7 Dutch cities you should visit instead of Amsterdam

[@MaartenBogers]

Deventer is a city you should visit too! On the first sunday of august there is a huge bookmarket, its actually the largest in europe! Deventer also has historical bouldings that look really cool! Tip: watch out for the fatbikes and bikers cuz they likely go way to fast or are busy on their phone.

[@jazzcatjohn]

Excellent advice that I couldn't agree with more. A few years ago I took a solo bike tour starting in Amsterdam. My route: Amsterdam>Utrecht>Breda>Antwerp>Ghent>Bruges>Ouddorp>Delft>Rotterdam>Dordrecht>Gouda>Leiden>The Hague>Gouda>Amsterdam. This was more than I had planned but I enjoyed exploring the cities so much I ended up taking some detours. I stayed with locals along the way using an organization called Frienden op de Fiets. It was a wonderful experience.

[@travelih]

Thats awesome, Ghent and Bruges are amazing as well. Next time you're out here you could also try the east side. Groningen, zwolle, deventer, nijmegen, maastricht and maybe into Germany Aken and Köhln

[@vanderquast]

Haarlem is missing on the list?

[@Jobb667]

Gorinchem is de mooiste vestingstad van Nederland dus dat is helemaal raar dat die mist

[@alexwolf6347]

Nijmegen is ook prachtig

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

​@@alexwolf6347Als Nijmegenaar denk is soms nog steeds aan een 'wat als' scenario waarin de stad niet gebombardeerd was. Dan zou de stad vast nog mooier zijn.

[@Brickmotion777]

Maastricht ook

[@alexwolf6347]

@jarmoliebrand2005 in mijn ogen is Nijmegen de mooiste stad van Nederland en ik kom niet eens uit Nijmegen

[@edogrol7482]

Nice list, but... If you like typical Dutch 17th-century cities within an hour of Amsterdam, I would definitely add Haarlem and Alkmaar to this list. A little further than an hour, but definitely worth it: Dordrecht and Zwolle. But Groningen, Leeuwarden, Middelburg, 's Hertogenbosch, Nijmegen and Maastricht are also definitely worth exploring. The Netherlands is so much more than Amsterdam...!

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

The thing with all the cities on this list being an hour away from Amsterdam is that most do feel 'Hollands'. But there are other Dutch cities with fewer canals and such and more other things. I could recommend the cities on this list, but personally, I'd swap out a few here or there.

[@boudewijnkerkwijk4695]

I sort of agree this is the top 7, but why not make it a top 10 and include Groningen, Zwolle and Deventer?! It also really depends what you're looking for, Rotterdam is a unique city in NL, so are Utrecht and The Hague. Appreciate Amersfoort at #2, great choice having grown up there lol

[@travelih]

You're right. But I just haven't filmed those places yet. Groningen and Maastricht are some of my favorites, but again, haven't filmed them. Thats why I included the (within in hour from Amsterdam line).

[@celineleblanc4763]

​@@travelih I did not realize that you are actually Dutch untill I heard you say Amersfoort! Amazing!! 😮😮

[@Mimi_L.]

All amazing cities. I would add Hoorn, Deventer, Zwolle, and Alkmaar. For the best one, it's a tie between Leiden (so damn pretty) and Rotterdam (the energy, the feeling of space, the contrast with Amsterdam's Disney-ish prettiness) for me.

[@Anonymous-bm8sv]

One hundred per cent agree as a Dutchy. The majority of Dutch cities have beautiful medieval / 17th-century style architecture. I'd highly recommend skipping Amsterdam. I visit our dreaded capital only once per 4 years or so and every time I am reminded there are many alternatives (that don't come with the perpetual smell of weed in the atmosphere). Myself being from Zwolle, which has beautiful medieval buildings that date back to the time it was part of the Hanseatic League.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

I really don't feel drawn to Amsterdam. It's large, loud and overbearing. It's beautiful in terms of architecture, but to me, the vibes aren't there. Recently been to Haarlem and I loved that. And I've also visited Zwolle twice and it's among my favourite cities in the country. Greetings from Nijmegen.

