Why visit
Utrecht is Amsterdam 30 minutes south, without the crowds. Oudegracht canals with wharf-level cafés, Dom Tower, and a more Dutch-feeling old center.
Netherlands at a glance
Country center
52.5°, 5.8°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
41,850 km²
16,158 mi²
Country population
17.6 million
421/km²
Subregion
Western Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+31
Language
Dutch
Demonym
Dutch
Internet
.nl
UN
Member state
ISO code
NL / NLD
Where in the world
52.5° · 5.8°
Netherlands
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Did you know
- The Netherlands has more bicycles than people (22M vs 17M).
- About 26% of the country is below sea level: protected by dikes and dunes.
- Amsterdam has more canals than Venice (165 vs ~150) and more bridges (1,281 vs 400).
- Dutch is the only language in which "y" is usually replaced by "ij": a ligature treated as a single letter.
Bordering Netherlands
Traveler notes
- Dom Tower climb. Tallest in the Netherlands
- Canal-level cafés on Oudegracht
- Miffy Museum (yes, really)
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Frequently asked about Utrecht
What currency is used in Utrecht?
Utrecht uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Netherlands?
The primary language is Dutch.
What is the international calling code for Netherlands?
The calling code is +31.
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