Photo Credits

Photographs used in our destination guides, with their creators and original sources.

• Rotterdam: RotterdamMaasNederland.jpg by Massimo Catarinella · CC BY 3.0.
• Utrecht: Oudegracht without wharfs in Utrecht.jpg by Robert von Oliva (naruciakk) · CC0.
• The Hague: Den Haag, het Binnenhof diverse RM met de Hofvijver op de voorgrond foto8 2015-08-05 18.56.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Haarlem: Haarlem, het stadhuis RM19255 foto4 2015-01-04 12.14.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Leiden: Leiden city hall 6908.jpg by C messier · CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Gouda: Stadhuis van Gouda Markt 1 2801 JG Gouda Netherlands.jpg by Spudgun67 · CC0.
• Alkmaar: Alkmaar, North-Holland – city is deserted due to Coronavirus crisis 01.jpg by Rene Cortin · CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Maastricht: Maastricht Helpoort BW 2017-08-19 13-58-28.jpg by Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Den Bosch: ‘s-Hertogenbosch Rijksmonument 21738 Molenstraat 2,4.JPG by Havang(nl) · CC0.
• Amersfoort: Koppelpoort Amersfoort Cropped.jpg by Bert · CC BY 2.0.
• Nijmegen: Nijmegen, stadszicht vanaf de spoorbrug foto5 2016-03-26 17.47.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Groningen: 20100523 Grote Markt en Martinitoren Groningen NL.jpg by Wutsje · CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Leeuwarden: (Haus)Boote am Oosterstadsgrachtwal in Leeuwarden (2023).jpg by JoachimKohler-HB · CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Middelburg: Middelburg (NL), Stadhuis — 2022 — 4923.jpg by Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Marken: Traditional wooden houses on mounds in Marken.jpg by Cro-Cop · CC BY 4.0.
• Edam: Kaaswaag Edam.JPG by Marion Golsteijn · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl.
• Kinderdijk: KinderdijkMolens02.jpg by Lucas Hirschegger · CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Zeeland: Zeeland 2.JPG by User:Lusitana · CC BY-SA 3.0.
• The Wadden Islands: Terschelling Dunes.jpg by Mhaesen · CC BY-SA 3.0.
• South Limburg: Hill landscape Slenaken.jpg by LightPhoenix · CC BY-SA 3.0.
• The Bollenstreek Flower Region: Pink-Tulip-Fields Bollenstreek Hillegom.jpg by acediscovery · CC BY 4.0.
• Dutch Food to Try Between the Sights: Stroopwafels 01.jpg by Takeaway · CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Visiting Keukenhof: Gardens, Fields and a Sensible Day Plan: Keukenhof 2018 DSC 0059.jpg by Atamari · CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Schiphol to Amsterdam: Getting to Your Hotel: Station Schiphol Airport (2025)-3.jpg by Sneeuwvlakte · CC BY-SA 4.0.

