Your West Netherlands road trip begins in the capital city itself. Home to a treasure trove of museums, numerous antique shops, and over 800,000 bicycles, Amsterdam has a little something for everybody!

Get ready to pedal off on an outdoor adventure, soak up the local culture, or shop 'til you drop along the city’s winding streets.

To soak up Amsterdam’s vibrant art scene, head straight to the Jordaan neighbourhood where you’ll find streets lined with galleries showing local artwork. If you’re more into food and drink, go to the Oude Pijp district and take the Heineken Brewery tour, or if it’s museums you’re after, check out the Museumplein complex.

Wherever you decide to go, a bike is the best way to get around. Cycling is also the most fun way to see the sights, but stick to the cycle lanes — you don’t want to get tutted at!

When leaving Amsterdam and carrying on your Dutch road trip, be sure to visit Lisse for its iconic tulip fields and Marken for its picturesque wooden houses.

Your West Netherlands road trip continues south-west to the coastal town of The Hague. Here you’ll be greeted by Gothic architecture, 16th-century palaces and a number of grand government buildings — the city is the seat of government.

Politics and protocol aside, The Hague is also home to chic shopping streets, a number of art galleries and museums, and an incredible replica model town. Being a coastal city, The Hague’s edges give way to some stunning dunes to explore, too.

The first stop on any road trip to The Hague has to be Madurodam. This small attraction is home to miniature replicas of iconic Dutch landmarks — get ready to unleash your inner child!

When you’re prepared to 'adult' again, pay a visit to the Grote of Sint Jacobskerk, the tallest building in the city, and the Binnenhof, a 13th-century Gothic castle set beside a lake. Finally, stretch your legs in Meijdendel Park, a lush stretch of dunes interwoven with walking and cycle paths.

Once the home of Dutch leader William of Orange, the small but charming city of Delft dates back to the 11th century and is renowned for its ceramics industry, refreshing craft beers and numerous picturesque canals.

You'll also find yourself surrounded by a number of quirky cafés and designer shops, making it the perfect destination for a relaxed day of exploring.

Culture vultures and historians alike should make a beeline for the Prisenhof, a historical museum covering the Dutch Golden Age and the history of Delft pottery.

Afterwards, head to Nieuwe Church to visit the royal tombs before pottering (excuse the pun) over to the Royal Delft to check out the city's famous blue-and-white pottery.

Other worthy attractions include the university-owned Botanical Gardens, the family-friendly Science Centre, and Race Planet Delft for a spot of go-karting!

Continue your western Netherlands road trip further south to the port city of Rotterdam. A trading hub for centuries and largely destroyed during World War II bombings, this charming city with urban flair is fast becoming as popular as Amsterdam.

When you’re not admiring the quirky post‑war architecture, you’ll likely be exploring the hip urban scene that’s flourishing in the once dreary harbour city.

Our top activities in Rotterdam include a boat tour around the harbour, a visit to The Clubhouse to marvel at peculiar cuboid houses, and a climb up the Euromast Tower to enjoy panoramic views over the city. The Maritime Museum, Rotterdam Zoo and Market Hall (food market) are also popular attractions dotted across the city.

When continuing your road trip from Rotterdam, be sure to visit the UNESCO‑listed town of Kinderdijk (home to windmills, waterways and walking trails).

The charming city of Utrecht is not only rich in history (the area dates back to 50 CE), it’s also pretty flipping beautiful. Between the ancient churches and quaint houses that date back to the Middle Ages, the town's winding waterways offer an excellent way to stretch your legs and take in the sights.

In the evening, restaurants open their doors and set up their outdoor dining areas on the canal wharf so you can enjoy al fresco dining with a view.

Two days in Utrecht will fly by as you marvel at monkeys at the city zoo, meander down the canal past colourful traditional houses, and soak up the local industrial history and art scene at the Railway Museum and the Centraal Museum.

Finish off your western Netherlands road trip with a visit to St Martin’s Cathedral, one of the largest churches in the Netherlands and a 12th-century iconic landmark.