City Rankings

Cities in Netherlands

Browse 20 cities in Netherlands ranked by Wanderlust.

  1. Zwolle, Netherlands#1
    Netherlands · Europe

    Zwolle, Netherlands

    Historic Hanseatic city of 125,000 offering festivals, history, and cultural attractions above its weight.

  2. Almere, Netherlands#2
    Netherlands · Europe

    Almere, Netherlands

    Almere is the newest and greenest city in the Netherlands, built almost 50 years ago on reclaimed land.

  3. Lelystad, Netherlands#3
    Netherlands · Europe

    Lelystad, Netherlands

    A bold city risen from the sea — where Dutch engineering, wildlife, and maritime heritage collide.

  4. The Hague, Netherlands#4
    Netherlands · Europe

    The Hague, Netherlands

    The world's city of peace and justice — where Dutch politics, royal heritage, and North Sea beaches meet.

  5. Breda, Netherlands#5
    Netherlands · Europe

    Breda, Netherlands

    The "Pearl of the South" — a royal-rooted, café-culture city where medieval history meets vibrant street art and Burgundian joie de vivre.

  6. Groningen, Netherlands#6
    Netherlands · Europe

    Groningen, Netherlands

  7. Utrecht, Netherlands#7
    Netherlands · Europe

    Utrecht, Netherlands

    Medieval canals, a soaring Dom Tower, and vibrant student energy — Amsterdam's charming, crowd-free sibling.

  8. Eindhoven, Netherlands#8
    Netherlands · Europe

    Eindhoven, Netherlands

    The Netherlands' design capital — where Philips heritage meets cutting-edge innovation and a buzzing creative scene.

  9. Deventer, Netherlands#9
    Netherlands · Europe

    Deventer, Netherlands

    Historic Hanseatic gem on the IJssel with medieval streets, vibrant book culture, and authentic Dutch charm.

  10. Scheveningen, Netherlands#10
    Netherlands · Europe

    Scheveningen, Netherlands

    The Netherlands' most famous seaside resort — golden beaches, a pier, and North Sea surf minutes from The Hague.

  11. Arnhem, Netherlands#11
    Netherlands · Europe

    Arnhem, Netherlands

    Arnhem: WWII history, Dutch fashion, and Veluwe nature all within cycling distance.

  12. Tilburg, Netherlands#12
    Netherlands · Europe

    Tilburg, Netherlands

  13. Leeuwarden, Netherlands#13
    Netherlands · Europe

    Leeuwarden, Netherlands

  14. Zandvoort, Netherlands#14
    Netherlands · Europe

    Zandvoort, Netherlands

    Famous seaside resort combining pristine beaches, the legendary Formula 1 circuit, and charming Dutch coastal life.

  15. Nijmegen, Netherlands#15
    Netherlands · Europe

    Nijmegen, Netherlands

    The Netherlands' oldest city — Roman roots, riverside charm, and a buzzing student soul on the Waal.

  16. Rotterdam, Netherlands#16
    Netherlands · Europe

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

  17. Leiden, Netherlands#17
    Netherlands · Europe

    Leiden, Netherlands

  18. Texel, Netherlands#18
    Netherlands · Europe

    Texel, Netherlands

  19. Haarlem, Netherlands#19
    Netherlands · Europe

    Haarlem, Netherlands

  20. Amsterdam, Netherlands#20
    Netherlands · Europe

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    The Venice of the North where Golden Age canals meet vibrant culture and cycling lifestyle