Flehite

Mondriaanhuis in Amersfoort

Visit a Fairy-Tale Castle: Kasteel de Haar

Things to Do in Utrecht: a Complete Guide to Discovering the City and Its Surroundings

Exploring Woerden: A Journey through the Charming Heart of Holland

The Most Beautiful Village in Utrecht Province: Abcoude

Utrecht in a Nutshell

A Walk in Medieval Amersfoort – video

 

3. South Holland (Zuid-Holland)

About South Holland: history, attractions, nature – know before you go

Top Seven Places to See in South Holland

A Lovely Day-Trip to Gouda, the City of Cheese

Keukenhof: One of the Most Beautiful Gardens in Europe

Day-Trip to the Charming City of Delft

Day-Trip to Dordrecht

Idyllic Dutch Villages: Warmond in South-Holland

South Holland in a Nutshell

Lovely Day-Trip to Gouda – Video

Idyllic Dutch Village: Warmond – Video

 

4. Gelderland

About Gelderland: history, attractions, nature – know before you go

Visit a Fairy-Tale Town: Zutphen, One of the Best Preserved Medieval Towns in Europe

Discover the Hidden Oases of Zutphen: the Hofjes

A Day-Trip to Arnhem: History and Fashion

Five Castles to Visit in Gelderland

Gelderland in a Nutshell

A Fairy-Tale Town: Zutphen, the Netherlands – Video

 

5. North Brabant (Noord Brabant)

About North Brabant: history, attractions, nature – know before you go

Day-Trip to Den Bosch: the Best Things to Do in This Picturesque Brabantian City

In the Footsteps of Hieronymus Bosch in Den Bosch

Three Urban Gardens You Should Visit in Breda – guest post

Seven Awesome Weekend Trips in Brabant

Exploring Den Bosch — the Birthplace of Famous Painter Hieronymus Bosch – Video

 

6. Zeeland

About Zeeland: history, attractions, nature – know before you go

Zeeland Travel Guide: Experience the History and Beauty of Middelburg

Ring Riding in Zeeland: an Age-Old Tradition

Domburg Beach - Zeeland
Domburg Beach – Zeeland

7. Friesland

About Friesland: history, attractions, nature – know before you go

Tall Ships and Mudflats: a Trip to Harlingen

De Alde Feanen National Park

Exploring Sneek: A Guide to Friesland’s Nautical Gem

Friesland Province: Sneek

If you’re interested in my project, keep an eye on this blog and follow me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for updates!

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