Amsterdam
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| A canal boat tour | The loveliest way to see Amsterdam's houses and bridges; the canal ring is on the World Heritage list. | Central Amsterdam |
| The Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum | The country's best-known museums of Dutch art. | Museumplein |
| Vondelpark | Amsterdam's largest and best-loved park for walking and relaxing. | Near Museumplein |
Flowers, windmills and villages
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Keukenhof gardens | Millions of tulips in one of the largest flower gardens in the world. | Open in spring only, roughly March to May |
| Zaanse Schans | Historic windmills and green wooden houses on the river. | About 20 minutes from Amsterdam |
| The Kinderdijk windmills | A group of historic windmills on the World Heritage list. | Near Rotterdam |
| Giethoorn | A village where you travel by boat along its canals, between houses and wooden bridges. | North-east Netherlands |
Theme parks for the family
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Efteling | One of Europe's oldest and loveliest theme parks, in a world of fairy tales. | Kaatsheuvel, southern Netherlands |
| Madurodam | The whole of the Netherlands in miniature. | The Hague |
Tips before you go
- You need a Schengen visa for the Netherlands.
- Keukenhof opens in spring only, so plan between March and May if the flowers are your goal.
- Bikes are everywhere, so watch the cycle lanes when walking.
Hotels in the Netherlands
Visa
- Netherlands visa for Saudis: Schengen step by step
- Schengen visa for Saudis: requirements, fees and steps
Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in the Netherlands?
Amsterdam's canals and the Rijksmuseum, the Keukenhof gardens, the windmills of Zaanse Schans and Kinderdijk, Giethoorn and Efteling.
When is Keukenhof open?
In spring only, roughly March to May every year.
Do Saudis need a visa for the Netherlands?
Yes, a Schengen visa.
Planning your trip to the Netherlands? Read Travel to the Netherlands from Saudi Arabia.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.