[@HansJongstra]

The best thing would be if the tourists just stay in Amsterdam, then the rest of the country wouldn't be bothered by them.

[@margreetdoodeman1441]

In Amsterdam hebben we al genoeg expats die zich ook als toeristen gedragen en mensen uit de provincie zoals Van het Hek het noemt. Ik opteert voor een spreidingswet😅

[@CoughingPig]

Rented a home in Scheveningen for 2 weeks as i first time to Europe ever trip with family coming to see new Dutch extended family(😉). Visited Delft, Rotterdam, Dordrecht, Haarlem, Kinderdijk and of course Amsterdam. We took the one hour boat tour around the AMS's canals and that was all we loved about the city basicaly (people picking up fights in the street and Huge tourists crowds were a big turn off...). Always were happy to get back to Scheveningen after going anywhere else even the nicest cities, the beach vibe, the haven and more relax atmosphere is quite magical! We defenitely coming to NL een andere keer 💯.

[@willemschuur125]

Haarlem Maastricht and most of all Dordrecht are missing

[@travelih]

Ik moet nog een keer naar het centrum van Dordrecht

[@margreetdoodeman1441]

​@@travelihde geschiedenis van Dordrecht is bijzonder (eerste parlement), centrum is leuk. Je kan een kerktoren beklimmen, heb je een fantastisch uitzicht over de nieuwe Waterweg. Twee leuke musea, maar het leukst is Rutte, een winkel in het centrum waar je heerlijke sterke drank waar NL ook bekend om is kan kopen. Hebben veel prijzen gewonnen.

[@markuserikssen]

There are many more beautiful cities a bit further away. It's a very small country so most cities are within 2 or 2.5 hours from Amsterdam or Utrecht. Some of my favorite cities are Haarlem, 's-Hertogenbosch, Groningen, Deventer, Zutphen, Maastricht, and some of the smaller cities in Friesland like Dokkum or Sneek.

[@travelih]

Correct, I just need to visit and film them and then I will include them in a future video!

[@margreetdoodeman1441]

​@@travelihis het een idee om een Hanze tour te maken? Doesburg is nl ook ontzettend leuk, heeft ook een Hanze museum. Ooit met gemak een dag doorgebracht. In de plaats dan, want Lalique museum oa.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

​@@margreetdoodeman1441Doesburg is really pretty too. If I'm going to mention another smaller city I'd recommend Wijk Bij Duurstede as well.

[@margreetdoodeman1441]

@jarmoliebrand2005 that is true, i have been there once for the Lalique museum, went also to the museum about the history of Doesburg and ate of course mustard soup. The whole region is nice, i have biked there several times. In Winterswijk i went to the Mondriaan museum. But if you compare the towns Doesburg is really pretty.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

You're definitely limiting yourself by only choosing cities that are an hour away from Amsterdam. I could really recommend: - Haarlem: Yes, this one's near Amsterdam. Whilst Amsterdam is the capital city, Haarlem is the capital of the province of Noord-Holland. I only visited for the first time recently but it immediately cemented itself as one of my favourite cities. The canals are scenic. The Teylers museum gets my recommendation and the Bavo church looks great from within and on the outside. - Nijmegen: As a Nijmegenaar, I'll recommend my own city. The allies actually bombed Nijmegen in the second world war, which unfortunately destroyed the medieval city centre and the old train station. It's still a gorgeous city though. It's situated nicely next to the Waal and... It's the oldest city in the country, with a lot of Roman history as well (it was part of the Limes) - Maastrict: Perhaps my favourite city in the country. I don't like the feel of really big cities and Maastricht is not that big. It's just a nice place to be. And I love myself some book stores inside of an old church. Maastricht is situated in the southeast of the country, near Belgium and Germany. So this is probably one of the least typically Dutch Dutch cities, which I find refreshing. There's more to our country's cities than just canals. Maastricht also claims to be the oldest city in the country... But... C'mon guys... It's Nijmegen :) - Zwolle: Zwolle quickly became one of my favourite cities in the country. Just a great place to be. I feel like there's a nice blend of modern and historical. With museum de Fundatie and the Sassenpoort, for example. - Groningen: Groningen has a great feel to it. And the Martinitoren and Akerk are beautiful. Plus, it really felt like a city with a university while I was there. More so than many other cities with universities. - Den Bosch: If you want to visit a city in Noord-Brabant, I'd recommend Den Bosch. Breda is also neat. Eindhoven is not my thing at all but if you like modern and techy things, give it a visit. And just kind of avoid Tilburg for the most part, lol. Treat yourself to a Bosche Bol from Jan de Groot.

