The most beautiful driving routes in the Netherlands

Car routes in the Netherlands

Summer is coming! Many Dutch people travel abroad to spend their summer vacations.

Of course, there are plenty of beautiful European driving routes, but you don't have to travel abroad especially for that! In fact, there are also plenty of wonderful road trips in the Netherlands that you can take this summer! All the routes we have listed for you are not signposted. You can use navigation addresses to determine your own route.

By car over the Delta Works in Zeeland

The longest, but perhaps the most Dutch route on the list. The 310-kilometer route connects the 13 delta works in the Netherlands. This is the quickest car route because it runs along the highway. You can enjoy beautiful views of the area of the Delta Works. Besides the Delta Works, Zeeland is ideal for a day of touring. The beautiful fishing villages and centuries-old harbor towns make you imagine yourself in a typical Dutch landscape.

Discover the Netherlands' most famous nature reserve: the Veluwe

The Veluwe is mainly forest. During your drive through the Veluwe you can enjoy nature in National Park de Hoge Veluwe, visit the Kröller-Möller museum or stop off at 't Loo Palace. During your road trip, you can also get out to take a beautiful hike along the way.

The Salland Route from Deventer to Zwolle

The Salland Route starts in Deventer and ends in Zwolle. You can fully enjoy the beautiful churches, castles, mills and farmhouses. In clear weather, you can even see the Veluwe from Holterberg. It is a perfect route to stop along the way for a cozy picnic. You will pass towns such as Raalte, Olst, Heerde and Wapenveld.

By rental car through Zuid Limburg

A large part of Zuid Limburg consists of 'mergelland', known for its marlstone and hill country. During the drive, you will be amazed by the natural beauty present, and by the various picturesque villages and towns. Of these, Valkenburg is always a must-see because it has several attractions such as the ruins of the castle on the Heunsberg, the Wilhelmina Tower and the municipal caves. Cadier en Keer, Gulpen (where you can visit the Gulpener brewery), the border triangle and Klimmen are also worth visiting.

The 6 castles route of Friesland

Attention turns to Friesland every winter, when speculation about a possible 'Elfstedentocht' returns. The Elfstedentocht is also fun to do by car. In addition to this cultural heritage, Friesland also has some 50 castles, forts and stately homes. 6 castles are open to the public, and are easy to visit by car.