Enjoy the freedom of backpacking in The Netherlands. Hostels are available throughout the Netherlands for inexpensive lodging. Because the of the Netherlands small size, it is easy to see most of it in a few days. Enjoy museums, fine dining, picturesque countryside as well as a happening night life.
Decide on your budget. Don't forget to factor in the price of your airfare to the Netherlands as well as costs for transportation once you arrive. Even though this is a backpacking vacation, you will still need to use public transportation to get most places.
Make your hostel reservations early. The best time for sightseeing in the Netherlands is during the warmer months. Unfortunately this is also peak tourist season. Even low-budget hostels fill up fast, so plan ahead to beat the crowds.
Purchase a regional Eurail Pass. It is the most economical pass for exploring small areas of Europe.
Pack light. You will be doing a lot of traveling and the last thing you want is to be hauling around several bags and suitcases.
Begin your backpacking vacation in Amsterdam. Find some culture at the Rijksmuseum, home to several famous Rembrandt paintings and the Van Gogh Museum. The Anne Frank House is also a must see when visiting Amsterdam.
Head north to Groningen. This less visited area of The Netherlands has a thriving night life as well as a beautiful old town.
Turn inland to Utrecht, home of the tallest church tower in The Netherlands. Here visitors enjoy canal rides and a visit to the Railway Museum.
Go royal at The Hague. This beautiful city, located in the southern Netherlands is the seat of the Royal Family (did you even know The Netherlands had a royal family?). Here visitors can marvel at the gorgeous architecture, some dating back to the fourteenth century.