Additional destination photography

• The arched Markthal building in Rotterdam: 1503 Markthal, Rotterdam 036.jpg by Jan Geerling · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The yellow Cube Houses near Rotterdam Blaak: 1503 Kubuswoningen, Rotterdam 027.jpg by Jan Geerling · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A courtyard among the Cube Houses in Rotterdam: Cube houses (DSC 3076).jpg by Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer) · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The angular entrance to Rotterdam Centraal station: Rotterdam Centraal – Koningsdag 2023.jpg by Vera de Kok · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Euromast rising above trees in Rotterdam: .00 2435 Euromast – Rotterdam.jpg by W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Witte Huis and harbor water at dusk in Rotterdam: Rotterdam, het Witte Huis RM334003, de Willemsbrug en de Oude Haven foto5 2015-08-01 20.51.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Trees and green space in Museumpark in Rotterdam: Museumpark – Dijkzigt – Rotterdam – Trees.jpg by AgainErick · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Dom Tower above the rooftops of Utrecht: DomTorenUtrechtNederland.jpg by Massimo Catarinella · CC BY 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Canal-side tables and old buildings along the Oudegracht in Utrecht: Oudegracht 279, Utrecht – Oude Pothuys, 2021.jpg by Hansmuller · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Cloister arches beside the garden of Pandhof Sinte Marie in Utrecht: Mariakerk – Pandhof.JPG by pepijntje · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Neude square and former post office in Utrecht: Neude Utrecht 2014.JPG by Steven Lek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Wharf-side buildings along the Nieuwegracht in Utrecht: Utrecht Nieuwegracht 018 2536.jpg by Ludvig14 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The station clock beneath the roof at Utrecht Centraal: Utrecht Centraal station.jpg by Periodismodepaz · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Utrecht city hall beside the canal: Stadhuis Utrecht.JPG by Pepijntje · Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Mauritshuis museum facade in The Hague: Mauritshuis – Den Haag-1780.jpg by Hubertl · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Brick buildings around the Binnenhof courtyard in The Hague: Binnenhof, The Hague 1835.jpg by Hubertl · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Trees and a monument on Lange Voorhout in The Hague: Den Haag – Lange Voorhout – Thorbecke Monument by Thom Puckey 2017.jpg by Txllxt TxllxT · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The beach and pier at Scheveningen: .00 1091 Seebad Scheveningen – Niederlande.jpg by W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Peace Palace in The Hague: Friedenspalast Den Haag.jpg by Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 de. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Noordeinde Palace in The Hague: Denhaag paleis noordeinde.jpg by Wikifrits · Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The covered Passage shopping arcade in The Hague: Den Haag, de Haagse Passage RM46627 IMG 8854 2019-03-24 10.49.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Nieuwe Kerk tower in Delft: 00 0725 Tower of Nieuwe Kerk – Delft.jpg by W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Renaissance town hall on the Markt in Delft: Delft, monumentaal pand4 foto8 2009-09-27 14.18.JPG by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Arches and a chandelier inside Delft town hall: Delft stadhuis-vierschaar.jpg by Jane023 (talk) 21:50, 3 January 2011 (UTC) · CC BY 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The twin towers of the Oostpoort beside the water in Delft: Delft, de Oostpoort RM11968 foto11 2016-03-13 10.32.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A brick bridge across the Oude Delft canal: Delft Oude Delft 016 6224.jpg by Ludvig14 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Shelves and work areas inside the Royal Delft factory: Royal Delft factory, Delft (2022) 06.jpg by Donald Trung Quoc Don (Chữ Hán: 徵國單) – Wikimedia Commons – © CC BY-SA 4.0 International.(Want to use this image?)Original publication 📤: –Donald Trung 『徵國單』 (No Fake News 💬) (WikiProject Numismatics 💴) (Articles 📚) 07:24, 16 May 2022 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Old buildings along Voldersgracht in Delft: Delft – Voldersgracht 6.jpg by Michiel1972 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The statue of Laurens Janszoon Coster on Grote Markt in Haarlem: 00 1667 Statue Laurens Janszoon Coster – Grote Markt, Haarlem.jpg by W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Historic buildings beside the Spaarne in Haarlem: Haarlem-Donkere Spaarne vanaf Het Spaarne.jpg by Jane023 (talk) 12:02, 20 September 2010 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Molen de Adriaan reflected in the Spaarne at sunset: Haarlem, molen de Adriaan foto2 2015-01-04 09.37.