[@petervanderkruys7461]

Next time you shoul visit cities like Alkmaar, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Medemblik. Cities with a lot of history and consequently, beautiful architecture

[@miatx6818]

Some recommendation cities from every province in Netherlands (some have just 1 some have more) Noord-Holland: Amsterdam, Volendam, Zaandam (Zaanse Schans), Hoorn (VOC city), Alkmaar, Haarlem. Zuid-Holland: Delft, Leiden, Gouda, Den haag, Rotterdam, Schiedam, Kinderdijk, Brielle. Zeeland: Middelburg, Zierikzee, Vlissingen, Veere Utrecht: Utrecht, Amersfoort. Noord-Brabant (or Brabant for short): S’-Hertogenbosch, Breda, Bergen op Zoom. Flevoland: Nothing special, maybe Urk (was a village island is now part of land). Friesland: Leeuwarden, Sneek, Franeker (has worlds first Planetarium). Groningen: Groningen, Bourtange (famous star shaped fortress city) Drenthe: not a city but has the Hunnebedden (boulder dome graves). Netherlands oldest structure from 4000 bc. Overijssel: Zwolle, Kampen, Deventer. Gelderland: Nijmegen (Netherlands oldest City), Zutphen, Hattem, Arnhem, Elburg Limburg: Maastricht (second oldest city Netherlands), Sittard.

[@FR_2024_]

I think this is a pretty good list, but I would also mention Veere (Zeeland), Haarlem (Noord-Holland), Elburg (Gelderland), Schiedam (Zuid-Holland), Kinderdijk (Zuid-Holland), Brielle (Zuid-Holland)

[@travelih]

Middelburg, deventer and sneek are on the bucketlist for now

[@miatx6818]

@@FR_2024_oh yeah I totally forgot them.

[@JuliaTilstra]

Love the Netherlands

[@LikeAchoco8025]

Harderwijk is also a beatifull place

[@WesleyIk]

I'm missing 'Hoorn'

[@judyberbee2443]

Goed gedaan luuk

[@Lexiforlifeacm]

Excellent advice but i would have added Maastricht as a town to Visite its truely a beautifull city to see and walk around in

[@Marco_franceschini]

I'm perfectly fine if all the tourist go to Amsterdam, that means less tourists in other cities.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

I agree. Stay away from Amsterdam, please. Do not visit Amsterdam. We already have 20 Mio visitors each year!

[@Patatjeking94]

You forgot Maastricht and Leiden they are also great cities

[@dutchrookie7556]

6:41 De kerk is trouwens wel gebombardeerd & later weer weder opgebouwd!

[@You-mr3lo]

So... where is the cultural city of the south "s-Hertogenbosch" with the only medieval canal route under and behind the houses, the only city that literally borders a Natura 2000 area just outside its city walls. The city with the unique ball houses and modern castle Vinex districts... Then you have Maastricht, Breda, Bergen op Zoom, and even Heusden that deserve a place in this list.

[@Elite3kampioen]

What city is not better then 020? i cant name one! Ok ok.. Purmerend or Den helder....

[@Paulski25]

Almere, Lelystad

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

You are so right. ❤ No place beats Amsterdam. ❤❌❌❌

[@Paulski25]

@@on-the-pitch-p3w I would not put it like that... My take would be more like Which town is even more sad than Amsterdam ;)

[@PieterPatrick]

Do not only visit these 7 cities if you're in The Netherlands.

[@thomaskriekenvander3276]

great choices of cities. have you been to eindhoven? it s less old and beautiful. but many festivals and lots of innovations. It is i believe the most international place with residents. ASML and Brainport are big player here....

