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Backpacking Netherlands: 10 best places to visit

The most rewarding stops for backpackers in Netherlands, ranked and mapped. Tap any place to drop it into a free, day-by-day route built around how you actually travel.

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  1. Amsterdam, Netherlands1

    Amsterdam

    North Holland

    Canals, bikes, museums.

  2. Rotterdam, Netherlands2

    Rotterdam

    South Holland

    Bold modern architecture.

  3. Keukenhof, Netherlands3

    Keukenhof

    South Holland

    Spring tulip gardens.

  4. Utrecht, Netherlands4

    Utrecht

    Utrecht

    Canal-wharf cafes, less crowded.

  5. The Hague, Netherlands5

    The Hague

    South Holland

    Government seat and beach.

  6. Giethoorn, Netherlands6

    Giethoorn

    Overijssel

    Car-free canal village.

  7. Kinderdijk, Netherlands7

    Kinderdijk

    South Holland

    Iconic row of windmills.

  8. Maastricht, Netherlands8

    Maastricht

    Limburg

    Southern old-town charm.

  9. Haarlem, Netherlands9

    Haarlem

    North Holland

    Amsterdam's pretty little sister.

  10. Texel, Netherlands10

    Texel

    North Holland

    Wadden dunes and beaches.

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