Netherlands Travel Guide
Stuff you Need to Know
Population: 16 Million
Area: 41000km2
Religion: 34% Roman Catholic, 25% Protestant, 36 % Unaffiliated.
Currency The Euro
Visas Passports etc.
UK Citizens only need passports and for US citizens the same is true for visits up to 90 days. Ensure that children have up to date paperwork and if travelling with someone else's children in the role of guardian make sure you have notification of your relationship to the child and permission for them to be with you.
Be Safe
Normal common sense rules apply in the Netherlands. The crime rate is generally low but beware of pickpockets and bagsnatchers. Take care with baggage and personal possessions. Carry copies of any ID you have but leave the real version safely locked away in your hotel. Report loss or theft of Passports to the police immediately and then contact the nearest embassy or consulate.
Stay Healthy
The Netherlands has a very modern system of healthcare. UK citizens should in theory get emergency treatment free of charge on production of an E111 form. In practice however many places will charge so make sure you get receipts in order that you can claim back money spent from the NHS.
US citizens should ensure that they have ample medical insurance cover.
On the Road
Dutch roads are excellent but congested. Drive on the left right? Don't use mobile phones whilst driving. Always wear seat belts and obey the speed limits. In the cities beware of Trams, Bicycles and pedestrians. Breaking traffic laws carry heavy and often on the spot, fines.
Drugs and the Law
Drug possession and drug dealing/trafficking are illegal and punishments can be heavy.
When to Go
The Netherlands has mild summers and cold(ish) winters. It can rain at any time. The coast is generally wetter but warmer than the East side of the country. Average daily temperatures range from 20C in January to 170C in July.
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