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A narrow passage beside the Teylers Museum complex in Haarlem: Teylers Museumcomplex achterzijde binnensteeg.jpg by Hanno Lans · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Brick houses along Bakenessergracht in Haarlem: Haarlem-Bakenessergracht hoek Spaarne.jpg by Jane023 (talk) 12:02, 20 September 2010 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A dark gabled canal house on Bakenessergracht in Haarlem: Haarlem – Bakenessergracht 67 v2.JPG by Rudolphous (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The twin towers of the Amsterdamse Poort in Haarlem: Spaarnwouder- of Amsterdamse poort.jpg by Mcke · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The old walls and approach to the Burcht in Leiden: Leiden Fort 6924.jpg by C messier · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Rapenburg canal in Leiden: Leiden Rapenburg met uitzicht op de Nieuwsteegbrug.jpg by Roger Veringmeier · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Pieterskerk facade in Leiden: Pieterskerk exterieur.jpg by Jan van Galen · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Molen de Valk beside the water in Leiden: De Valk Leiden 6847.jpg by C messier · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Winter Garden glasshouse at Hortus Botanicus Leiden: Hortus Botanicus Leiden – De Wintertuin.JPG by Tubantia · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Water and planting inside Hortus Botanicus Leiden: Hortus botanicus Leiden.jpg by Roger Veringmeier · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A historic house on Oude Rijn in Leiden: Leiden – Oude rijn 29.JPG by Rudolphous · CC BY 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The historic town hall on the Markt in Gouda: Gouda, het voormalige stadhuis RM16843 positie2 foto5 2017-04-30 09.19.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A carved waterspout on the Sint-Janskerk in Gouda: Gouda, prot gem Sint Janskerk Waterspuwer 8392.jpg by Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Waag building in Gouda: Waag in 2012.JPG by Richard Broekhuijzen · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Cheese wheels laid out at the Gouda cheese market: 13-06-27-gouda-by-RalfR-127.jpg by Ralf Roletschek · CC BY 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Historic buildings and trees along Turfmarkt in Gouda: Gouda Turfmarkt 017 6374.jpg by Ludvig14 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Turfmarkt canal at sunset in Gouda: Turfmarkt with the Gouwe canal at sunset, Gouda.jpg by ThoseIcons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Sint-Janskerk tower rising above Gouda Markt: Markt (Gouda) with Sint-Janskerk.jpg by Jeroen Kransen on Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Waag tower above the Mient canal in Alkmaar: Alkmaar – Mient – View on Waag 01.jpg by Txllxt TxllxT · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A wooden bridge beside the Mient canal in Alkmaar: Alkmaar – Mient – View on Waag 02.jpg by Txllxt TxllxT · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Gabled buildings and cafe tables on Mient in Alkmaar: Alkmaar – Mient – View ESE – Renaissance architecture.jpg by Txllxt TxllxT · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A corner building on Langestraat in Alkmaar: Alkmaar-Langestraat 1.jpg by Steven van der Wal · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Accijnstoren beside the water in Alkmaar: Accijnstoren (Alkmaar).jpg by Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A bridge and houses along Oudegracht in Alkmaar: Alkmaar, Oude Gracht 92tm124 met RM7355+6 IMG 3522 2024-06-24 16.23.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Gabled canal houses on Oudegracht in Alkmaar: Alkmaar-Oudegracht 204-210.jpg by Steven van der Wal · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Cafe tables on Vrijthof in Maastricht: Maastricht Vrijthof 15 BW 2017-08-19 12-06-24.jpg by Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A stone tower and arch of the Helpoort in Maastricht: Maastricht-Helpoort (2).jpg by Romaine · CC0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Sint Servaasbrug across the Maas in Maastricht: Maastricht, de Servaasbrug RM28026 en de Sint-Martinuskerk RM27823 IMG 0965 2022-04-03 12.44.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Wyck waterfront reflected in the Maas in Maastricht: Maastricht, stadsdeel Wijck met de Sint-Martinuskerk RM27823 vanaf de Servaasbrug IMG 9745 2023-10-02 18.38.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Maastricht town hall on the Markt: Maastricht, stadhuis RM27382 IMG 4563 2024-08-22 18.56.