The Rough Guide Snapshot to Zuid-Holland and Utrecht is the ultimate travel guide to this region of the Netherlands. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Den Haag's celebrated Mauritshuis to Rotterdam's cutting-edge architecture, and from bulbfields to delftware. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best hotels, cafés, restaurants, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Zuid-Holland and Utrecht covers Leiden, Den Haag, Delft, Rotterdam, Gouda, Oudewater, Dordrecht and Utrecht. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to The Netherlands, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the country, including transport, food, drink, costs and health. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to The Netherlands. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Zuid-Holland and Utrecht is equivalent to 74 printed pages.

Discover the Netherlands with this comprehensive, entertaining, 'tell it like it is' Rough Guide, packed with exhaustive practical information and our experts' honest independent recommendations. Whether you plan to immerse yourself in Amsterdam's art galleries, explore Delft's pretty canals and historic streets or admire the sculptures in Hoge Veluwe National Park, The Rough Guide to The Netherlands will show you the perfect places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. -Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for every step of every kind of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Zuid-Hollandand Utrecht, the north and the Frisian Islands, the eastern Netherlands, and the south and Zeeland. -Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to the Netherlands. -Meticulous mapping: always full colour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Navigate Zuid-Holland, the eastern Netherlands and many more locations without needing to get online. -Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including picturesque Overijssel and the striking urban landscape of Amsterdam Noord. Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Amsterdam, the Hague, Haarlem and the Frisian Islands' best sights and top experiences. -Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into the Netherlands, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides' list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

This Netherlands guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Netherlands travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Netherlands guidebook covers: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Zuid-Holland and Utrecht, the north and the Frisian Islands, the eastern Netherlands, and the south and Zeeland. Inside this Netherlands travel book, you'll find: A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information - how to get to the Netherlands, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in the Netherlands - Amsterdam Noord and the Eastern Docklands, Indonesian food, Cycling, Giethoorn, Texel, Den Haag (The Hague), Rijksmuseum, Maastricht, Keukenhof gardens, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Delft, 's-Hertogenbosch, Frisian Islands, Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum, IJsselmeer, Southwest Friesland Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to the Netherlands - high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go - a clear introduction to the Netherlands with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Essential Dutch dictionary and glossary of local terms Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to the Netherlands Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in the Netherlands, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

Provides information for travelers to the Netherlands on lodging, restaurants, sights, transportation, nightlife, outdoor activities, history, and culture.