[@travelih]

Still need to visit Eindhoven. And a lot of other cities that are not in holland, but i'm working on visiting them!😁

[@thomaskriekenvander3276]

@@travelih than i would suggest go see GLOW Festival there between 9 nov 2024 t/m 16 nov 2024, 18:30 - 23:00. it a lightshow trough the city... it also free of charge...

[@willemdejong2235]

Every step in The Netherlands is a mix of past and future.

[@brianwisse8019]

Hellevoetsluis and Brielle: HALLO?!

[@travelih]

Ik heb een korte video over Brielle, 1 april is altijd leuk.

[@Jobb667]

Gorinchem is de mooiste vestingstad van Nederland???

[@lucagamernl]

Hallo

[@Jobb667]

@lucagamernl Hoi

[@gabriellemuileboom-mn7qp]

Come to Rotterdam. 🏰💋💋💋❤️❤️❤️👍

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Where? Is that near Brussels?

[@rickb3078]

Scratch Rotterdam and add Maastricht

[@mhordijk0871]

I was born in Gouda

[@vast001]

AND the other part of the Netherlands besides the Randstad (only 2 of the 12 provinces). Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, Gelderland, Limburg, Zeeland, Noord-Brabant, Utrecht, Flevoland.....

[@gerbrandlub]

Well, he did mention that he picks places within 1 hour away from Amsterdam.

[@vast001]

@@gerbrandlub Why only stay in Amsterdam as hotel prices ain't cheap there. And it seems airbnb might be banned in Amsterdam in the future. I just want to say there is more to the Netherlands then that. And most of these channels forget the rest of us who don't live in the Randstad.

[@leonzijlstra4660]

Say youre from leiden without saying youre from leiden " burrrrght" 😂

[@baskkev7459]

euuuhhh what? rotterdam should not be on the list. and gouda is only fun for its cheese market. I would suggest hertogenbosch ( den bosch), maastricht. and zwolle, groningen also are great cities. Yes maastricht and groningen are further then 1 hour away. but zwolle and den bosch are around the 1 hour mark. Dordrecht, leeuwarden, middelburg, goes,nijmegen are also very good options. This list of yours is mostly a holland list. not a netherlands list. Even within a hour of amsterdam there are better picks then you showed.

[@sandrapeters2908]

Groningen

[@cheyenneengel2211]

😍

[@richardhltrp1791]

noooo don't go out of Amsterdam !!! it's great there !! stay as long as you like and enjoy yourself . the rest is just history ! ( i did like the video tho ) ...

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Skip Amsterdam, it smells.. Go east to Deventer, Kampen, Zwolle, and Groningen, why stay in the slums of Noord and Zuid Holland. Go EAST YOUNG MAN!

[@travelih]

I'll go there when i get the chance😁

[@PieterPatrick]

Yep. Also Stavoren, Hindelopen, Giethoorn. And Kampen of course, that is my home.

[@Mila-w4z2v]

Do jou have my

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

I rather go to Amsterdam thank you!! ❤ ❌❌❌

[@JohnHancock-sx7mm]

Please do visit Amsterdam. The rest of the Netherlands don't want the potsmoking selfiestick tourists. Go to Amsterdam and visit the red light district, the coffeeshops and Stedelijk wokewoke Museum but leave out the rest of the Netherlands.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

The rest of the Netherlands is not worth to visit. You are absolutely right about this. ❤ ❌❌❌

[@uueyeam6398]

So, you are NOT! visiting The Netherlands!

[@fp8608]

Haarlem, Harderwijk, Elburg, Kampen, Groningen, Zuid Laren, Zuthpen, Deventer, Nijmegen, Maastricht, Den Bosch, Willemstad, Goes, Middelburg, Dordrecht, Woerden, Heusden, Vianen, Vreeswijk, etc etc etc. So many many more beautifull places. Amsterdam city is horrible. Lol

[@margreetdoodeman1441]

Zuid Laren, Willemstad, Woerden, Vianen (Miele?), Vreeswijk?

[@produshi]

Waar is Utrecht?

[@TheVincent0268]

No, stay in Amsterdam please.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

We will. Don’t you worry. 😂