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A cafe inside the Dominicanen bookshop in Maastricht: Coffeelovers, Boekhandel Dominicanen, Maastricht, 2017.jpg by DimiTalen · CC0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Bookshelves beneath church vaults at Dominicanen in Maastricht: Maastricht – Boekhandel Dominicanen 2025 3.jpg by Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Water and sluices leading toward the Binnendieze in Den Bosch: Overzicht water en sluizen naar de Binnendieze – ‘s-Hertogenbosch – 20378386 – RCE.jpg by Kris Roderburg · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The tower of Sint-Janskathedraal in Den Bosch: ‘s-Hertogenbosch-Sint-Janskathedraal-02-Turm-2010-gje.jpg by Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Stone carvings and flying buttresses on Sint-Janskathedraal: ‘s-Hertogenbosch-Sint-Janskathedraal-08-Strebewerk-2010-gje.jpg by Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Gabled buildings on the Markt in Den Bosch: Markt ‘s-Hertogenbosch 2.jpg by Steven Lek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A gilded carved panel inside Sint-Janskathedraal in Den Bosch: Den Bosch St. Janskathedraal Interior Lijdensaltaar Crucifixion 5985.jpg by Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A flower-lined path through Het Bossche Broek: Het Bossche Broek P1390768.jpg by G.Lanting · CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The town hall facade in Den Bosch: Exterieur Stadhuis van ‘s-Hertogenbosch DSCF8738.jpg by G.Lanting · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Koppelpoort illuminated at night in Amersfoort: Koppelpoort Night.jpg by Richywiseman · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A quiet street among the Muurhuizen in Amersfoort: Amersfoort Muurhuizen 19-21.jpg by Ymblanter · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A stepped-gable building on the Hof in Amersfoort: Amersfoort.Hof.24.JPG by JohnBoers · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A carved stone figure on the Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren in Amersfoort: 20100805-009 Amersfoort – Console Onze Lieve Vrouwe kerktoren.jpg by Willemnabuurs · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren above a canal in Amersfoort: 7940-Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren.jpg by Johan Bakker · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Eem river and waterside buildings in Amersfoort: 20160228 Amersfoort, rivier de Eem.jpg by WeeJeeVee · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Mondriaanhuis facade in Amersfoort: Amersfoort Mondriaanhuis seen from the north.jpg by Ymblanter · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Historic buildings along Waalkade in Nijmegen: Nijmegen Rijksmonument 31187 Waalkade 80-83.JPG by Havang(nl) · CC0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Waalbrug over the river in Nijmegen: Nijmegen, de Waalbrug RM523067 vanaf Nijmegen Bloxx IMG 3793 2022-11-13 15.58.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Grote Markt and Stevenskerk tower in Nijmegen: Nijmegen, de Grote Markt (RM31130+1+2 en 31134+5) met de toren van de Sint Stevenskerk RM31182 IMG 3983 2020-04-05 09.20.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Stevenskerk tower viewed along a shopping street in Nijmegen: Nijmegen Stevenskerk R10.jpg by Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Trees and a pond in Kronenburgerpark in Nijmegen: Kronenburgerpark Nijmegen.jpg by Peertje55 · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The Kruittoren in a snowy Kronenburgerpark in Nijmegen: Nijmegen, Kruittoren in Kronenburgerpark foto9 2010-12-20 13.55.JPG by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Old shopfronts on Lange Hezelstraat in Nijmegen: Nijmegen Rijksmonument 31152 Lange Hezelstraat 17.JPG by Havang(nl) · CC0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The leaning Oldehove tower in Leeuwarden: Leeuwarden, de Oldehove RM24331 in straatzicht IMG 3748 2018-05-23 15.02.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The historic Waag building in Leeuwarden: 20140531 Waag Leeuwarden NL.jpg by Wutsje / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA 3.0 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The former Blokhuispoort prison entrance in Leeuwarden: Blokhuispoort Leeuwarden 2022.jpg by Arnold Bartels · CC0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• Boats and trees along Nieuwestad in Leeuwarden: Leeuwarden, straatzicht Nieuwestad-Naauw foto5 2016-06-05 15.12.jpg by Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A fountain in Prinsentuin park in Leeuwarden: Prinsentuin Leeuwarden fontein 2018.jpg by ankeric @ Mapillary.com · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• The modern Fries Museum building in Leeuwarden: 20140531 Fries Museum Leeuwarden Fr NL.jpg by Wutsje / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA 3.0 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
• A moored boat on a canal in Leeuwarden: Leeuwarden 1597.jpg by C messier · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.