Train information

The national railway company is Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS): www.ns.nl and www.nshispeed.nl
Train types: Thalys (high speed trains), reservations are required; ICE (high speed trains), reservations are recommended; Fyra (domestic high speed trains), reservations are recommended; InterCity (IC), Stoptrein, Sneltrein and Sprinter (domestic trains), reservations are not possible; RegionalBahn (RB, train operated by DB to/from Germany) reservations are not possible; City Night Line (CNL), reservations are required.
Bikes are allowed on domestic trains upon purchase of a special bike ticket. Travel
must be outside peak hours (6:30-9:00 and 16:30-18:00).

Ferries, ships, buses… everything but train

Find information and timetables regarding all public transport from:
www.journeyplanner.9292.nl There are ferry connections to/from Great Britain.

Food and drink

Eat Kroket (deep fried rolls of ragout and mince meat); Maatjesharing (salted raw
herring); Erwtensoep (pea soup, served with meat or sausage); Stamppot (mashed
potatoes and vegetables served with smoked sausage or strips of pork); Hutspot
(mashed potatoes, carrots and onions); Hachee (stew of diced meat).
Drink a local beer; Jenever (Dutch gin); or Advocaat (egg liquor).

Accommodation

Find a bed for the night with www.hotels.nl or www.hotels-holland.com
Stay Okay (www.stayokay.com) represents the Local Hostel Association.
Camping: www.europe-camping-guide.com – free camping is forbidden.
Find a Bed and Breakfast on www.bedandbreakfast.eu

 

Travel information

• Local Tourism Board: www.holland.com.
• Tourist offices have a ‘VVV’ sign.
• National Parks: www.nationaalpark.nl