Netherlands
14 Best Landmarks in Netherlands
The 9 Streets leads, and the rest of Netherlands's best landmarks follow, ranked by real visits.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Netherlands. Refreshed monthly.
The 9 Streets
Landmark · AmsterdamThe 9 Streets (De 9 Straatjes) is a picturesque network of narrow streets in Amsterdam's Jordaan and Canal Belt areas, connecting the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Singel canals.
Read our full guide →Dam Square
Landmark · AmsterdamDam Square is the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, a sprawling public space that has been the city's focal point since the 13th century when a dam was built on the Amstel River.
Read our full guide →Dungeon Amsterdam
Landmark · AmsterdamDungeon Amsterdam is a live-action, horror-themed attraction located in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It offers an immersive 80-minute journey through 500 years of Dutch history, focusing on the darker, more gruesome aspects.
Read our full guide →This is Holland
Landmark · AmsterdamThis is Holland is a state-of-the-art 5D flight theater located near Amsterdam Central Station, offering a thrilling aerial journey over the Netherlands.
Read our full guide →Skinny Bridge
Landmark · AmsterdamFree entryThe Skinny Bridge, or Magere Brug, is one of Amsterdam's most photographed landmarks. This narrow wooden drawbridge spans the Amstel River, connecting the banks between the Kerkstraat and Nieuwe Kerkstraat.
Read our full guide →National Monument
Landmark · AmsterdamFree entryThe National Monument on Dam Square is a prominent white stone pillar that stands as the Netherlands' primary memorial to World War II and subsequent peacekeeping missions.
Read our full guide →Royal Palace of Amsterdam
Landmark · AmsterdamThe Royal Palace of Amsterdam, located on Dam Square, is one of the Netherlands' three official palaces used by the royal family for state visits and receptions.
Read our full guide →Witte de Withstraat
Landmark · RotterdamFree entryWitte de Withstraat is one of Rotterdam's most dynamic streets, running through the city's cultural heart.
Read our full guide →Rembrandt Monument
Landmark · AmsterdamFree entryThe Rembrandt Monument stands proudly in the heart of Rembrandtplein, a bustling square named after the artist.
Read our full guide →National Monument (Amsterdam)
Landmark · AmsterdamStanding tall at the eastern end of Dam Square, the National Monument is a poignant tribute to those who died during World War II and subsequent conflicts.
Read our full guide →De Calypso
Landmark · RotterdamFree entryDe Calypso is a vibrant public art installation located on Mauritsweg in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Read our full guide →TourGuys
Landmark · RotterdamFree entryTourGuys is a Rotterdam-based tour company that offers a variety of guided walking tours, including free 'pay-what-you-wish' options and specialized paid tours.
Read our full guide →Statue "Belle"
Landmark · AmsterdamFree entryThe Statue 'Belle' stands in the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District at Oudekerksplein, right next to the Oude Kerk (Old Church).
Read our full guide →Statue Vrouwe Fortuna
Landmark · AmsterdamFree entryThe Statue Vrouwe Fortuna stands on Muntplein, one of Amsterdam's busiest squares where the Munttoren tower and flower market converge.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the landmarks in Netherlands?
The 9 Streets in Amsterdam is the most reviewed, with 15,563 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Netherlands's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?
TourGuys in Rotterdam rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 73 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Netherlands has the most landmarks?
Amsterdam, with 11 on this list, ahead of Rotterdam on 3. The list spans 2 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these landmarks free to visit?
Yes, 8: Skinny Bridge, National Monument, Witte de Withstraat and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of landmarks ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 766 tracked places in Netherlands. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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